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@brettfrantzen7425 14 күн бұрын
Ah thanks man , actually it’s the R171 didn’t notice the year but yeah car faxes seem pretty clean nothing major . One question maybe if you know wonder if all engines have timing, chains or belts and how the water pumps are?
@PrecisionMike 14 күн бұрын
@brettfrantzen7425- the have timing chains. Come to think of it, I have never changed my water pump, so I guess they are good!
@Mashmarriner69 14 күн бұрын
I can't find any information on this, but is the W211 (saloon) the same drop links as the S211 (estate)? I'm pretty confident it is, but can't find anything that definitely says.
@PrecisionMike 14 күн бұрын
@Mashmarriner69 - hey there! Really good question. I think for the front, yes. But I think the rear suspension is a bit different on the estate? I could be wrong
@Mashmarriner69 14 күн бұрын
@@PrecisionMike I'm not too sure. I mean it would make sense to have the same for the estate and salon, but with the lower model estates having a leveling system on the rear. That's what is throwing me off. I've ordered some from a retailer who stated it would fit the W211 and S211. So hopefully it's the same.
@PrecisionMike 14 күн бұрын
@@Mashmarriner69 - Good luck! I hope the video is helpful
@Mashmarriner69 14 күн бұрын
@@PrecisionMike really helpful. I have installed links before on my CL500 but it was the rear that was throwing me off. This video just made my decision for me.
@Mashmarriner69 4 күн бұрын
Just a heads up for anyone wondering the same as I was. Yes, the salon is the same as the estate. 😂. My estate is now slammed so much I can't turn the wheel. 🤦♂️😂
@AudioDesigns75 15 күн бұрын
Looking good!
@PrecisionMike 14 күн бұрын
Hey @AudioDesigns75 - thanks buddy! Slowly but surely...
@Oldnobrand 15 күн бұрын
Looks good question alot of time went into the metal work on each side of the zebra wood and amp rack. Would it be possible to modify the side panels you built and show more of the metal work trim? I assume the wheel arches are a compromise and why you went over them. I can still see the top of the Metal panels it just seems to disappear under the sides you built (Panels seem overlap it) Unless I am not seeing it right and its minimal. Also when you wrap the sides/finish them out suggestions on consistent theme and put metal trim on them (Carpet/vinyl/metal borders and or insets and even some of the wood elsewhere plus visible hardware (Gold and silver mix). Unless you are going for a stock carpeted side look with the highlighted center (Components and Rack etc) Completely impressed with the Fab work and the detail, love the moveable brackets for the lower potion. I feel your statement on the hundreds of hours you have invested. I built my truck over 2 years and it was nearly every weekend.
@PrecisionMike 14 күн бұрын
Hello @Oldnobrand ! Thanks for the detailed comment. You are correct, I have spent a ton of time on building all of these panels and I still have more to go. When these parts are complete, the entire trunk area will be carpeted with the same tan carpet (matches the interior OEM carpet). So none of the work will be exposed. My hope is that is all flows nicely, and that the seams are tough to see, or invisible. I think I am going to run a couple of strips of zebrawood on the side panels. Thanks for the compliments, more content coming soon!
@yomama5785 15 күн бұрын
Lookin sweet! progress!
@PrecisionMike 14 күн бұрын
@yomama5785 - Thanks buddy! Little by little...
@carlnorrbom 15 күн бұрын
Hi Mike. To start with - those side panels came out REALLY nice. I would argue they are the very definition of precision, stellar work. One thing I was wondering about is related to the carpeting of the areas in the car that the panels will meet up. Considering those areas are now covered with Dynamat leading up to the very edges - how will you finish those edges that will be visible along the trunk opening? Already looking forward to the next episode of this awesome build log 🙂
@PrecisionMike 14 күн бұрын
@carlnorrbom - Hey Carl! I am not too worried about carpeting the areas that have Dynamat. Just before I carpet, I will fill in any low spots as needed, to ensure that all surfaces are smooth. I think I have the seams, and where the carpet will roll on an edge vs be a straight cut, figured out. Thanks again for the comments and compliments, this fuels me! More videos coming soon!
