The Godfather's E55 Build Thread-Carbon Goodies and new wheels 06/21/2009

The Godfather · 02-08-2009, 04:17 PM

In a bid to keep my multiple self whoring threads consiced and in one single post, I decided to do an MJ50 style one and put all my stuff in there. Also, for some odd reason, after the last few threads I've posted, I've been getting bombarded by questions via PM and emails asking me about aspects of the car and I'm tired of sounding like a broken record lol. So for all of you newbies (and vets) who wonder about a couple things on my ride, I hope that you will find your answers here.

With that said, I will post the car in its current configuration and provide you with my mod list as it stands today (not that substantial like MJ50 or MBenzNL LOL).

I also want to take a moment to thank the three companies that have helped me tremendously to get the car to where it is today, and in no particular order:

Harbor Motorsports aka HMS, out of Westminster, CA. Top notch family owned business, even more top notch work! Whatever you need done, they will do it. Truly an amazing bunch of people, and super friendly as well! www.harbormotorsports.net

Euroteck Motorsports. What can be said about them? With Neal at the helms, he created key pieces of modding that W211 55's cannot live without. Oustanding quality and reputation. Bar none, best in the Carbon Fiber business! www.euroteckmotorsports.com www.etkms.com

Sonic Motorsports, from Mountain View, CA. That's my NorCal connection. Darwin runs the show with a tight crew like you wouldn't believe. White glove service for sure! I have dealt with him in person and from afar, and whether I get work done there, or he ships me out parts, you can be damn sure his word his golden and he will not let you down. www.sonicms.net

I will update the thread as I get more stuff done to the car and post new pics in here as well. Enjoy!

Wheels/Brakes/Suspension:

 Monarch Euro63RS 20x10 rear, 20x8.5 front. Can be purchased at www.sonicms.net Call and ask for Darwin.
 Vredestein Ultra Sessenta Tires 285/25/20 rear, 245/30/20 front
 Adjustable Air Ride Links lowering system from www.adjustableairride.com
 OEM BBK painted Porsche yellow with Brembo decals. (Done at HMS in Westminster, CA. www.harbormotorsports.com

In Car Entertainment:

 OEM 2007 US Spec Comand Unit w/ Aux input
 XM Satellite Radio Xpress RC tuner
 JL Audio 2x10W1 SUB
 JL Audio Amp
 ReQ 5.1

Exterior Mods:

 Euroteck Motorsports Carbon Fiber front lip www.etkms.com
 Euroteck Motorsports Carbon Fiber Rear Diffuser
 Blacked out trunk emblems
 5.5 AMG fender badges (custom made, click here for info)
 AMG flat hood badge
 Colormatched sidemarkers
 2007-2009 Trunk lid insert purchased from www.sonicms.net
 6000k HID headlights
 6000k City Lights
 3000k HID Fog lights

Engine Mods:

 Resonator Deleted with X-pipe in place.

Interior Mods:

 Brabus door pins
 Maybach 62 Pedals (aka the one found on the later E55's and across the Mercedes line)
 Windows tint 13% on all windows

Miscellaneous:

 Valentine 1 Radar Detector with custom remote display and mute/mode button. Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2QRQOC7Dr8c
 Uniden BCT-10 Police Scanner with Police Radio Repeater Detector (3 miles range. Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JPQB0bEeKsY

My dyno video:

http://vimeo.com/1809668

Latest photos :

http://www.mbworld.org/forums/w211-a...exclusive.html

Previous photo threads:

http://www.mbworld.org/forums/w211-a...tml?highlight=

http://www.mbworld.org/forums/w211-a...test-mods.html

http://www.mbworld.org/forums/w211-a...tml?highlight=

And a couple select photos to illustrate this post a bit:

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xlr8tin · 02-08-2009, 06:15 PM

Awesome!!

Beautiful ride!

harjothundal · 02-08-2009, 06:41 PM

GF, if you don't mind, can ya post some pics of the audio system? did you leave the factory sub in place, or replace it as a whole?

Viper55 · 02-08-2009, 06:53 PM

Are these the same wheels that are on Ebay for around $1300 a set?

The Godfather · 02-08-2009, 06:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by harjothundal

GF, if you don't mind, can ya post some pics of the audio system? did you leave the factory sub in place, or replace it as a whole?

There's really nothing to see. Just a subwoofer box in the trunk and an amp in the spare tire compartment. I disconnected the stock sub, but you can leave it on. The reason why I disconnected mine was because it was blown and it would make a flapping sound. I'm actually looking at removing it altogether, but I don't know how to...yet.

