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I have a W212 E350 w/ Muffler Delete im looking for a way to increase overall car responsiveness without loosing much lowend tq.

I thought of having an X-pipe to replace the resonator and throwing on some mufflers (mainly for sound) and eventually getting a ECU tune/remap.

it seems like the engine does a fair job of bringing me up to speed but lacks power on the roll

What are my options towards making this car a lot more fun to drive without putting more than 3k?

It was purchased not leased.

Pics will be posted

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I dont expect it to feel or sound like a 550, but I surely would appreciate it if it can rival it! Shifting also seems delayed when driven enthusiastically at higher revs.. Any suggestions on what a tune may do for that?

eNNCity

Look up Sprintbooster

neverlose

sprintbooster and a tune are the best/easiest you can do.

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AND a tune? any recommendations on a tune?

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what about these air intakes?
Im not sure if these are just a gimmick or if they really work on the benz.
http://www.globalautoshop.com/accessories/automotive/benz_index.htm


I was thinking bmc or knn air filter to help improve sound from the pipes

instantfob

http://www.renntechmercedes.com/www/catalog/312

Enjoy your Christmas shopping
oooooooor trade the car in for a 2012 DI engine.

neverlose

This is the one I want, haven't purchased it yet though so can't say I've vetted it.

http://oetuning.com/products/mercede...-e350-3-5.html

petee1997

If you wanted a performance car, why would you buy an E350? These cars are the replacements for your fathers's Buick.

Go trade the car on an M3 or C63. Those cars are ready to go.

neverlose

yea because that's financially viable.

michael10128

Waste of money beyond sprint booster. A V6 sounds like crap in the first place, why amplify it.

usamuscle

Your kinda stuck with things you can do. A tune or mufflers or intake won't give much ..to get anything significant worth while you would have to spend thousands of dollars. And even then who knows,,,,,

BenzV12

It's pricey but Carlsson makes decent performance kits
V8 engines worth doing more but you should be able to feel the way it kicks in when you accelerate with those kits

usamuscle

They have performance kits for the V6 model ? I checked their site and didn't seem like much for mufflers.

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Thanks to all of you guys, ive considered a few options here...
Part of my plan to modify my car is to increase my sentimental bond that i currently have with my car.. There's nothing more rewarding than the exhilaration you receive from working hard and improving what you got!
I went to a dealer to get an estimate towards a E550 (same year/mileage) and it wouldhve costed me about 8k for the upgrade!
I would sell it privately, but its not worth the hassle..
going to hold onto this for about 1-2more years (until warranty expires and depreciates out of company pocket)

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Check it out:


Differences From Stock P1:
-Muffler Delete
-Eibach Pro kit lowering springs
-HID retrofit
-Carbon Fiber Grill
-Carbon fiber roof and trunk wing
-Painted Red Calipers
-Tinted a few things..



Wheels:
20s
Hankook Ventus V12
forgot the rim company...

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Renntech would be my option for AMG's.. a friend of mine did the ECU tune and his w212 e350 gained as much as was expected! Its just way out of my budget


link saved! tell me if you decide to go for it

Not exactly looking for performance car, just looking to ADD performance. My brother has a circle of friends with brand new AMG's (he drives a 2012 C63 himself) and he pays wayy to much for insurance.. besides this car KINDA suites my personality - Modestly quick



I have a muffler delete and it sounds like a maseratti haha the drone annoys me however ive contemplated a replacement for mufflers... do you know if these would fit on my model?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Mercedes-Benz-W212-E550-Coupe-V8-10-11-Exhaust-System-Systems-Quad-Oval-Tips-/390700440581?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item5af78f9c05&vxp=mtr
Thats definite. im not looking to race, im just looking for primarily sound and acceleration. Pushing it over 60 is not really a necessity in my case!