FlatlineEF9

I bought them on ebay. They worked well for the first 6 months, but now they have an error light every time i turn on my lights. I havent been able to figure out why...maybe one of the resistors is bad. Its annoying me and Im probably just going to buy OEM E55 tails.

toby1

Ok thanks for that

FlatlineEF9

Updates. Got the wheels and billet centercaps on.






Brabus Monoblock VI 18x8.5 and 18x9.5
Tires are Michelin Pilot Super Sport
Centercaps are genuine brabus billet aluminum.

Did a 12x1.5 stud kit so I could use traditional lugs/locks...also makes it easier to add spacers later if I want. The look is great, defenitely what I was going for....

FlatlineEF9

New updated mod list

Current mods
Brabus Lip kit
Brabus Monoblock VI 18x8.5 and 18x9.5
Michelin Pilot Super sport tires
#1 Pads
Blacked out grille
LED tails
20% Tint
15" Rockford power sub
2000W ample amp
Body color corner lights
Cats Deleted
AMG exhaust tips
Brembo Brake discs
Stoptech Pads
W220 Shift knob
Brabus Doorpins

More mods to come soon.

illest

looks good.

FlatlineEF9

Update.

Worked on the car for a few hours today. Installed Koni adjustable shocks and brabus steering wheel with facelift airbag.







Right now i have the dampers on full stiff...Rides like a M3...kinda too harsh for me so ill be dialing them in for the next few weeks till i find a good setting. Thats all the parts in my closet... more parts to come soon.

FlatlineEF9

Project continues...will post more pics tomorrow

FlatlineEF9

New mods. K sport coil overs. Dropped it pretty low. Still very driveable.







Made a call to brabus north America and had this sent over. Brabus flat hood badge



And latest and newest mod. Brabus Burlwood/Aluminum Shiftknob





The burlwood matches perfect...lovin it.

More to come. Next...install the BBK I have under my bed lol

FlatlineEF9

New updated mod list

Current mods
Brabus Lip kit
Brabus Monoblock VI 18x8.5 and 18x9.5
Michelin Pilot Super sport tires
#1 Pads
Ksport Dampers
Blacked out grille
LED tails
20% Tint
15" Rockford power sub
2000W ample amp
Body color corner lights
Cats Deleted
AMG exhaust tips
Brembo Slotted Brake discs
Stoptech Pads
Brabus Shiftknob
Brabus Doorpins
Brabus Flat Hood badge

Rareamg

nice Justin!

FlatlineEF9

Thanks Pred. When u coming to Hawaii to visit. U can crash on my couch...or share my bed

illest

looks great. I need to install some of this stuff I have laying around.

Rareamg

Ha!

matt72

Thats a great loking car you have there,nicely and tastefully modded

SerbNerd

Why'd you get rid of those Koni shocks?

About to drop $$ on suspension and was wondering!

Car looks great! Keep it up and keep updating!!!

-Julian

FlatlineEF9

I had to take them off because they were too long to run with the ksports. Are you interested in buying them? I have 1k miles on them so they are pretty much new.

Thanks for the comments guys

SerbNerd

Well now that you mention it, I am interested! Let's see how your fight with ksport goes first!

J

FlatlineEF9

I did pm you, but ended up running the koni yellows in my car with the ksport coils/sleeves. If you want my sport shocks for 40 bucks lmk haha

SerbNerd

Got any tips for suspension? I'm buying koni shocks and eibach springs and need advise on choice and shim sizes as well.

FlatlineEF9

That setup will ride like a dream. Are you getting the Koni yellows? I ran #1 pads front and back on that setup before, but I have a big sub in the trunk so the rear sat almost an inch lower than the front. I would recommend if you have sounds to run #1 front and #3 or #4 rear pads.

SerbNerd

Yea, I got the Koni yellows just like you have in he above photo. I don't have much stuff in the trunk but do load up while I travel so I was thinking of doing 2 or 3 all around...we shall see how it looks.

Was ride height ever an issue with your setup?

One more thing, did you have a shop set it all up or did you do the work yourself? I'm looking at buying a spring compressor or renting one so just checking out my options.

FlatlineEF9

Awesome buy! If you don't have an uneven load, I recommend #1 front and #2 rear. It will make the gap even. I had zero problems at that height. I could enter driveways with no problem, speedbumps straight, etc. Even with my brabus kit, it didn't scrape.

I had a shop do it all the first time because I was a benz noob. I do most of my work myself now, but I don't have a spring compressor...for how much the shops charge out here, I am going to purchase a spring compressor if I ever take these ksport sleeves out.

SerbNerd

Sounds good! Their are a few spots where I can see myself getting in trouble but there are ways around it. I'll get #1 and #2 as you said.

With the lowering, was camber ever an issue and rubbing?

I wish the KLANN spring compressor was cheaper :/ so much money and I don't like the idea of using a knock off BUT they're so much cheaper.

Since I'm still a bit confused on how the ksport coilover looks, can you take a few pics and post them up to see what they did. I'm guessing they just put the spring on the shock and combined that all together and then the spring perches aren't used? Or other way around...in other words, I'm confused.

How are the PSS tires as well? They cost quite a bit so i'm been looking at sport comp-2's instead.

Sorry for the questions hah you have a nice setup and I'm learning as I go as well.

snoop562

awesome car!!!

FlatlineEF9

-with eibachs, camber and rubbing was NOT an issue. could turn from lock to lock and no problems. I was running 18 inch monoblocks at the time. Camber wear was about as even as stock. Even at stock, our rear has a lot of camber. Stock specs are around -2.5 degrees.

-I don't have any pics of the ksport setup, but I am going to test fit my BBK this weekend and I will take a few pics then. Basically a spring and adjustment sleeve replaces the springs. the PSS tires are the best all around tire I have ever used. wet and dry grip is amazing. Here in Hawaii we get a lot of heavy rain in the wet season and these tires have never let go on me...even with hard acceleration, cornering, and my current 4 inch drop lol. They are pricey, but less expensive then my former favorite, the pilot sport two. If you opt for PSS and eibach/koni...be prepared because your car will be transformed to a real sporty beast.