FrankW

just contact Steve/mbenznl and ask for the european plate insert.

iJimpanzee

Thanks, shot him an email

It seems from your pics... barely any plate shows.

I was hoping for something along the lines of: "DA*USPLATE*DDY"

FrankW

it'll show about 2 letter on each side depends on what kind of european plate you get.

iJimpanzee

http://www.europlates.com/_custom/eu....php?premade=3

I was thinking of getting either the White (#1) or Numbered (#4) style.

White, as in the first option plate with the blue on the left.
Numbered, as in the last option plate with the orange numbers on the right.

I'm just worrying that with the blue, it won't show the beginning -A in DA.
And with the Orange, it won't show the D in the ending -DDY. Lol.


It's another cosmetic mod.

FrankW

Been getting the p0455 error code...everytime I clear it it would come back when I drive the car and at a stop light ...the dash board would show gas cap error however

mleskovar

There's an error light/message for loose gas cap? That code is for a major EVAP Emission Control System leak. There's been a couple of threads about troubleshooting in that area (behind right rear fender lining in front of the axle). If I remember right, one fix was replace an O-ring.

FrankW

yup, it shows the loose gap cap error.

what's weird is that if I clear the code using my REV app on iphone, the check-engine light would go away, but my catalyst monitoring and secondary air system monitoring would stop communicating with the REV and shows they're supported, but not working. and it would show the P0455 code in pending.

BUT when the loose gas cap error comes on, all 8 of the monitoring support would work.

anyway, i took screen caps of my REV app. I'll bring the car to my mech to get it checked out next week.





REV also does this

FrankW

update:

the shop ran the vapor leak test and had the "Regeneration Valve Fuel Vapor Recovery" valve replaced. It's the so called "purge valve" i.e. the ticking thing right next to the ESP if anyone don't know where it is. The valve was stuck open causing the issue.

P0455 code is gone.

part # A 000 470 88 93

laneshift

I hate my purge valve. The only reason I haven't gone insane is because my loud lawnmower of a magnaflow paired with a resonator delete drones out the ticking. Bad part is I'm about to go insane because of the drone my exhaust produces.

mleskovar

So now the purge valve is ticking again?

FrankW

didn't pay attention. i'll check tomorrow, but usually new valve is quiet.

FrankW

hmmmmmmmmmmmmm.....

ecu tune for the 204 OR CF hood for the 203.....hmmmmmmmm

phister

cf hood for the 203 i say, not alot of 203 around with a cf hood, i really want one, might use my tuition reimbursement from work to get it or I just might work some overtime and get it.

FrankW

well, i'm pretty much hook, lined, and sinker the CF hood. just waiting to see if i can get more hook up on the ecu tune....

and i still have a diff. cooling mod coming on the 203. damn i'm broke...

phister

sweet... how much is the tune going to run you? I need to look for a repuital MB shop around my area, might ask my friend since he knows all the MB connections around here and gets discounts on parts from MB. I need to see how much he can get off, I know he gets parts tax free and I think a buddy works in parts and gives him his employee discount on top of what our friends dealership gets.

phister

so if you need any OEM parts I might see what he can get them at cost. If they're good deals i might start a thread on parts I'll ask him this morning to see what the discount is at our local shop.

FrankW

i will send you a PM on price after i finalize it.

ooh...I know places to get cheap parts already, but still...these stuff adds up to a lot. mods alone on my 203 are well past $15k mark...don't even want to think about it anymore....lol

check out rmeuropean if you need an online source. they're out of states for me, so no tax and if you order $100+ shipping is free. for local, i already have hook ups at dealership parts dept.

phister

lol... you sound like me when I had my EP3 civic si, I think I spent as much as you did on that car, dang Advan wheels were almost 1600 alone then I had to get tires and had these rare JDM parts on it, got outta hand so I traded it in for the 203 dont even miss that old honda anymore. Told myself I wouldnt fix this one up but you guys always make me want too lol first was just drop in filter, then wheels, now its cf roof and trunk spoiler, painting roof glossy black, now I want a cf rear diffuser like Roland and do a quad tip exhaust... I already have the muffler and tips, I just have to mock up the passenger side bumper spot for the tips.

So many things to do but limit on funds hahaha I guess I should start playing lotto

phister

how are you going to do your diff cooling mod? it sound interesting

Glyn M Ruck

Frank - I always admire your fortitude - You just keep going with the mods!

MJ50

CF hood!

CoupeCrazy03

Not really a huge fan of cf hoods on benzes I vote for the ecu tune for your 204 . . .

havoc_vulture

I think the hood is going to be a great addition to your car Frank
keep the mods coming

FrankW

got the tune done today...CF hood sometimes end of this month when i have time to pick it up and install it...lol

Powerchip is hosting a small meet tuning the new VW GTI. they're going on at P2Spec.com's location tomorrow as well. I got the car/W204 tuned today, but I'll be back there tomorrow just to chill with the C32.

diff cooling mod, I bought the C55/SLK55 diff cooling fin. waiting for my buddy from Taiwan to get a adapter kit and send it back to me by end of this month. should be direct bolt on without removing the C32 diff.

FrankW

thanks glyn, always helpful with my questions