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Pretty much yeah

100% correct, that is the tradeoff of this cheap intercooler. I never saw pictures from the other intercoolers like Airtec, but I can imagine they have a better internal design. Thanks for your message Hosteggy!

@@NDPhotonl I'd be curious to know what the more expensive ones look like. Mine only cost me $65 so I am completely happy with it for that price, did you notice a decrease in your boost pressure though?

@@Hosteggy Yes, there was some boost pressure drop. I cant remember exactly, but should be somewhere about 0.1 - 0.2 BAR. I have a lot of info in my old build thread: www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums/mini-mini-builds/349228-nd-s-mcs-r53-jcw-build-progress.html

Ik heb net even voor je gezocht, maar ze overal niet meer leverbaar. Ook niet op Amazon of eBay... Je kan bij een K&N verkooppunt vragen of die nog gemaakt worden.

Thank you a lot 😁🫂

Hi, thank you for your message! A lot of it boils down to available time. I am also looking into making some POV videos, but the sound from the cabin is not that spectacular, so I will have to do something with a better microphone setup. Thanks for the tip on the title!

Highly depends on where you live. In NL the police check on decibels. In Germany, Belgium, USA it might be different etc etc

Twin turbo, a smaller and a bigger one if I am not mistaken

Staat in de titel, een Hurricane catback systeem. De diameter is 3.5" > hurricane-exhaust.de/klappenabgasanlagen/seat/leon-cupra/

I believe the tape helps, even it's a little. And all small supporting mods add up in the end. I obviously don't expect big gains out of these type of mods

Bedankt voor je berichtje 😇👍

What was quality like? And how much was it.

@@garydavies3984 @garydavies3984 Quality was very good for the pricepoint. I paid about 115 GBP (about 135 euro today), which I think is a steal. Fitment was about 97%, very small modifications needed. You can also go for something like Airtec, but it comes at a higher price point off course. Thanks for your message 👍!

@@NDPhotonl great have you noticed any difference in performance.

@@garydavies3984 It lowered IATs over the stock intercooler, but took a bit longer to recover compared to stock. See my old build thread on NAM: www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums/mini-mini-builds/349228-nd-s-mcs-r53-jcw-build-progress-4.html#post4562198

You are welcome! Also thanks for leaving a comment, much appreciated! 🤗

Echt he! Laat maar weten als je naar een meeting gaat, kan altijd ff kijken of ik kan aansluiten ✌️

I bought them from Amazon. This is the dutch Amazon store, but at least you have an idea: www.amazon.nl/-/en/female-fiber-breakout-adapters-optic/dp/B0B2ZL6Q7S/

Hi Mohammad! The guy who built them in for me also supplied them, but I think you can find them easily on Aliexpress. Its pretty much this valve (inc vacuum pump): aliexpress.com/item/4000906881425.html

That means that the fiber optic loop isnt functioning correctly. Could be a wire break or the Audio gateway (AGW) isnt functioning properly. I believe the AGW is the master component of the fiber optic loop. Is your radio etc working properly?

If im start the radio the amg logo shows up for 10 second and after 10 second shuts off int radio the otpical fiber shows red light but if i go to the trunk like in your video 0:19 red light no shows up

@@W219TONY can you get it scanned? I think the root cause will be mentioned there. The AGW knows which fiber optic components are in the loop and coded as such. If one of the components is failing, then it should detect which component it is.

Can you write me please how to scan?

@@W219TONY take it to someone with STAR/Xentry. I have an Autel which has similar capabilities. Scan the Audio Gateway

Correct, they are your basic 12v fans that you buy for cooling your computer. Glad to be of help, they do make a big difference compared to the tiny stock fans

@@NDPhotonl Wonderful, thank you.🙌

@@kubiklefree I bought some fans from Amazon. You can either go 80mm or 92mm. I checked for the highest CFMs I could find for a reasonable price. Check my post on MBworld: mbworld.org/forums/c219/844341-nd-photo-nl-s-2005-cls55-build-thread-18.html#post8819570

​@@NDPhotonl Thank you and I will be purchasing the fans this week in preparations for the California summer.

@@kubiklefree You are welcome! Don't expect miracles, but you can definitely feel the difference compared to the stock fans

Thanks! Heeft ook veel beter uitgepakt dan ik zelf verwachtte. Ik ben niet van plan om er andere nokkenassen in te gooien. Misschien komen er nog een keer C63/CLS63 einddempers op, maar daar ben ik nog niet over uit.

Thanks for your reply! the weather needs to improve a little bit so I can take better videos

Hi Pablo, thank you for your message! My Mini had the stock 4-1 downpipe with catalyst. The catback is a Gravity Performance: www.gravityperformance.co.uk/product/exhaust/exhaust-systems/2-5-catback-exhaust-system-mini-r53-cooper-s-00-06/

Might also depend on the brand of alternator, mine was a reconditioned Bosch. Glad that my video was able to help you out and thank you for your message Waheed!

My one is a Bosch unit too. Maybe cos it’s a reconditioned unit that they’ve used new screws? It did greatly help me, thank you

Nope, not at all. The CLS is well isolated and the exhaust note with stock exhaust is very refined. I ended up adding cutouts, but I cant really drive on the freeway with the valves open because of the drone. See: ua-cam.com/video/vDASMt9GHzI/v-deo.html

@@NDPhotonl thank you, I probably will cut off the resonator too!

