Cobra to Benz.. story inside..
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Cobra to Benz.. story inside..
Ok guys.. in California.. there were no E500 with the sports/Premium package.. So i steped down to a E350
Im coming out of a 600RWHP Cobra.. I got rid of the car because it was time for Luxury and comfort.
Any Mods I can do the E350 for any performance.. Chip/intake/exhuast? is it worth it.. I like a quit car after having a beastly sounding car for 2 years, i need some peace.. haha
So if Exhuast has barely a gain, than not worth it..
Im thinking of chiping the car.. to improve shifts.. make them harder..
Is that option out there?
Plus i really want to get the CLS grill on the E.. will it work
Thanks in advance guys
Marc
Im coming out of a 600RWHP Cobra.. I got rid of the car because it was time for Luxury and comfort.
Any Mods I can do the E350 for any performance.. Chip/intake/exhuast? is it worth it.. I like a quit car after having a beastly sounding car for 2 years, i need some peace.. haha
So if Exhuast has barely a gain, than not worth it..
Im thinking of chiping the car.. to improve shifts.. make them harder..
Is that option out there?
Plus i really want to get the CLS grill on the E.. will it work
Thanks in advance guys
Marc
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Originally Posted by hochi
You purchased the wrong car. You should of bought a E55 
I wish i could afford one..
im only 22.. although I make decent cash.. i have other expensise.
Let me know about my original questions.. work with me here..
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The only thing worth upgrading is wheels and a lowering kit. If you have airmatic suspension you can lower it via star diagnostic. Performance wise I believe you are out of luck. Nothing you do to the E350 will compare to your cobra. You can also consider a body kit. Lorinser, Brabus and Wald just to name a few.
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Originally Posted by hochi
The only thing worth upgrading is wheels and a lowering kit. If you have airmatic suspension you can lower it via star diagnostic. Performance wise I believe you are out of luck. Nothing you do to the E350 will compare to your cobra. You can also consider a body kit. Lorinser, Brabus and Wald just to name a few.
sweet.. i didnt buy this car for performance, just luxury. so rims is my next option. windows are being tinted now
I would like the shifting to be more stiff.. firm. (basically a harder shift)
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Originally Posted by TPAbnz
Sorry for not knowing the lingo, but what is a "600RWHP Cobra"?
600 Rear Wheel Horse Power
meaning it puts all 600 at the wheels.. You lose about 15-20 percent of your power from engine to Rear wheels... so my cobra was in the mid 700's in Horsepower
so i took a major decrease with my new benz, but the look/smoothness just makes up for it.. and the Name.. I WISHHH I would/could afford the E55.. thats my dream car.
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your going to kick yourself for getting rid of that cobra... trust me the E350 wont ever match it... So here are your options with guestimates on price... guys correct me if Im wrong on these?
K so lets go...
Wheels(wont estimate a price because sky is the limit)
springs(lowering the car with out airmatic needs springs... prolly 300 for springs and who knows for labor)
Exhuast(Wont do much on its on but estimate about $300 for a custom shop exhuast and ~$1000+ for a premade one)
Intake(green filters prolly run you ~$100)
Pulleys(~$300ish)
ECU (Chip will run you $1200+)
And there are PLENTY of E500s with appearance/sport package in Cali, There were 4 or 5 of them at one dealer alone when I looked on netstar about a month ago searching for my white sport with pano
unless your talking preowned
K so lets go...
Wheels(wont estimate a price because sky is the limit)
springs(lowering the car with out airmatic needs springs... prolly 300 for springs and who knows for labor)
Exhuast(Wont do much on its on but estimate about $300 for a custom shop exhuast and ~$1000+ for a premade one)
Intake(green filters prolly run you ~$100)
Pulleys(~$300ish)
ECU (Chip will run you $1200+)
And there are PLENTY of E500s with appearance/sport package in Cali, There were 4 or 5 of them at one dealer alone when I looked on netstar about a month ago searching for my white sport with pano
unless your talking preowned
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Get ready to pay retarded prices for mods to your car.
It's nothing like your Cobra as far as what you have to pay per HP (or looks or anything else for that matter).
I was told it's the "Mercedes Markup".. basically people pay the sky high prices since they think they have to.
