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Old 03-16-2017 | 11:01 PM
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Picking up a clean 2006 C55 with only 40,000 miles this weekend. What mods should I begin with hummmmm?
Old 03-16-2017 | 11:31 PM
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Old 03-17-2017 | 12:05 AM
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Sound like a good start.
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Old 03-17-2017 | 11:05 PM
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Originally Posted by badbenzz
Picking up a clean 2006 C55 with only 40,000 miles this weekend. What mods should I begin with hummmmm?
I just had the secondary cats and resonator removed. It is an amazing difference in sound for such a small change. I'm positive I'm getting better response also.
Old 03-17-2017 | 11:40 PM
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How much did you pay for the car if its not a secret?
14k from a Mercedes dealer
Old 03-17-2017 | 11:42 PM
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I just had the secondary cats and resonator removed. It is an amazing difference in sound for such a small change. I'm positive I'm getting better response also.
I removed the secondary cats on my black series and it really came alive at wot. How does your car sound at start up or does it only come into play at wot?
Old 03-17-2017 | 11:46 PM
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Old 03-18-2017 | 07:39 AM
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I removed the secondary cats on my black series and it really came alive at wot. How does your car sound at start up or does it only come into play at wot?
Its noticeable at start up and any type of revving. At idle its not obnoxious either. As soon as they started the car for me to listen to it I grinned. I'll try and get a clip up later in my Secondary/Resonator removal thread.
Old 03-23-2017 | 11:26 AM
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Before thee real modding begins sent car to my mechanic to replace the reae main seal that was leaking value cover gaskets and all the filters. The ac compressor also had a small leak. The car should be perfect now.
considering BBS LMs just cant justify the price based on what i paid for the car. Guess ill stsrt with the resonator and secondary cat delete first.
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Before thee real modding begins sent car to my mechanic to replace the reae main seal that was leaking value cover gaskets and all the filters. The ac compressor also had a small leak. The car should be perfect now.
considering BBS LMs just cant justify the price based on what i paid for the car. Guess ill stsrt with the resonator and secondary cat delete first.
The sound clip is in this thread if you haven't heard it.
https://mbworld.org/forums/c32-amg-c...or-delete.html
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The sound clip is in this thread if you haven't heard it.
https://mbworld.org/forums/c32-amg-c...or-delete.html
I heard it and Yes
Old 03-23-2017 | 08:50 PM
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Here is the first mod. Next Saturday the girl has an appointment with the stereo shop for a complete makeover.
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Old 03-23-2017 | 10:40 PM
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Definitely want to know about the stereo makeover. Mine is driving me crazy.
Old 03-23-2017 | 11:54 PM
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Putting in a Kenwood Excelon DNX893S with a 5 channel Alpine Amp and Focal 5 1/4 components front and back along with a swallow subwoofer from Focal to hopefully fit and replace the existing one on the rear decklid. I will also add a backup camera and adapter for the steering wheel. It should sound as anything would be better than the stock radio.
Old 03-24-2017 | 07:37 AM
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So you are having the whole thing re-wired?
Old 03-24-2017 | 10:27 AM
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Originally Posted by badbenzz
Here is the first mod. Next Saturday the girl has an appointment with the stereo shop for a complete makeover.
Love the shift know. You got a link for that one?
Old 03-24-2017 | 12:06 PM
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Love the shift know. You got a link for that one?
www.formymercedes.com
Old 03-24-2017 | 12:11 PM
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So you are having the whole thing re-wired?
Yes the entire system
Old 03-28-2017 | 09:47 PM
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Just got the G-paddles and am looking for a shop to do the resonator/2nd cat delete. Wheels are also next just can't find something I like and can't justify BBS LM's.
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G-paddles installed and they work great just wish they were metal.

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Awesome! May I ask where you purchased the shift knob and paddle shifters?
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Awesome! May I ask where you purchased the shift knob and paddle shifters?

http://www.formymercedes.com/mb_resu...=Shift%20Knobs
http://www.g-paddles.com/product-page/g-paddles
Old 03-29-2017 | 11:39 AM
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Awesome! May I ask where you purchased the shift knob and paddle shifters?
The shifters that ecs tunning sells are quite nice as well. I'm thinking that i will purchase soon.

https://www.ecstuning.com/b-genuine-...et/1712670046/


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