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Re: On The Eight Day, God Made The V8: My Journey To 400 HP by Kirkman: 7:15am On Jun 06, 2021 |
HeavenlyBang; isn't the 100aH battery too much for the vehicle or did the manufacturer specs suggest a 100aH battery for the vehicle? |
Re: On The Eight Day, God Made The V8: My Journey To 400 HP by HeavenlyBang(m): 7:17am On Jun 06, 2021 |
Kirkman: Mercs require 100aH batteries. Plenty of electronics. All RWD Mercs, at least. I don't know about the CLA/GLA. 1 Like |
Re: On The Eight Day, God Made The V8: My Journey To 400 HP by Kirkman: 12:48pm On Jun 06, 2021 |
HeavenlyBang:Now i see why the 75 amp battery was draining drastically and couldn't handle the electronics workload 1 Like |
Re: On The Eight Day, God Made The V8: My Journey To 400 HP by HeavenlyBang(m): 7:37pm On Sep 02, 2021 |
Battery was fine actually. Replaced kick starter + wiper blades. 40k. 1 Like |
Re: On The Eight Day, God Made The V8: My Journey To 400 HP by Philadelphia: 9:04pm On Sep 02, 2021 |
HeavenlyBang: What was the problem? 1 Like |
Re: On The Eight Day, God Made The V8: My Journey To 400 HP by HeavenlyBang(m): 9:41pm On Sep 02, 2021 |
Philadelphia: No idea. Kick was dying. I'm actually pissed I spent money on a new battery months ago, since it turned out to be a kick issue. I just didn't consider the starter because service records showed it was changed about 18k miles before I got the car. It appears the replaced one wasn't of very high quality, however. 2 Likes |
Re: On The Eight Day, God Made The V8: My Journey To 400 HP by Philadelphia: 7:56am On Sep 03, 2021 |
HeavenlyBang: Damn! That’s mind-cutting o 2 Likes |
Re: On The Eight Day, God Made The V8: My Journey To 400 HP by austinkenneth: 5:07pm On Sep 17, 2021 |
HeavenlyBang:Had to pay 90k for original Bosch starter. Hope I didn't overpay. Didn't trust the particular Tokunbo that was on offer. How is your kick doing? |
Re: On The Eight Day, God Made The V8: My Journey To 400 HP by HeavenlyBang(m): 9:15am On Sep 18, 2021 |
austinkenneth: Doing fine so far. The kick that came with the car, and was changed in US by the previous owner about 20k miles ago, turned out to be fake. The one I have looks more authentic. Also Bosch. Fingers crossed anyway. |
Re: On The Eight Day, God Made The V8: My Journey To 400 HP by GAZZUZZ(m): 9:49am On Sep 18, 2021 |
HeavenlyBang: Nah to review everything for that service history |
Re: On The Eight Day, God Made The V8: My Journey To 400 HP by HeavenlyBang(m): 10:09am On Sep 18, 2021 |
GAZZUZZ: Haha, sometime in 2019 the previous switched from a Mercedes dealer to an independent technician. I think that was the cause. |
Re: On The Eight Day, God Made The V8: My Journey To 400 HP by GAZZUZZ(m): 2:55pm On Sep 18, 2021 |
HeavenlyBang: And that one is ASE certified o 1 Like |
Re: On The Eight Day, God Made The V8: My Journey To 400 HP by RZArecta(m): 4:01pm On Sep 18, 2021 |
GAZZUZZ:Demeanor 1 Like |
Re: On The Eight Day, God Made The V8: My Journey To 400 HP by GAZZUZZ(m): 4:50pm On Sep 18, 2021 |
Re: On The Eight Day, God Made The V8: My Journey To 400 HP by HeavenlyBang(m): 9:10pm On Sep 18, 2021 |
GAZZUZZ: Behave, sir. This is a new era. An era of peace. 1 Like |
Re: On The Eight Day, God Made The V8: My Journey To 400 HP by MeshachMARTINS(m): 2:28pm On Dec 12, 2021 |
HeavenlyBang:happy 1 year Car- nniversary Sir 2 Likes |
Re: On The Eight Day, God Made The V8: My Journey To 400 HP by HeavenlyBang(m): 6:59am On Dec 13, 2021 |
Apparently it's been about a year since the thread was created. So far, I've documented all my maintenance. Essentially comes down to control arms, linkages, one bad shock, and a kick starter. My alternator is also going out as well. I've put about 8k miles on the car since it was purchased. Roughly 1k km monthly. It's never stranded me, apart from one time I bought fuel that was mixed with water and the car died about 500m from the station. Had to empty the tank and service the entire fuel system, injectors, and plugs. So far, it's been a good experience. I hope to keep it for about 15 more months, then maybe look at a Porsche or a newer Merc. MeshachMARTINS: Thank you chief. 3 Likes 1 Share