I looked at chips for my E500.. $1000+ for ~10 HP? You got to be kidding me.
Since I make 'chips' (I probably had something to do with what was in your Cobra in one way or another), I am on a quest to make my own handheld FLASH programmer and tuning software for MB vehicles.
I have a brand new Ford GT sitting here and a 'chip' for it is $399 retail and gives me ~50RWHP increase, plus I don't have to send the PCM to anyone and hope to hell they know what they are doing and I can datalog with it, pull trouble codes and make fuel/spark changes to it by myself (anyone can).
It kills me what I have to pay for additions to this car.
My problem is I make alot of that stuff.. but I have a hard time justifying the prices others charge. I feel I am ripping them off. Moral delima to me.
But I guess if your willing to be overcharged... might as well overcharge.
It's nothing like your Cobra as far as what you have to pay per HP (or looks or anything else for that matter).
I was told it's the "Mercedes Markup".. basically people pay the sky high prices since they think they have to.
I looked at chips for my E500.. $1000+ for ~10 HP? You got to be kidding me.
Since I make 'chips' (I probably had something to do with what was in your Cobra in one way or another), I am on a quest to make my own handheld FLASH programmer and tuning software for MB vehicles.
I have a brand new Ford GT sitting here and a 'chip' for it is $399 retail and gives me ~50RWHP increase, plus I don't have to send the PCM to anyone and hope to hell they know what they are doing and I can datalog with it, pull trouble codes and make fuel/spark changes to it by myself (anyone can).
It kills me what I have to pay for additions to this car.
My problem is I make alot of that stuff.. but I have a hard time justifying the prices others charge. I feel I am ripping them off. Moral delima to me.
But I guess if your willing to be overcharged... might as well overcharge.
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Originally Posted by RunninRS
Get ready to pay retarded prices for mods to your car.
It's nothing like your Cobra as far as what you have to pay per HP (or looks or anything else for that matter).
I was told it's the "Mercedes Markup".. basically people pay the sky high prices since they think they have to.
I looked at chips for my E500.. $1000+ for ~10 HP? You got to be kidding me.
Since I make 'chips' (I probably had something to do with what was in your Cobra in one way or another), I am on a quest to make my own handheld FLASH programmer and tuning software for MB vehicles.
I have a brand new Ford GT sitting here and a 'chip' for it is $399 retail and gives me ~50RWHP increase, plus I don't have to send the PCM to anyone and hope to hell they know what they are doing and I can datalog with it, pull trouble codes and make fuel/spark changes to it by myself (anyone can).
It kills me what I have to pay for additions to this car.
My problem is I make alot of that stuff.. but I have a hard time justifying the prices others charge. I feel I am ripping them off. Moral delima to me.
But I guess if your willing to be overcharged... might as well overcharge.
It's nothing like your Cobra as far as what you have to pay per HP (or looks or anything else for that matter).
I was told it's the "Mercedes Markup".. basically people pay the sky high prices since they think they have to.
I looked at chips for my E500.. $1000+ for ~10 HP? You got to be kidding me.
Since I make 'chips' (I probably had something to do with what was in your Cobra in one way or another), I am on a quest to make my own handheld FLASH programmer and tuning software for MB vehicles.
I have a brand new Ford GT sitting here and a 'chip' for it is $399 retail and gives me ~50RWHP increase, plus I don't have to send the PCM to anyone and hope to hell they know what they are doing and I can datalog with it, pull trouble codes and make fuel/spark changes to it by myself (anyone can).
It kills me what I have to pay for additions to this car.
My problem is I make alot of that stuff.. but I have a hard time justifying the prices others charge. I feel I am ripping them off. Moral delima to me.
But I guess if your willing to be overcharged... might as well overcharge.
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As for shifts. Just drive your car harder and the car will adapt to you taking the shifts up to a higher rpm.
Everyone is right. You should have bought a E500/E550 or an E55.
An E500 with a supercharger would be an incredibly fast car...
Everyone is right. You should have bought a E500/E550 or an E55.
An E500 with a supercharger would be an incredibly fast car...