@@dimawell34 Go for it, its an easy way for a little bit more sound from that sweet sweet supercharged V8

Dankjewel voor het compliment 👍

I love egg cartons when working on my car

Hahaha true that

@@NDPhotonl Just out of curiosity could one remove it in NL? Obviously you can´t in the EU but it doesn´t affect the emissions unless you get to the inspection with cold cats

@@tonistaru Yes you can, as long as you pass the yearly inspection (called APK) you are fine. You are correct, in reality I always pull up to the checking station and inspection is done very shortly after, so no issues are to be expected. SAI is for warming up the cats quicker so harmful gases are kept to a minimum. And most garages will want you to pass, so they let the car warm up or do some mild driving before doing the inspection.

Thanks my man

It does! In the mean time, the owner modified his center silencer to remove the drone. It still sounds the same but the drone (especially on the highway) is gone

If you have the other EVAP canister (with the solenoid attached), it can also be leaking on the solenoid. Also I read things about the fuel cap not closing off properly, causing issues with pressure. Good luck my man!

Did you set the menu correctly before doing so? The screen should show only the speed, not any other menu, then try again.

Thanks my man!

Thats also quite a lot! 😇

Ah thats a pity! I dont know if there is another procedure you need to follow ?

Haha glad you like it

Hahaha amen brother! Keep preaching this 😇

Not when the exhaust is cold. It will drone, especially with low rpm. I dont use it for daily driving, only when I want some extra volume.

Yes its highly recommended! I can finally feel something when its on. Apparently, when you aim the vents from the rear seats towards the openings in the back of the seats, it helps with the cooling. Check out this thread on MBworld which sparked my interest to do this: mbworld.org/forums/w211-amg/448120-diy-vented-upgraded-seat-fans.html

Yeps, It was totally stock!

Im wondering if mine could reach that numbers 🤔 has it opf?

In the Netherlands, the police is cracking down on loud exhausts. If they catch you, they will render your car invalid and then it needs to be re-evaluated.

🦁 growl growl

Thanks my man 🤗

The front has 2 sensors (one at each wheel), the rear has 1 sensor. It's a bit hard to find, but it's near the rear differential

Dit is met kleppen open, gelukkig kan ik ze ook weer dicht zetten en dan is alles weer lekker stil

@@NDPhotonl hoe werkt dat dan

@@leodekleijn7712 er zitten 2 kleppen net voor de einddempers. Maw een deel van het geluid kan naar buiten zonder dat het door de einddempers moet. De kleppen zijn vacuum gestuurd en met een pompje met afstandsbediening kan je ze open en dicht zetten.

@@leodekleijn7712 Check dit filmpje, daarin heb ik gefilmd hoe het gemaakt werd: ua-cam.com/video/vDASMt9GHzI/v-deo.html

Add me on Instagram, that would be easier for communication. I can only describe this car as the dreamcar I didnt know was my dreamcar haha 🤣 Add me and I will be able to answer your question setc. Instagram > instagram.com/ndphotonl/

same boat, only 1 month for me tho. <3

In the meantime, you can also check out my extensive build thread on MBworld > mbworld.org/forums/c219/844341-nd-photo-nl-s-2005-cls55-build-thread.html

T00t t00t 💨

No program needed, you can just swap it out. In my case, I can swap the stock TCU with a tuned TCU. I would recommend to reset the adaptation values once you do though

@@NDPhotonl I have 06 Mercedes E320 CDI turbo diesel everything on the car checks out I have icarsoft latest version of already replaced the conductor plate and the conductor plug in the transmission everything checks out on the car fuses wires relays everything everything points to the TCM having some type of fault I was just trying to find out if I can just replace it with another one or it has to be programmed everyone is telling me I have to have it programmed

@@tonydiesel3444Just make sure it's the same version and applicable to your gearbox (probably also 722.6 5 speed) and you should be fine. Did you already try to reset adaptations? This is mandatory whenever you service/replace the conductor plate.

@@NDPhotonl it's been reset many times so the car can be driven but always goes back into limp mode sometimes goes into limp mode when car is just sitting and not being driven so you are saying I can replace the TCM with a used unit as long as the numbers match or closest matched numbers as I can find

@@tonydiesel3444 Yes, thats exactly what I did. Could there be something wrong with the solenoids/valve body? How many km's/miles does it have on the clock?

Its behind/below the Y-pipe of the airboxes, directly below the throttle body. Check this video for more clarification: ua-cam.com/video/ALMnplyTFX8/v-deo.html

@@NDPhotonl thanks brother

@@jozopap5311 No worries, you are welcome ✌

Hmm thats strange, I didnt experience that. If you have a computer, you might also need to disable the navigation unit in the Audio Gateway. My Comand worked either way (with or without disabling the unit in the AGW and the bypass in place)

I am a fim believer in preventative maintenance! And since the car is already over 18 years old, things are old and can use a replacement here and there.

I added you on Instagram btw 👍

@@NDPhotonl Thank you. I will upload a video about fuel pressure on dyno

@@paradoxsf Awesome, looking forward to it!