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Nov20202220 November 20221 January 2023No Commentby Andy Ramdin

Mercedes CLS55 AMG W219, Black Wiper Filler Cap (Pre Facelift W211)

I always hate the bright blue caps for the wiper fluid and when there is an OEM option to change it something better, I am all ears 🙂

I was notified that the pre-facelift W211 E-class had a nice black & yellow cap instead of the ugly blue one. I was able to source used / second hand one for cheap. Retouched the yellow with some yellow caliper paint I had laying around and presto!

Partnr: 2118600064 / PUM22268

Blue vs Black/Yellow cap 2118600064 / PUM22268

Tags:2003 2118600064 2118690008 A2118600064 A2118690008 black blue c219 cap cls cls55 cls55amg diy e-class facelift filler fluid mercedes neck optical pre-facelift PUM22268 s211 tuning w211 w219 wiper yellow

Aug22202222 August 202222 August 2022No Commentby Andy Ramdin

Mercedes CLS55 AMG W219, Testing The Osram Airzing Mini Air Purifier

Posted in Mercedes CLS55 AMG W219

I’m a sucker for gadgets and I always wanted to try out the Osram Airzing Mini air purifier. But at the time, retail price was about 50-60 euro’s, which was way too expensive.

In the meantime, it has dropped to about 15-18 euro’s which was ok for me to give it a shot. To be honest, I haven’t really noticed improvement, but I always had a ioniser in my previous cars.

Link: https://www.amazon.nl/gp/product/B08LDHVD3W/

Price has already gone up again!

Tags:air airzing amg blue c219 cls cls55 cls55amg gadget led mercedes mini osram purifier w219 zing

Jun22202222 June 202222 June 2022No Commentby Andy Ramdin

Mercedes CLS55 AMG W219, New Bonnet Logo A1298880116

Posted in Mercedes CLS55 AMG W219

My blue and silver bonnet logo had seen better days, in other words: time to replace it for a brand new one. They are simply held in place with 2 plastic pins, so replacing them is easy.

As always, clean the surface behind it!

Old & new logo

Time for a clean

Partnr: 1298880116 / A1298880116

See all CLS55 AMG pictures here in my Google Photos album: https://photos.app.goo.gl/6SP5PFAUXCqanoSX9

Tags:1298880116 A1298880116 amg blauw blue bonnet c219 cls cls55 diy logo mercedes silver w219

Jan30202130 January 202130 January 2021No Commentby Andy Ramdin

Mini Cooper S R53 JCW – Injector Service

Posted in Mini Cooper S R53 JCW

Cleaned & replaced the rubbers on the blue 380cc Siemens Deka injectors. The rubbers tend to get hard and brittle due to heat, so very important to replace these in time.

I will probably replace the injectors somewhere in the near future for peace of mind.

Tags:380cc blue cooper deka injector injectors jcw mini mini cooper s r50 r52 r53 service siemens works

Jan16202116 January 202116 January 2021No Commentby Andy Ramdin

Volvo S80 2.4T JR Jetex Uprated Panel Filter

Posted in Blog Entries, Volvo S80 2.4T

Decided to buy a panel filter from JR / Jetex. Build quality is nice, but could be better. Fitment looked like 100%, but unfortunately that wasn’t the case.

I tried to modify it a little bit, but that went wrong and I had to throw it away.

Tags:2.3t 2.4t 2.5t air airfilter blue cotton filter jetex jr panel paper s60 s80 t4 t6 tuning upgrade upgrades uprated v70 v70n volvo

Jan16202116 January 202116 January 2021No Commentby Andy Ramdin

Volvo S80 2.4T Polyurethane Subframe Inserts

Posted in Blog Entries, Volvo S80 2.4T

Bought a upgrade for the subframe. The polyurethane bushings are inserted into the rubber subframe bushings, which tightens them up and limit the movement in them.

Highly recommended from a performance point of view (night and day difference when cornering). But be aware, they do introduce vibrations into the cabin. It will take some time before these settle and the vibration will be lower in the end.

Brand: Parts4Swedes
Partnr: 61430104PU

Volvo S80 2.4T Polyurethane Subframe Inserts

Tags:2.4t 2.5t 61430104PU blue bushing insert inserts parts 4 swedes parts4swedes poly polyurethane rubber s60 s80 subframe t5 t6 v70 v70n vibrations volvo

Sep18202018 September 202016 January 2021No Commentby Andy Ramdin

Volvo S80 2.4T BSR Optiflow Kit

Posted in Blog Entries, Volvo S80 2.4T

Bought a new BSR Optiflow kit as I wanted a little bit more blowoff + compressor noise. I can also fit my Velocity Stack filter (150mm diameter).

It has been sold in the meantime as the extra induction noise does not fit the S80 to be honest.

BSR Kit: 4900705
Max HP: 410 HP

Tags:2.4t 2.5t 4900705 air airfilter blue bsr filter induction intake kit optiflow p2 red s60 s80 stack t6 tuning v70n velocity volvo

Apr28201928 April 201916 January 2021No Commentby Andy Ramdin

Volvo S80 2.4T DO88.se Turbo Intake pipe

Posted in Blog Entries, Volvo S80 2.4T

Replaced the air filter and the turbo intake pipe.

The intake pipe was upgraded to a blue Do88.se / Do88 silicone intake pipe, which is a fair bit larger, but also deletes some bottlenecks from the original part (like the narrowing bend on the bottom and the “harmonica”).

Gives a little bit more power from the butt dyno and noticed more intake growl (which is a good thing) 🙂

Volvo S80 2.4T OEM vs Do88 Turbo Intake Pipe

Tags:2.4t 2.5t blue diy do88 do88.se intake maintenance p2 pipe s60 s80 silicone t5 tip turbo upgrade v70 volvo

Mar23201923 March 201916 January 2021No Commentby Andy Ramdin

Volvo S80 2.4T Polyurethane Lower Gearbox Mount

Posted in Blog Entries, Volvo S80 2.4T

My original gearbox mount was shot and I decided to replace the mount with a brand new reinforced polyurethane mount, which tightens up the shifting and allows for less engine movement, which is better for the exhaust.

One disadvantage, the cabin has added drone due to extra vibration. But the advantages outweigh the one disadvantage, so for me it’s a keeper!

Volvo S80 2.4T DO88.se Intercooler hoses

Closeup view

Old vs New. The mount should not be able to move like that 🙂

And this is how it looks under the engine. Easy job, 2x 14mm & 2x 18mm nuts.

Tags:9141042 blue edition gearbox limited mod modification mount p2 parts poly polybush polyurethane s60 s60r s80 tuning v70 v70n v70r volvo wasa

Nov14201814 November 201816 January 2021No Commentby Andy Ramdin

Volvo S80 2.4T Do88.se Blue Silicone Intercooler Hoses

Posted in Blog Entries, Volvo S80 2.4T

Replaced some old deteriorated intercooler hoses with new fresh Do88.se blue silicone hoses, which do not collapse anymore. I solved a hiccup when flooring the car from low rpm (due to sturdiness of the new hoses).