Possible Modifications to 1991 300ce?
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WOW!!! cant believe i read this hole thread lol, but i would like to say i did learn a lot about everything you guys had to say on here headlights, HID's ext, especially about the sports-line suspension and how not to go to low and just have it at the right height, and Saijin_Naib that rear view mirror oh man that is a nice up grade thanks everyone for all the info on this thread.
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Autocross tomorrow morning, for the first time in years. I've not done a meet since I had only the front swaybar in, back about 2 summers ago.
Engine is still shot, car still pulls 16s 0-60 runs, but I'll manage. I think.
I'm excited to see what I can pull with my front/rear sways, lowering, H&R Sport + Koni Yellow (4/5 stiffness), slotted/cross-drilled rotors, and grippy pads.
Here is one of my final "for the lulz" mods. Its called EZ-lip. It is a foam rubber lip with 3M body tape. 35$ shipped, goes on fast/easy, and IMO looks pretty great considering.
I could have done a better job on the install, but it literally took me about 2 minutes to do so I get what I put into it I suppose. I'm too impatient
Engine is still shot, car still pulls 16s 0-60 runs, but I'll manage. I think.
I'm excited to see what I can pull with my front/rear sways, lowering, H&R Sport + Koni Yellow (4/5 stiffness), slotted/cross-drilled rotors, and grippy pads.
Here is one of my final "for the lulz" mods. Its called EZ-lip. It is a foam rubber lip with 3M body tape. 35$ shipped, goes on fast/easy, and IMO looks pretty great considering.
I could have done a better job on the install, but it literally took me about 2 minutes to do so I get what I put into it I suppose. I'm too impatient
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The meet went great! The suspension mods were.... amazing, absolutely amazing. Turns out my summer wheel set is actually a set of bald M+S tires soo... grip wasn't fantastic. That being said, I still pulled some okay laps. Adjusted, I was second from last in the Novice class haha. In terms of raw times, I know I beat a C5 corvette and the Skyline GTR a few times. They're apparently very... slow about posting results, so who knows when I'll have them and be able to post videos.
If I can ever fix the SLOW and find some grippy tires, I might actually be a contender haha.
Here is a quick/dirty cut of my 7/7 run. Not sure what the time was, they've still not posted them. Proper ones will be up once I get my times.
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Repair Attempt:
Swapped my 008-545-73-32 ECM/ECU for a 011-545-43-32[00] ECM/ECU.
Experienced exactly 0 difference in the car. Guess the ECM/ECU isn't at fault here for my car performance issues.
Swapped my 008-545-73-32 ECM/ECU for a 011-545-43-32[00] ECM/ECU.
Experienced exactly 0 difference in the car. Guess the ECM/ECU isn't at fault here for my car performance issues.
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It was vehicular homicide that's what it was !
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Tempting, but that is a large/heavy engine to stuff up front. I'd rather keep the weight balance a bit more neutral.
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I am still thinking about your cars performance problem, and i wam wondering if anyone ever messed with your intake cam and exhaust cam setup? This would occurs in a lack of power if not set properly
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It is possible, but I honestly have no idea. Is there an easy way to test this?
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I will search around for this info. But i do have this
http://w124-zone.com/downloads/MB%20...04/05-2230.pdf
http://w124-zone.com/downloads/MB%20...04/05-2230.pdf
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I will search around for this info. But i do have this
http://w124-zone.com/downloads/MB%20...04/05-2230.pdf
http://w124-zone.com/downloads/MB%20...04/05-2230.pdf
Went to the track this morning and had some fun. My housemate is in front of me in the 2007 CLS63
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went to the track and you didnt get a video of ur 0-60 ( or acceleration ) time?
I would like a more expert opinion about cams setup on M104 and how it affects performance, might be the clue to your problems.
I would like a more expert opinion about cams setup on M104 and how it affects performance, might be the clue to your problems.
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I'll try and get a good video of it soon.
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Here is the final in my series of lulzmods (TM).
They are Lift stickers for the frame jack-point covers. Fortunately, they also correspond to where the frame jack pads (the rubber ones) are under the frame rails. So, either way, its a win as it points out where to lift the car from.
I've had shops be confused about how to lift my car up
Chlippo, here is a video containing 0-60 run, general driving, and a 0-40 run from a stop with a corner (car sort of stalls).
They are Lift stickers for the frame jack-point covers. Fortunately, they also correspond to where the frame jack pads (the rubber ones) are under the frame rails. So, either way, its a win as it points out where to lift the car from.
I've had shops be confused about how to lift my car up
Chlippo, here is a video containing 0-60 run, general driving, and a 0-40 run from a stop with a corner (car sort of stalls).
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So, I've swapped my MAS unit, my ECM, and I'm looking to swap my EZL next (if someone can tell me how to diagnose proper function, and where to find one).
My car now has the latest:
MAS: 008-545-85-32
ECM: 011-545-43-32[00]
My car has an ancient EZL:
010-545-95-32[09]
The latest EZL for my car is:
016-545-04-32
My car now has the latest:
MAS: 008-545-85-32
ECM: 011-545-43-32[00]
My car has an ancient EZL:
010-545-95-32[09]
The latest EZL for my car is:
016-545-04-32
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I don't think my cams are even advancing at all! I replaced the cam solenoid about 3 years ago, so I doubt its gone bad again.
I honestly really think my car is on full manual control, no electronic ignition control.
Edit:
When you pull the vacuum line out of the EZL with the car running, should you note a change in idle sound or anything else like that?
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Uploaded the videos of the SCCA meet from a few weeks back. Enjoy!
The suspension mods were so so worth it. Now if only it had a functional engine and actual tires, not bald M+S tires...
Uploaded the videos of the SCCA meet from a few weeks back. Enjoy!
The suspension mods were so so worth it. Now if only it had a functional engine and actual tires, not bald M+S tires...
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Would he be able to check the cams too?
Just be sure he really knows what he is doing if he does, we dont want to eliminate the cams before knowing 100% its not their fault
Check this link, might help you eliminate/check the cams
http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/...procedure.html
Just be sure he really knows what he is doing if he does, we dont want to eliminate the cams before knowing 100% its not their fault
Check this link, might help you eliminate/check the cams
http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/...procedure.html
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