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Technology MarketRe: You Buy, I Ship and Deliver from Usa To Nigeria, Ebay @495/$ by bizzle2: 12:41am On Jan 03, 2021
what's your current average turnaround time ( payment to arrival in lagos).
looking at making a number of Amazon orders
Car TalkRe: Acura Mxd 08 Or Lexus Rx330? by bizzle2: 10:18pm On Jan 01, 2021
tokuns:
I would like to do this upgrade too, how much will it cost me.

Thanks
depends on what parts you intend on upgrading

https://www.nairaland.com/6291237/2008-acura-mdx-another-diy
Car TalkRe: On The Eight Day, God Made The V8: My Journey To 400 HP by bizzle2: 10:15pm On Jan 01, 2021
radautoworks:
Wait o... I'm polycarous. My main dude na Mercedes. My side dude na acura grin
I see smiley
Car TalkRe: Mercedes Benz Thread by bizzle2: 10:12pm On Jan 01, 2021
Commonsense101:
Nice ride, That's a sweet colour
thanks smiley
Car TalkRe: Mercedes Benz Thread by bizzle2: 4:41pm On Dec 28, 2020
Commonsense101:
Lol, for this thread? I suggest you visit a real Mercedes Benz specialist. Most people here are end users or basic techs. I doubt you'd find any REAL enthusiasts or hobbyists . . . . na them dey enter that kyn lane.

Meanwhile did you eventually get the 550 ? would be nice to see pictures.
Owned a BMWX5 Competition . . .faster, more aggressive, more fun . . . . . Butetetetetete. . . . There's just something about post 2013 Mercedes SUVS that you can't ignore smiley.
You're Right as Rain .
People just want to gloat and fight here.

Yes I did , arrives in a few days. Hell of a search, eventually got a 70k+ miles unit with the necessary features.
I Might get around to opening a thread when I complete my Mods. Meanwhile my guy posted it on his Instagram. there's a video and a few pictures.

https://www.instagram.com/p/CIqW-VXFz7O/?igshid=1ny26hi0h4on9

BMWs are undoubtedly the kings of street racing , but I lean towards the better refinement of the Benz.
Car TalkRe: 2008 Acura MDX : Another DIY Transformation Story by bizzle2(op): 4:16pm On Dec 28, 2020
wrapping up with window tinting.

Tint percentage : 20%

film type : Nanocarbon film from tint zoom.

reason for brand of choice . . .provides the highest TSER (Total solar energy rejection) compared to any other film on the market. including the popluar Llumar brand( aa seen in chart) . very important property in tint films if you care about hot interiors.


pictures: precut films and Tinting tools

Happy Yuletide

Car TalkRe: Mercedes Benz Thread by bizzle2: 4:40am On Dec 26, 2020
I'm looking to change the rear lights on a w166 ML to GLE lights and would prefer to reprogram the applicable parameter ( change the current threshold) instead of installing resistors; for the error cancelation.

Has anyone used Vediamo for error cancelation? please point me in the direction of someone who can do this or has the software & associated tools
Car TalkRe: On The Eight Day, God Made The V8: My Journey To 400 HP by bizzle2: 3:13am On Dec 26, 2020
HeavenlyBang:
$9 Aliexpress part came in.
Works perfectly.
It costs $9 for a reason bro.
The Genuine Mercedes and OEM options have lasercut/stenciled inscriptions, are made of better materials and have higher reliability. The difference will always show down the line.

For me, fit & finish, reliability, premium feel . . .very important.

To spend 14m on a car and then cheapout on a start button, that wouldn't make sense.

Ladipo is a good source, didn't cross my mind.

PropertiesRe: Construction Of 8flats, 4units Of 2bdrms /4 Units Of Mini Flats By Rotecch77 by bizzle2: 2:13am On Dec 26, 2020
Great work
Car TalkRe: On The Eight Day, God Made The V8: My Journey To 400 HP by bizzle2: 4:31pm On Dec 09, 2020
HeavenlyBang:
One of my biggest fears was port security. Plenty of stories about Port rats, offloading damage, etc.

