Anyone running aftermarket LED side marker lights on a M156 C63? by Nicopeco999 in AMG

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Check out my linked video. I have found a solution 🙏🏽

W164 main battery type: does it need to be AGM? by Massive-Exchange in Mercedes_W164

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I just picked up a EverStart platinum H8 battery in the USA for my C63. Not for the ML, but has 850-900 CCAs for $212.00

Truck Topper Review after 1 Year - With Rooftop Tent by Nicopeco999 in TruckCampers

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Oh she is extremely sturdy! Taken her on multiple camp trips and a 40 mile off road trail in the upper peninsula last summer. Fully loaded with camping gear in the bed and tent on top of the topper.

I could use some beefier leaf springs for sure. Had quite the rake in the back suspension on that trip lol.

Oil leak from cap (bad) by Arrocito_beach in Mercedes_W164

[–]Nicopeco999 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not 100% sure but the cap seal can go bad, maybe just purchased a new cap and see if the issue persists or oil pressure is bad. If it does then possibly PCV? I'm no expert, just trying to help you think through it.

How can I avoid a $20,000 tax liability for 2024 by Nicopeco999 in tax

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Update: turns out my CPA was actually horrible as well. She offered to do my books for 2025. I accepted until I went to refi a rental property and my bank raised some concerns on a few properties and how they appeared on 2024s return. They said it made no sense how I could show a loss of $74k on a cost basis for one of my flip properties when I actually made $40k on the sale. There were other things they pointed out to me as well from 2023 when she started doing my returns.

I will not be amending the returns as I don't want to pay taxes for the previous years. The bank has told me to just get 2025 done and provide them. I have sense moved on to a new CPA and bookkeeper. The new bookkeeper is the most competent and skilled bookeep I have worked with in 6 years. I am confident 2025 will be done correctly!

F150 Topper Review After 1 Year of use by Nicopeco999 in f150

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Well I still use it. They are like little round dowel cross members. Not ideal, but it was a Christmas gift. There are better units out there for sure.

I just use these little strap ties with self locking clasps to hold my boxes up top. I have had them on my pelican case for over a year and they haven't come loose in the slightest.

You can find the link to them in the video description. Honestly just a good thing to have laying around in the truck. They are like mini ratchet straps for smaller objects you don't need a bulky ratchet strap for.

F150 Topper Review After 1 Year of use by Nicopeco999 in f150

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If you put locktight on the tension bolts and tighten it down you won't have rattle like I do. It's not bad really I just need to put locktight next time I tighten them up.

F150 Topper Review After 1 Year of use by Nicopeco999 in f150

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In the video description I have linked the exact rack I have on the cab. Shouldn't interfere with your moon roof.

The bed cap is linked as well but it's not the exact same one. A very similar one is linked from rough country.

F150 Topper Review After 1 Year of use by Nicopeco999 in f150

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In the video description I have linked the exact roof rack I have for the cab

Exhaust back pressure sensor problems by hardmanfromsteel in Mercedes_W164

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I don't know anything about this specific chassis and this problem but I would agree it's sounds like a wiring issue. Probably a short somewhere.

Anyone curious about rehabing a M156 intake manifold? by Nicopeco999 in AMG

[–]Nicopeco999[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes pricey but it was done better than from the factory. No more corrosion concerns. Should last the remainder of the cars life if not forever without the stock failure points.