Very Very Very Fast!

[Sp!ke]

Tesco's now have the highest octane rated fuel now I think. However it may take a few fillups before the ECU adjusts fully to compensate for the change.

 

[BTB 500]

Yup on 5th Gear where they were testing fuels this week they reset the ECU between each and ran it for some time before testing on the dyno.

 

[Brian WH]

Good luck with your 200mph dream Matt. Hope it goes well and nothing fails.

 

[SG CL500]

tell me you've got that wheel sorted out

and good luck!

 

[Maff]

tell me you've got that wheel sorted out

and good luck!

Not yet, though if it's too bad (was OK at 180mph yesterday) then ill put the spare on, which is a full size one thankfully!

 

[GrahamC230K]

Ahh, a modified CL65, you know it makes sense

 

[Fishsoxs]

Tuning

I have bought my first MB, a C180 Auto Sport (1995 variant) and its a very tidy example. The exterior has already been modified by the previous owner who is a good friend, with a custom body kit and exhaust.

I'm now intrested in having the engine tuned so that the 122BHP is increased 'slightly' to give it a bit more poke.

So - i'm asking for any advice in doing this or I have seen here that DMS have good reviews, could anyone put me in contact with them??

Thanks

 

[Satch]

I'm now intrested in having the engine tuned so that the 122BHP is increased 'slightly' to give it a bit more poke.

Thanks

I am sure Maff will help you out. (Only another 578 bhp to find )

 

[Fishsoxs]

I think 700bhp bit much for my car - but certainly fun

I'd be happy with around the 300mark if possible

The only experience i have of tuning German cars is with a friends BMW. Basically it was very expensive to get any serious gains in BHP ... is this true with Mercedes?

 

[Fishsoxs]

I did however see a very tidy C43 yesterday on e-bay, but sadly lacked the £22 g's to purchase it isn't life cruel

 

[Maff]

Hi Fishsoxs,

Could be worth giving DMS a call to see what they can do, 01264 729016 or www.dmsautomotive.co.uk

Hope this helps, Matt

 

[Fishsoxs]

Will do - Thanks Maff

 

[wallingd]

I think 700bhp bit much for my car - but certainly fun

Kleemann do a W203, but it only has 600 (so it's probably rubbish :bannana: ): http://www.fast-autos.net/kleemann/c55k.jpg

 

[C43AMG]

very fast

I did however see a very tidy C43 yesterday on e-bay, but sadly lacked the £22 g's to purchase it isn't life cruel

£22,000.00 for a C43 it must be Very special and Very tidy. Do yoy have the item no ?. As you can tell i am interested in all things to do with the C43 .

 

[Fishsoxs]

Peter

the C43 had only a couple of hours left on the clock - so i imagine its already gone.

John

 

[Fishsoxs]

Peter

Your opinion/advice please ... how much modification of the engine bay would be required in a c180 to fit the c43 engine?

Would it be practicle

Searching for fun

John

 

[996jimbo]

It'd be infinitely cheaper to sell your car and buy a C43 for around £10,000 than it would to try and put a C43 engine and transmission (and suspension and brakes and all the other bits) in to yours. C36's are cheaper again.

Sorry to be the bringer of bad news!

 

[Mambo]

It'd be infinitely cheaper to sell your car and buy a C43 for around £10,000 than it would to try and put a C43 engine and transmission (and suspension and brakes and all the other bits) in to yours. C36's are cheaper again.

Sorry to be the bringer of bad news!

Definately agree with that, if you want a C43, get rid of the 180 and get one. They are going for bargain prices at the mo!

 

[Lazarus]

They are going for bargain prices at the mo!

Don't rub it in! Easter can't come soon enough, then it's V8 time

 

[Thmsshaun]

Don't rub it in! Easter can't come soon enough, then it's V8 time

:bannana: You know it make sense



22K for a C43. Engine made of gold

I have bought my first MB, a C180 Auto Sport (1995 variant) and its a very tidy example. The exterior has already been modified by the previous owner who is a good friend, with a custom body kit and exhaust.

That would be my old 180 Bragain give away it was too.

Oh and John. Welcome to the site.