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ECU Tune Giveaway Update
Yesterday we wrote the winner’s tune. Congrats To JC automotive who we recommend and use for starliners. Check out the IG video here: https://www.instagram.com/reel/C_jMDQLp7S1/?igsh=MTgyM2JkN2l1cmgyZw==
Best Practices for Bench Flashing an Automotive ECU
Understanding ECU Bench Flashing ECU benchflashing is done by taking the ECU out of the car and connecting directly to the output pins. Benefits of Bench Flashing ECU bench flashing is considered the safest way to write or read to a car’s ecu if the option exists. Preparing for Bench…
M177 Spark Plug Replacement
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How to 3D Print Air Intakes
I have been 3d printing air intakes for our m157 and m278 air intakes and I wanted to share some of the tips I’ve learned and really that others shared with me. Bed Adhesion is absolutely critical to good prints. There are two parts to bed adhesion — the first…
Why consider TunedMercedes?
Some people get upset when u say something has been done before. Because they don’t want to hear it they result to ad hominem attacks. They don’t use google or uspto.gov to see if it has before opening their mouth. And therefore illogical ppl follow them. Personally I want people…
Change M177 Engine Oil in C63
Required How to change Mercedes AMG M177 oil. In this job 9L or 9.5qt of 5w-40 or 0w-40 (Mobil 1 or MB is “approved”) are utilized. Deep socket or extension socket 8mm 13mm sockets will be needed. I used a 24mm ratcheting spanner but a socket would work here too.…
Help! I don’t want to be charged $3000 for a brake job
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…
BMS – Burger Motorsports C63 Intake Review
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…
Is a V8 w206 C-class possible?
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…
Add or Upgrade Ambient Lighting to 205 C-Class
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 Giveaway
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…
CLS & AMG GT AXED! No AMG V8’s in 2022? 1000hp AMG V8 Hybrid Debuts in Aston Martin.
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.
Is a strut tower bar worth it? Check out install and reflections on installing a strut tower brace on C218 CLS 550 AWD
Is a strut tower bar worth it? Check out install and reflections on installing a strut tower brace on C218 CLS 550 AWD
Copying MBT to Base Timing and Wastegate Control Using HP tuners
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…
