Blowzilla

Its been a while since I did not visit the forum. I came back to start researching for a package. I noticed that vrus was banned, would it be against forum rules to ask why he is no longer a member here? I tried searching but had no luck.

Also, I was really interested in the VR600 package, but I cant seem to get in touch with VRP, anyone know how I can do so?

Last year, I bought their CF airbox/CF python tubes/CF engine cover, and I really liked their service and products.

I even emailed Victor on Monday and I have yet to receive a reply.
Did they go out of business? Any input is appreciated.

Lopes80

+1

Does anyone else make the Python tubes?

sack5000

They are out of business and if you get in touch, think hard before giving up any of your money no matter what you "hear". There is a long, long post that you can find by searching that describes the issues.

bassn_07

Carbonio made the covers, airbox, and python tubes for VRP. You could easily go through them and save yourself some change.

Jakpro1

VRUS (Victor, founder of VRP) and Vadim (Satellite shop in LA) split awhile ago.

Victor is doing fine, but just not messing with AMG stuff anymore. He just got sick of some things and it wasn't "fun" anymore for him and I will just leave it at that.

It really was his hobby and not main source of income.

Not sure what is happening with Vadim but I wish him the best.

stevebez

Paul - if you expect these to make power I think you are wasting your precious £'s... they do have a look good factor but thats about it.

The air box is a similar story only reason it is supposed to "flow better" is because at the inlet to the airfilter system the air does not smack into the bottom of the oem airfilter but with the porterfield - I think thats what they are - airfilters that come with the airbox kit, are shallower and provide less obstruction at the opening to the air inlet of the airbox.

Also I don't think the oem y pipe etc is that poor a design, at least not the 80mm+ variety!

Have you had chance to have your goodies installed?

Lopes80

Do you have their contact details?

Thanks

Paul


Hi Steve,

Look good factor for sure, I found a company that will apply carbon to the oem engine cover to match the Renntech air box, so I would like to get the carbon pipes to match.

The goodies. I'm going to start with the headers on boxing day, test fit/mod, then sent off for ceramic coating, hopefully installed before new year.

TB/air box will be fitted in Jan at the dealer whylst in for a major service.

Rear tank/HE. I'm in two minds on fitting this myself, it just looks like a major PITA, If I can find a company around here, I will rather pay to get it done..

I really cant wait to get all the bits on and see how the car will perform.

Here is a pic of the tank, excellent work by Chris at Floored Fab!

RenntechE55

That work shop looks pretty familiar , +1 chris does great work.

Lopes80

He is also a stand up guy.

Blowzilla

Strong off topic discussion. Thanks to all that answered my question. I appreciate the fact that you are looking out for new MB owners, like myself. Happy holidays to all!

Banme

1000 hp with rear mount turbos... you could smell it coming.

AMGSC

Victor programs casino slot machines and makes boatloads of money to the point where selling AMG mods does not make economic sense anymore given the scarcity of his time. Vadim is now working with Gary on some pretty radical stuff like turbo kits for high end Euros. In fact he told me that soon we will have a device that will enable us to tune our own cars instead of having to pay $300-$3K for tuners to do it.

AZIPOD

I noticed that the moderators have deleted all the negative threads that were written about Vadim. Or maybe it's because I don't know how to search?

Timeless

Think they merged them all into one.

pearlpower

Plus the search function here is not the best. Seems to miss a lot.
I would like to get a hold of some python tubes though if only for the looks.

Lopes80

bassn_07, mentioned carbonio makes the carbon pipes, I managed to find their website but can't see the tubes.

http://www.carbonio.com/performance/brand/mercedes/

stevebez

Crikey that is one big tank!!!! Whats the volume ? looks the part !

Lopes80

5.5 Gal.

azncarjunkie

what is that thing? it's a rear tank heat exchanger? is that for drag-only type applications or something?