faster shifts, and more hp
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faster shifts, and more hp
i just picked up a e500 and i have to say i love the car to death but its to quiet and i feel like the transmission takes a while to shift. i was wondering if there was any mods to make it shift faster i think this would be a good way to make the car faster without modding the motor, secondly i want maybe a little more sound maybe even straight pipes, would that sound good if you cut out the rear mufflers and just added pipes with tips coming out of the rear? what do you guys think
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Try the sneaky ECU reset so it can adapt to your driving style.
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Im 18 and im looking for the most "sound." why do you suggest a resonator delete? and i tried the sneaky ecu truck but i dont think i noticed a diffrence
1) i turned the key on
2 pressed the gas all the way untill it pushed the little " go fast" button behind it
3) tuned off the key then released the gas
4) waited for 2 mins then started the car and drove off.
did i do it right?
1) i turned the key on
2 pressed the gas all the way untill it pushed the little " go fast" button behind it
3) tuned off the key then released the gas
4) waited for 2 mins then started the car and drove off.
did i do it right?
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Ok so i tried it again and i think it worked, scratch that i burned rubber every stop light i hit bye bye tires, and i found a way to solve the quietness of this great car without it being to annoying. on the rear of the car there is a way to unbolt the left side of the exhaust i did that and then lifted the useless end up and it sounded really good( in my mind) and good news i didnt spend a cent just 5 mins of my time and now it sounds like a v8. i dont think there will be anyproblems with this mod let me know if i am missing something
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My personal experience with the resonator delete/x-pipe mod is with my W210 E55 (I also did a 2nd cat delete but it produced great sounds and some hp/tq gain) but there was a member who did the mod on his W211 E550 (I can't recall his username unfortunately) to great success. A quick browse around youtube will net you some sound clips.
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My personal experience with the resonator delete/x-pipe mod is with my W210 E55 (I also did a 2nd cat delete but it produced great sounds and some hp/tq gain) but there was a member who did the mod on his W211 E550 (I can't recall his username unfortunately) to great success. A quick browse around youtube will net you some sound clips.
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This kinda stuff is bush league nonsense.
Shame the things that happen when these cars get so cheap.
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shame that their are people like you on forums that actually take the time to leave a response like that. Don't you have anything better to do?
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Not the first time man, Oliver is very anti-mod as I learned in my thread about my modifications and build. He basically told me that I ruined the look of my car, my wheels are horrible, and all I am doing is wasting money. Then he proceeded to tell me he didn't care that I was 'hurt' about his comments and I will regret it all later.
That's his opinion. I don't much care for it nor do I agree with his perspective, but if I let people influence my decisions based on their arrogant statements I'd be in a pretty bad place in life right now. Just ignore it. He's entitled to his opinion no matter how intolerant it is. I just find it surprising someone would join a community into modifying and working their cars if they hate anything other than stock.
As per your other thread AutoHaulers, I think your best bet is probably a resonator delete with x-pipe. A lot of people are happy with it on the W211 from what I can tell. A little bit of a different sound from what I wanted on my car - but that's just me - it's still quality for sure.
That's his opinion. I don't much care for it nor do I agree with his perspective, but if I let people influence my decisions based on their arrogant statements I'd be in a pretty bad place in life right now. Just ignore it. He's entitled to his opinion no matter how intolerant it is. I just find it surprising someone would join a community into modifying and working their cars if they hate anything other than stock.
As per your other thread AutoHaulers, I think your best bet is probably a resonator delete with x-pipe. A lot of people are happy with it on the W211 from what I can tell. A little bit of a different sound from what I wanted on my car - but that's just me - it's still quality for sure.
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Ok so i tried it again and i think it worked, scratch that i burned rubber every stop light i hit bye bye tires, and i found a way to solve the quietness of this great car without it being to annoying. on the rear of the car there is a way to unbolt the left side of the exhaust i did that and then lifted the useless end up and it sounded really good( in my mind) and good news i didnt spend a cent just 5 mins of my time and now it sounds like a v8. i dont think there will be anyproblems with this mod let me know if i am missing something
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Not the first time man, Oliver is very anti-mod as I learned in my thread about my modifications and build. He basically told me that I ruined the look of my car, my wheels are horrible, and all I am doing is wasting money. Then he proceeded to tell me he didn't care that I was 'hurt' about his comments and I will regret it all later.
That's his opinion. I don't much care for it nor do I agree with his perspective, but if I let people influence my decisions based on their arrogant statements I'd be in a pretty bad place in life right now. Just ignore it. He's entitled to his opinion no matter how intolerant it is. I just find it surprising someone would join a community into modifying and working their cars if they hate anything other than stock.
