cassard

Hi guys, I'm still making my list of next summer mods, because I'll do most of them next summer and I want to inform myself first.

So first of all, If you see that I'm thinking of something that isn't good for my car, don't hesitate to tell me if my *modification whishlist is incorrect or impossible to do, I'm here for your advices*.
also, I'm in Quebec, Canada (so I'm looking for suppliers that can ship where I am)
I have a 1996 C36 and money isn't a problem, I'm looking for good quality products (not SUPER expensive, but I don't mind putting more money to have good quality)

so for the list :

Thinking about the Eisenmann Exhaust : Eisenmann quotes me about 1,200 $ for the custom made muffler for the C36.
the rest of the exhaust line, it will be custom made by a company called Agtronic. (http://www.agtronicmotorsport.com/) to see there worlk

suspensions : I'd like to lower my car of maximum 1.5" since here we have road that are like Iraq. (I'd need your advice for this thought, because I don't know anything about it and I'm looking for all I need, Sring, shock, ect ect, so if you have any suggestions)

ECU Tune at Dynotune (using Eurocharged chips) : about 1000 $ quoted

Brakes : I'm also clueless about Brakes brand, and quality ect. I'd simply like to have perforated ones for more performances. So if you have suggestions

Rims : Brabus VI 18" 8.5 Front, 9.5 Rear. (still don't know witch one is better, Monoblock or 3 pieces)
seems that for AMG w202 I will need spacers, so again if you have any suggestions !

the grill, I LOVE austinholloman grill ! Where can I get it ? I bought one on ebay for 125 $ and it's cheap crap !

so for now it's pretty mutch everything I'm looking for.

If you guys have any other suggestions, because this will become my project and I'd like to put my car into shape (mecanical and esthetic) almost like if it was brand new, since I only have 90 000 miles on it.

503C43 ////AMG

Everything you asked about is in this thread...

cassard

I'v looked, but due to my lack of english knowledge I'm having trouble findind the websites.. sorry.

I'll try to look more

also.. I'm looking for an official C36 shift knob
for now, my only option is to create a new one myself, because I can't find one.

the carpet mats also, I'd saw that you could get ones with the C36 embroidered on them and I can't find them either.

oh and finally good quality spark plugs..

Saaboteur

Cassard:

For a fellow Canadian, I highly recommend either germanparts.ca or bimmerspecialist.com

Germanparts.ca is based out of Toronto, and bimmerspecialist is an American company that takes care of the hassle of the border and ships from within Canada.

That said, they really don't offer many performance parts, but if you are looking for cheaper than dealer options for maintenance parts, try them. I found the best pricing on spark plugs from germanparts.ca. They should both be able to help you out with brake parts too.

503C43 ////AMG

Here is a post from this thread that has info on Austins grille and brakes

Here is a link to the website that has the grille:
http://mbspecialist.com/mercedes_web...202880BZ057CA/

cassard

thanks a lot guys !

Jovsky

For those who want the Hood Emblems:

http://www.formymercedes.com/mb_resu...y=Hood+Emblems

Thanks to Vic55 (W212 E63 AMG Forum) for supplying the link.

Jovsky

Too bad they are out of stock!

DRBC43AMG

I got the nice apple tree AMG emblem from the Sponsor who posts regularly on here.... Too large diameter so turned it down on a lathe to proper size and now it rusts So fell back to the genuine flat MB star emblem

DRBC43AMG

Well, got my secondary cat bypass and resonator delete tube installed last Friday. HOLY SMOKE the sound Still discreet at idle and cruising around, but when you floor the pedal, it sounds like the devil woke up from deep down
Due to lousy rainy weather during the weekend, I only managed to do a cold start sound video (sorry for the dirty car): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FNequY7G8u4
This is what it was when stock: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FuBnsvGyvNM
Just waiting to do something better when it dries up. I'll be back....

KJI3jflarryfe93

yo pops , did you buy those tubes from Olly?
T-rex, she does have more of a meatier sound now than with original stuff!!!!!!
dat's cool maaaaaaaaan!
how much did those goodie tubes cost?
I bet you had to weld the tube onto existing AMG factory tube

do you know if your car will pass government vehicular inspections test?

DRBC43AMG

Hi ya Kowalski!
Yes got my tube through Olly Cost me around £300 (no VAT, no import tax), and the cost of just 2 bottles of wine for transport from UK to Swizzyland No welding needed as the pipe fits over the exhaust tubes after cutting out the secondary cats. Back muffler slides on back end of SS pipe and tightened up. Just needed 2 pipe clamps which where cheap as dust
clamps. Modification will pass our stringent emission controls, but don't know if it will pass the next mandatory technical inspection in April next year. I have kept the old pipes just in case they become too nitty picky, so I can always put them back on. The replacement pipe lightened the car by 25kg
Made some other mods in the air box, but shhh that will be another subject

KJI3jflarryfe93

that AMG sound coming out of your endtubes after the mod almost gave me a boooner.
your car sounds great!
next time pull down the windows and just floor it pedal to the metal, b4 that clean your ears with Q-tips for perfect synergy and then just enjoy the AMG sound on the freeway!

Saaboteur

25kg weight savings is nice!

I am contemplating deleting just the secondary catalysts, and leaving the resonator in place, see how I like it.

That said, if DRB says it's not too loud with both the secondaries and the resonator gone, it mustn't be too bad, given how old he is...

503C43 ////AMG

Sounds like mine Do you have any droning around 2500 RPM or so in 5th gear??

KJI3jflarryfe93

what is that long ******* tube in the middle of the car underneath?
is it a muffler or a cat?

My C43 has only 2 pcs of o2 sensors and they are just behind the engine.
My rear is missing o2 sensors and are plugged and nonworking.
US cars have 4 pcs of o2 sensors and and Euro cars uses only 2 pcs of o2 sensors.

If I remove that long tube in the centre of the car and replace it with a straight pipe tube what do I gain other than a weight loss?
C43 will it be faster 0-60 mph, more tourqe and HP with less back pressure, how will the fuel consumption be?

DRB's car sounds butch with the new mod.
Question is, is it worth start cutting the exhaust pipes for this mod?
This tube system is expensive buying new!

DRBC43AMG

Yes a wee bit when the windows are all closed but not too intrusive and I try to drive faster in order to avoid it. On the highway at legal road limits I'm just a fraction above 3000 rpm in 5th

DRBC43AMG

True, I may be a tad older than most of you, but I can assure you my hearing is still OK despite the fact that I played several years in a very loud rock band in the late 60's
I must say that the sound is just fantastic. After having looked a bit more at the standard exhaust, I guess the least expensive mod would be to just remove the resonator and pop in a X pipe and SS bit to the standard muffler. That way it would be easy to remove and replace with standard system. The removal of secondary cats certainly frees up the flow and increases the sound.
Just waiting for some dry weather after work one of these future evenings to do a full sound video

503C43 ////AMG

Only 2 O2 sensors in the C43, the rear cats do not have 02 sensors. I removed the rear cats with no CEL AND passed DEQ

KJI3jflarryfe93

when I bought new o2 sensors there were 4 sensors with OEM plug fitment supplied for US c43?
I bought them all 4 and had to return 2 of them because my car didn't use 4 sensors.

also there are universal sensors supplied by autoshops but these or not included!

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Jovsky

Welcome to the forum! If you need any help, these guys are the best!

DRBC43AMG

So got a better sound track (even if the mike doesn't like it some times): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j6XrJmITtmg

I am aiming on getting a short film done with a decent camera and better sound

KJI3jflarryfe93

DRB that's pure and kinky S.E.X!

DRBC43AMG

Going in the mountains tomorrow....