tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12518711718806261032024-03-05T00:21:08.164-08:00Mercedes E55 AMG2003-2006 "The Beast" Mercedes-Benz E55 AMG W211 M113K KompressorTodd Christhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04188976037589523855noreply@blogger.comBlogger48125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1251871171880626103.post-50300505337527200902017-10-29T12:50:00.002-07:002017-10-29T12:50:54.292-07:00until next time AMG...well at almost 6 years of ownership... we said goodbye today to our beast E55 AMG<br />
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He did the proverbial burnout as he left... awesome!!!! </div>
<br />Todd Christhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04188976037589523855noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1251871171880626103.post-58309610340859226652017-10-08T15:50:00.000-07:002017-10-08T15:50:17.466-07:00this shiny E55 is brought to you from ONR and NuFinishToday is a breezy day, but nice and sunny - the recent construction around our house has created a dust bowl and the Merc was pretty dusted...<br />
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The car turned out good from the wash, but it's been a while since I shined it up. I found NuFinish on Amazon a few weeks back as an add-on item - super cheap! I used this stuff growing up and figured why not? For < $5 what could it hurt eh?<br />
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It turned out amazing as I had hoped - worth the quick 10-15 minutes, so simple - wipe on/wipe off - no buffing and now it's protected a bit more :)<br />
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<br />Todd Christhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04188976037589523855noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1251871171880626103.post-31925394059419532642017-03-13T22:08:00.001-07:002017-03-13T22:08:50.850-07:00out with the old, in with the new ;)My AMG flat hood badge has been baked in the sun way too long... notice how crinkly the surface gets after 2 years... it was time to retire it 💩<br />
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Todd Christhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04188976037589523855noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1251871171880626103.post-54018136884908240172017-03-13T21:59:00.000-07:002017-03-13T21:59:42.158-07:00OMG - snake under the hood!?Just kidding - but dang, when a pulley tensioner breaks - it takes crap out with it 😡<br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: fordngbs-franklingothic-medium; text-align: start;">The all-new, twin-turbo, intercooled DOHC 24-valve, high-output 3.5L EcoBoost® with direct fuel injection will deliver more power than the previous 6.2L V8 – 450 horsepower and 510 lb.-ft. of torque. A 10-speed automatic transmission with manual-shifting mode sends that power to all four wheels.</span></div>
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<br />Todd Christhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04188976037589523855noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1251871171880626103.post-65203022645876462742016-02-13T11:33:00.001-08:002016-02-13T11:36:23.582-08:004 years of ownership...Amazing it's been 4 years that we've owned our E55 AMG! Love this car...<br />
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The festoon bulb on the left is a single CREE LED - amazingly bright for a single LED. Snaps into place into the clips.</div>
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Here's the result! amazingly bright!</div>
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Same for the city lights - check this new design out!</div>
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Usually the Akebono fronts are $130 - but they've dropped to <b>$114.68</b></div>
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The OEM pads are $291 -<b> <span style="color: #38761d;">you're saving > 60%</span> </b>and having less brake dust!</div>
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The rears have been $100 for ages, now they're down to <b>$88</b> :)</div>
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You're <b><span style="color: #38761d;">saving > 18% </span></b>off on the rears from OEM prices!</div>
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Do the bundle and you're <span style="color: #38761d;"><b>saving 50% off OEM</b></span> pricing with a fraction of the dust!</div>
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and don't forget to replace your brake pad sensors!</div>
