Blog

Performance

Some of my favorite threads on MBworld

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 […]

Morendi Tuners
Tuners

Morendi

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.   […]

Tuners

Solo Motorsports

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 […]

DIY, Maintenance

Don’t check your oil when cold

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. […]

CLS550
DIY, Maintenance

Change Cabin Air Filter in Mercedes

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 […]

Day Trips, Lifestyle

DC to Easton, MD

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 […]

DIY, Stereo

Upgrade Mercedes Tweeters in CLS

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 […]

Car Shows

Potomac Cars and Coffee

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 […]