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Originally Posted by 2manytoys
I feel you, I just sold my 2003 Cobra, with 500rwhp/520torque on the mustang dyno. I miss the speed, but then again, thats why I bought the hayabusa.
Lol Niceee..
I have a 06 R6 fully modded for track
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05 R1 fully moded to go fast lol
Agian fellas, I dont care really about performance.. too much at all, exhuast, no way.. i need piece and quite in my car.. my old car was way too ****ing loud.....Its time for comfort.
My main thing is I want the car to shift harder.. it seems to be sluggish inbetween shifts...
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Originally Posted by ATS
As for shifts. Just drive your car harder and the car will adapt to you taking the shifts up to a higher rpm.
Everyone is right. You should have bought a E500/E550 or an E55.
An E500 with a supercharger would be an incredibly fast car...
Everyone is right. You should have bought a E500/E550 or an E55.
An E500 with a supercharger would be an incredibly fast car...
I understand completely man.. but i really dont want a fast car.. if i did.. I would of bought a E500..
I just wanted my car to be comfortable and sexxy.. so thats why i got the sports/premium package on the E now.
looks is my main thing...
Im thinking of doing a grill, and changing all the bulbs (headlight,fog, etc) anyone know where I can order some hyperwhite from? does this site have a vender, if so who..
Thanks..
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Originally Posted by newton22
We should have traded. I'm tired of quiet and luxury. I want loud and 12 seconds in the quarter mile.
Try 11.21@134mph
easy 10, I just didnthave the suspension for the launch.. i didnt want to give up the Independent rear for solid axle..
but I love my new car.. it just looks amazing.
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Originally Posted by CombatBenz
Try 11.21@134mph
easy 10, I just didnthave the suspension for the launch.. i didnt want to give up the Independent rear for solid axle..
but I love my new car.. it just looks amazing.
easy 10, I just didnthave the suspension for the launch.. i didnt want to give up the Independent rear for solid axle..
but I love my new car.. it just looks amazing.
Now I drive an 06 E350 with Appearence Package. I just have tint and a slight lowering. I thought about a dry shot or someother stuff but in the end it is just a waste of time to put into a Mercedes. Just rim it up and roll hard.
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Originally Posted by [MB]CRS
I am pretty much in the same boat as you.. Previous car was a Oxford White 04 Cobra with all the boltons minus a blower port/nitrous. Had all the top end **** on it too. BF pulleys, Gords HE, JLT, Magnaflow, 315 Nittos, MaximumMotorsport suspension blah blah blah.
Now I drive an 06 E350 with Appearence Package. I just have tint and a slight lowering. I thought about a dry shot or someother stuff but in the end it is just a waste of time to put into a Mercedes. Just rim it up and roll hard.
Now I drive an 06 E350 with Appearence Package. I just have tint and a slight lowering. I thought about a dry shot or someother stuff but in the end it is just a waste of time to put into a Mercedes. Just rim it up and roll hard.
lol.. nice.. had I had Kb 21psi
how did u lower the benz?
i want to change the grill.. and im thinking about that CF front lip
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Originally Posted by CombatBenz
lol.. nice.. had I had Kb 21psi
how did u lower the benz?
i want to change the grill.. and im thinking about that CF front lip
how did u lower the benz?
i want to change the grill.. and im thinking about that CF front lip
There are some grill options.. What color is yours?
I was contemplating the Whipple on my Cobra, but decided to get the Benz before I sunk all that money into it.
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Originally Posted by [MB]CRS
Star diagnostic computer.. you can get lower with a module though. You could also play with the height sensors.
There are some grill options.. What color is yours?
I was contemplating the Whipple on my Cobra, but decided to get the Benz before I sunk all that money into it.
There are some grill options.. What color is yours?
I was contemplating the Whipple on my Cobra, but decided to get the Benz before I sunk all that money into it.
My grill is Chrome, factory, i want to get the Emblem in the grill.. like on the C-class.
I dont think I have the star diagnostic option on my car..
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everyone has star diagnostic... it runs your car...
An E320 might not have airmatic suspension... check to see if your car has it
An E320 might not have airmatic suspension... check to see if your car has it
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Originally Posted by 55fanatic
everyone has star diagnostic... it runs your car...