@kewlbug 16 күн бұрын
I was like, how do you spend 179 hours? and then I saw the video. ok. lol
@PrecisionMike 14 күн бұрын
@kewlbug - Yeah it seems a bit excessive to me too lol. I spent the majority of my life involved in car audio and building systems. This is my "last build", so I am putting 100% into it for sure. If you are not aware, there are several other videos on my channel that detail the rebuild of this very special car.
@grzegorzgorczewski9489 16 күн бұрын
Maybe one time You will arrive to Europę ?
@PrecisionMike 14 күн бұрын
@grzegorzgorczewski9489 - perhaps someday! I am a really big F1 fan, I would love to watch one live in Europe
@ncblockey 18 күн бұрын
Just bought an 02 c32. Also located in Arizona. Do you have an IG? Would love to ask a couple questions on about the car. Common problems, general maintenance etc.
@PrecisionMike 14 күн бұрын
@ncblockey - I have IG but never use it. You can look me up on Facebook, my last name is Michne. Where in AZ are you? I am in Mesa
@brettfrantzen7425 22 күн бұрын
Hello, meet you at the FCP Euro show meet and wondering if you have knowledge on the R170 gen. Im looking at one at a dealer, it looks pretty clean with spotty carfax hits, nothing major other than 2 minor accidents. Any major concerns , it’s an auto, 112k. Thanks for any help advise ..
@PrecisionMike 14 күн бұрын
Hey @brettfrantzen7425! Sorry, I am not familiar with the R170 platform. That said, I have put about 60k miles on my C32 during my ownership. The engine has been extremely reliable and has a surprising amount of power. Good luck with your search!
@joew94th 29 күн бұрын
I have a 2008 w211 and just finished doing this to my headlights yesterday. It's amazing to see the differences a couple of years makes in these components. Some of the parts are very different. If you don't like the oven Idea, I used a heat gun. It worked well.
@PrecisionMike 28 күн бұрын
@joew94th- Thanks for the tip!
@yomama5785 Ай бұрын
OMG that cd album brings back memories!! It sucks, its not on Tidal. BTW Mike, I can share my speaker testing tracks if you use Tidal too. I've collected a nice collection of tracks over the years that are purely designed to test certain aspects of systems - quality is generally a bit better than the older CD stuff. I can dissect most systems using a good handful of tracks now. :) Lookin' good!
@PrecisionMike 29 күн бұрын
@yomama5785 - Hey buddy! I do not use Tidal, bummer. These panels were getting the best of me, but almost finished up. Should have another video posted soon. Thanks!
@mikereaulo2359 Ай бұрын
Mike add link for album in the description. Please
@PrecisionMike Ай бұрын
@mikereaulo2359 - Sure thing Mike, here you go. shop.mapleshadestore.com/A-la-Carte-Brass-Percussion-Boogeyin-Swamprock-Salsa-Trane_p_1090.html
@dakenned1 Ай бұрын
One more thing... consider epoxy resin its more expensive but it wont shrink as badly as polyesther. You can also get fillers (structural, fairing) and different hardeners (they have slow cure, fast cure, clear cure). The fillers are all powders so you can have a can of the structural one and use that like kitty-hair, or you can have the fairing one and it sands easier than bondo. And... very little smell.
@PrecisionMike Ай бұрын
@dakenned1 - Thanks again!
@dakenned1 Ай бұрын
I think you could have done this a bit differently... and used some different materials. But I really do love you're doing it the old school way. It looks great MM. Lots of sanding block ahead of you.
@PrecisionMike Ай бұрын
@dakenned1 - Hey buddy! I LOVE the idea of F1 style tech to build parts, but I am really trying to maintain the old school ways "we used to do it". That said, I do have regrets about how I built these. I wish I added battons (as others have suggested) to reduce the amount of filler needed. Oh well, I will get these done and get past it. Thanks for watching!