That's his opinion. I don't much care for it nor do I agree with his perspective, but if I let people influence my decisions based on their arrogant statements I'd be in a pretty bad place in life right now. Just ignore it. He's entitled to his opinion no matter how intolerant it is. I just find it surprising someone would join a community into modifying and working their cars if they hate anything other than stock.
Now, generally yes, I stick to working on the cars. But when people want to do half assed jerry rigged mods, especially to get a stupid loud luxury car (which makes no sense) I comment. Again, if that offends you, I don't really care.
hmm, gee, sounds an awful lot like what I said above, isn't it?
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I'm well aware of your argument, and you're entitled to your own views.
I for one don't want a "stupid loud luxury car" - my car sounds pretty similar to an E63 which isn't muscle-car like at ALL. So I don't really get your point, because I'm not doing anything that ruins the character of the car. Nor would a properly executed secondary cat delete or resonator delete as Autohaulers was asking.
I agree with you on the second part that yes, why would he do that? But - my point being - there is a DIFFERENCE between modding properly and putting money into it, versus just *******izing what is already there by unbolting it for a loud sound with a lot of drone. There is nothing wrong with modifying your car if you do it properly.
I for one don't want a "stupid loud luxury car" - my car sounds pretty similar to an E63 which isn't muscle-car like at ALL. So I don't really get your point, because I'm not doing anything that ruins the character of the car. Nor would a properly executed secondary cat delete or resonator delete as Autohaulers was asking.
I agree with you on the second part that yes, why would he do that? But - my point being - there is a DIFFERENCE between modding properly and putting money into it, versus just *******izing what is already there by unbolting it for a loud sound with a lot of drone. There is nothing wrong with modifying your car if you do it properly.
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Now then,
I agree about the difference between modding properly and jerry rigged crap (my point to the OP).
Generally, modifications made to cars as well engineered as a MB do absolutely nothing to better them. If you feel differently, thats your business and your money (or your parents money, whatever)
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Because the way I modded my car, it is sedate and not very different from stock at idle or cruising speed, and will only sound more aggressive like an E63 when I lay into the throttle. Only when I want it to. It's not like I'm faking carbon fiber parts on my car, I'm not ricing it out, I'm not improperly badging it, being an AMG poser, or putting glasspacks on there, it's just letting the M273 sound a little more aggressive because it is a pleasant sound from a powerful engine. Nice exhaust sound permeating the cabin is much different than road or wind noise driving me insane as I travel down I-25.
I 100% concur with your point to the OP, but you can't tell someone who has put a lot of money into modifying their car PROPERLY that they are doing nothing to improve it. It's all subjective - I give you that, but I can at least say my car doesn't look like every other W211 in the area and has even more presence than stock.
I 100% concur with your point to the OP, but you can't tell someone who has put a lot of money into modifying their car PROPERLY that they are doing nothing to improve it. It's all subjective - I give you that, but I can at least say my car doesn't look like every other W211 in the area and has even more presence than stock.
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Modding your car = loss of relability? Are you really that inept? You're an idiot if you mod your car and have reliability problems stemming from it. I guess unbolting parts of your exhaust or improperly modding would fall under that. And how is it a loss of money when its something that brings me enjoyment? It's a hobby. Yet, it's all relative man, you can't speak to my financial situation nor can I speak to yours. You can't sit here and tell me I'm losing/wasting my money when you have 0 idea of my situation or what I like to do with what I earn from working honestly - very presumptuous and arrogant.
This is an incredibly dumb thread. First we have people unbolting parts from there car to mod it, then we have people saying any modifications to your car usually lead to problems. << losing a lot of faith right now.
Crafty where you at my man?
This is an incredibly dumb thread. First we have people unbolting parts from there car to mod it, then we have people saying any modifications to your car usually lead to problems. << losing a lot of faith right now.
Crafty where you at my man?
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having my exhaust done Weds! take that nega-commenters!! VrrrrooOOOMMMMM!
Aff, going the resonator delete route but keeping the 2nd cats....
Aff, going the resonator delete route but keeping the 2nd cats....
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Modding your car = loss of relability? Are you really that inept? You're an idiot if you mod your car and have reliability problems stemming from it. I guess unbolting parts of your exhaust or improperly modding would fall under that. And how is it a loss of money when its something that brings me enjoyment? It's a hobby. Yet, it's all relative man, you can't speak to my financial situation nor can I speak to yours. You can't sit here and tell me I'm losing/wasting my money when you have 0 idea of my situation or what I like to do with what I earn from working honestly - very presumptuous and arrogant.
This is an incredibly dumb thread. First we have people unbolting parts from there car to mod it, then we have people saying any modifications to your car usually lead to problems. << losing a lot of faith right now.
Crafty where you at my man?
This is an incredibly dumb thread. First we have people unbolting parts from there car to mod it, then we have people saying any modifications to your car usually lead to problems. << losing a lot of faith right now.
Crafty where you at my man?