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Todd Christhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04188976037589523855noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1251871171880626103.post-38674912700741014942014-12-28T17:37:00.000-08:002014-12-28T17:38:25.556-08:00Sunny day - hey lets polish headlights!OMG - so it's been about 4 months since my last post, where I purchased the <a href="http://e55-amg.blogspot.com/2014/08/3m-headlight-restoration-kit.html" target="_blank">3M Headlight Restoration Kit</a> and finally got some free time to try this kit out. Outside in sunny California today was a balmy 58 degrees, so I got my kit out and my trusty cordless drill.<br />
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Here's a pic of the headlights pre-fix - they're quite faded, parts of the top-coat have flaked off and just looks terrible for a car that once cost $92k... it's a shambles! This needs fixed!<br />
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Notice on the headlight, the chipping near the top of the lens and even the city light has some fading and hazing. When the HIDs are on at night, this lens looks horrible - the passenger side is perfect (because it was replaced last year with a new headlight assembly)!</div>
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Here's a closeup of the main lens - ick!</div>
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The first step is to wash the area with soap and water, then tape off the edges - believe me - be sure to tape it well. Sandpaper can strip your clearcoat/paint in seconds!</div>
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Ok - now you get the 500 grit sandpaper, don't freak out at this next photo - I did, and read the directions - it says not to freak out because the lens will get very hazy and translucent. You can even seen the high and low spots on the lens in the pic below. Looks nasty!</div>
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This is both the city light and driver's side lens after a full 500 grit sanding. You're supposed to sand it down until the high/low spots are no longer noticeable.</div>
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Then you use the 800 grit sandpaper discs - this removes the heavier gouges and scratches from the 500 grit paper discs. Remember, the higher the number, the finer the grit and smoother finish. Really the only difference you can see at this distance is that the insides of the lenses look a little </div>
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Next you switch to a 3200 grit pad - this almost feels like rubber. You spritz water on the pad and on the lenses. You polish until you see a white hazy slurry form and run off the headlights - this is the 3200 grit removing the 800 grit edges - making an even smoother finish - very nice!</div>
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It's not done yet! Next step is to get the buffing pad, looks a bit like a sponge with ridges/bumps all over it. You add a dime size dollop of the headlight glaze and polish away. This ultra fine grit further refines the finish of the 3200 grit paper.</div>
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Here's the video of the dyno run - gotta love how this thing pulls!!!<br />
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<br />Todd Christhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04188976037589523855noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1251871171880626103.post-48446222601474224032014-06-23T19:53:00.000-07:002014-07-09T08:28:34.656-07:00Finally got some new brakes installed...I had my <a href="http://amzn.to/1q2YxrB" target="_blank">Akebono EUR983</a> pads sitting for a LONG time, waiting for the original OEM dusty pads to wear down... the dealer wanted $1,200 to do the front brakes alone (EEK!)<br />
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My car put down some great power numbers - my goal was at least 469HP (at the wheels). Why? Because the factory rates these cars at 469HP at the crank - which means they make 390-420 factory.<br />
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Ok - yes, I know, it has the HANDS FREE sticker - but that's fine with me! It's been a law here in California for 2.5 years, and everyday I see people texting/calling, etc on their phones. So this is a GREAT solution!</div>
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What's pretty neat about this setup is the big yellow sticker has a magnet underneath! And a few metallic plates come with the mount and you slip those plates inside your smartphone case - and it allows the magnet to hold your phone - almost 'levitating' in the air using your CD slot. </div>
