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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 […]

Tuners

Meet your Transmission Tuner: Southern Hotrod

Southern Hotrod LLC offers upgrades to various factory transmissions for reasonable prices with transparent processes.  For about $4600-4800 in 3-5 days after receiving your 722.9 transmission, they will rebuild it into a “war viking” using upgraded components. They note perhaps obviously that the transmission must be calibrated to the car. […]