To add the subwoofer, I used the MTX ReQ5.1.

The Godfather · 02-08-2009, 06:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Viper55

Are these the same wheels that are on Ebay for around $1300 a set?

I believe so. They go for about that price plus shipping.

shardul · 02-08-2009, 07:10 PM

Nice car where did you get the 6000k city lights from

Whe

The Godfather · 02-08-2009, 07:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shardul

Nice car where did you get the 6000k city lights from

Whe

eBay. it was like $35 shipped for two bulbs! lol

shardul · 02-08-2009, 07:31 PM

Nice so they are regular bulbs not leds

Pepsiguru · 02-08-2009, 07:40 PM

OK, that Dyno Video was AWESOME. The music leading to the actual dyno pull was hilarious ! ! !

Anyway, I really like the car and the attention to detial you have put on it. Keep up the good work dude.

BTW, I saw NY Plates on there. Where in NY are you ? I'm originally from NYC (Manhattan) and I moved out here to Cali only about 3 years ago.

Esh · 02-08-2009, 11:00 PM

Question: Why the dual license plates in the rear? I didn't know if they had any special significance or what?

The Godfather · 02-09-2009, 05:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shardul

Nice so they are regular bulbs not leds

The city lights are 6000K (or close to it) and are regular bulbs. The headlight bulbs are HID bulbs. No LEDs anywhere.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pepsiguru

OK, that Dyno Video was AWESOME. The music leading to the actual dyno pull was hilarious ! ! !

Anyway, I really like the car and the attention to detial you have put on it. Keep up the good work dude.

BTW, I saw NY Plates on there. Where in NY are you ? I'm originally from NYC (Manhattan) and I moved out here to Cali only about 3 years ago.

Thanks man! I got the MAFIA plate in NYC when I visited, they are fake and were used at car shows

I'm in CA.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Esh

Question: Why the dual license plates in the rear? I didn't know if they had any special significance or what?

Only to imitate the look of a grey market car. Kinda to show that "oh look the car was in France before and now came to the US" kinda looks. It's not everyone's favorite mod though

is3mike · 02-09-2009, 06:08 AM

Look better and better with every post man!

AndreNY · 02-09-2009, 04:47 PM

sick car def, nice and low, i see that you used those links to lower it, how hard is it to install/adjust height, and are the shocks under stress for being that low? Also how does it ride compared to stock

thanks

Stiggs · 02-11-2009, 12:04 AM

Hey...you got rid of the station wagon Audi? Now I can't make fun of you anymore.

Well, I can still make fun of you for the "5.5" badges on the sides.

Car looks nice man.

c32used · 02-11-2009, 12:08 AM

mthis · 02-11-2009, 12:15 AM

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Originally Posted by c32used

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The Godfather · 02-11-2009, 12:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AndreNY

sick car def, nice and low, i see that you used those links to lower it, how hard is it to install/adjust height, and are the shocks under stress for being that low? Also how does it ride compared to stock

thanks

It's easy to install the front links. The rear is a pita b/c it's so small of a space to access. I'm sure the shocks are stressed more than at stock height, but who cares

It's bouncier for sure being that low, but I can live with it.

AndreNY · 02-11-2009, 09:50 AM

^^ thanks for the help i think im gonna go ahead an order the links it sure saves a few $$$ over the module plus once i slam the car i intend on keeping it that low

just wondering once the car is dropped can you still use the lift button to raise the car up?.
You also said the ride is a bit bouncier which i guess is normal cause the lower you go the stiffer/bouncier will get, but your height is perfect (for me at least) and im sure the ride will still be better then shocks/springs or coilovers which i had on all of my previous cars

c32used · 02-11-2009, 09:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AndreNY

^^ thanks for the help i think im gonna go ahead an order the links it sure saves a few $$$ over the module plus once i slam the car i intend on keeping it that low

just wondering once the car is dropped can you still use the lift button to raise the car up?.
You also said the ride is a bit bouncier which i guess is normal cause the lower you go the stiffer/bouncier will get, but your height is perfect (for me at least) and im sure the ride will still be better then shocks/springs or coilovers which i had on all of my previous cars

Nice lowering job

phatmitzu · 02-11-2009, 03:07 PM

That E30 is sex!

obsidian05e55 · 02-11-2009, 03:47 PM

Looking good!

MJ50 · 02-11-2009, 05:13 PM

nicely organized!

BlackC230Coupe · 02-11-2009, 05:21 PM

yeah awesome thread!

The Godfather · 02-11-2009, 08:57 PM

AndreNY your rides look ridiculously SICK!!!! Stretch and poke ftw!

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