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 […]
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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. We feature many of these upgrades available right from tunedmercedes.com and supported by us. You can find these products here: https://tunedmercedes.com/product-category/interior/ambient-lighting/ Be […]
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.
Morendi ECU Tune Giveaway
Morendi ECU Tune Giveaway
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 […]
Mercedes Driver Demand, Torque Tables, AMG Adaptation
You can often adapt AMG tables to similar non-AMG engines. Once I have dug into the tune file and compared against AMG, I began to realize Mercedes are somewhat meant to be tuned and out of the gate are a solid platform to start from. There are a few things […]
First Read and ECU Unlocking with HP Tuners
In this video I discuss the process of unlocking a Mercedes ECU with HP Tuners. A few important things to note: An internet connection is needed when flashing Not necessary to remove ECU First read and write is very long Subsequent changes are quick No credits are needed for […]
AMG E Performance Platform Analysis
Mercedes just announced their new C63 will be a 4 cylinder hybrid platform, and they have released information about their electrified “73” platform. These utilize a rear limited slip differential with a integral motor with 2 speed transmission. This is quite a departure from the 53 platform M256 E30 . Which […]
How to choose a tuner
Choosing a tuner and performance parts suppliers are important decisions, unless the car is a true project car. There are a few questions you may want to consider before choosing. Who are you dealing with? What is their post/social history? What is their bad reputation? Can you deal with their […]
TCU Tune Experience
I’ve been running a TCU tune for more than a month and several thousand miles. In this video I discuss some of the reflections and drivability of running a Morendi TCU tune.
How to Change Mercedes Key Battery
This is a really quick video on replacing your Mercedes-Benz Key Fob battery. These tend to go in pairs, so if you are prompted to change one, it is a good time to change both. These take CR 2032 Batteries and can be found on Amazon here: https://amzn.to/3tLu44I (affiliate link).
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