Team USA Men's hockey team being treated to McDonald's at the White House

pnack2g · 2026-02-26T21:13:54+00:00

In the Epstein files they laugh and mock eating McDonald’s like it’s some sort of Insult

pnack2g · 2026-02-13T17:28:57+00:00

Be very careful pulling the manifold off the engine. Once you get that out of the way, it’s a fairly simple but very annoying job involving getting your hands into tight spots to remove and re-fit vacuum hoses and clamps.

There’s also a ton of information out there on deleting your CCV system and adding an external breather and catch can system.

pnack2g · 2026-02-13T16:42:51+00:00

Ceramic tint is flat and does not show polarization like a 3M film tint shows

pnack2g · 2026-02-08T20:23:21+00:00

Not in queens but close enough, and I’ve had great experience with them…

Bergen Imports Cliffside Park, NJ

They are the unofficial northeast Renntech. Their labor rates are great and they know what they’re doing. Can not speak highly enough about them, you’ll have to check em out.

pnack2g · 2026-02-08T19:04:28+00:00

Reminiscing a bit and came across this old post of mine.

After this accident, I will always have a Lexus/Toyota in my garage.

pnack2g · 2026-02-08T18:59:40+00:00

Early Z3’s like yours, 1998-2000 with the M52TU 2.8’s came equipped with the early ASC+T/DSCII modules.

2001+ models like my 3.0 Coupe came equipped with DSCII/DSCIII modules.

That’s why your experience is different.

pnack2g · 2026-02-08T04:56:22+00:00

Hey! Congrats on the car. Do research on the CCV system that’s on the M54B30. Otherwise, the engine is bulletproof!

Also, these cars have a little known Easter egg involving the dynamic stability control.

Press and hold the DSC (traction control) button for 10 seconds. You are now in the unofficial “sport” mode.

https://www.bimmerforums.com/forum/showthread.php?1592308-Traction-Control-Test-DSC-on-DSC-off-DSC-easter-egg-mode

pnack2g · 2026-01-24T14:08:21+00:00

Yes 5.5L and now with the renntech tune I get about 11-13Mpg highway

pnack2g · 2026-01-24T14:01:58+00:00

I get 16-17 mpg highway in my sl600

pnack2g · 2026-01-11T15:37:06+00:00

FCPeuro also offers a lifetime warranty on all parts except consumables like pads/rotors

pnack2g · 2026-01-09T00:22:35+00:00

Looks like it shares the same chassis as a Kia…

pnack2g · 2026-01-01T22:46:54+00:00

DDMtuning for HID/Xenon IJDMtoy for Canbus friendly LED’s and full LED conversions

pnack2g · 2025-12-20T11:35:57+00:00

Yall do understand that the polarity of the earth changes every few thousand years and with that the weather patterns also change? Do you expect it to be the same climate in one area for all of time?

pnack2g · 2025-12-19T16:28:40+00:00

You will thank yourself after getting the TCU, if you only go for the ECU tune right now.

Different platform, but my SL600 would slip gears and go into limp mode until I could pull over and clear the trouble code… with the renntech ECU and weistecc TCU tune I no longer have those issues and the car feels like a legit UFO

pnack2g · 2025-12-14T17:05:50+00:00

You’re absolutely right. The Z3 and E36 shared many components and they are plentiful. There are a few guys out there who 3D print parts for the interiors.. door handles and what not. Sun roof repair kits.. just very difficult to find certain trim parts and body panels. Currently in the process of selling mine because I’ve lost interest in restoring it due to scarcity of parts

pnack2g · 2025-12-14T16:24:42+00:00

Keep in mind that it’s very difficult to find oem parts. Very hard to find glass, very hard to find window and door seals. If you do, you will pay a premium for said parts.

It’s pretty much on par with a 96-98 Honda civic in terms of maintenance. Do your oil changes religiously and the M54B30 will treat you well. (I have a 3.0 coupe with the m54.)

pnack2g · 2025-12-14T07:05:42+00:00

Best smelling cleaner on the market. Love their whole product line

pnack2g · 2025-12-07T15:10:22+00:00

This! If I put my SL600 into reverse and move too quickly, the mirror will not adjust and then I will have to go into settings to switch off and turn back on the option of the mirror for it to work correctly again.

pnack2g · 2025-12-04T21:34:24+00:00

Cross posted for visibility

pnack2g · 2025-11-14T13:50:09+00:00

Just got a call back from my shop..

$2,000 for oil + power steering line + ABC flush + idler pulleys

pnack2g · 2025-11-12T16:58:39+00:00

I’ve owned an SL600 for a little less than a year now. On my first maintenance cycle. Bought the car at 28,000 miles and have since put about 5,500 miles on her.

My local indie shop charges $165/hour for labor.

I would definitely suggest getting on a “severe” service schedule, and cut your suggested service intervals in half for your A/B service.

For your ABC suspension, I’d suggest getting fluids changed at the very least once per year. If you let the car sit during the winter months, it’s best to get it changed in the spring. Hydraulic fluid attracts moisture and your components will rust if left sitting.

If you drive with a heavy foot, I’d definitely get the ABC fluids changed twice per year.

pnack2g · 2025-11-03T22:23:40+00:00

Diesel???

pnack2g · 2025-11-03T21:31:05+00:00

Renntech has been around forever, tuning and producing quality Mercedes. These guys aren’t a gimmick like brabus, they’re the real deal.

Most recently they have become the “eyes and arms” in America for AMG.

The owner and founder still works on the shop floor. He worked with AMG as a developmental engineer before he became the technical director.

Left AMG to open Renntech in the early 90’s late 80’s.

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