Carlsson's Installed
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'10 MB E63, '08 ML550 ('05 E55, '05 SL55, '08 E63 GONE)
Originally Posted by Ken Rogers
I did the same wheel in 19's on the E55. At that time I was looking for a quality wheel for the car and different than what is on all the other MB's in my area. Here HRE and Brabus wheels are a dime a dozen. Carlsson was just expanding into my area then and Autowerks Direct had just taken on the line. Now they are one of Carlsson's biggest dealers. When I bought my CLS55 I looked around for a different wheel, but came back to Carlsson.
I would highly recommend Randall at Autowerks Direct. I call him "My go to Guy" for all my car needs. I have found that his prices are better or as good as other companies. Randall knowledge is superior to anyone else's I have talk to about my MB's. I would hight recommend him.
I would highly recommend Randall at Autowerks Direct. I call him "My go to Guy" for all my car needs. I have found that his prices are better or as good as other companies. Randall knowledge is superior to anyone else's I have talk to about my MB's. I would hight recommend him.
Got in touch w/ Randall via EMAIL today... great responses and I'll be going w/ him and the 19" Carlsson's for my E55 early next week... and if everything goes well, the Carlsson lowering module for my SL55 as well as some bells and whistles. Thanks!
~ Ian
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Good to hear. I'm sure you will be happy with your purchase. You can see the wheels on my wife's silver E55 by accessing Autowerks Direct's website, going to Gallery and then to E-Class.
When you see Randall have him tell you about the SL65 project car he is working on. Carlsson everthing, plus a lot more. Like a $20,000 audio/video system.
Enjoy
When you see Randall have him tell you about the SL65 project car he is working on. Carlsson everthing, plus a lot more. Like a $20,000 audio/video system.
Enjoy
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Originally Posted by IanSL55
OK don't hate on the 20" Brabus Multipiece Monoblock VI's I have on my SL55! LOL...
Got in touch w/ Randall via EMAIL today... great responses and I'll be going w/ him and the 19" Carlsson's for my E55 early next week... and if everything goes well, the Carlsson lowering module for my SL55 as well as some bells and whistles. Thanks!
~ Ian
Got in touch w/ Randall via EMAIL today... great responses and I'll be going w/ him and the 19" Carlsson's for my E55 early next week... and if everything goes well, the Carlsson lowering module for my SL55 as well as some bells and whistles. Thanks!
~ Ian
Btw, could you pls check your PM box..
For Ken Rogers...you have a very nice car.... good job
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Originally Posted by IanSL55
OK don't hate on the 20" Brabus Multipiece Monoblock VI's I have on my SL55! LOL...
Got in touch w/ Randall via EMAIL today... great responses and I'll be going w/ him and the 19" Carlsson's for my E55 early next week... and if everything goes well, the Carlsson lowering module for my SL55 as well as some bells and whistles. Thanks!
~ Ian
Got in touch w/ Randall via EMAIL today... great responses and I'll be going w/ him and the 19" Carlsson's for my E55 early next week... and if everything goes well, the Carlsson lowering module for my SL55 as well as some bells and whistles. Thanks!
~ Ian
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'10 MB E63, '08 ML550 ('05 E55, '05 SL55, '08 E63 GONE)
Originally Posted by thearle
How did everything turn out?
~ Ian
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Originally Posted by IanSL55
Awesome. Pictures when I get back home (I'm up in Lake Tahoe). Though on the drive down to SD from OC I hit a piece of tire which that dented the front air dam grill. My E55 is cursed... had it less than 2 weeks and have already been run off the road once and now this!
~ Ian
~ Ian
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If it is the mesh grill you can remove it from the car and bend it back into the correct shape. This happens to me all the time. The grill is held in by small clips. I think there were six of them. You will need a flashlight and a flat screwdriver. Look closely at the clips, the newer ones have a barb that must be pushed down before the grill can be removed. They are very easy to break.
I was quite surprised at how well the mesh could be molded back into a flat shape. Not a problem unless it is ripped. I have had a friend the worked it to quickly and he cracked the mesh so go slowly and work it back into shape.
An new one was $140 I think.
Schiz
I was quite surprised at how well the mesh could be molded back into a flat shape. Not a problem unless it is ripped. I have had a friend the worked it to quickly and he cracked the mesh so go slowly and work it back into shape.
An new one was $140 I think.
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Originally Posted by thearle
did you lower your e?
~ Ian
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Originally Posted by Schiznick
If it is the mesh grill you can remove it from the car and bend it back into the correct shape. This happens to me all the time. The grill is held in by small clips. I think there were six of them. You will need a flashlight and a flat screwdriver. Look closely at the clips, the newer ones have a barb that must be pushed down before the grill can be removed. They are very easy to break.
I was quite surprised at how well the mesh could be molded back into a flat shape. Not a problem unless it is ripped. I have had a friend the worked it to quickly and he cracked the mesh so go slowly and work it back into shape.
An new one was $140 I think.
Schiz
I was quite surprised at how well the mesh could be molded back into a flat shape. Not a problem unless it is ripped. I have had a friend the worked it to quickly and he cracked the mesh so go slowly and work it back into shape.
An new one was $140 I think.
Schiz
Meanwhile, pictures...
~ Ian