It's a bit hard to tell if the car was damaged while offloading. But only one thing was missing when it got to me that I'm sure was in the car when it left the US. The start/stop button. It's a simple $9item that has been bought

Headlight control
Where did you get a start button for $9?
The button was listed for about $90 at the Mercedes dealership my friend took my car to for checks. But I got it on Amazon for $40 and that's the cheapest I could find for a genuine Mercedes one.

Car TalkRe: 2008 Acura MDX : Another DIY Transformation Story by bizzle2(op): 11:12am On Dec 09, 2020
I Initially supplied the camera 12V accessory power so it could be turned on even when car isn't in reverse ( the kenwood has a cam function ). but after reading about the drawbacks of having the camera on at all times, I disconnected the accessory supply and let it work only via reverse trigger.


Tapping neatly into the reverse light. routing cables to this point was hell.

Car TalkRe: 2008 Acura MDX : Another DIY Transformation Story by bizzle2(op): 11:01am On Dec 09, 2020
Backup Camera

Installed an Aftermarket HD Backup Camera alongside the Stock setup.

Camera is from BrandMotion and has a Monumentally better resolution than the stock.

Car TalkRe: On The Eight Day, God Made The V8: My Journey To 400 HP by bizzle2: 10:46am On Dec 09, 2020
Lol, I thought you were with Iya radu on the jap lane.

You know your cars. congrats on the purchase
Car TalkRe: Mercedes Benz Thread by bizzle2: 10:26am On Dec 09, 2020
AmuDimpka:
I love this, I don't know why people are particularly about MPG in bebz not that it is bad afterall... The ML doesn't consume much fuel... Having driven a C class and driving ML, I don't see much fuel consumption and also when buying or driving a Benz , I think most owners are for performance and driveability not MPG... I think if one need the best mpg, they should go for a 2 stroke engine or picanto or that small benz A160, my neighbor drives that.... That benz looks funny to me
Lol @ 2 stroke .

If you drive a Mercedes and you're concerned about mpg , maybe it's not the Car for you.
Car TalkRe: Mercedes Benz Thread by bizzle2: 10:22am On Dec 09, 2020
HeavenlyBang:
My 550 does pretty well. City/highway driving.

Sits at 1400 rpm at 90km/h.
the low end torque is one of the outstanding features
Car TalkRe: 2008 Acura MDX : Another DIY Transformation Story by bizzle2(op): 10:20am On Dec 09, 2020
BamBamK:
these lights fit show person future
cheesy
Car TalkRe: 2008 Acura MDX : Another DIY Transformation Story by bizzle2(op): 11:15pm On Dec 07, 2020
show up when you pull up

Car TalkRe: 2008 Acura MDX : Another DIY Transformation Story by bizzle2(op): 11:11pm On Dec 07, 2020
Changing the DRLs

Halogen vs LED

Car TalkRe: 2008 Acura MDX : Another DIY Transformation Story by bizzle2(op): 11:08pm On Dec 07, 2020
Lighting Upgrade

Swapped out all the halogen bulbs and replaced with high quality LED alternatives. daytime running lights, fog lights, brake light, turn signal, reverse lights, cabin lights , door lights, HID xenon headlight bulbs everything, even the number plate illumination.

brands : Hikari, JDM Astar, Philips. etc


pic: arrival of a couple of parts

Car TalkRe: Mercedes Benz Thread by bizzle2: 10:56pm On Dec 07, 2020
we need to get off the mpg scare and just enjoy cars for what they are. . . your average naija car dealer will tell you the 550 is a bad choice.

