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Old Dec 3, 2017 | 11:00 AM
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2018 Mods and Plans

What are everyones plans for Mods....Please share

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12mm wheels spacers

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21 inch Brixtron CM-10s in gloss black

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Old Dec 3, 2017 | 11:18 AM
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I'd like to see some fender flairs for the wagon so I can run 305s on 20x11 front and 335s 20x12 rear.
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Old Dec 3, 2017 | 11:27 AM
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Those wheels look very nice.

I already lowered with the renntech module, and will tune in a few weeks. That's it until new wheels sometime later next year (when tires are done).
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Old Dec 3, 2017 | 11:29 AM
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Originally Posted by Ralcbah
Those wheels look very nice.

I already lowered with the renntech module, and will tune in a few weeks. That's it until new wheels sometime later next year (when tires are done).
What tune are you doing, and will it effect warranty?...How was the install on the Renntech?
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Old Dec 3, 2017 | 11:35 AM
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Originally Posted by Blue63s
What tune are you doing, and will it effect warranty?...How was the install on the Renntech?
Not sure yet on which tune....still thinking on that one. Yeah, would likely have negative effects on warranty should something happen due to the install of the tune.

The module for this car simply uploads a setting via obdii...30 second deal from start to finish. Plug module into obdii port, it uploads, unplug, and start car. The old model (w212 AMGs) had to be wired into the suspension control unit, which was a pain as it's hard to access, or was for for me at least.
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Old Dec 3, 2017 | 11:38 AM
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Originally Posted by Ralcbah
Not sure yet on which tune....still thinking on that one. Yeah, would likely have negative effects on warranty should something happen due to the install of the tune.

The module for this car simply uploads a setting via obdii...30 second deal from start to finish. Plug module into obdii port, it uploads, unplug, and start car. The old model (w212 AMGs) had to be wired into the suspension control unit, which was a pain as it's hard to access, or was for for me at least.

Nice. Mind should be installed this week. Mind posting a few pics of your car to I can see ride height?
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Old Dec 3, 2017 | 11:39 AM
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Originally Posted by Ralcbah
Not sure yet on which tune....still thinking on that one. Yeah, would likely have negative effects on warranty should something happen due to the install of the tune.

The module for this car simply uploads a setting via obdii...30 second deal from start to finish. Plug module into obdii port, it uploads, unplug, and start car. The old model (w212 AMGs) had to be wired into the suspension control unit, which was a pain as it's hard to access, or was for for me at least.
Ive done the vinyl wrap on the door handles and trunk lid.
-lowered the car with OEM links
-15mm spacers up front

I will also do 12mm spacers in the rear next week
And the OE tune in a few thousand miles.

I love the look of the Stock wheels so gonna keep those.
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Old Dec 3, 2017 | 11:44 AM
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Originally Posted by Quickburn7
Ive done the vinyl wrap on the door handles and trunk lid.
-lowered the car with OEM links
-15mm spacers up front

I will also do 12mm spacers in the rear next week
And the OE tune in a few thousand miles.

I love the look of the Stock wheels so gonna keep those.
Agree on the wheels, gonna keep it AMG:

Whats done:
30% Tint
OEM Link adjustments to lower
15mm spacers front
Plasti dip front grill silver bars
vinyl wrap all door handles gloss black to match gloss trim
vinly wrap rear chrome bar gloss black

due this week:
12mm spacers rear
OE Tune (Bench flash for real world gains and correct adjustments-not a piggy that tricks the ecu)
Post Cat removal (still thinking about this one) for more sound
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Old Dec 3, 2017 | 11:47 AM
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Originally Posted by Blue63s
Nice. Mind should be installed this week. Mind posting a few pics of your car to I can see ride height?
This is the correct lowering module for this car...no install required...apologies if my above post wasn't clear. https://www.renntechmercedes.com/ind...e-class-detail

This pic isn't great, but I will grab another. This is using the Renntech settings; I've dropped it further since...you can play with it until it's perfect for you.

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Old Dec 3, 2017 | 11:51 AM
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Originally Posted by Ralcbah
This is the correct lowering module for this car...no install required...apologies if my above post wasn't clear. https://www.renntechmercedes.com/ind...e-class-detail

This pic isn't great, but I will grab another. This is using the Renntech settings; I've dropped it further since...you can play with it until it's perfect for you.

