Just ordered Nitrous Kit
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The total was right under 2000, like 1950 or something.
This is including the nitrous kit itself, installation, dyno runs, taxes, shipping...everything. And I made them install it so that its hidden and you can't see it in the engine, if it wasn't for that it would be cheaper.
This is including the nitrous kit itself, installation, dyno runs, taxes, shipping...everything. And I made them install it so that its hidden and you can't see it in the engine, if it wasn't for that it would be cheaper.
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Originally Posted by ItalianStallion
Got it!
They installed a wet 75 shot. The button is the horn, there is a toggle switch under the dash that switches the horn button's functions from nitrous to horn. The guy told me my engine has more potential and it can take a 100 shot no prob.
The car runs nice, when I hit the nitrous at about 3500rpms I can feel the nitrous kick in and the car starts to really pick up speed. I didn't do any timed runs or anything but I just took it out for a test ride and I hit 80 extremely quick. Its really a lot of fun and very addictive. Here are some pics of the nitrous. I just got pics of it in the trunk because it is very well hidden in the engine, I'll obviously take more pics later. Keep in mind that I am going to put some kind of carpeting over the wood.
Here is a pic of the dyno. The gains look good but the hp and tq numbers look very low. They didn't run it using dyno mode, just ESP off, maybe that's why? Maybe it was just a dyno that uses lower numbers than normal. What do you guys think?
They installed a wet 75 shot. The button is the horn, there is a toggle switch under the dash that switches the horn button's functions from nitrous to horn. The guy told me my engine has more potential and it can take a 100 shot no prob.
The car runs nice, when I hit the nitrous at about 3500rpms I can feel the nitrous kick in and the car starts to really pick up speed. I didn't do any timed runs or anything but I just took it out for a test ride and I hit 80 extremely quick. Its really a lot of fun and very addictive. Here are some pics of the nitrous. I just got pics of it in the trunk because it is very well hidden in the engine, I'll obviously take more pics later. Keep in mind that I am going to put some kind of carpeting over the wood.
Here is a pic of the dyno. The gains look good but the hp and tq numbers look very low. They didn't run it using dyno mode, just ESP off, maybe that's why? Maybe it was just a dyno that uses lower numbers than normal. What do you guys think?
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I've done some more runs with the NOS and it seems like it keeps getting better and better. I put 3 friends in the car (Weighing around 200lbs each) and I hit 120 without breaking a sweat, everybody could feel the nitrous hit and they were amazed how quickly my car gained speed. N2O is extremely fun, lol. It sounds really good too when doing runs.
I'm really happy with the 75 shot, but I'm going to install a purge, bottle warmer, and some other upgrades in probably a month or so, so I'm thinking about maybe jumping to 100 shot, we'll see...
No idea where the fuel line was tapped, I think I saw a solenoid at the top left part of the engine bay (around the battery). All my lines are totally hidden so I really don't know what they did, I just know it works very good and I've had no problems.
I don't have the A/F graphs, but the tuner reviewed it and said everything was running perfect with no issues whatsoever.
I'm really happy with the 75 shot, but I'm going to install a purge, bottle warmer, and some other upgrades in probably a month or so, so I'm thinking about maybe jumping to 100 shot, we'll see...
Originally Posted by X55
-Do you know where they tapped into your fuel line for the fuel solenoid?
-Did the dyno include an air/fuel ratio graph and if so can you post that part of it too?
-Did the dyno include an air/fuel ratio graph and if so can you post that part of it too?
I don't have the A/F graphs, but the tuner reviewed it and said everything was running perfect with no issues whatsoever.
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Yeah, it was very hard to find a place, but fortunately, the shop happens to be right on my route to work so I lucked out. If you're gonna do it, send me a PM. A 100 shot would be real nice, anything under 75 I would say is probably not worth it.
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Originally Posted by C43AMG
Engine pics?
That is unless you plan on taking everything out prior to a service. But that could be a major PIA.
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And engine pics will be coming soon. Although theres not that much to see, I can get a close up of some of the lines. I also gotta get some updated pics of my car with all the chrome and the new rims.
Anybody know where I can get the kind of carpeting that is in the trunk for a cheap price? I want to cover the wooden piece that my NOS bottle is mounted to. I was thinking either a carpet or some kind of paint.
Not sure if I mentioned this, but the NOS is totally removable. Since its attached to that piece of wood, I just unplug the bottle and take the whole thing right out, I love it.
