Bought my first Merc today, previously a BMW owner, went for a well serviced (dealership and independent) car with a good amount of Eurocharged mods. I'm actually looking to detune it to start with, its abit crazy above 3000 rpm.

The List:
• K&N Drop in Filters
• Quafie LSD
• Bosch auxiliary water pump
• Eisenmann (C63) Mufflers and pipes
• Kleemann Headers
• TTM Fuel looped rail
• TTM/Bosch 550cc Injectors
• NGK LFR7AIX spark plugs
• Eurocharged Supercharger Pulley
• Eurocharged 175mm Crank Pulley
• Eurocharged Auxiliary/Idler Billet pulley kit (4)
• Supercharger Belt wrap kit Aluminium
• Eurocharged heat exchanger/intercooler
• Eurocharged ECU Tune (with lifetime re-tunes)
• Eurocharged Transmission Control Module Tune
• Eurocharged 3000RPM High Throw Torque Converter
• Eurocharged 55 Series 1000HP Capable Transmission
• Eurocharged Data logging and code clearing software and cable
• TSW Nurburgring 19 x 8.5 Front, 19 x 9.5 Rear Michellin Pilot Sport Tyres: front: 245/35/19.

 

congrats on your purchase of one very nicely modded 55. I wouldn't change a thing.

 

I'm flying down to Melbourne, to pick up my car, its been in storage since I've been on business in Europe, I'm then driving the back to Sydney, a journey of 870km, max speed in AU is 110km, google says 9hrs total (no traffic). I've been looking forward to the drive for ages, I've never driven an E class or an AMG or the car for that matter. The car was inspected before purchase by a well known independent MB service, they gave the car a good score. The brakes being the first thing that needs doing, they said the brakes have more than enough in them for the journey to Sydney. Engine oil and filter, brake fluid, caster bushes, new radiator all recently done, the guy spent $40,000 in the last 4 years, from new gearbox, water pump, intercooler pump,belts, pulleys, plugs, rocker cover gaskets, Eurocharged parts, the list is extensive.

Is there anything else I should consider before starting the journey?

I've got break down tow cover,

Thanks,

 

congrats & welcome to the forum...