w204_racing

Before I start this thread, I want to thank everyone who commented on what I should do incase of a crash and how to act, I never act that way I don't know why I did then.

I'm buying a dash cam, does anyone know of a good cheap one?

I want to buy a c63 bumper off bodykits.com it costs 160$ +170$ shipping (crazy shipping more than the bumper). Does anyone have any knowledge on how much it costs to paint the bumper?

I'm in need in new wheels, is it cheaper to buy aftermarket or from offerup, if anyone is in the South Florida area and has wheels they are trying to sell can you post pictures and how much.

Do cold air intakes work?

xEryx

C63 bumper will run you around $400 regardless where you get it. Should cost $200sh for a decent paint job.
Wheels are very specific to the car and you should buy them from a website that will make sure they fit since you are not very experienced with this car.
I just did a cold air intake yesterday on my car. Temps outside are 60s and the car feels great. It feels more responsive at the top end and the exhaust sounds louder than it already did with X-Pipe and 2nd cat delete. Also it now has the whooosh sound it did not have before from the engine bay, almost like a turbo whine.

w204_racing

Wheels are my weak link, don't know **** about them. But everything other than that I know quite a bit. I did remove my mufflers and 2nd cats (my muffler shop told me they were just resonators) and put place an x-pipe. Can you tell me your cold air intake setup

What do you think about this (https://www.bodykits.com/i-24386769-...plus-15hp.html)

xEryx

2x Spectre 8132 filter
2x Spectre 8771 coupler
2x Spectre 87081 tube

I wouldn't spend $250+ on an untested product to see if it would give me any gains, I have never seen that in my life.

edgalang

For dashcams, I prefer the wedge style shapes like the A118c or the more up to date A119c. Which ever route you go with, just make sure you get the CAPACITOR version and not battery based (do a search on why). As for the "tornado" intakes...that's snake oil and I'd stay away, but you are young and ambitious with mods (I've been there) and probably won't listen to anyone and buy it anyways.

w204_racing

as much as I want to test it just to see how it works for the thread, I did ask your opinions and respect it. How much does that dash cam cost

Alfadude

The Tornado Super Charger.. Haven't seen anyone ask about that is several years. That is a definite waste of money. Been around for years and I can't believe they even still seel this crap. It is not powerful enough to do anything. Plus, look at this logically. If there was something out there that added 15 horsepower to a car AND saved fuel to boot AND if cost less than $100 don't you think the manufactureres would be all over that? They spend millions and millions of dollars a year just to eek out tenths of a gallon of fuel to increse their MPG or to increase horsepower. Don't fall for it.

I see it costs $89 yet it costs $175 to ship it. That thing isnt that big and cannot weigh much, so it should not cost that to ship unless you are shipping it halfway around teh world. Where are you located?

w204_racing

You are truly a man of wisdom, you sure respond to my threads with accuracy and knowledge and I appreciate it. I am in Florida, and they charge 170$ for shipping on everything. Crazy right? Scammers but they try to fool people. They honestly probably do fool those who aren't as fortunate but hey it's all good, they're in it for the money.

edgalang

Do a search on Amazon and it should be around $80. The "branding" can differ, so I'm not playing any favorites, but if I personally had to buy one right now (without further research), it would be the A119C line of dashcams.

P.S. You'll see some above $100, but those generally include GPS. I personally tend to shy away from GPS enabled dashcams in fear that the recorded speed may one day be used against me.

w204_racing

yep was not looking for one that shows speed, let's say I was speeding 10 seconds before that but slowed down to speed limit before it happened, prob would be ****ed

Flarearrow

Here's my setup and test results

https://mbworld.org/forums/c-class-w...ake-works.html

w204_racing

looks good will most likely buy them

w204_racing

Does anyone know how to make a black car look like a race car, I want to honestly make it look like one

Alfadude

How do you define "race car"? Like a NASCAR stock car? Like a pro stock drag car? Like a showroom stock SCCA car? Dirt track car? There are all kinds of race cars.

Search for one of the sponsors on here, FPC Euro. They built a C300 race car. That will give you some idea what would be involved and how much you want to spend and how far you would want to take it.

w204_racing

sorry for not specifying, I just want it to look like a natural race car like FCP's but just outside. You now any good decals to put all around the car

Alfadude

I'm sure if you would search a bit for companies/logos/products you like you might be able to get decals or stickers from them. Or maybe selectively apply wrap to areas of the car or plastidip the wheels. Whatever you do, I would suggest making sure everything is removeable because otherwise it could really devalue the car when you trade it in.

One thing to consider is do you really want to call attention to yourself that way? A young person in a flashy loud car tends to get more than their fair share of attention from the police.

w204_racing

First off, I listened to your suggestion I believe you told me to purchase a dashcam if I'm not mistaken. Police in my area most likely have an eye on me, for sure. I have met every single one of them and it's a pretty big part of the city which is very bad. The fact my car is quite loud and it does tend to pop out more than most cars, it does draw attention a lot. A young high schooler that's "18" (MBWORLD rules states that's youngest age to be on this forum) with a Mercedes working at publix draws a lot of attention. But honestly I don't like how Mercedes are know for luxury, I have met many of uneducated people telling me how slow our cars are and I just want to stick out. But I will most definitely take the risk, I purchased an escort IX long range radar, really hope it helps me in the future. Had it for about 2 months and no speeding record.

If this all all doesn't make sense , I'm sorry I am typing with my phone and have no patience as I'm at work

Adi-Benz

I'm young but I seem to be nowhere close to anything brought up in these threads.

Not high school young but like c'mon. There's common sense in a lot of these things.

w204_racing

Lol, I am crazy over Mercedes but just don't have money to put into a c63 so might aswell make it mean and crazy looking. I'm a very weird individual, I am tired of the lame black and chrome look so let's go above and beyond

Just204

I have the VIOFO A119c(capacitor) with the GPS unit. Really like it! Very good quality, I think I spent right around $150-$175 for camera/GPS, UV lens, mini SD card, hard wire kit (haven't don't that yet). Get it, good investment. I want to get one for the back as well.

Fabi Benz

So I recently bought a 2013 C300 and I realize that is doenst have power folding side mirror. They do manually fols in though. I want to know how easy is it to install the power folding mirrors also what are the parts that I would need?

w204_racing

Not a good week, just lost my iphone 6s so no mods for me as I just have to buy a phone. 1. Breaks wheels and fenders bent, new tires. 2. Did work on someones car but didn't get paid as his father asked him to take everything off because he sold it. 3. Lost iPhone

mrbrannin1

i went to the dealer and asked last week about the same thing.... folding mirrors.... you can't install them... maybe i go to another dealer and see if i get a different response i have a 2013 C350 and there was a few things i wanted to add as well..

Fabi Benz

I have a service scheduled this weekend I'll ask and let you know.

huotalicusC200K

anyone can pm me and tell me how to remove the centre console inner phone connection holder, its of no use and I would rather have the space for other stuff and equipment
pls can anyone help me