@MrPat8703 Ай бұрын
It breaks my heart that you didn't use batten strips across the ribs to support the fleece. It would have saved you hours of work and used less than 1/4 the amount of filler
@PrecisionMike Ай бұрын
@MrPat8703 - Thanks man, I really appreciate it. You nailed it. Did you see the part where I was going to add some additional strips? But then I thought that would be "overdoing it". Now I am in kitty hair hell, this sucks. I think I will fill in the deepest spots with some strips of plywood. I am really looking forward to these being done, and moving on to the next part of the build. Its been over 20 years since I did this kind of fiberglass work, clearly I am rusty. Thanks for the sympathy, more "precision" work coming soon...
@hiresaudiocosta873 Ай бұрын
Looking great. Labor of love, for sure. 👍🏼. I once rebuilt a fiberglass boat, replacing all the rotten ribs and stringers with brand new to allow for a below deck fuel tank and installing a Nidacore deck. I remember grinding the old fiberglass for 16 1/2 hours in preparation to adhere the new. Respirator and full body suit. It wasn’t fun 🤩. I was taught never to apply anything to shiny resin, but instead scuff it up for better adhesion. I hope you’re wearing your respirator when not filming. 😊 Keep up the great work!!!
@PrecisionMike Ай бұрын
@hiresaudiocosta873 - Hey buddy! My father actually builds strip mahogany boats that he then wraps in fiberglass and epoxy resin. Cool stuff! Honestly, this part sucks. I much prefer working with aluminum, even the mess from router work.
@hiresaudiocosta873 Ай бұрын
@@PrecisionMike It's so neat that you are documenting the entire process with video instead of just photos. What an awesome time capsule. Thanks again for doing this!!
@PrecisionMike Ай бұрын
@@hiresaudiocosta873 - For sure! Taking on this project, I feel an obligation to share it with others.
@kewlbug Ай бұрын
These are awesome hearing all the history. Now go find Mike. lol
@pocket5s1 Ай бұрын
For any future work I'd consider using dyna-glass for fiber filler and rage for non-fiber filler. both are so much easier to work with than bondo brand stuff. prices are a lot more than they were just a couple years ago, but ease of work (IMO) would still be worth it. Same could be said about the fiberglass resin. I used to get mine from US Composites. Their website is right in the era of the BMW (haha), but the resin flows SO much nicer than the really thick bondo brand stuff does. Love watching the rebuild of this legend btw. I got to hear it back in '92. If I only knew then what I knew now about sound... sigh, oh well it was still an experience I won't forget.
@PrecisionMike Ай бұрын
@pocket5s1- thanks for the tips! I have been out of the game for a couple of decades (lol) but I have used rage in the past, great stuff. Awesome that you got the hear the car in the past, maybe someday in the future as well!
@carlnorrbom Ай бұрын
Side panels are coming out great. Fibreglass warping, considering the length of those pieces, would have been difficult to avoid I think. Agree with what you said - the smell of fibreglass curing is nostalgic 🙂. Didn't really use much in my later builds but did fibreglass the front sub.
@PrecisionMike Ай бұрын
@carlnorrbom- Thanks buddy! Honestly, this has been my least favorite aspect of the build. If I did not have some much time invested, I would start these over. Looking forward to them being done:) Thanks again for watching, more "precision" work coming soon!
@mikereaulo2359 Ай бұрын
Mike are you laying carpet over the side panels or are you flocking them?
@PrecisionMike Ай бұрын
@mikereaulo2359 - Hey Mike! All of the panels in the trunk will be covered in tan carpet, as Earl had with the original build
@Venomized95 Ай бұрын
Really comin along amazing! Makes me miss the old days/ways of installing. Giving me motivation to do the same. Keep it up!
@PrecisionMike Ай бұрын
@Venomized95 - Thank you! I am no spring chicken at 54 years young. You are never too old to do this kind of work:) More content coming soon!
@hiresaudiocosta873 Ай бұрын
Looking 👀 good. Great work and progress 🎉 !!!
@PrecisionMike Ай бұрын
@hiresaudiocosta873 - Hello sir! Thank you! I watched your interview with Nick from Resonix and was blown away at the fact that you spent over 10,000 hours just on tuning, WOW! Your dedication is inspiring!
