Soviet EV and taco chronicles + future ponderings about Fendie
- Desertbreh
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I also have paranoia that the shop will give zero fucks about getting the last bubble out in an effort to save brake fluid. Life would be a lot easier if I was someone else.
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If you can come up with a definitive list for the Alphabetic services for this particular model, I would be all ears. My searches always end up in fireball of forumbro speculation.
- max225
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Service A is oil changeDesertbreh wrote: ↑Mon Aug 08, 2022 1:38 pmIf you can come up with a definitive list for the Alphabetic services for this particular model, I would be all ears. My searches always end up in fireball of forumbro speculation.
Service B is oil change brake fluid flush and cabin filter
Usually $249 and $549 respectively
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Yeah that's a lot, particularly for the second item. You are Mr. 30 something old DIY king. Get a QJ and a power bleeder. Fun fact the oil capacity is 8.5 quarts and the OCI is 13K miles. I always have to change annually never made it even to 5K miles in a year.max225 wrote: ↑Mon Aug 08, 2022 1:48 pmService A is oil changeDesertbreh wrote: ↑Mon Aug 08, 2022 1:38 pm
If you can come up with a definitive list for the Alphabetic services for this particular model, I would be all ears. My searches always end up in fireball of forumbro speculation.
Service B is oil change brake fluid flush and cabin filter
Usually $249 and $549 respectively
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Leads me to believe that the cabin filter is $80, leaving about $120 for a brake fluid flush.max225 wrote: ↑Mon Aug 08, 2022 1:48 pmService A is oil changeDesertbreh wrote: ↑Mon Aug 08, 2022 1:38 pm
If you can come up with a definitive list for the Alphabetic services for this particular model, I would be all ears. My searches always end up in fireball of forumbro speculation.
Service B is oil change brake fluid flush and cabin filter
Usually $249 and $549 respectively
My local VW dealer started doing these S-A and S-B things right before I stopped going there.
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https://www.autohausaz.com/pn/2118300018. 15 dolla. Cabin filter changes in 2minutes. Oil change is 8.5 quarts of Mobil 1 @ WallyW=$50. + https://www.autohausaz.com/pn/HU7185X $10 oil filter
Brake Fluid is $35 of ATE Dot 4. So $110 in parts.
- max225
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Getting it done at a mb Indy for $300 next week.Desertbreh wrote: ↑Mon Aug 08, 2022 2:10 pmhttps://www.autohausaz.com/pn/2118300018. 15 dolla. Cabin filter changes in 2minutes. Oil change is 8.5 quarts of Mobil 1 @ WallyW=$50. + https://www.autohausaz.com/pn/HU7185X $10 oil filter
Brake Fluid is $35 of ATE Dot 4. So $110 in parts.
So I think you missed my question around whether or not it requires a special tool for the bleed (software tool)
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I bled without software.max225 wrote: ↑Mon Aug 08, 2022 1:18 pmI looked online and it seems like it requires a specific software tool on the Benz. Did you do it without that?Desertbreh wrote: ↑Mon Aug 08, 2022 1:18 pm
I have the Quick Jack and Motive bleeder, so that is also easy for me, but without the QJ, Eff that.
Probably but on normal pedestrian vehicles, OEM shocks are rarely anything special. The Corvette C6Z06 shocks to DRM Bilsteins was a difference, just so much better in every way and they were still really pretty inexpensive. And that is a Corvette Z06 which has a lot of effort put into suspension tuning out of the factory.Desertbreh wrote: ↑Mon Aug 08, 2022 10:47 amAt least in monotubes....I get that the systems in Raptors and TRX's etc. areD Griff wrote: ↑Mon Aug 08, 2022 1:24 am
I’ve never encountered an OEM shock as good as a Bilstein. I know you’re an OEM man and get it but shocks are definitely something where they’re built to a price and better than factory exists.
Personally I’d leave it as-is though, that’s $1k you’re never getting back and will this thing see the light of 2023 under your ownership?
Congrats on the car, looks to be in unbelievable shape, solid pickup for the job at hand.
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Nah 0W40 Euroblend YO
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For sure. Bilsteins crushed the Sachs on the Turbo Yaris as well. I have new B8s and strut mounts on my workbench awaiting the next tire change on the 440i. I ordered them early because sometimes..........you just can't get them. If was a 3 month wait for these.D Griff wrote: ↑Mon Aug 08, 2022 5:50 pmProbably but on normal pedestrian vehicles, OEM shocks are rarely anything special. The Corvette C6Z06 shocks to DRM Bilsteins was a difference, just so much better in every way and they were still really pretty inexpensive. And that is a Corvette Z06 which has a lot of effort put into suspension tuning out of the factory.Desertbreh wrote: ↑Mon Aug 08, 2022 10:47 am
At least in monotubes....I get that the systems in Raptors and TRX's etc. are
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What’s the diff between B4,6,8? The higher the number the better ?!Desertbreh wrote: ↑Mon Aug 08, 2022 7:25 pmFor sure. Bilsteins crushed the Sachs on the Turbo Yaris as well. I have new B8s and strut mounts on my workbench awaiting the next tire change on the 440i. I ordered them early because sometimes..........you just can't get them. If was a 3 month wait for these.D Griff wrote: ↑Mon Aug 08, 2022 5:50 pm
Probably but on normal pedestrian vehicles, OEM shocks are rarely anything special. The Corvette C6Z06 shocks to DRM Bilsteins was a difference, just so much better in every way and they were still really pretty inexpensive. And that is a Corvette Z06 which has a lot of effort put into suspension tuning out of the factory.
Bilstein gas supply chain issues before supply chain issues were even cool.Desertbreh wrote: ↑Mon Aug 08, 2022 7:25 pmFor sure. Bilsteins crushed the Sachs on the Turbo Yaris as well. I have new B8s and strut mounts on my workbench awaiting the next tire change on the 440i. I ordered them early because sometimes..........you just can't get them. If was a 3 month wait for these.D Griff wrote: ↑Mon Aug 08, 2022 5:50 pm
Probably but on normal pedestrian vehicles, OEM shocks are rarely anything special. The Corvette C6Z06 shocks to DRM Bilsteins was a difference, just so much better in every way and they were still really pretty inexpensive. And that is a Corvette Z06 which has a lot of effort put into suspension tuning out of the factory.
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Fixed a fuse today. For some reason the 12V was blown, so my new usbc charger wasn’t working … yea it’s wired pos
This car has 3 motherfucking fuse panels … one in trunk one next to driver side dash, and inside the hood.
Didn’t have spares either but $4.99 got it working.
Got my keys all working and in great shape. Car is getting really close to
This car has 3 motherfucking fuse panels … one in trunk one next to driver side dash, and inside the hood.
Didn’t have spares either but $4.99 got it working.
Got my keys all working and in great shape. Car is getting really close to
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B4 is cushier, "stock" replacement. I have those. B6 and B8 and yellow, identical except B8 is shorter for lowered cars/sport suspensions. Firm but good firmmax225 wrote: ↑Mon Aug 08, 2022 8:34 pmWhat’s the diff between B4,6,8? The higher the number the better ?!Desertbreh wrote: ↑Mon Aug 08, 2022 7:25 pm
For sure. Bilsteins crushed the Sachs on the Turbo Yaris as well. I have new B8s and strut mounts on my workbench awaiting the next tire change on the 440i. I ordered them early because sometimes..........you just can't get them. If was a 3 month wait for these.
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AMD is bae. I don’t mind his Iraqi Christian self one bit. Dude seems super genuine and he is pushing 5k oil changes that is making forum bros lose their mind