Automotive

As motorheads, we love to talk modifications and the power they produce as measured with our butt-dynos. Following a "mild" tune to my AWD Mercedes sled, thought I'd try a real dyno to gauge any increase to wheel horsepower. As it turned out, the boost wa...  

However, I have always been a a huge fan of MB wagons. What you've done looks very impressive!! Please give us a report after road testing. I am curious where you feel improvements (e.g., accel from stop, passing accel, etc.). Enjoy your "new" wagon!! -Jo...  

seems preferences are for SUV here instead but I always admired the wagons in Europe. We often drive the mountain roads and with adaptive suspension set to sport it can carve with the best of them. Too funny to have some bike or "sports" car blast by at i... 

I have to say I am reluctant to chip tuning. For example, there are many guys here and there who are offering chip tuning programs for the Alpine. Most of them don't respect the maximum values a gear box can " eat ". So, my way of thinking is the followin... 

there are many fake tunes or even worse, dangerous ones! Often they choose based on price, so what can they expect? Your shopping list looks comprehensive, should make that Alpine sing! Mine was by RennTech which was started by AMG by founding partner Har... 

…that is beautiful…I much prefer it to the sedan version. As far as tweaking the chips, I don’t think I could bring myself to do it until after the warranty was up, and even then it would be nice to have it reversible just in case. Of course, with an AMG ... 

'cause the ride is a bit stiff ;-) If only there was an S63 wagon :-0

Modern cars are sooooo tunable. Today's heavy handed regulations and normalization of parts and assembly means the cars are all pretty similar with just a few things turned on or off to fit the product line. Realizing electrification is around the corner ...  

nice graph, like a Saturn launch! I've tasted that sweet nectar before ;-)

https://i. Just sold for $95k Three years old, 4 owners … If I only had $100 grand burning a hole in my pocket! Cazalea ...  

there often follows the debate of which engine is preferred, NA or one of the turbos. The weakness of that package IMHO are the tires being too narrow for our terrible roads. I’ve repaired 4 rims in five years due to potholes :-(

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factory matte paint?

This time around I searched Internet for more durable solutions and gave my Auto body contractor the recipe for a Satin Black paint with a Satin Black Clear. In fact this was unheard of in Canada and probably a "premiere" but in my opinion, the result is ... 

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no matter how much i increase the power after 2 weeks of driving the car it feels slow . it never ends . no butt dyno a real dyno rates mine at 550 hp 570 tq at the crank , plenty for a 2800 lb car

might do something sacrilege and add a supercharger or some other power adder . I still prefer NA simple and fewer complications

with everything upgraded brakes suspension frame connectors everything in suspension upgraded , i like going to the track and back roads if they are in good shape , else I'd need to replace my kidneys and teeth . Car is not dialed in for a comfortable rid... 

this is going into a turn about 110+ mph have to look into some aero package gets light over 130 mph think I had just passed an old 911 in this pic , getting hard to remember that was taken in 2016 ...  

had the car up to 160 mph with plenty left in reserve , but like I said gets light at speed . to old to be taking chances . really needs some kind of aero package if I want to take it higher . in theory car should be able to hit 180mph ++ in overdrive . I... 

just got one. Only thing I don't like about it is the wheels.

My car still in factory specs. While the power is enough for me for daily drives, more power for the days to come is an option. Nicolas his project with his Alpine, your story. With my car i can copy some ideas here. Make my car lighter and let a tuner ad...