@hiresaudiocosta873 Ай бұрын
@@PrecisionMike Thanks so much, Mike. The 10,000 hours was me trying to learn how to tune and teaching myself about time alignment, and learning how to recognize what each frequency sounds like. I tried using REW and a microphone, I used analog EQT and analog phase shift controllers, then I got into the realm of DSPs. I tried Helix, Mosconi for a brief moment, Arc audio, and then Mini DSP. I also fiddled around with Dirac room correction on both the mini DSP as well as my NAD preamp. I switched to higher grade microphone, used perfectly positioned microphone locations using strings hanging from the ceiling measured out in a perfectly symmetrical box, with tape marking elevation on said strings. Or course, over the years with driver, amplifier, and wiring upgrades, every swap caused many more hours of adjustment. Mostly all adjusts were done by ear. Bottom line, after all those hours of fiddling, I did an ok job, but I would say that I never really “tuned” the system. I was what I could call “ fiddling” or “playing around making adjustments” trying to get it to sound right. Bottom line, just recently, when Miguel Rios flew up to the Northeast and brought his JL Max and used his skills to get my system dialed in, I can proudly say thanks to Miguel, that the system is tuned. The soundstage width is about 150 degrees, the depth on some tracks can reach about 80 feet in front of the windshield. The instrument tonality is lifelike and realistic, the imaging is three dimensional, fleshed out and unbelievably holographic. The incredible size of my soundstage was because of the work Steve Head did on my midrange enclosures. I just had an audiophile friend come take a demo and he got goosebumps, mentioned the open and airy sound, noted the instrument tonality, was In disbelief of the center image stating I had hidden martin Logan panels in the windshield, then went on to mention the background singers were flanking him and singing in his hears, yet but so far away. He also mentioned the realistic tonal characteristics of every instrument. He has heard almost every incarnation of my system over the last several years. He said that it’s the best it’s ever sounded and “people need to hear this”. Problem is my health has taken a downturn and I ended up in the hospital the day before yesterday. I no longer have the strength and ability to make it to shows. So the only way others will get to experience the system is if they come to me. Unfortunately, I’m not sure how much longer my time here on earth I’ll be around. I wished to share my creation with as many people as possible, as do you with your creation once it’s finished. For me, It looks like that’s not going to happen.
@josephennis7008 Ай бұрын
Wow. The end of this video really shows the curves and shape of the side panels. All your hard work and over engineering is paying off. Outstanding quality work.
@PrecisionMike Ай бұрын
@josephennis7008 - Hey buddy! Thank you! Every inch of this build is over engineered, just the way I like it. Today, I will FINALLY be slinging that fiberglass!
@carlnorrbom Ай бұрын
I think going with the metal rod on the top will work better than wood pieces as you will get a much cleaner, more precise edge. The advantages during the fabrication were quite obvious as well. I like the fact that it is, as you say, quite over engineered - but that is the whole point of the build right? Leave nothing to chance. This build is so inspiring and I look forward to each new episode. Keep up the stellar work.
@PrecisionMike Ай бұрын
@carlnorrbom - Thank you! the fact that I can inspire even one person makes this all worth while. Hopefully someday you can see it in person, and get a listen. More content coming soon!
@yomama5785 Ай бұрын
Lol on the files comments, the grooves looks great! I know how long that must have taken. Hey if it works, its a good tool, dont throw it away. Let me know if you need other types.. BTW, dont get frustrated with the design choices and lock up/spin your wheels. Do the small stuff that you know has constraints and let that inform the more flexible design choices. Also, sleep on it, keep a sketch pad handy! The creative things you've done in this process to solve issues is what will make you appreciate it forever. Oh, and for the future when you're done, don't feel bad when no one else REALLY understands the amount of work that went in. Its for YOU! :)
@PrecisionMike Ай бұрын
@yomama5785 - Hey there! Thank you SO much for the comment, it means a lot. And you nailed it:)
@MackhackCA Ай бұрын
How did you get your entire engine bay so clean? This is better than new.
@PrecisionMike Ай бұрын
@MackhackCA - Thank you! Lots of detailing, and at this point, I do not drive this car very much and only during nice weather.
@retsekoj Ай бұрын
Wow excellent work! The patience, attention to detail, and thoroughness of your work are totally evident in the end result. Thank you for the video.