I'm going back to the shop today for a refill, I have to be ready at all times. Anybody know any more cool and functional accessories for nitrous? I'm the only person I know with the juice.
Anybody know where I can get the kind of carpeting that is in the trunk for a cheap price? I want to cover the wooden piece that my NOS bottle is mounted to. I was thinking either a carpet or some kind of paint.
Not sure if I mentioned this, but the NOS is totally removable. Since its attached to that piece of wood, I just unplug the bottle and take the whole thing right out, I love it.
I'm going back to the shop today for a refill, I have to be ready at all times. Anybody know any more cool and functional accessories for nitrous? I'm the only person I know with the juice.
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Originally Posted by emrliquidlife
That is unless you plan on taking everything out prior to a service. But that could be a major PIA.
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My bottle is almost empty so its getting refilled right now. I probably used the nitrous for about 45-75 seconds yesterday, meaning you get about a minute of use with one bottle with a 75 shot.
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Originally Posted by ItalianStallion
My bottle is almost empty so its getting refilled right now. I probably used the nitrous for about 45-75 seconds yesterday, meaning you get about a minute of use with one bottle with a 75 shot.
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It might be more like a minute and a half, but yeah, I used it up pretty quick. And I was thinking the same thing. When I go back to the shop later today, I'll ask the guy how much an extra bottle is. If I had the trunk space, I'd have 2 bottles installed.
The guy charges $45 per refill.
The guy charges $45 per refill.
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Originally Posted by goclkgo
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And about the $45 a bottle, these guys use medical grade nitrous oxide (laughing gas), supposedly it is the best you can get and only 2 guys in NY are licensed to have it. Plus, I'm in NY and everything over here is expensive.
After a week on the bottle, I can say that the main thing with the NOS is the torque increase. As soon as you hit it you get pulled back in your seat. The only thing I'm not sure about is top end power. Maybe its because you get used to the extra G's when you initially hit the button and the pull feels normal. I just wish there was a little bit more top end. I also heard a bottle warmer will increase the performance of the NOS, so we'll see how it goes.
BTW, I raced a E55 with evosport stage 1 from a roll at 25mph and I still got owned
Lol. Maybe I should have hit the juice faster...or maybe I should change cars.
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Originally Posted by clkcadet
haha this is too awesome...
Go on...Lol
And this is unrelated and
but its my thread so why not. I am going to the MB dealer today to negotiate a deal for a new S550 for my mom. They have a brand new white one with no miles with $0 down, 3 year lease, 15000 miles, for $1350 a month. What do you guys think? I am hoping we can get it down to maybe $1325. I think its a good deal considering 2 months ago they wouldn't let one go for under $1500.
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Originally Posted by ItalianStallion
Go on...Lol
And this is unrelated and but its my thread so why not. I am going to the MB dealer today to negotiate a deal for a new S550 for my mom. They have a brand new white one with no miles with $0 down, 3 year lease, 15000 miles, for $1350 a month. What do you guys think? I am hoping we can get it down to maybe $1325. I think its a good deal considering 2 months ago they wouldn't let one go for under $1500.
And this is unrelated and
but its my thread so why not. I am going to the MB dealer today to negotiate a deal for a new S550 for my mom. They have a brand new white one with no miles with $0 down, 3 year lease, 15000 miles, for $1350 a month. What do you guys think? I am hoping we can get it down to maybe $1325. I think its a good deal considering 2 months ago they wouldn't let one go for under $1500.pm me about it ill see what i can do for you...
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I think we got a pretty good deal, $1299 a month. Bought it at MB of Larchmont. Thanks for offering help though Cadet. You think you could have done a little better? We actually got the car for under invoice (or so the dealer says).
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Originally Posted by ItalianStallion
I think we got a pretty good deal, $1299 a month. Bought it at MB of Larchmont. Thanks for offering help though Cadet. You think you could have done a little better? We actually got the car for under invoice (or so the dealer says).
if you are already taking delivery, dont worry about if you could have gotten it cheaper otherwise you wouldnt have bought it if you thought it was overpriced.. enjoy the car to the fullest, it is really an excellent car!
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Yeah, I already bought it. Its at the dealer now getting tints and radar installed. I'm gonna pick it up Tuesday. But thanks a lot and I'll definitely PM you when I'm purchasing my next benz.
