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quite a nice set up compared to oem crap that mb designed, have the same situation occurring even with all the care i do take in removing the air intakes
the fabric just does not allow much flexing with out pulling apart the fabric. please instruct me with the parts that were used in your construction
design.
a picture of your set up with arrows pin pointing to each item with description and where to purchase part would be greatly appreciated.
thanks bro
hello, regarding the air filter pipe , i have a cls63s with the same issue.. does it affect the performance of the car if i continue driving it with this issue?
Originally Posted by maxusa
I drove for a month in October without the ducts. No perceptible difference in performance. With ambient temps dropping and ram effect, it will matter even less. I am sure that I would not set a M157 record without 'colder' air, but the IAT rise is negligible. Agree with the sentiment. Poor longevity of the fabric air ducts. Get new OEM ones for around $100. Will last you another 5 years. I am working to fit DIY aftermarket 2-ply fiberglass and silicone duct because I have nothing better to do.
I just asked my shop about this the other week and was told it wouldn't make that much, if any difference.....but I still replaced it with a new one. After seeing some recent threads I wish I would have found a CF set. Not a huge cost though.....anyone know of an aftermarket CF set??
You could also just order the MB intakes from FCP Euro and use their lifetime warranty to do a free return/exchange for new intakes anytime they tear!!! Love FCP have used their lifetime warranty many times for pads, rotors, plugs, belts and they stand behind the lifetime warranty!
You could also just order the MB intakes from FCP Euro and use their lifetime warranty to do a free return/exchange for new intakes anytime they tear!!! Love FCP have used their lifetime warranty many times for pads, rotors, plugs, belts and they stand behind the lifetime warranty!
I did the same piping. It's a standard 3" or 76mm flex hose you find on the internet.
I paid 13.- for 3'.
It's a bit hard to install. You have to cut off the old glue and warm the flanges of the plastic ends to slip the new hose over.
Looks good though. I'm happy with it.
I also filled the gaps with Sika to get a good bond.
Why not just stop being cheap asses and treat your Benz to the OEM it deserves?
Does ANY Mercedes deserve parts that are so obviously low quality???....if you think yes and want to pay ten times the price for them, then go right ahead!!!!
Does ANY Mercedes deserve parts that are so obviously low quality???....if you think yes and want to pay ten times the price for them, then go right ahead!!!!
Made my own using 3" silicone couplers and spectre 22° aluminum pipe. Length was good and no need to cut. Sprayed with high temp paint. Cost was about 80$ including SS clamps. Hardest part was removing the glue from the oem pipe that attaches to the inlet. Goo Gone, a flat head screwdriver to scrape the glue off and patience
Made my own using 3" silicone couplers and spectre 22° aluminum pipe. Length was good and no need to cut. Sprayed with high temp paint. Cost was about 80$ including SS clamps. Hardest part was removing the glue from the oem pipe that attaches to the inlet. Goo Gone, a flat head screwdriver to scrape the glue off and patience
i like it, where did you order/get your pipe from?
Made my own using 3" silicone couplers and spectre 22° aluminum pipe. Length was good and no need to cut. Sprayed with high temp paint. Cost was about 80$ including SS clamps. Hardest part was removing the glue from the oem pipe that attaches to the inlet. Goo Gone, a flat head screwdriver to scrape the glue off and patience
looks nice ... all that work and you're showing the intake seam thing though? You could rotate them.
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