@PrecisionMike Ай бұрын
@retsekoj - Thank you so much! I am glad you enjoyed the video. More content coming soon!
@yomama5785 Ай бұрын
Mike you can use the radius gages I sent to verify the small curves, like on the rib brackets
@PrecisionMike Ай бұрын
@yomama5785 - Awesome! thank you buddy
@carlnorrbom Ай бұрын
Awesome stuff 🙂
@PrecisionMike Ай бұрын
@carlnorrbom - Thank you sir! Move content coming soon:)
@robertlambert5299 Ай бұрын
Nice job Mike. Attention to detail is great.
@PrecisionMike Ай бұрын
@robertlambert5299- Thank you, Robert!
@carlnorrbom Ай бұрын
These sidepanels are coming together really nicely and the mounting came out great. Was thinking about the zebra wood and it warping/expanding. Are there mouting holes for any of the componens that spans more than one section of the wood? Any concern of these holes potentially coming out of alignment or do you think the movement of the wood will be negliable in that respect? Keep up the excellent work, looking forward to the next video, inspiring stuff 🙂
@PrecisionMike Ай бұрын
@carlnorrbom- Hey Carl! Whoa, that is a great point. I honestly did not consider if there are any items that are mounted to the zebrawood that would stratal more than one of the four pieces. The only item will be the base for the 845 display tube cage, but I think it will be just fine. I am going to speak with my dad about the zebrawood also. This wood appears to not behave very well. More videos coming soon, stay tuned!
@axelromerodiaz6018 Ай бұрын
This is an amazing video!!!
@PrecisionMike Ай бұрын
@axelromerodiaz6018 - Thank you, I am glad you enjoyed it!
@chesar32 Ай бұрын
Awesome wheels... What wheels are those? Love the spreadsheet... Words of wisdom... Thanks
@PrecisionMike Ай бұрын
@chesar32 - Thank you! I am glad you enjoyed the video. The wheels are 20" Vossen CV-3s. IMO, they are the PERFECT wheel for this car.
@mrkevinhoang 2 ай бұрын
i could not comment on other video anymore. but the limp mode issue was indeed solved by replacing the cat. all the power is back. the first cat fell appart, clogging the secondary cats. first cat was basically empty.
@PrecisionMike 2 ай бұрын
@mrkevinhoang - Ok great thanks for the helpful info. After I replaced my intercooler, I was still having a weird misfire. Turned out to be 2 loose plug wires. I properly secured them, now the car is back to running like a beast!
@andreistan6534 2 ай бұрын
Did you have any issues with the engine? How is the oil consumption?
@PrecisionMike 2 ай бұрын
@andreistan6534 - Knock on wood, no issues outside of a few minor things here and there. The motor is healthy and very strong. Still runs amazing!
@andreistan6534 2 ай бұрын
@PrecisionMike thank you for the reply, I want to purchase a c32 amg and I want to make sure it's the right decision 👍🤙
@yomama5785 2 ай бұрын
Lookin' good. I like that opening wrap part.
@PrecisionMike 2 ай бұрын
@yomama5785 - Thanks buddy!
@carlnorrbom 2 ай бұрын
Really like how these side covers are turning out. One question though - with the last option now and adding piece number 7 - how will you solve the mounting of the bottom piece now? Love this build - keep up the stellar work. 🙂
@PrecisionMike 2 ай бұрын
@carlnorrbom- Nice catch! The night I finished that side, I realized that I cut off the part that I was going to use to mount the panel. No worries, I am going to add a piece of aluminum as a tab. Glad you are enjoying the build, more content coming soon!
@roeunpapa 2 ай бұрын
You’re car 2024??😊
@PrecisionMike 2 ай бұрын
@roeunpapa - yes
@harkatdz 2 ай бұрын
Please any idea about the facelift bumper if can take off just the modding trim as you did in the video thanks
@PrecisionMike 2 ай бұрын
@harkatdz - I have never removed the facelift video, but I assume it is similar
@harkatdz 2 ай бұрын
@@PrecisionMike thanks for your help
@jaredhendricks3119 2 ай бұрын
Thanks Mike - great footage and narration! Certainly gives me the confidence to perform the same.