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At first when I mounted it, it was way too low and covered much of my radio/GPS screen in the E55. But the mount rotates 360 degrees, and I flipped it 180 and it sits pretty much in between the heater controls and I can still see the screen below. I have the Google Maps app running (so much more accurate than the built in GPS) - but I could also use my Dash Command to monitor the vehicle metrics while driving as well! </div>
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Overall, highly recommended! If you're looking for a nice mount that can hold your phone/tablet - this is it!</div>
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When we saw the CEL come on - I grabbed my <a href="http://amzn.to/11iRXeQ" target="_blank"><b>Kiwi WiFi</b></a> scanner (love this thing!)</div>
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Since the car is under warranty - we took it to the dealer to have it evaluated. Needless to say the fuel senders need replaced! I looked up the parts list, and OMG my jaw hit the ground...</div>
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Needless to say, these parts aren't cheap - and neither is the labor to install them! Pulling the rear seat, dropping the tank, replacing the pumps - ick! Fingers crossed this gets repaired under warranty.</div>
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There's a recall from Mercedes on this issue, but seems to be a recurring issue even after the recall.</div>
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<b>EA13-003 – Engineering Analysis to Investigate Allegations of Fuel Leaks at or Near</b></div>
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<b>the Top of the Fuel Tank Assembly in MY 2003-2008 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Vehicles</b></div>
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<br />Todd Christhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04188976037589523855noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1251871171880626103.post-86355749320797518052013-09-08T17:28:00.000-07:002013-09-08T17:28:17.427-07:00A short video of my current exhaust with resonator removed...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Some folks have been asking what my car sounds like since I have the resonator removed - so here you go!</div>
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Obviously if you go through the MB dealer be prepared to spend some serious $$$, I was quoted $1,400 just for the two engine mounts alone!!! But - <span style="text-align: center;">I found 2 new engine mounts and a new transmission mount </span><b style="text-align: center;">for $120 shipped</b><span style="text-align: center;"> on Amazon!</span><br />
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Yup, just when I thought I was finished - Kleeman mid-length headers... </div>
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Here's a quick little video of my new HULK colored belt ;)</div>
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If you get this belt on Amazon - it's over 1/2 price of what most stores sell it locally for. Unbelievable!</div>
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><a href="http://amzn.to/18Lx70J" rel="nofollow" style="color: black;" target="_blank">Mann-Filter HU 718/5 X Metal-Free Oil Filter</a> $9.32 (free shipping with Prime)</span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><a href="http://amzn.to/12pxdCE" rel="nofollow" style="color: black;" target="_blank">Mann-Filter CUK 3172 Cabin Filter With Activated Charcoal</a> $23</span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><a href="http://amzn.to/1ap9sEJ" rel="nofollow" style="color: black;" target="_blank">OES Genuine Oil Dipstick</a> $31</span></span><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.skygeek.com/mobil-jet-ii-oil-quart.html" rel="nofollow" style="color: black;" target="_blank">Mobil Jet II Turbine Oil - Quart Can</a> $16 for S/C oil change</span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><a href="http://amzn.to/134LdBR" rel="nofollow" style="color: black;" target="_blank">Mann-Filter CUK 18 000-2 Carbon Activated Cabin Filter CHARCOAL - IN HEATER CASE</a> $55</span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><a href="http://amzn.to/14IILFm" rel="nofollow" style="color: black;" target="_blank">OEM Mann-Filter C 3689 Air Filter</a> $24 for 2</span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><a href="http://amzn.to/18bIwaM" rel="nofollow" style="color: black;" target="_blank">Meyle 0123210004 Air Filter </a>$25 for 2</span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><a href="http://amzn.to/13DG4bv" rel="nofollow" style="color: black;" target="_blank">Beck Arnley 042-1611 Air Filter</a> $31.50 for 2</span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><a href="http://amzn.to/12xsYL6" rel="nofollow" style="color: black;" target="_blank">K&N 