Here's the video of the dyno run - gotta love how this thing pulls!!!
Here's a link to the dyno-sheet
Here's a link to the dyno-sheet
2003-2006 "The Beast" Mercedes-Benz E55 AMG W211 M113K Kompressor
Friday, June 27, 2014
Monday, June 23, 2014
Finally got some new brakes installed...
I had my Akebono EUR983 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!)
I ended up getting some x-drilled zinc plated rotors from http://www.brakeperformance.com and along with the Akebono pads - we're talking ~$400 for everything. So I saved ~$800 :) The Brake Performance Rotors are custom built per order, I had mine zinc plated with black painted hats...
Yes you say, geez $400 for brakes - but remember these are brembo calipers with 4 pads per side, and a 14" rotor - very beefy!
I ended up getting some x-drilled zinc plated rotors from http://www.brakeperformance.com and along with the Akebono pads - we're talking ~$400 for everything. So I saved ~$800 :) The Brake Performance Rotors are custom built per order, I had mine zinc plated with black painted hats...
Yes you say, geez $400 for brakes - but remember these are brembo calipers with 4 pads per side, and a 14" rotor - very beefy!
The Akebono EUR983s have been SPECTACULAR when it comes to brake dust - seriously - why did I wait this long!?!
Definitely worth the wait!
Sunday, June 22, 2014
New dyno tune and new power numbers!
We had our local tune and dyno meet - Jerry from Eurocharged came to the Bay Area for a few days to tune about a dozen cars. Always knowledgeable and very professional - excellent customer service!
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.
It was mid-afternoon and ~87F but the car made 481rwhp and 519rwtq
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.
It was mid-afternoon and ~87F but the car made 481rwhp and 519rwtq
This was with the 83mm S/C pulley, and Kleemann mid-length headers - plus the tune. About 80 more rwhp from stock - VERY noticeable!!
Overall - really happy with the results! Of course, everyone says I need to go for 500rwhp now (LOL)
Monday, March 31, 2014
got racecar?
Kleemann headers - gotta love the sound, such unexpected noise on the Merc :)
Don't worry, it's all sealed up now but I had to capture the raw sound...
and now for something yummy...
Monday, February 3, 2014
Mountek nGroove Snap Magnetic Vehicle Mount - awesome!
Like most people, I like to use my phone for various things in the car (texting isn't one of them!). But I often struggled with where to put my phone while driving.
In the spot next to the 12v port? nope - phone is too long
On the console next to the shifter? nope - slides all around
On the passenger seat? yah, follow the GPS when it's on the seat
So I searched for the solution and this was recommended by a friend - the Mountek nGroove Snap Magnetic Vehicle Mount for Mobile Devices with Yellow Safety Sticker for less than $30!
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!
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.
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!
Overall, highly recommended! If you're looking for a nice mount that can hold your phone/tablet - this is it!
< $30!
Thursday, December 5, 2013
P0456 - Evaporative emission system leak detected (very small leak)
Check Engine Lights (CEL) suck - but some are easy to fix. The P0456 can be as simple as a loose/leaking gas cap - or in my case, failing fuel senders (pretty common on Mercedes unfortunately).
When we saw the CEL come on - I grabbed my Kiwi WiFi scanner (love this thing!)
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...
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.
There's a recall from Mercedes on this issue, but seems to be a recurring issue even after the recall.
EA13-003 – Engineering Analysis to Investigate Allegations of Fuel Leaks at or Near
the Top of the Fuel Tank Assembly in MY 2003-2008 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Vehicles
Sunday, September 8, 2013
A short video of my current exhaust with resonator removed...
Some folks have been asking what my car sounds like since I have the resonator removed - so here you go!
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