Hello to all, my first MB!
07-21-2022, 03:30 AM
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Hello to all, my first MB!
Had this for 1 1/2 years now and spent the last week doing alot of replacements because of a leaking radiator and I don't like doing stuff twice + I've been working on cars since I was a kid in 86'. Figured I would do everything that had coolant so also did auxiliary coolant pump, recirculation tank/cap, all hoses ( I do mean all as I didn't know then but I do now!) of course new clips and radiator supports, support locks, the stupid plastic holder for the upper hose, lol, new oil cooler and filter housing, needed high pressure pwr steering line so did the pump and resevoir at same time. Was going to replace all the front control arm bushings but these thrust arms had some sweet monoball replacements by Syncro Design Works and they were definitely worth the money! Smelled some fuel one time when I filled up so did the fuel and transfer pump with new seals and it was time for a tune up so did new wires and plugs except I went with the new HX style for better burn as the electrode isn't covering the tip. I like very much! I had already put a 2 stage chip in it so I went for new coil pacs which caused me to have to rewire in new connectors cuz if they weren't broken already I finished em' off no matter how careful I was. No worry now though! Continental extreme contact sport + but the wheels (RF) were already on it when I bought it. New rotors and pads but I don't need them yet so I'll wait until I get some bigger calipers from another MB my friend was saying something about just swapping over. I like that. Will do some work on the rear end later I imagine so for now that's my ride. Still trying to get it to corner as well as my Subaru Impreza but it's so much faster and without coil overs not sure about that. Have taken traction control off once but I'll wait until I get some more work done before I do that again!!! Felt like a drift king for a second before I reached over and turned it back on! I love this car as I'm sure you do yours, I see why. L.R. SuperMcluvin70
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07-21-2022, 05:44 AM
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Hi @SuperMcluvin70 and welcome to MBWorld. Thanks for the intro and sharing all the pics with us. Your C55 looks awesome and in great condition. All the best with it 
07-21-2022, 07:05 AM
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Had this for 1 1/2 years now and spent the last week doing alot of replacements because of a leaking radiator and I don't like doing stuff twice + I've been working on cars since I was a kid in 86'. Figured I would do everything that had coolant so also did auxiliary coolant pump, recirculation tank/cap, all hoses ( I do mean all as I didn't know then but I do now!) of course new clips and radiator supports, support locks, the stupid plastic holder for the upper hose, lol, new oil cooler and filter housing, needed high pressure pwr steering line so did the pump and resevoir at same time. Was going to replace all the front control arm bushings but these thrust arms had some sweet monoball replacements by Syncro Design Works and they were definitely worth the money! Smelled some fuel one time when I filled up so did the fuel and transfer pump with new seals and it was time for a tune up so did new wires and plugs except I went with the new HX style for better burn as the electrode isn't covering the tip. I like very much! I had already put a 2 stage chip in it so I went for new coil pacs which caused me to have to rewire in new connectors cuz if they weren't broken already I finished em' off no matter how careful I was. No worry now though! Continental extreme contact sport + but the wheels (RF) were already on it when I bought it. New rotors and pads but I don't need them yet so I'll wait until I get some bigger calipers from another MB my friend was saying something about just swapping over. I like that. Will do some work on the rear end later I imagine so for now that's my ride. Still trying to get it to corner as well as my Subaru Impreza but it's so much faster and without coil overs not sure about that. Have taken traction control off once but I'll wait until I get some more work done before I do that again!!! Felt like a drift king for a second before I reached over and turned it back on! I love this car as I'm sure you do yours, I see why. L.R. SuperMcluvin70
07-22-2022, 06:00 PM
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Had this for 1 1/2 years now and spent the last week doing alot of replacements because of a leaking radiator and I don't like doing stuff twice + I've been working on cars since I was a kid in 86'. Figured I would do everything that had coolant so also did auxiliary coolant pump, recirculation tank/cap, all hoses ( I do mean all as I didn't know then but I do now!) of course new clips and radiator supports, support locks, the stupid plastic holder for the upper hose, lol, new oil cooler and filter housing, needed high pressure pwr steering line so did the pump and resevoir at same time. Was going to replace all the front control arm bushings but these thrust arms had some sweet monoball replacements by Syncro Design Works and they were definitely worth the money! Smelled some fuel one time when I filled up so did the fuel and transfer pump with new seals and it was time for a tune up so did new wires and plugs except I went with the new HX style for better burn as the electrode isn't covering the tip. I like very much! I had already put a 2 stage chip in it so I went for new coil pacs which caused me to have to rewire in new connectors cuz if they weren't broken already I finished em' off no matter how careful I was. No worry now though! Continental extreme contact sport + but the wheels (RF) were already on it when I bought it. New rotors and pads but I don't need them yet so I'll wait until I get some bigger calipers from another MB my friend was saying something about just swapping over. I like that. Will do some work on the rear end later I imagine so for now that's my ride. Still trying to get it to corner as well as my Subaru Impreza but it's so much faster and without coil overs not sure about that. Have taken traction control off once but I'll wait until I get some more work done before I do that again!!! Felt like a drift king for a second before I reached over and turned it back on! I love this car as I'm sure you do yours, I see why. L.R. SuperMcluvin70
