Can't you just use universal heat shields instead? I know you're using 100% MB products, but I'd try using universal heat shield material if the wait is too long.

 

Good luck Mark. It will be a great addition to your car. Post some pics of the process.

 

In the beginning when I started the thread I had to make a decision to go 100% MB or use other means even possibly eliminating the spare tub, etc.. Since it was only about $600 in extra parts, I would rather spend it on OEM parts than labor to do custom work. I guess the extra time will just make me that more prepared.. or something.. lol

I will do my best!

 

"Your best? Losers always whine about their best, winners go home and f**k the prom queen!"
Sean Connery

jk mark. Yes, please take pics when you're removing the old tire well. Thanks.

 

The day has come! Just got the exhaust completed today.

Took a few back breaking hours getting the old fiberglass spare tub out yesterday. I was working alone with some of the recommendations from Sunman. Needless to say trying to use a scraper to pry the tub may have worked if i spent all day at it.

Rather than spend more time trying to remove the tub I just picked up a jigsaw and cut the middle of the fiberglass tub out then used a screwdriver and a razor blade scraper to remove the edges of the tub and epoxy. It was much quicker from there.

A nice surprise was that the right side mounting screws for the aluminum heat screen were already on the frame. It was a quick bolt on. Actually everything fit perfect.

The guy at the muffler shop had to cut off the resonator and weld the pipe. He cut the bumper for the right side tips. He also had to weld on a bolt for the right side muffler hanger. Unfortunately there wasn't a hole in the frame for the bolt. I also ordered another muffler hanger as I only had one and should have two. He will need to weld another bolt on for that one too as there wasn't a hole for either muffler hanger.

I have the kit to epoxy the new tub down but don't have double gun to get it out. I think I might just take it to the dealer to have them do it. Should take less than an hour.

Some other finishing touch parts that I am buying to complete; Trunk carpet kit that goes over the tub and rear trunk plastic piece where the trunk shuts. The old carpet doesn't fit the new tub (latch doesn't line up) and the old trunk plastic piece doesn't line up right either. I could try to make it work but would rather just replace as my trunk carpet is kinda worn out.
Carpet: $115
Plastic piece: Waiting for price

Parts (3"steel pipe) and labor was $200. I was at the shop for about 1 1/2 hours.

 

The sound is amazing. Sounds closer to the C55 now. I can hear its much deeper and sounds like it roars when I hit the gas. I haven't noticed any gains or losses in power. I am very happy about the way everything turned out. Even though the tub was a pain in the ***, this was a very fun project.

 

wow, good job man.
thats amazing stuff.
sound clip next?

 

that looks sweet

 

Thanks guys..

Yeah, I will try to get some sound up. I need to get a audio/video connect for my pc.

 

Out-***-standing.

 

looks great mark grats

 

congrats!

 

I'm glad to see that you completed your project. Nice job on the exhaust setup.

 

Great job Mark. Can't wait to hear the sound clip.

 

Hi all.. I posted my c32 exhaust and c55 rear bumper in the classifieds.. I decided to cut my c32 bumper rather than getting the c55 bumper painted. I can cut off the AMG exhaust tips or ship the entire exhaust from the resonator back if interested. I also have the c32 heat screen that someone can have for just the shipping cost, otherwise its a $100 part going in the trash. Let me know if anyone is interested.

Thanks for all the positive comments.. Man I just love how this exhaust sounds!! That was the one thing I was jealous about when I test drove the C55..

 

you should have ur muffler shop paint the mufflers black...itll look a lot cleaner..the tips will shine and show up more IMO. i did that to mine and it looks great esp since i have a black difusser...the silver muffler stuck out like a sore thumb. looks great tho, awesome job.

 

looks good cant even tell you cut your bumper

 

Sickk Job.. im dyin 2 hear what it sounds like...

 

gj looks awesome, can't wait to hear the sound. How much did you spend on this whole project?

 

+2 would a C55 rear bumper fit a C32 ?

 

Yo where did you get your rear difusser???

 

Yes, a C55 bumper will fit a C32..

 

Mark, your PM box was full. Do you still have your old muffler by chance?

 

Yes, still have the exhaust.. clearing my pm box..

 

Mark,
I just found this thread today. I wish I knew about it earlier,
but considering I was out of the country for a year, I don't know if I could of helped any in your quest for C55 heat shields and other hard to find OEM AMG parts. I would of recommended asking Steve (MBenzNL) for the acquisition of those hard to find "only in Germany" parts that the US MB dealers never have or keep ordering the wrong one.

Anyway, I was with Wiedermann every step of the way when he converted his C32 exhaust to C55. As a matter of fact his C32 exhaust sat in my garage for months... He did his work here in San Diego. AUTOWERKS DIRECT (now defunct) brokered the work through Mike, but I actually know the muffler shop that did the work. The spare tire tub was definitely the toughest part of the job (mostly figuring out how to remove it). I did my C32 exhaust custom install on my C-Coupe at the same muffler shop (ED HANSON).

Let me know if your C32 muffler and heat shields are still available. I can have those installed on a worthy San Diego 3.2L V6 Sports Sedan that's just crying for AMG exhaust. PLEEEAAASSE !!!

Thanks !

Carlos

Saprissa@aol.com
www.mbca.org/sandiego