Mercedes Benz Tuning, Coding & Parts
After I upgraded the front woofers, added dynamat, upgraded the tweeters, it was time to tackle the mid-woofers. I wanted something that would fit, match the sensitivity, and that was well controlled. I choose the Memphis audio 2.75″ mid-woofer which left a small gap (that should be remedied with some […]
So there’s been things I’ve needed to do, and I haven’t done for too long. There is a specific category that is at or near the bottom of the list on my life to do, but high in terms of what I should post or write about. I think perhaps […]
As the pandemic threatens further, social distanced events are more important than ever. A very nice day trip is from the DC area to Easton and St. Michael’s MD. And a beautiful drive fits the bill. Off of exit 19 on 495 you get to a fairly straight high speed […]
Previously, I purchased a set of speakers to fit into the front. I was only able to ft the woofers at the time but it made a huge difference. The dynaudio tweeters and mid did not fit. The screen I previously upgraded but haven’t yet done a video on. Later […]
Nearing the mid of November the DMV’s temperature were in the mid-seventies. It was the perfect time to wash my car, and I got to use for the first time the Chemical Brothers new-ish(?) microfiber drying cloth. With that let’s push the button on this review, and I won’t hold […]
I went to Potomac Cars and Coffee about a month ago now. I meant to write about it then but life got in the way. I remember the show well though, it was beautiful weather, there were beautiful cars. I parked on the wrong side though, and my son really […]
I really enjoy driving my CLS. I do remember though the speakers would rattle, the doors would rattle; I drove over a rough patch of road and I thought to myself, “why did I trade in my avalon.” That is how bad the speakers and rattle were. Slowly, piece by […]
Southern Hotrod LLC offers upgrades to various factory transmissions for reasonable prices with transparent processes. For about $4600-4800 in 3-5 days after receiving your 722.9 transmission, they will rebuild it into a “war viking” using upgraded components. They note perhaps obviously that the transmission must be calibrated to the car. […]
If I had to pick one tuner with the best reputation on the internet it would be EuroCharged. Everyone has nice things to say about being tuned by Jerry. They are super easy to work with, and apparently over 60,000 cars have been worked on by them, check out their […]
I first started hearing about DTKM on MBworld.org where they were discussing the DTK1000 kit which iirc is around $8,000 for about 1000 hp out of an m157 engine. (I do wonder if this kit could be made to fit an m278 engine, and if you could get 800hp. Talking […]
I was recently talking to Paqo who runs a tuned 550. He didn’t have the stock tune to go back to and wasn’t really liking the current tune. I thought it was a good question so when I connected with Jake owner of Eurocharged; I hit him with that question. […]
I recently picked up a Dragy which is a 10hz GPS sensor that can track your performance data. This is pretty cool. BUT the really great part is that you can see the leaderboards by make, comment on other’s times (and receive replies). Which can really demystify tuning. One example […]
3D printing is a skill right now. And it may perhaps always remain that way as we push the boundaries of filaments and techniques. Many of todays prints can be categorized into useful items and trinkets/aesthetic items. In the field of printing for your car most of the items fit […]
Weistec Engineering is a California based high-end automotive tuner. I have heard they got their start from racing Mustangs. They are rooted in pragmatic performance, that is very high-end. Their products are finished well, look great, and are expensive compared to VRP Speed, and in line with prices from GAD, […]
Victory Road Performance, or VRP Speed, is a different entity than VRPtuning.com. VRP Speed is an American Mercedes Tuner based in beautiful Colorado Springs, CO. Colorado Springs is steeped in automotive history: Close to Pikes Peak, home of one of the most dangerous (and fun) hill climbs. Colorado Springs is […]