Tuning and Customization
Last time I took signals off the subwoofer amp and test fitted 2 10″ JL W0v3 woofers, and mounted the amp. Running the wires thru MB cable management From the top of the trunk to get the signals and remote on, or from the trunk to bring power up, no matter […]
In the second part of my sub install in a Mercedes CLS or E class I mounted the amplifier. I wish I had never done it this way but take this post as learning from some of my mistakes and use the benefit of my retrospect for your install. If […]
Adding a subwoofer can add to new sensation of frequencies factory drivers don’t hit. I went with 2 – ten inch jl audio 10w0v3. While back in the 1990s the W0 I didn’t pay much attention to, running a JL 18w6. I enjoy the new w0v3 series. The new 10w6 […]
MBworld.org has some amazing knowledge. It is a little deep though to dig through, and it isn’t always the most intuitively laid out. Here are two of my favorite threads on MBworld. Build the most powerful CLS 550 4matic is one of my favorite threads on any forum hands […]
In my search for TCU tuning I found a tidbit from MBworld.org, a user there suggested Morendi for TCU tuning and to reach out to them by Instagram. Well I did. The price is great at $750 for a TCU tune plus the cost of a tactrix 2.0 openport. […]
I came across Solo Motorsports from a recommendation on the TunedMercedes and other tuner fb groups when looking for who has TCU tunes and was pointed at the usual suspects, plus Solo Motorsports. I started looking into them and they offer very competitive pricing and compelling products. I have not […]
Check out this install thread on MBworld.org for AL Priority Laser on a w212. Very clean and detailed with some help from other members with CAD information on the mounts. I am not advocating the use of this, but I do love clean installs and have to link to it […]
While driving in the middle of NC between DC and FL, I made the mistake of checking my oil. It read low, really low. I panicked and added some oil. Later I was racking my brain over why the oil level seemed to vary so much depending on the reading. […]
I love my dog but I don’t love my dog in my car, because he shed so much! His nails are also really sharp and quite frankly he likely can’t fit comfortably in my CLS, as he is huge. But in my Range Rovers and Toyotas I couldn’t get his […]
If you’re running high flow cats, or no cats on a race application, it is recommended to change your cabin air filter more often than the every b service. Changing the air filters, like the spark plugs, is a little harder than on a toyota. Instead of just going behind […]
My ex inherited a house that a smoker, smoked every day in. This woman was awesome, completely unrelated to my ex but still gave her a house. It needed a lot of work, beyond just painting I ended up learning how to remodel from this house. Her dad was a […]
One of the ways manufactures can save on the total cost of an audio system is by cutting the costs of the crossovers. As digital processing has evolved one might assume that factory wiring and amps would put out tightly controlled audio signals to each and every speaker independently. However, […]
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 […]