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Re: On The Eight Day, God Made The V8: My Journey To 400 HP by OfficialDJ: 11:07am On Dec 13, 2021 |
HeavenlyBang:face-lift to the 2014 headlights, and get an even sexier feel to the car. 1 Like |
Re: On The Eight Day, God Made The V8: My Journey To 400 HP by 9icetoo(m): 11:36am On Dec 13, 2021 |
HeavenlyBang: You know why I am smiling. 2 Likes |
Re: On The Eight Day, God Made The V8: My Journey To 400 HP by Philadelphia: 3:12pm On Dec 13, 2021 |
HeavenlyBang: Where did you buy this petrol from? |
Re: On The Eight Day, God Made The V8: My Journey To 400 HP by HeavenlyBang(m): 5:04pm On Dec 13, 2021 |
Philadelphia: Stanel World, Awka. 9icetoo: |
Re: On The Eight Day, God Made The V8: My Journey To 400 HP by Philadelphia: 5:47pm On Dec 13, 2021 |
Re: On The Eight Day, God Made The V8: My Journey To 400 HP by HeavenlyBang(m): 6:19pm On Dec 13, 2021 |
Philadelphia: I did. Costly oversight. |
Re: On The Eight Day, God Made The V8: My Journey To 400 HP by Itsrm(m): 6:52pm On Dec 13, 2021 |
HeavenlyBang: If there was one place I would have sworn you can get quality oil, I would have said Stanel world without blinking an eye lid. I played a little part in the construction and was there the day the project was commissioned. It looked like it had great prospects. At the time, virtually all vehicles in Awka came to Stanel to buy fuel. Surprised they are now notorious for selling bad fuel. To more pressing matters, I understand the parts for the G37 may not be readily available but how bad is it getting regular parts like linkages, control arms, ball joints e.t.c |
Re: On The Eight Day, God Made The V8: My Journey To 400 HP by HeavenlyBang(m): 8:27am On Dec 14, 2021 |
Itsrm: I've also had issues after buying from Stanel on my Infiniti. About two years ago. So it looks like they may have intermittent problems. You'll see G parts if you look hard enough. Depends on where you're as well. Should be much better in Lagos. |
Re: On The Eight Day, God Made The V8: My Journey To 400 HP by DelTel(m): 9:36am On Dec 16, 2021 |
HeavenlyBang: Just seeing this Just like I knew and told you nothing should be wrong with the battery as at that time Paining me now I forgot to tell you to send back the battery to me HeavenlyBang: Happy Anniversary |
Re: On The Eight Day, God Made The V8: My Journey To 400 HP by HeavenlyBang(m): 1:37pm On Dec 16, 2021 |
DelTel: Haha, yeah. You did tell me that. E pain me die say I carry money go buy battery, but it's all good. Thanks, chief. |
Re: On The Eight Day, God Made The V8: My Journey To 400 HP by valarinz: 2:44pm On Dec 16, 2021 |
HeavenlyBang: You see this kind name, you still get liver drive enter and open your tank. Na wa for you o |
Re: On The Eight Day, God Made The V8: My Journey To 400 HP by HeavenlyBang(m): 3:38pm On Dec 16, 2021 |
valarinz: Does this look like a bad filling station to you? 1 Like
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Re: On The Eight Day, God Made The V8: My Journey To 400 HP by laivwire(m): 4:03pm On Dec 16, 2021 |
9icetoo:Bros bros, we plenty for line oh. 1 Like |
Re: On The Eight Day, God Made The V8: My Journey To 400 HP by valarinz: 10:31pm On Dec 16, 2021 |
HeavenlyBang: Not about the aesthetics, you should focus on the major marketers |
Re: On The Eight Day, God Made The V8: My Journey To 400 HP by Philadelphia: 12:42am On Dec 17, 2021 |
If you see the Mobil and Total filling stations where I buy petrol from ehn, their structures are terribly looking with faded paints. But I trust the quality of their petrol. 1 Like |
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