What are your summer mods/repairs? vs 2010
06-06-2010, 07:30 AM
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I'm interested in how you end up doing it. The battery doesn't work with our factory tie downs so something has to be fabed. I ended up using a length of belt and the factory tie down and a hole that was under the original battery to hold it down. It looks slightly ghetto and was supposed to be temporary, but it has actually worked quite well. It's covered up by the cabin filter, so no one really sees it anyway. Here's a pic:
josh i dont think the s/c cutoff will do what you want. remember hooley's car had a v-8 with a blower added. so when the s/c is cut off the engine is still producing the oem amount of h/p. yours on the other hand has much lower compression due to it was built from the factory to have a s/c. cutting the s/c off at 70mph will drop close to 100 hp from the engine and gas mileage will suffer drastictly just like when the i/c pump fails and the s/c shuts down
josh i also met a guy locally that added a c/f diffuser to his c32. it had dual cutouts. a muffler shop put a dual inlet /dual outlet muffler in the resonater position then dual pipes and tips out the rear. deep and rumbly. they ran the pass pipe behind the diffuser then out. looked clean and sounded awesome!!
to do list
full repaint
rolling fenders on july 5 then drop the car
perm. fix for the crappy rear dif!!
headers and true dual exhaust
done list
adj konis
goodyear dr's on clk rims
c3 pulley saver kit
needswings catch can
oz wheels!
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06-06-2010, 07:50 PM
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Maintenance
1. New right headlight (ordered and on its way).
2. New drivers side thrust arm/bushing/ball joint.
3. New front rotors/pads.
4. New rear tires. My last set lasted a whopping 4 months.
5. Full detail.
Mods
1. Awaiting on results for the TVT Intake manifold
2. AMS crank pulley
3. Quaife LSD
OR
1. Sell my jeep and buy a Lotus Elise
2. Trade in for C63
1. New right headlight (ordered and on its way).
2. New drivers side thrust arm/bushing/ball joint.
3. New front rotors/pads.
4. New rear tires. My last set lasted a whopping 4 months.
5. Full detail.
Mods
1. Awaiting on results for the TVT Intake manifold
2. AMS crank pulley
3. Quaife LSD
OR
1. Sell my jeep and buy a Lotus Elise
2. Trade in for C63
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06-07-2010, 04:27 AM
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Maintenance
1. New right headlight (ordered and on its way).
2. New drivers side thrust arm/bushing/ball joint.
3. New front rotors/pads.
4. New rear tires. My last set lasted a whopping 4 months.
5. Full detail.
Mods
1. Awaiting on results for the TVT Intake manifold
2. AMS crank pulley
3. Quaife LSD
OR
1. Sell my jeep and buy a Lotus Elise
2. Trade in for C63
1. New right headlight (ordered and on its way).
2. New drivers side thrust arm/bushing/ball joint.
3. New front rotors/pads.
4. New rear tires. My last set lasted a whopping 4 months.
5. Full detail.
Mods
1. Awaiting on results for the TVT Intake manifold
2. AMS crank pulley
3. Quaife LSD
OR
1. Sell my jeep and buy a Lotus Elise
2. Trade in for C63
all four arms only $260 from rmeuropean anyway.
06-07-2010, 06:18 AM
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Thanks for the tip though. I'll check them out.
06-07-2010, 11:04 AM
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Just Done:
TVT intake manifold; 'stock' Jerry Tune. Resprayed the front end; Had iForged wheels refinished.
To Do Soon:
Big Bore Throttle Body (BBTB); Rear Strut Brace; custom/dyno Jerry Tune.
Possibly:
Upgrade to Eibach/H&R sway bars; front strut brace.
TVT intake manifold; 'stock' Jerry Tune. Resprayed the front end; Had iForged wheels refinished.
To Do Soon:
Big Bore Throttle Body (BBTB); Rear Strut Brace; custom/dyno Jerry Tune.
Possibly:
Upgrade to Eibach/H&R sway bars; front strut brace.
06-12-2010, 04:39 AM
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Am I retarded or can I not find the arms/balljoints on rmeuropean.com?
06-12-2010, 07:52 AM
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WHY didn't I know about this site earlier!? Ugh, even with the hook up at the dealership I was still getting ripped off for parts.
Brake Pad Set Front $78.00
Brake Disc Front $98.80 x2 = $197.60
Brake Pad Sensor $4.54 x2 = $9.08
Brake Assembly Lubricant (3.5 oz. Tube) $12.16
Control Arm Left Front Lower $66.59
Control Arm Left Front Upper NOTE: Includes inner bushing. $73.49
Total: $436.92
Not bad for everything. Now all I need now are rear tires...bald after 5 months lol.
