CLS500 with a AMG 55 motor installed
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Hey Khelwanb, do you have any work done to your front fenders? From that pic it seems like your sitting a lot lower than me. I have hit my fender a few times entering parking lots and it has deterred me from going any lower, i'm running 255/30 up front. Does it look like our cars are at about the same level? I really want to go lower
Looks like your tucking the tire vs. mine being just above the tire
Looks like your tucking the tire vs. mine being just above the tire
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2006 CLS500 with 55 AMG motor, 2008 Infiniti G35, 2000 Plymouth Grand Voyager
Looks like we have the same tire size and wheel, even though mine says COR. COR made the wheels for 360 forged back when I bought them, and I got it from COR due to the 360 forged drama back then. I think 360 forged make the wheels now, so I'm not sure if that explains the slight offset difference. It does seem as though my wheels tuck in a little. I kinda want to add a spacer to my rear wheel, not sure I need it though. Check out this side angle shot:
BTW. I have no problems with rubbing on my fenders when I drive it on a low setting. My front bumper will rub when pulling into my driveway, bit that's about it
BTW. I have no problems with rubbing on my fenders when I drive it on a low setting. My front bumper will rub when pulling into my driveway, bit that's about it
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Looks like we have the same tire size and wheel, even though mine says COR. COR made the wheels for 360 forged back when I bought them, and I got it from COR due to the 360 forged drama back then. I think 360 forged make the wheels now, so I'm not sure if that explains the slight offset difference. It does seem as though my wheels tuck in a little. I kinda want to add a spacer to my rear wheel, not sure I need it though. Check out this side angle shot:
BTW. I have no problems with rubbing on my fenders when I drive it on a low setting. My front bumper will rub when pulling into my driveway, bit that's about it
BTW. I have no problems with rubbing on my fenders when I drive it on a low setting. My front bumper will rub when pulling into my driveway, bit that's about it
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2006 CLS500 with 55 AMG motor, 2008 Infiniti G35, 2000 Plymouth Grand Voyager
Thanks bro, and no problem ssonss1
My car will be in the Baltimore Auto Show Feb 10-13. If anyone is going to that be sure to look out for my car. It will be in the Fox Marketing Booth
http://www.motortrendautoshows.com/baltimore
My car will be in the Baltimore Auto Show Feb 10-13. If anyone is going to that be sure to look out for my car. It will be in the Fox Marketing Booth
http://www.motortrendautoshows.com/baltimore
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Thanks bro, and no problem ssonss1
My car will be in the Baltimore Auto Show Feb 10-13. If anyone is going to that be sure to look out for my car. It will be in the Fox Marketing Booth
http://www.motortrendautoshows.com/baltimore
My car will be in the Baltimore Auto Show Feb 10-13. If anyone is going to that be sure to look out for my car. It will be in the Fox Marketing Booth
http://www.motortrendautoshows.com/baltimore
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khelawanb -- Random question, but did you have your headlamps wrapped in carbon or did you do the work yourself? I'm looking at going a similar route on my white Crossfire... we have perfect headlamps for that.
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Yes, they were wrapped in carbon. Paul lin Igt Automotive did the work for me.
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New DTM style steering wheel
After talking about this wheel earlier in the thread the idea was fixed in my head. Lol!
So I contacted DCT Motorsports, and Ivan was very helpful. He helped me design this wheel that I am very happy with.
Sorry about the bad quality pics. My garage is a little dark.
So I contacted DCT Motorsports, and Ivan was very helpful. He helped me design this wheel that I am very happy with.
Sorry about the bad quality pics. My garage is a little dark.
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You never cease to amaze me with the tastefulness of your mods. I must say, it inspires me to seek the next "above and beyond" mod for my own car, instead of seeking the easy route with what few bolt-ons the aftermarket allows me.
Very, very well-done sir.
Very, very well-done sir.
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The finished product is always nice! But it's tough finding good people willing to work, that can share the same vision. I am blessed to have honest, hard working people in my corner.
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Here's to a "Best of Show" sweep for 2011
BTW, whats the situation with the Transmission?
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2006 CLS500 with 55 AMG motor, 2008 Infiniti G35, 2000 Plymouth Grand Voyager
My 7 speed seems to be happy for now, lol! I'll get the 5 speed later on though. Next investment will be a new Quaife Diff. Should be getting that very soon.
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[QUOTE=khelawanb;4494541]After talking about this wheel earlier in the thread the idea was fixed in my head. Lol!
So I contacted DCT Motorsports, and Ivan was very helpful. He helped me design this wheel that I am very happy with.
Sorry about the bad quality pics. My garage is a little dark.
Very cool, you never cease to amaze us with your ideas.
So I contacted DCT Motorsports, and Ivan was very helpful. He helped me design this wheel that I am very happy with.
Sorry about the bad quality pics. My garage is a little dark.
Very cool, you never cease to amaze us with your ideas.
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[QUOTE=turbotom1;4500736]Very cool, you never cease to amaze us with your ideas.
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The new wheel looks magnificent Brent! Pure car ****. Now you just need to find someone to remake that radio surround in silver CF to match everything else for the finishing touch.
Thanks for posting the article. Your car is top notch and I'm glad you gave us the opportunity to add a part of what makes it stand out from the crowd.
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looks awesome man.
Just tell us you have a stated value on your insurance policy. I can't even begin to add up how much you have invested in this baby.
Awesome car and awesome write up. Keep it up.
Just tell us you have a stated value on your insurance policy. I can't even begin to add up how much you have invested in this baby.
Awesome car and awesome write up. Keep it up.
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Thanks man
, and my insurance (USAA) will cover everything on the car, as long as they can inspect and see that it is in the car, or evidence that it was installed in the car. Good coverage is inportant I want a motor with the twins, but I'll wait for the price to drop, like they always do.
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Your car is absolutely amazing, words cannot describe it. Congradulations for having one very seriously unique ride. ''55 AMG KOMP motor is an all time Legend''
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