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2004 W211 E55 AMG >>gone but not forgotten > W123 280E > W124 E280 > W126 380SE
Originally Posted by MTV10
I ordered some Lamin-X for the headlights.
6% (lightest tint)
Just came in yesterday... box was waiting for me when I got home.
Not sure if I like it with or without. Have to see it in the daylight.
Personally I believe your lights look best brighter and cleaner and clearer rather than dulled down next to the silver paint.
Originally Posted by MTV10
Also had the exhaust tips adjusted on the driver side.
They were sagging a little... small details like this bother me. Call me OCD...
That ain't OCD man - my left exhaust tips were hanging at the same angle and and I imagined it was all I could see from the rear - standing out like dogs *****... Unless of course I'm OCD also...
Personally I believe your lights look best brighter and cleaner and clearer rather than dulled down next to the silver paint.
That ain't OCD man - my left exhaust tips were hanging at the same angle and and I imagined it was all I could see from the rear - standing out like dogs *****... Unless of course I'm OCD also...
In regards to the vinyl overlays... I contacted LaminX and was told to wait a week. Supposedly, the adhesive has to 'settle' and the color will change. I will wait and see. Otherwise they are getting peeled off.
Also got some coding done on Friday. Got the following coded:
(Using an AutoLogic, not a true SDS...)
-10c Mod
ROW setting for lighting
Seat Belt chime delete
Lock Beep Confirmation (USA w/ Buzzer setting)
Few Questions I have. . .
With ROW setting, I love the fact that I can now have my Fogs active with High Beams. However, the DRL's are still active as well. How do I delete DRLs? Do I have to choose another setting??
I also couldn't remove VMAX.. Will solve that with a tune or if I find someone that has a proper SDS.
I will also be going to go back to OEM settings in regards to -10c mod. Fan turns on ALL THE TIME now if car is sitting for more than 30 seconds. Definitely not beneficial as it's drawing power.
I wanted to lower the rear end a little more, and we were able to. But the car went back up when we started it. I'll just adjust the rear link and call it a day. Or once again.... find someone with an SDS.
Is there any way to check oil temp on this car?
The gauge to the right is operating temp (Coolant).. it doesn't seem like the hidden menu displays anything in regards to oil temp either...
Going to an alignment shop like I've done with any car I've lowered...
What do you mean aftermarket solution?
There is only so much range in the factory alignment setup. At your lowered height, which is less than me, you will never get your alignment back in spec, without aftermarket parts, and will be eating front & rear tires.
I believe OP lives in one of the nice burbs of montreal where road condition are sometimes quite nice i.e long stretches of new pavement.
I'm downtown. There is no hope for me. Their is a reason that quebec is the land of Audi. Rear wheel beast like ours do not do well. Plus the aftermarket solutions are terrible.
I believe OP lives in one of the nice burbs of montreal where road condition are sometimes quite nice i.e long stretches of new pavement.
I'm downtown. There is no hope for me. Their is a reason that quebec is the land of Audi. Rear wheel beast like ours do not do well. Plus the aftermarket solutions are terrible.
I'm on the road all day and trust me when I say it's brutal everywhere. Garbage province we're living in...
On another note - Did some work this weekend. Noticed a paint chip between rear bumper and quarter panel.
Pulled off wheel, pulled out bumper, sanded and painted.
I specifically asked for 5W40 yesterday at the shop (And I always watch them work)... but noticed on the barrel later on, after all was said and done, that it listed 5W30...
I know that thinner oil won't harm your engine, thicker oil can. From my understanding the hot viscosity of the 30 weight oil will offer less protection compared the the 40 weight.
Should I be concerned? I change my oil every 5k KM's MAX.
04-26-2015, 11:21 AM
