W212 E63 AMG Performance Modifications List

Oct 22, 2012 | 10:38 PM

Mjthind

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W212 E63 AMG Performance Modifications List

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Oct 22, 2012 | 10:58 PM

Mjthind

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Oh ya if you guys want me to add anything don't hesitate to tell me!

Oct 23, 2012 | 12:01 AM

verteu

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For intakes I would rather have ROW air boxes rather than the renntech CF (M156 engine). ROW cost about $600 if memory serves and throw in a bit extra bucks for a new air filters. That is less than a quarter of what renntech is charging for their cf air boxes which claims to gain up to a measly +10 bhp and +5 torque for $3180. Whereas the ROW air boxes with new air filters could possibly get 20-25 hp. If you however feel that there is a need for the CF aesthetic, personally the one made carbonio looks a lot sleeker at $1950 (and they claim more power than renntech too). I however have no previous experience with carbonio CF airboxes to be able to vouch for their claims. Just my 2 cents

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Oct 23, 2012 | 12:16 AM

vdubpower

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i drive them all, fast and hard

why and how does row get you more power....is that the name of the brand btw?

Oct 23, 2012 | 02:12 AM

verteu

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Originally Posted by vdubpower

why and how does row get you more power....is that the name of the brand btw?

ROW means Rest Of World from north america, they are OEM mb air boxes. They look exactly the same just the insides are different. ROW have no carbon filters or lattice in them and the shape of the air horn is better and a little larger.

Pic comparison, the one on the left is N America spec, and the one on the right is ROW

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Oct 23, 2012 | 02:48 AM

vdubpower

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i drive them all, fast and hard

interesting? why are ours different..

whats teh adv/disadv or the carbon filters and latice and cant the latice just be cut out?

Oct 23, 2012 | 06:32 PM

otakki

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FF. W212 E63 M156 non-pano 18" P2 ParkT NightV (gone but will be missed).

I was thinking of the same thing: What's the purpose of our airboxes being different than ROW?

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Oct 28, 2014 | 04:37 AM

KARo7

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Anyone upgrade their brake pads? I don't care about dust or if they squeak a bit just better braking feel and stopping power.

Oct 29, 2014 | 08:29 AM

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Originally Posted by KARo7

Anyone upgrade their brake pads? I don't care about dust or if they squeak a bit just better braking feel and stopping power.

Same here. My oem ones are actually beginning to squeak at 45k miles. So looking to replace them with something better.

Oct 29, 2014 | 12:30 PM

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Clk63blkseries

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"Whereas the ROW air boxes with new air filters could possibly get 20-25 hp"

yeh and I have a bridge to sell you. Not a chance if no other mod was done. They may post these numbers but no way in the real world

Oct 29, 2014 | 05:06 PM

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abcut973

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lol! No gains from ROW airboxes. The only dyno proven CF air intake providing around 10hp is the Renntech one.

Oct 29, 2014 | 05:49 PM

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ace10

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If the ROW airbox (hereafter called the unicorn) offered a boost in power, why are the 2014 E63S found outside of North America, fitted with said unicorn, rated for the same power levels our cars are, which do not have the unicorn fitted?

Oct 29, 2014 | 05:53 PM

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ace10

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Quote:

Originally Posted by AMGJAY

Same here. My oem ones are actually beginning to squeak at 45k miles. So looking to replace them with something better.

I'll ask the same standard three questions I always do when I see this type of post:

1- Have you inspected your pads to determine there is serviceable material thickness still there? The sensors can fail. 45K miles seems like an astounding number of miles on one set of E63 pads. YMMV

2-Have you tried to rebed your pads to restore the transfer layer?

3-Why do you think that something other than the OE pads will be better, and what qualities are you seeking in a new pad material?