Tuning Mercedes-Benz and Disappointing Haters
I was shocked when I saw the price of OEM pads for ~$350 for just the fronts. And this is a common sentiment even some on the old Facebook have exclaimed they were going to be charged $7000 for a brake job. The first step is to decide if a […]
After keeping my C63 stock for as long as I could. Perhaps falsely believing stock may be better, I decided that she needed some upgrades in the sound deadening, which then led to upgrading the center speaker and subwoofer, and then to performance upgrades. I have spent a lot of […]
With spy pictures of a “C63” that is wider than the normal w206 C63 questions have begun to emerge about what this could mean. Is it just a reworked rear suspension setup for the upcoming “CLK/CLE” coupe platform? Or is it possible with 670 hp the 4 cylinder C63 deserved […]
Whether your car has or does not have ambient lighting from the factory you can add it or upgrade it to 64 Colors. The processes are slightly different. Be warned though this is not a quick job. This YouTuber, Life of Emi, says it takes 2 days. If your […]
FCP Euro and Tuned Mercedes are teaming up to give you a free chance to win a FCP Euro Promo Code worth $150, $75, or $50 to FCPEuro.com. FCPEuro.com is a best in class parts supplier for European Automobiles. They have a fantastic DIY Blog and a Mercedes GT4 Racing […]
Check out the latest Mercedes News concerning what models are not coming back, why there will be no AMG V8s in 2022. And finally the debut of the “1000hp” AMG V8 TT Hybrid in the Aston Martin Valhalla.
Morendi ECU Tune Giveaway
Is a strut tower bar worth it? Check out install and reflections on installing a strut tower brace on C218 CLS 550 AWD
Two powerful heuristics to increase drivability and improve performance are copying the MBT tables over to the similar base tables and changing the manual wastegate duty cycle table. Some things to note The MBT or optimum spark tables and base tables have slightly different axis Ensure that you copy the […]
You can often adapt AMG tables to similar non-AMG engines. Once I have dug into the tune file and compared against AMG, I began to realize Mercedes are somewhat meant to be tuned and out of the gate are a solid platform to start from. There are a few things […]
In this video I discuss the process of unlocking a Mercedes ECU with HP Tuners. A few important things to note: An internet connection is needed when flashing Not necessary to remove ECU First read and write is very long Subsequent changes are quick No credits are needed for […]
Mercedes just announced their new C63 will be a 4 cylinder hybrid platform, and they have released information about their electrified “73” platform. These utilize a rear limited slip differential with a integral motor with 2 speed transmission. This is quite a departure from the 53 platform M256 E30 . Which […]
Choosing a tuner and performance parts suppliers are important decisions, unless the car is a true project car. There are a few questions you may want to consider before choosing. Who are you dealing with? What is their post/social history? What is their bad reputation? Can you deal with their […]
I’ve been running a TCU tune for more than a month and several thousand miles. In this video I discuss some of the reflections and drivability of running a Morendi TCU tune.
This is a really quick video on replacing your Mercedes-Benz Key Fob battery. These tend to go in pairs, so if you are prompted to change one, it is a good time to change both. These take CR 2032 Batteries and can be found on Amazon here: https://amzn.to/3tLu44I (affiliate link).
Wes' M157 / M278 Air Intake
$600.00
VRP M177/M178 Turbos
$3,500.00
75HP! Modal Works High Flow Air Intake C63
$600.00
C63 Race Mode Unlock
$300.00
Cliff Tune
$800.00