There's no power difference. The insides are not modified other than raising the carbon fiber top about 1 inch, so it's slightly larger volume.
So they can officially claim its a renntech once they add the chip for that 10hpCan someone please explain to me how anyone with a lick of intelligence would expect that adding a (modified) airbox will gain 10 hp?
Same folks who do hood stacks on W123/126s, or put K&N filters on their cars?
Dan (hopefully not offending anyone here!)
The sad thing is that for some people who are in the market for an E500E, this train of thought might even be considered as a valid point. It always stuns me how many clueless people are shopping for 036
Is that like putting AMG badges on my trunk even though the car is not an AMG model?
Correct, zero mods to improve air flow...a 'pretty' expensive item that offers zero performance over the OE piece.
Depending upon what vehicle, modifying the stock airbox or replacing it with a free flowing cold air intake can net you a RWHP gain. Some vehicles gain nothing, due to the properly engineering design of the OE system, but other vehicles can gain a little or a lot. Drop in panel filters like K&N can net you 5-7 rwhp on some cars. This can be increased to roughly 10 rwhp with a different, high flowing and/or cold air intake system. A K&N cone filter on my 2000 FRC Corvette, netted 17 rwhp on the dyno. Many OE air intake systems are crippled by EPA requirements.Can someone please explain to me how anyone with a lick of intelligence would expect that adding a (modified) airbox will gain 10 hp?
Same folks who do hood stacks on W123/126s, or put K&N filters on their cars?
Dan (hopefully not offending anyone here!)
Think of what the ladies will say though(!)
a bit like putting the sub's name on the banner...plumber, electrician...instead of the general contractor/company hired for the job. but I don't even know a Renntech 500E when I'm being told it is one so F me...that...? fun.
I tried but STILL ended up Zuffenhaisen-adjacent! (914)I always have said that if you want a Porsche, please make like the @Jlaa or @RicardoD and buy something that was designed and made in Zuffenhaisen.
I mean, does anyone highlight BOSCH or ATE or Lemforder on their car simply because it has components on it from those companies, LoL?
Is it possible to call your car a RennTech if you have an air box, chip and exhaust installed? Or does it have to have an RT modified engine?
There is a certain cadre of folks in the 126 world who are more than happy to call their SEC an AMG if it has a body kit and wheels on it, or an AMG steering wheel and exhaust. Or a Hammer with an AMG 5.6 engine that doesn’t have 4-valve heads on it.
Ugh. My head hurts. So many MB owners of all stripes out there stretching reality to the limits to fit their insecurities.
That’s a good question — is a 914 a true Porsche (as marketed in the States) or a Volkswagen (as marketed elsewhere).?
ohhhhhhh …. Time to get “POWERED BY DELPHI” and “VICTOR REINZ EQUIPPED” badges made for the old Benz ….I mean, does anyone highlight BOSCH or ATE or Lemforder on their car simply because it has components on it from those companies, LoL?
I prefer “TRW-sprung,” but whatever floats one’s boat….ohhhhhhh …. Time to get “POWERED BY DELPHI” and “VICTOR REINZ EQUIPPED” badges made for the old Benz ….
whats worst is anybody and their mother can afford a Mercedes now. and they all argue and call it an AMG b/c it has a badge from the factory, not the AMG factory - just the regular old assembly line.
Does this count as AMG?I always have said that if you want a Porsche, please make like the @Jlaa or @RicardoD and buy something that was designed and made in Zuffenhaisen.
I mean, does anyone highlight BOSCH or ATE or Lemforder on their car simply because it has components on it from those companies, LoL?
Is it possible to call your car a RennTech if you have an air box, chip and exhaust installed? Or does it have to have an RT modified engine?
There is a certain cadre of folks in the 126 world who are more than happy to call their SEC an AMG if it has a body kit and wheels on it, or an AMG steering wheel and exhaust. Or a Hammer with an AMG 5.6 engine that doesn’t have 4-valve heads on it.
Ugh. My head hurts. So many MB owners of all stripes out there stretching reality to the limits to fit their insecurities.
The fact that MB slaps AMG badges on every product line out there today (especially on cars with non-AMG-assembled engines) doesn’t help matters. At one time, AMG actually MEANT SOMETHING.
Wow! It’s now up to $400.00 and appears to me it needs refinishing.
Yep, it's a core to refinish, and will cost ±$400 to refinish... I wonder if you can still buy them new for $1k from RENNtech Classic.
theyll make anything for you if you pay them
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