Brake Pad Set Front $78.00
Brake Disc Front $98.80 x2 = $197.60
Brake Pad Sensor $4.54 x2 = $9.08
Brake Assembly Lubricant (3.5 oz. Tube) $12.16
Control Arm Left Front Lower $66.59
Control Arm Left Front Upper NOTE: Includes inner bushing. $73.49
Total: $436.92
Not bad for everything. Now all I need now are rear tires...bald after 5 months lol.
06-12-2010, 07:59 AM
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lol...I need new front tires too. the T1R with the soft sidewall killed the inside of my front tire. did not have this problem with my PS2 on 18". what sucks is that the rest of the tire are like 80% tread left...and flip them wouldn't work either since one tire already has inner weave showing...
06-12-2010, 08:42 AM
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lol...I need new front tires too. the T1R with the soft sidewall killed the inside of my front tire. did not have this problem with my PS2 on 18". what sucks is that the rest of the tire are like 80% tread left...and flip them wouldn't work either since one tire already has inner weave showing...
The rears however lol...are about to show the cords. I'm torn on buying a drag radial or another set of high performance tires because I would like to see how my car does at the track with the nitto 555 drag tires since even with new performance tires I can't go WOT until 2nd gear...
06-12-2010, 09:46 AM
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2019 E63s AMG
2x new foglamps (BOTH are busted out now .... lol wtf Illinois ****ty roads)
Respray of front bumper/clip ... lots of little chips in front, annoying me
Maybe Sell and pickup CLK BS
Respray of front bumper/clip ... lots of little chips in front, annoying me
Maybe Sell and pickup CLK BS
06-12-2010, 10:19 AM
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You can the hella ones for around 40-60 dollars online? Someone posted a link a while back and I bought mine online for pretty cheap.
If you respray your bumper definitely look into a 3m stone guard.
06-14-2010, 06:55 PM
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new headlight bulbs, 5000k (just ordered...let's hope they work) CHECK! they work! and awesome at $15 plus shipping for the pair! 5000k!
supercharger on/off switch AKA the HOOLEY button...should lower my IATs when sitting at a light and improve gas mileage on highways when i want to shut it off Thursday!!!
secondary cat delete AND possible full true dual exhaust
finally install my NW oil catch can
possible custom intercooler project (not heat exchanger)
also, possible vinyl wrap. unsure right now if i just want to do the rough or the whole car in black or matte black.....and also not sure how either would look with stock rims
replace crank position sensor......mine hasn't gone yet and i just passed 93k. it's bound to go soon. better not go on my long roadtrip to TX.
AND finally: fix my ground. gonna get a hardcore grounding kit i think. i still have that 1 dollar speaker wire as a ground and it is working for the most part fine, but it looks tacky lol.
supercharger on/off switch AKA the HOOLEY button...should lower my IATs when sitting at a light and improve gas mileage on highways when i want to shut it off Thursday!!!
secondary cat delete AND possible full true dual exhaust
finally install my NW oil catch can
possible custom intercooler project (not heat exchanger)
also, possible vinyl wrap. unsure right now if i just want to do the rough or the whole car in black or matte black.....and also not sure how either would look with stock rims
replace crank position sensor......mine hasn't gone yet and i just passed 93k. it's bound to go soon. better not go on my long roadtrip to TX.
AND finally: fix my ground. gonna get a hardcore grounding kit i think. i still have that 1 dollar speaker wire as a ground and it is working for the most part fine, but it looks tacky lol.
06-18-2010, 03:55 PM
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Exterior:
Lorinser side skirts, another CF front lip spoiler, CF rear diffuser, and possibly CF trunk spoiler.
Interior:
Fix driver seat forward/alt, A/C clicking actuator, VDO screen, and driver door lock.
Engine:
TVT lower thermostat, and redesign custom intake along with SL55 y-splitter.
Lorinser side skirts, another CF front lip spoiler, CF rear diffuser, and possibly CF trunk spoiler.
Interior:
Fix driver seat forward/alt, A/C clicking actuator, VDO screen, and driver door lock.
Engine:
TVT lower thermostat, and redesign custom intake along with SL55 y-splitter.
06-18-2010, 06:48 PM
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C32
In the past two months have scratched off the project list:
A Service
Coolant flush
Windshield
A few new hoses and seals
Tires
Fog lights
For the fun/dream mods I will still like to get:
C3 coolant tank
Lip spoiler
A set of winter wheels/tires (OEM of someone is selling)
New steering wheel and paddle shifters
And whatever else the boss will let me have…
A Service
Coolant flush
Windshield
A few new hoses and seals
Tires
Fog lights
For the fun/dream mods I will still like to get:
C3 coolant tank
Lip spoiler
A set of winter wheels/tires (OEM of someone is selling)
New steering wheel and paddle shifters
And whatever else the boss will let me have…
06-18-2010, 07:25 PM
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installed. switch works, but having some related supercharger/power steering issues that need to get resolved. will hopefully update with good news within the week.