Car TalkRe: Mercedes Benz Thread by bizzle2: 10:50pm On Dec 07, 2020
Carchoice:
okah thanks. I was given the option of E550 as well. But it seems it’s not so available around here. I mean the E550
Same applies to the ML
550s are very rare, even in the US.
Mercedes probably feels it is underselling the M278 turbo package and finds it more profitable to offer that performance level on an AMG tab
As for the decision to switch. I'd pick performance over looks everyday of the week. The friend who did the procuring for me thought I was crazy for looking for a 2014 ml550 when I could buy the more modern and better looking 2016 GLE350 for about the same price with a larger pool to pick from. but guess what? he saw the light when he got behind the wheel. Even the guy who drove the car from TX to NC was in awe.
I was really tempted to go the GLE route after over a month of tiring search . . . cargurus, cars.com, carfax etc. you name it (though my search was harder because there were very specific features I was looking for). but now, I'm happy I stuck it out

so instead of settling for a V6 , I'll be making a few mods to the interior and exterior, that way I enjoy the updated looks and keep the V8 performance without spending AMG money.
Car TalkRe: 2008 Acura MDX : Another DIY Transformation Story by bizzle2(op):
diportivo:
my dream car cool cool



ps...

I sent u a pm
that's an old gen 4runner

I no longer have access to that email.
you can reach me via bluebird.redfire@gmail.com
Car TalkRe: 2008 Acura MDX : Another DIY Transformation Story by bizzle2(op): 2:50pm On Dec 05, 2020
Done & Dusted

Car TalkRe: 2008 Acura MDX : Another DIY Transformation Story by bizzle2(op): 2:49pm On Dec 05, 2020
Prepping for painting

Car TalkRe: 2008 Acura MDX : Another DIY Transformation Story by bizzle2(op): 2:48pm On Dec 05, 2020
Brake Rotor Upgrade.

Drilled & Slotted Performance Brake Rotors

I purchased a complete set of Powerstop brake rotors.
Power stop is very reputable US brand for brake parts. discs, pads etc.

To protect them from rust I decided to coat the applicable part with some heat resistant Antirust paint. I deviced my little spraying stencil with a polythene bag

Car TalkRe: 2008 Acura MDX : Another DIY Transformation Story by bizzle2(op): 2:39pm On Dec 05, 2020
excerpts . . . . post install video playback .
crisp clean hi res display
this thing plays almost evey video format known to man. .avi, .flv name it.
With my last pioneer headunit I often had to convert video files to specific mp4 formats before I could play them . but with this bad boy . . ..

Car TalkRe: 2008 Acura MDX : Another DIY Transformation Story by bizzle2(op): 2:34pm On Dec 05, 2020
More details of our lil baddie.

Car TalkRe: 2008 Acura MDX : Another DIY Transformation Story by bizzle2(op): 2:29pm On Dec 05, 2020
diportivo:
that pathfinder be like God when ??
Lol, nice . you get eyes.

the one wey dey front front nko

Car TalkRe: 2008 Acura MDX : Another DIY Transformation Story by bizzle2(op): 11:51pm On Dec 04, 2020
Honorable Mentions.

pic 1. USB extensions routed to the storage compartment on the passenger side of the center console.


pic 2. Stock Subwoofer. I had to remove those panels to neatly route the cables for the sub

Car TalkRe: 2008 Acura MDX : Another DIY Transformation Story by bizzle2(op): 11:44pm On Dec 04, 2020
So I got some flex tubing , and some cloth tape and cleaned them up into a neat little harness

Car TalkRe: 2008 Acura MDX : Another DIY Transformation Story by bizzle2(op): 11:42pm On Dec 04, 2020
After the install I didn't like the untidy look of the cables sticking out of the sub

Car TalkRe: 2008 Acura MDX : Another DIY Transformation Story by bizzle2(op): 11:35pm On Dec 04, 2020
pic 1.2 - 30A fuse connection for direct 12V supply to the sub.

pic 3 . remote bass knob, GPS antenna and Bluetooth Microphone

pic 4 . remote knob conveniently positioned on the driver side of the center console. sweet pot

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