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Exhaust, Uncategorized

Opening Exhaust Valves

Opening exhaust valves can be done with a module or via coding.  This is a good option for those who have a broken valve or those who have replace the valve who do not wish to have a hard fault. This is also a good option for those who wish […]

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Don’t Trust it Was Level Last Time

With big 3D prints it is prudent to quickly level the print bed before execution.  This is because small changes in level can throw off larger prints and cause poor layer adhesion at higher than expected layers; which can defeat watching the first few layers apply to ensure good adhesion […]

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Magic Motorsports

Magic Motorsports is an Italian company that just opened up a US division in Miami, FL.  Magic makes perhaps the gold standard for flashing tools the “flex”. They also make the IXI personal flasher which I hope to review shortly.  This is an OBD only device which can be set […]

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Page Speed Improvements

Over the last few days we have been making improvements to the page speed of tunedmercedes. Please see this video for information about work completed already as we undertake more to provide a better experience. https://youtube.com/shorts/BCAhm3Mqxaw    

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Maintenance, Performance

Why You May Want Colder Spark Plugs

Colder spark plugs are better suited to high engine loads and perform worse in cold start and idle. Adding E85 or an e flex tune like E30 along with colder spark plugs may make your idle even rougher. See this video for more information: https://youtube.com/shorts/yJ605bT0_TE

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Updated Pricing and Applications for BlackBoost

We have added updated pricing and applications for BlackBoost air intakes.  We will begin to add more BlackBoost products across the board including some of our first non-Mercedes application parts to be listed on the website. After this we will update product catalogs on our site to be more inclusive […]

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Air Intake

A Second Revision to our M276 Air Intakes

We have just finished another update of our M276 air intakes.  In this revision provisions were made for the MAP sensors. We made this version by deleting a space in our tubing and adding an extruded tube with the appropriate dimensions. These air intakes are printed out of polycarbonate and […]

Retro Game Waiting Area
Mercedes Shop

Updates to Waiting Area: Retro Games

We have recently added two new wicker chairs and retro games.  Our retro games will be of limited editions and our first is the V-Saturn.  The Sega Saturn is very hard to emulate and it launched in three main versions, the Hi-Saturn, the V-Saturn, and the normal Sega Saturn. We […]

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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==

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ECU Tuning

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 […]