06-19-2010, 03:13 AM
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2. Arrived.
3. Arrived.
4. Ordered.
5. Waiting until this crappy cold summer heats up.
The rotors look so much bigger when they're off the car. Akebono euro pads. Can't wait to get them on and get my stopping power back.
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06-21-2010, 07:57 PM
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new headlight bulbs, 5000k (just ordered...let's hope they work) installed and awesome and cheap!
supercharger on/off switch AKA the HOOLEY button...should lower my IATs when sitting at a light and improve gas mileage on highways when i want to shut it off. hit a snag after the install. hopefully will be fixed tomorrow.
secondary cat delete AND possible full true dual exhaust
finally install my NW oil catch can next week
possible custom intercooler project (not heat exchanger)
also, possible vinyl wrap. unsure right now if i just want to do the rough or the whole car in black or matte black.....and also not sure how either would look with stock rims
replace crank position sensor......mine hasn't gone yet and i just passed 93k. it's bound to go soon. better not go on my long roadtrip to TX.
AND finally: fix my ground. gonna get a hardcore grounding kit i think. i still have that 1 dollar speaker wire as a ground and it is working for the most part fine, but it looks tacky lol. meh...decided just tto upgrade the wire and make it a little cleaner.
supercharger on/off switch AKA the HOOLEY button...should lower my IATs when sitting at a light and improve gas mileage on highways when i want to shut it off. hit a snag after the install. hopefully will be fixed tomorrow.
secondary cat delete AND possible full true dual exhaust
finally install my NW oil catch can next week
possible custom intercooler project (not heat exchanger)
also, possible vinyl wrap. unsure right now if i just want to do the rough or the whole car in black or matte black.....and also not sure how either would look with stock rims
replace crank position sensor......mine hasn't gone yet and i just passed 93k. it's bound to go soon. better not go on my long roadtrip to TX.
AND finally: fix my ground. gonna get a hardcore grounding kit i think. i still have that 1 dollar speaker wire as a ground and it is working for the most part fine, but it looks tacky lol. meh...decided just tto upgrade the wire and make it a little cleaner.
and just order VHT Niteshades so i can tint the tails (the clear portions)
06-22-2010, 10:29 AM
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range rover looking for a new w206
mods done eibach sways
needs wings intercoller seperator
CM 30 waterpump
to be done oil catch tank
sl55 intake
Pulley saver kit
Air ducting on the brakes
Was Going to get a code 3 pulley they are having problems with suppliers so have sent money back
now looking at a pulley kit 176
Radiator swap
needs wings intercoller seperator
CM 30 waterpump
to be done oil catch tank
sl55 intake
Pulley saver kit
Air ducting on the brakes
Was Going to get a code 3 pulley they are having problems with suppliers so have sent money back
now looking at a pulley kit 176Radiator swap
Last edited by misfire84; 06-22-2010 at 10:31 AM. Reason: forgot some thing
06-25-2010, 01:45 AM
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C32/C55 AMG
Check out my recent mod
Got it online for like $20, now if I could only get it to work. I have been pondering what I would need to get a keyless go system to work for my car.
Here's a list of parts:
R/L front door handles for keyless go
R/L front door locks for keyless go
R/L front door modules 4 total I think
various receivers 4 as well
Keyless go module in the rear of the car
Trunk handle for keyless go
misc. wiring
Maybe a new EIS so I could have a keyless go type key
and a whole shifter for keyless go
From parts.com, the price for parts alone is right around 1k
I would still need to have every thing programmed, installed, and get a new key programmed for my car.
Check out this link: w211 keyless go diagram
Got it online for like $20, now if I could only get it to work. I have been pondering what I would need to get a keyless go system to work for my car.
Here's a list of parts:
R/L front door handles for keyless go
R/L front door locks for keyless go
R/L front door modules 4 total I think
various receivers 4 as well
Keyless go module in the rear of the car
Trunk handle for keyless go
misc. wiring
Maybe a new EIS so I could have a keyless go type key
and a whole shifter for keyless go
From parts.com, the price for parts alone is right around 1k
I would still need to have every thing programmed, installed, and get a new key programmed for my car.
Check out this link: w211 keyless go diagram
06-29-2010, 07:12 AM
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2. Waiting to be installed.
3. Installed.
4. Installed.
5. Still crappy weather here in WA.
Cleaned up the caliper with a wire wheel attachment and brake cleaner + new oe front rotors.