33-2181 High Performance Replacement Air Filter</a> (need 2) $38.64/ea</span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><a href="http://amzn.to/14LEf92" rel="nofollow" style="color: black;" target="_blank">aFe 31-10085 Air Filter (need 2)</a> $65/ea</span></span><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><br /></span></span><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><b><br /></b></span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><a href="http://amzn.to/1aZ7rP4" rel="nofollow" style="color: black;" target="_blank">98-2010 Mercedes Benz Spark Plug Ignition Wire Set Of 16PCS</a> $114 shipped</span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">1 step colder <a href="http://amzn.to/122LaWR" rel="nofollow" style="color: black;" target="_blank">NGK (2309) <b>LFR7AIX</b> Spark Plug - Pack of 4</a> $33.80/4</span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">OEM <a href="http://amzn.to/1aZbcUv" rel="nofollow" style="color: black;" target="_blank">4 New NGK Iridium IX Spark Plugs <b>LFR6AIX</b>-11 # 6619</a> $30/4</span></span><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><b><br /></b></span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><b>EMISSIONS</b></span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><a href="http://amzn.to/14IB0zt" rel="nofollow" style="color: black;" target="_blank">Mercedes w211 Fuel gas tank Cap OEM</a> $50</span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><a href="http://amzn.to/12DKrNn" rel="nofollow" style="color: black;" target="_blank">Mercedes w211 Oxygen Sensor <u>PRE Cat</u> Bosch OEM</a> $150 shipped</span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.rockauto.com/catalog/moreinfo.php?pk=976661&cc=1431058" rel="nofollow" style="color: black;" target="_blank">Downstream Bosch O2 Sensor - Exact Fit</a> $119</span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;"><b style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">FUEL SYSTEM</b></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><a href="http://amzn.to/12DH1Kz" rel="nofollow" style="color: black;" target="_blank">Mercedes w211 e55 AMG Fuel Pump/Filter w/ Level Sending Unit sender sensor</a> $565</span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.rockauto.com/catalog/moreinfo.php?pk=1629680&cc=1431058" rel="nofollow" style="color: black;" target="_blank">RockAuto Airtex Fuel Pump/Filter</a> $459</span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.parts.com/parts/2005/MERCEDES-BENZ/E55%20AMG/?siteid=2&vehicleid=1431058&section=FUEL%20SYSTEM&group=FUEL%20SUPPLY" rel="nofollow" style="color: black;" target="_blank">Fuel Pump Assembly - Parts.com</a> $389</span></span><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><br /></span></span><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><b><br /></b></span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><b>COOLING</b></span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><a href="http://amzn.to/12hpW9l" rel="nofollow" style="color: black;" target="_blank">Mercedes-Benz Radiator Coolant Expansion Tank</a> $47</span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><a href="http://amzn.to/1bhDllH" rel="nofollow" style="color: black;" target="_blank">Hy-Per Lube Super Coolant - 16 oz.</a> (additive like Water Wetter but cheaper) $8</span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><a href="http://amzn.to/186Ypz9" rel="nofollow" style="color: black;" target="_blank">Bosch 010 OEM Mercedes Benz AUXILIARY WATER PUMP (E-Class) - BOSCH 0005000386</a> $121 shipped</span></span><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><b><br /></b></span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><b>BRAKES</b></span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><a href="http://amzn.to/17RUjde" rel="nofollow" style="color: black;" target="_blank">Akebono EUR983 EURO Ultra-Premium Ceramic Front Brake Pad Set</a> $136</span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><a href="http://amzn.to/19I2QQy" rel="nofollow" style="color: black;" target="_blank">Akebono EUR984 EURO Ultra-Premium Ceramic Rear Brake Pad Set</a> $99</span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><a href="http://amzn.to/13MeFms" rel="nofollow" style="color: black;" target="_blank">OES Genuine Disc Brake Caliper Repair Kit</a> $50 shipped</span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><a href="http://amzn.to/152BLnN" rel="nofollow" style="color: black;" target="_blank">E55 Zimmermann Front Brake Rotors (OEM-like)</a> $104/ea</span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><a href="http://amzn.to/10pAS70" rel="nofollow" style="color: black;" target="_blank">E55 Zimmermann Rear Brake Disc Rotors (OEM-like)</a> $96/ea</span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><a href="http://amzn.to/15xK3UQ" rel="nofollow" style="color: black;" target="_blank">URO Parts 211 540 1717 Brake Pad Sensor</a> $6.50 (2 per car)</span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><a href="http://amzn.to/12j335l" rel="nofollow" style="color: black;" target="_blank">Mercedes w211 w219 Brake Light Switch OEM</a> $25</span></span><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><br /></span></span><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><b><br /></b></span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><b>BATTERY & ELECTRICAL STUFF</b></span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Aux Battery <a href="http://amzn.to/18Or1d7" rel="nofollow" style="color: black;" target="_blank">ACDelco ATX14BS (14-BS) Maintenance Free Absorbed Glass Mat (AGM) Powersport Battery</a> $67</span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><a href="http://amzn.to/1aZ4Wwf" rel="nofollow" style="color: black;" target="_blank">Mercedes w211Voltage Regulator</a> $67</span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><a href="http://amzn.to/12DIHDB" rel="nofollow" style="color: black;" target="_blank">Bosch AL0826X Remanufactured Alternator</a> $356</span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><a href="http://amzn.to/1aX9AKY" rel="nofollow" style="color: black;" target="_blank">Beck Arnley 180-0384 Cam Angle/Position Sensor (CPS)</a> - $69</span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><a href="http://amzn.to/1arkc5q" rel="nofollow" style="color: black;" target="_blank">Horn; High Tone; 510Hz</a> $74</span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><a href="http://amzn.to/13CaaMk" rel="nofollow" style="color: black;" target="_blank">Horn; Low Tone; 420Hz</a> $94</span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><a href="http://amzn.to/1acV2UL" rel="nofollow" style="color: black;" target="_blank">Genuine 2118320584 Hvac Heater Control Valve</a> $46</span></span><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><br /></span></span><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><b><br /></b></span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><b>LIGHTING E55 2003-2006</b></span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><a href="http://amzn.to/187uUKe" rel="nofollow" style="color: black;" target="_blank">Philips D2S Xenon HID Headlight Bulb, Pack of 1 - Low Beam</a> $44/ea</span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><a href="http://amzn.to/1aqOqWv" rel="nofollow" style="color: black;" target="_blank">Philips H7 Standard Headlight Bulb, Pack of 1 - High Beam</a> $6.50</span></span><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">OEM E55 ~4000k </span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><a href="http://amzn.to/153zSVO" rel="nofollow" style="color: black;" target="_blank">Philips 9006 CrystalVision Ultra Headlight Bulbs (Low-Beam), Pack of 2</a> $10</span></span><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">OEM E63 (or E63 conversion)</span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><a href="http://amzn.to/15kBVVg" rel="nofollow" style="color: black;" target="_blank">Philips H7 CrystalVision Ultra Headlight Bulb, Pack of 2</a> $27</span></span><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><br /></span></span><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><b><br /></b></span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><b>SHOCKS, SUSPENSION & MOUNTS</b></span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><a href="http://amzn.to/1amq2oN" rel="nofollow" style="color: black;" target="_blank">2003 - 2009 MERCEDES BENZ E-CLASS W211 RIGHT FRONT AIRMATIC AIR SUSPENSION SHOCK (REMANUFACTURED)</a> $659</span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><a href="http://amzn.to/13K7M5e" rel="nofollow" style="color: black;" target="_blank">2003 - 2009 MERCEDES BENZ E-CLASS W211 LEFT FRONT AIRMATIC AIR SUSPENSION SHOCK (REMANUFACTURED)</a> $659</span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><a href="http://amzn.to/12pvZHB" rel="nofollow" style="color: black;" target="_blank">Dual <b>New</b> Arnott Rear Pr Air Springs 03-09 E-class, 05-11 Cls-class Mercedes-benz E-class 2002-2009 (w211 w/airmatic, wo/4matic)</a> $715</span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><a href="http://amzn.to/12WP5ZU" rel="nofollow" style="color: black;" target="_blank">Mercedes E55 Engine Mount Driver Left or Passenger Right CORTECO <b>Set of 2 </b></a>$179</span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><a href="http://amzn.to/13BZBsP" rel="nofollow" style="color: black;" target="_blank">Beck Arnley 104-1757 Transmission