Mercedes Performance Parts

I found this fascinating quote today:

The necessity to upgrade existing braking system for Brembo with multiple pistons may have been imperative. Though it is ridiculous driving a powerful Benz without safety precautions or else upgrade to a mere street type ceramic brake pad for those mild alterations.

For cosmetic purposes; though this may not be justifiable few owners completely altered their old Benz to the latest exterior appearance and many will only add extra accessories, as the majority of Benz purist is keeping theirs as original as possible; for original look of Mercedes G Wagen look no further than my past articles and lastly as an example on body alterations, a 1985 W124 300E had been transformed into 1995 320E “Master Piece” stylebrag, Leisure-Drive, Oct 2009

You should read the whole article. Presumably the mild alteration would only bump within additional 30% more horsepower, some may have been achieved by installing free flow inlet and outlet means; such as fitting recommended AMG Mercedes Performance Parts on air induction and exhaust as well as a bit of tinkering on Remapping engine management. Yet it would be recommendable to also consult Brabus, Carlsson, Lorinser and so forth... you get the idea!
Getting close to the additional 30% horsepower ought to involve some sort of Forced Induction Modification on reasonably low pressure from 8 - 12 Psi boosting pressure.

The latest engine management could cope with the requirements while retaining high compression from the standard OEM reciprocating internal engine parts, though remapping is still essential work to avoid disastrous engine knock problems.

The point is for precaution safety measures upgrading better braking pad is generally acceptable with also upgrading Performance Gas Shock breaker and Low Profile Tires (55 is adequate) to achieve not only improvement in the area of traction but braking as well.

Yet most people would immediately opt for good looking appearances by fitting the Low Profile Tires which subsequently requires height lowering that translate fitting such as 4 NEW 225/40-18 Nitto NT 555 Tires ,Koni SPORT Yellow Adjustable Sport Shocks combined with Eibach Lowering Kit, and please check for each model fitment suitability!


You do not even need to replace the set of Shock Absorbers, in fact fitting the Lowering Kit alone should be adequate but since labour cost would be the same involving removal and installation of the system it is wise indeed to replace the whole set.

If cost is critical any good brand gas Shock Absorbers is good enough, as I do not honestly think you are speed demon anyway. Unless if you are into track regularly then you might consider otherwise.

The Lowering Kit will transform better looking stance by decreasing the height and consequently improve the car center of mass gravity which in turn provide sharper handling. The ride would not suffer a lot though a bit firmer as it is designed as a Progressive Coil.