An E320 might not have airmatic suspension... check to see if your car has it
An E320 might not have airmatic suspension... check to see if your car has it
I have a loaded E350.. not 320.
I dont think I have the airmatic suspension.. just sports..
sorry for the ignorance.. Im learing more and more about the benz.. i come from a ford.. lol
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I'm 23...I jumped into the seat of a 06" E 320 CDI from a 350z. Now granted I only dyoned 263 on a dynojet (everything possible short of FI and mods for FI.)
The torque from the CDI makes it seem so much more fun than a semi stock 350z. What I miss the most is the hair pin turning and the wonderful exhaust sound.... On my list of "to do" mods is a kleeman chip, braubus lowering, and a custom exhaust. I know most of what I gain from the kleeman chip is trq...but its fun as is and it's plush. All I "need" from the car is what I listed. I plan on researching some Euro manufactors for mufflers/tips and having some 3ish inch piping ran from the cats to the back ( I have never really checked the underside of my car.) If all works out that should sound nice.
Enjoy the car for what you get and let me tell you there are screams on most 350z forums about the slk350 pulling like mad top end and I am really enjoying the low end of the CDI...so you have potential. I got the opening year of the Z...so I can tell you this from exp. Let the manufatcors get some more R&D down and then jump the boat when mods are easier and cheaper. Enjoy it for what it is now
The torque from the CDI makes it seem so much more fun than a semi stock 350z. What I miss the most is the hair pin turning and the wonderful exhaust sound.... On my list of "to do" mods is a kleeman chip, braubus lowering, and a custom exhaust. I know most of what I gain from the kleeman chip is trq...but its fun as is and it's plush. All I "need" from the car is what I listed. I plan on researching some Euro manufactors for mufflers/tips and having some 3ish inch piping ran from the cats to the back ( I have never really checked the underside of my car.) If all works out that should sound nice.
Enjoy the car for what you get and let me tell you there are screams on most 350z forums about the slk350 pulling like mad top end and I am really enjoying the low end of the CDI...so you have potential. I got the opening year of the Z...so I can tell you this from exp. Let the manufatcors get some more R&D down and then jump the boat when mods are easier and cheaper. Enjoy it for what it is now
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Originally Posted by Hemoglobin
I'm 23...I jumped into the seat of a 06" E 320 CDI from a 350z. Now granted I only dyoned 263 on a dynojet (everything possible short of FI and mods for FI.)
The torque from the CDI makes it seem so much more fun than a semi stock 350z. What I miss the most is the hair pin turning and the wonderful exhaust sound.... On my list of "to do" mods is a kleeman chip, braubus lowering, and a custom exhaust. I know most of what I gain from the kleeman chip is trq...but its fun as is and it's plush. All I "need" from the car is what I listed. I plan on researching some Euro manufactors for mufflers/tips and having some 3ish inch piping ran from the cats to the back ( I have never really checked the underside of my car.) If all works out that should sound nice.
Enjoy the car for what you get and let me tell you there are screams on most 350z forums about the slk350 pulling like mad top end and I am really enjoying the low end of the CDI...so you have potential. I got the opening year of the Z...so I can tell you this from exp. Let the manufatcors get some more R&D down and then jump the boat when mods are easier and cheaper. Enjoy it for what it is now
The torque from the CDI makes it seem so much more fun than a semi stock 350z. What I miss the most is the hair pin turning and the wonderful exhaust sound.... On my list of "to do" mods is a kleeman chip, braubus lowering, and a custom exhaust. I know most of what I gain from the kleeman chip is trq...but its fun as is and it's plush. All I "need" from the car is what I listed. I plan on researching some Euro manufactors for mufflers/tips and having some 3ish inch piping ran from the cats to the back ( I have never really checked the underside of my car.) If all works out that should sound nice.
Enjoy the car for what you get and let me tell you there are screams on most 350z forums about the slk350 pulling like mad top end and I am really enjoying the low end of the CDI...so you have potential. I got the opening year of the Z...so I can tell you this from exp. Let the manufatcors get some more R&D down and then jump the boat when mods are easier and cheaper. Enjoy it for what it is now
Lol.. nice.. man..
the 06" E 320 CDI how much hp/tq vs the E350?