@PrecisionMike 2 ай бұрын
@jaredhendricks3119 - Awesome Jared! Glad to hear it!
@sevenpaulperalta929 2 ай бұрын
Mike, can you tell me what offsets your wheels are?
@PrecisionMike 2 ай бұрын
@sevenpaulperalta929 - Sure thing. The fronts are 20 x 9" and the offset is 25. I run 225/30/20s. The rears are 20 x 10.5" and the offset is 30. I run 305/25/20. I rolled and pulled the rear about .25", no rubbing and you cannot get your finger between the tire and fender
@scriimy_7979 2 ай бұрын
Hey brother i have a question about the c32 i own a 2003 w203 c32 but it wont start it was working for a while but im not able to get it to start again im just very confused as to why it may not start again itll like try n start but not completely as if it needed a push to start. I was wondering if you may have any idea as what may be wrong with it?
@PrecisionMike 2 ай бұрын
@scriimy_7979 - Man, that could be anything. Does it crank?
@Dokuji 2 ай бұрын
Beautiful Car, very nice informative video. However, I have to take issue with your assertion that there is no height difference between the sport settings. I have seen a video showing that there is indeed a height adjustment made between the different airmatic settings, for a total of 4 heights (if you include vehicle rising mode) with sport 2 being the lowest. it is VERY miniscule, but it does happen. Can be confirmed with measurements and everything, as well as owners manuals information I think sport is -.6 and sport 2 (or sport+) is -1.0. It works this way on my CLS, perhaps this is different from the E-class, but I doubt it.
@PrecisionMike 2 ай бұрын
@Dokuji - Thank you! Very interesting that the CLS drops with the settings. I have measured mine in all setting, with zero change.
@yellowjoe.2000 2 ай бұрын
as a year 1995 w202 C36 owner, love this silver C32!
@PrecisionMike 2 ай бұрын
@yellowjoe.2000 - Thank you! I love the c36, amazing car!
@yellowjoe.2000 2 ай бұрын
@@PrecisionMike I might shop for a silver C32 just for fun! awesome car. so fast
@PrecisionMike 2 ай бұрын
@@yellowjoe.2000 - super fun car!
@JeanFolarin 2 ай бұрын
Outstanding! Well done Sir!
@PrecisionMike 2 ай бұрын
@JeanFolarin- Thank you! I am glad you enjoyed it.
@robertlambert5299 2 ай бұрын
Mike could you post the complete tire size for the front and rear? Good info thanks for the vid.
@PrecisionMike 2 ай бұрын
@robertlambert5299- You're welcome, I am glad you found it helpful. The wheels are Vossen VVS-CV3-R, which unfortunately are discontinued. I traded another set of wheels to get these. When new, they were about $2,000 for the set of wheels only. They were then stripped and new powder coating was applied. Most people run 285 or 295s in the rear, I wanted something a bit wider. I (carefully) rolled and pulled all (4) fenders about .25". FRONTS: weight 24lbs, offset 25, 20 x 9", tires are Hankook K120 Ventus V12 Evo2 255/30/20. REARS: weight 26lbs, offset 30, 20 x 10.5", tires are Hankook K120 Ventus V12 Evo2 305/25/20.
@RyLokey 2 ай бұрын
Helpful video I watched the entire thing
@PrecisionMike 2 ай бұрын
@RyLokey - Great to hear! More content coming soon.
@SQ_og 3 ай бұрын
Good job
@PrecisionMike 2 ай бұрын
@supervdj - Thanks!
@user-tb7xe8jo5m 3 ай бұрын
What size wheels are those and what brand are they?
@PrecisionMike 3 ай бұрын
@user-tb7xe8jo5m - Hey there. They are Vossen CV-3, which are no longer made. IMO, they are the perfect wheels for this car. They are 20x9 up front, and 20x10.5 in the rear. I am running 255/20/20 and 305/25/20. I also rolled and pulled the fenders slightly. You can barely fit your finger between the tire and the fender, and there is no rubbing.
@user-tb7xe8jo5m 2 ай бұрын
@@PrecisionMike definitely did a good job 👍🏻