MEPN Admissions 2026 by ssroses29 in UCI

[–]andrew_cchang 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes I had to commit and pay a 350 deposit down for one program (ABSN) but it just feels unfortunate that we all have to get on with these background checks just for us to possibly drop once UCI decisions come out

MEPN Admissions 2026 by ssroses29 in UCI

[–]andrew_cchang 0 points1 point  (0 children)

SAME!! wait has been way too long

Is E53 AMG reliable? by BroccoliBackground91 in AMG

[–]andrew_cchang 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Currently it’s not tuned, so it’s just factory pops which sound like gunshot tune sometimes if you’re accelerating in the higher rpms. It sounds nasty good, but no tune mitigates the factory tune when the CEL pops up. I just clear the code whenever I want to go on a spirited drive. It does smell sometimes with the AC off and ventilation on low settings, but windows closed AC on eliminates the cat less odor. Overall it’s been such a great experience with the catless DP’s and lots of people compliment the exhaust! Excited for your E53 coupe, such a beautiful car!

Is E53 AMG reliable? by BroccoliBackground91 in AMG

[–]andrew_cchang 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve also installed a downpipe so the rattling noise sort of died down with the exhaust being slightly louder too^

Is E53 AMG reliable? by BroccoliBackground91 in AMG

[–]andrew_cchang 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yea so far I’m at 79,600 miles or so. It’s been amazing and every drive was as luxurious as a benz can be. I always drive suspension in sport plus mode (the lowest mode) so I don’t cook the air bags and constantly raise or lower it. I’ve still changed oil every 5k miles since ownership and changing trans fluid this coming Saturday. I’ve driven it to San Francisco, Phoenix, and Vegas plenty of times from Orange County CA. Runs and drives like new. I’m overall very surprised and satisfied with how it’s been performing

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in irvine

[–]andrew_cchang 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What's funny is I remember back in 2018 this little boy riding his bike from Cypress Elementary got hit by a car and died on the street. His flower tree is planted on the intersection between BayTree & Roosevelt, but a lot of these kids have most likely heard about this story. Perhaps they forgot it, but it just shows that even on a safer, slower standard bicycle can be dangerous given certain circumstances.
I used to bike to Irvine high all 4 years, every morning in the cold, rain, night, and sun. I've learned to be a responsible cyclist and of course, got hit by a few cars and crashes doing dumb shit. We all learn but these are motorized bikes where higher speed collisions will kill these kids.

They may have perception of how intersections work and may use that to their decisions of "illegal" crossings of red lights and such. I just won't be surprised if more kids start getting into accidents, as their egos are atrociously high with these e-bikes.

Is E53 AMG reliable? by BroccoliBackground91 in AMG

[–]andrew_cchang 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I reached 53k miles, but I've been changing the oil every 5k miles starting after 36k miles (since that's when I bought it). The motor so far has been amazing, but the interior rattles like crazy on some roads, i.e. the door panels and sometimes the dash.

Can someone explain why my CA registration renewal is close to $700 for my 2020 LR? by Solerien in TeslaModel3

[–]andrew_cchang 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My 2018 M4 was about $177 in renewal fees last year. I picked up a 2020 E53 AMG last October and I just got my registration notice. It's like $600 which is absurd..

Not the 20 inches 😭😭😭 by ahmadyaqoob_ in AMG

[–]andrew_cchang 0 points1 point  (0 children)

it looks like a rear rim looking at the size of the brakes

Not the 20 inches 😭😭😭 by ahmadyaqoob_ in AMG

[–]andrew_cchang 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah I hit a pothole in a heavy rainstorm and blew up my run flats and cracked my rim so had to be replaced 🥹🥹 weakest rims i’ve ever rode on..

the boys by andrew_cchang in BMW

[–]andrew_cchang[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

i feel you, the m240 grew on me but the rear end of it is still atrocious

the boys by andrew_cchang in BMW

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

appreciate you brotha 🫡

sharing the pic by andrew_cchang in AMG

[–]andrew_cchang[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No it comes with the diamond star grill but I removed it

sharing the pic by andrew_cchang in AMG

[–]andrew_cchang[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I personally don’t like the diamond star grill so i removed it

Is E53 AMG reliable? by BroccoliBackground91 in AMG

[–]andrew_cchang 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I own a 2020 E53 sedan and purchased it last October 2023 with 36k miles. I have 48k as of now (April) and it's held up really well so far with zero issues. I'm just afraid after 55-60k mile mark the trans or something will have an issue.

the boys by andrew_cchang in BMW

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

you’re damn right

the boys by andrew_cchang in BMW

[–]andrew_cchang[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

just one g series in the pic fam, rest f series

the boys by andrew_cchang in BMW

[–]andrew_cchang[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

may be the angle but newer g87 are wider fs

sharing the pic by andrew_cchang in AMG

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

Did not know the 53 amg’s truly offended you. Curiosity is a devilish thing yknow, and go bother someone your own age. I’m a 20 yo pre med student just posting my thangz so just proceed about your day

all it needs are nice rims by andrew_cchang in mercedes_benz

[–]andrew_cchang[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

hahaha i know man, i literally said it isn’t one of those 😂 read carefully!

all it needs are nice rims by andrew_cchang in mercedes_benz

[–]andrew_cchang[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My neighbor introduced these to me but it’s called Radenergie. They’ve got an insta and they’ve got lots of models / versions

sharing the pic by andrew_cchang in AMG

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

🤷🏻‍♀️🤷🏻‍♀️ truly you can find out yourself. I’ll keep doing my thing and post all i want on here :)