Can this be adjusted with your cell phone? or you have to plug in?
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Old Dec 3, 2017 | 11:56 AM
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Originally Posted by Blue63s
Can this be adjusted with your cell phone? or you have to plug in?
I keep a cheap 8" Kindle tablet in the car for this use and as an extra for the kids...plug tablet into module, make changes, plug module into car, it uploads changes automatically, then unplug module. Can try to use phone, but I think the renntech app is optimized for 8" screen.
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Old Dec 3, 2017 | 12:01 PM
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Originally Posted by Ralcbah
I keep a cheap 8" Kindle tablet in the car for this use and as an extra for the kids...plug tablet into module, make changes, plug module into car, it uploads changes automatically, then unplug module. Can try to use phone, but I think the renntech app is optimized for 8" screen.
Ipad will work ok?
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Old Dec 3, 2017 | 12:12 PM
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Ipad will work ok?
Windows and Android only...per the website
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Old Dec 3, 2017 | 12:13 PM
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Windows and Android only...per the website
Ok Ill go grab a Sumsung Tablet

Thanks again
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Originally Posted by Blue63s
Ok Ill go grab a Sumsung Tablet

Thanks again
No prob at all
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Originally Posted by Blue63s
Nice. Mind should be installed this week. Mind posting a few pics of your car to I can see ride height?
Here are few pics of current ride height. This is .25 inches lower, on all 4 corners, than the Renntech setting.




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Originally Posted by Vic55
Agree on the wheels, gonna keep it AMG:

Whats done:
30% Tint
OEM Link adjustments to lower
15mm spacers front
Plasti dip front grill silver bars
vinyl wrap all door handles gloss black to match gloss trim
vinly wrap rear chrome bar gloss black

due this week:
12mm spacers rear
OE Tune (Bench flash for real world gains and correct adjustments-not a piggy that tricks the ecu)
Post Cat removal (still thinking about this one) for more sound
I'd leave the post cat alone since your but dyno won't feel a thing and if ya want sound just put it in race mode and have fun...just sayin
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Old Dec 4, 2017 | 11:50 AM
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I'd leave the post cat alone since your but dyno won't feel a thing and if ya want sound just put it in race mode and have fun...just sayin
I got you, Im not looking for a hp/tq gain but sound and race is equal to sports plus in regards to the valving of the exhaust. I can not stand race mode around town as it holds the rpms to redline no matter how slow you are going.

I need more sound at lower rpms too. But the jury for me is still out on this; Serge can do it in an hour or so with his muffler partner down the street.
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I got you, Im not looking for a hp/tq gain but sound and race is equal to sports plus in regards to the valving of the exhaust. I can not stand race mode around town as it holds the rpms to redline no matter how slow you are going.

I need more sound at lower rpms too. But the jury for me is still out on this; Serge can do it in an hour or so with his muffler partner down the street.
Yeah but noise is just like sayin "I'm over here officer" around town and Vic you can use the paddles ya know in race mode.
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I am not a huge fan of the noise either at the lower rpms in sport plus but not gonna do anything to the exhaust. Would have pulled the resonators if it had them but doing the cat delete just wouldnt be comfortable as a DD. Just my opinion
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Yeah but noise is just like sayin "I'm over here officer" around town and Vic you can use the paddles ya know in race mode.
If its like my C63S which is a similar set up, the noise gain is about 20%... Im good there. Its still no where near a stock Mustang GT350.

I still have my reservations on the MCT and manual (paddle shifts). I have had/have 6 MCT cars and never like the paddle responses. The TCU on this car in Sport Plus is very intuitive. (via Drive)

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I am not a huge fan of the noise either at the lower rpms in sport plus but not gonna do anything to the exhaust. Would have pulled the resonators if it had them but doing the cat delete just wouldnt be comfortable as a DD. Just my opinion
Remember its a post cat and like my GTS and other owners its similar to pulling a resonator on the M157 soundwise. Ill be the guinea pig with Serge and then you can decide. I really wish I did NOT have the acoustic pack.
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Let me know how it sounds if you do it. I do not have the acoustic pack ( never wanted it) and the car is still pretty quiet. Even with the perf exhaust on, sport plus or race mode unless you go past 4500 RPM the car doesn't make much noise. Would have loved a more pronounced idle noise with the exhaust valves open.
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Originally Posted by Ralcbah
Not sure yet on which tune....still thinking on that one. Yeah, would likely have negative effects on warranty should something happen due to the install of the tune.

The module for this car simply uploads a setting via obdii...30 second deal from start to finish. Plug module into obdii port, it uploads, unplug, and start car. The old model (w212 AMGs) had to be wired into the suspension control unit, which was a pain as it's hard to access, or was for for me at least.

We have an AMR tune and an OE Tune lined up for review.
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The car will need some splash guards [mud flaps] soon and Mercedes doesn't offer anything for the AMG body I was told.
Does anyone know of any for the 2018 AMG wagon ?
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