Mount</a> $24</span></span><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><br /></span></span><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><b><br /></b></span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><b>BELTS & TENSIONER</b></span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><a href="http://amzn.to/12C5lML" rel="nofollow" style="color: black;" target="_blank">Mercedes W211 E55 AMG GATES Drive Belt</a> $47</span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><a href="http://amzn.to/1ap33ti" rel="nofollow" style="color: black;" target="_blank">OEM Mercedes 2005 E55 AMG Supercharger belt Continental Aftermarket Supercharger Belt</a> $21 shipped</span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><a href="http://amzn.to/1bm2Yoh" rel="nofollow" style="color: black;" target="_blank">Gates K080505HD V-Belt</a> - close to OEM size $25</span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><a href="http://amzn.to/1a9uzau" rel="nofollow" style="color: black;" target="_blank">Gates K080496HD V-Belt</a> (for S/C pulley setup) tight fit $33</span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><a href="http://amzn.to/15gt2My" rel="nofollow" style="color: black;" target="_blank">OEM Mercedes Benz BELT TENSIONER ASSEMBLY - INA 55143 1122000970</a> $114</span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><a href="http://amzn.to/153GzaC" rel="nofollow" style="color: black;" target="_blank">Genuine 1132000170 Belt Tensioner Assembly</a> $245</span></span><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><br /></span></span><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><b><br /></b></span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><b>GASKETS</b></span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><a href="http://amzn.to/186IEF1" rel="nofollow" style="color: black;" target="_blank">Passenger Side Valve Cover Gasket</a> $16</span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><a href="http://amzn.to/14IHcay" rel="nofollow" style="color: black;" target="_blank">Driver Side Valve Cover Gasket </a>$17</span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><a href="http://amzn.to/14IHgHn" rel="nofollow" style="color: black;" target="_blank">Mercedes-Benz Engine Valve Cover Gasket <b>Left & Right</b> Victor Reinz OEM 1130221</a> $32</span></span><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><br /></span></span><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><b><br /></b></span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><b>TRANSMISSION</b></span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><a href="http://amzn.to/1ab1bAW" rel="nofollow" style="color: black;" target="_blank">Mercedes Benz Transmission Fluid Dipstick Tool 722.6</a> $30</span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><a href="http://amzn.to/12lSSR5" rel="nofollow" style="color: black;" target="_blank">Red Line 30504 D4 Automatic Transmission Fluid - 1 Quart</a> $11</span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><a href="http://amzn.to/12lTaY6" rel="nofollow" style="color: black;" target="_blank">Automatic Transmission Filter w/gasket</a> $21</span></span><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><br /></span></span><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><b><br /></b></span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><b>WASH YOUR CAR</b></span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><a href="http://amzn.to/11ELxqc" rel="nofollow" style="color: black;" target="_blank">32oz. Optimum No Rinse Wash & Shine</a> < $20 shipped</span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><a href="http://amzn.to/12DHU5E" rel="nofollow" style="color: black;" target="_blank">Optimum Spray Car Wax</a> $16</span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><a href="http://amzn.to/11zh3r5" rel="nofollow" style="color: black;" target="_blank">Meguiar's Supreme Shine Microfiber Cloths (Pack of 3)</a> $8</span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><a href="http://amzn.to/186DYix" rel="nofollow" style="color: black;" target="_blank">Chemical Guys (IAI_503) 10.5" Grit Guard Insert</a> $11</span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><a href="http://amzn.to/186Eb5f" rel="nofollow" style="color: black;" target="_blank">Meguiar's Microfiber Wash Mitt</a> $6</span></span>Todd Christhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04188976037589523855noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1251871171880626103.post-80270582164568658452013-06-05T08:31:00.001-07:002013-07-12T07:13:53.838-07:00Optimum No Rinse ONR car wash - awesome stuff!<!-- Place this tag where you want the +1 button to render. --><br />
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