What are you 2011 Mod plans?
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1999 C43, 2008 P30 E63, 2014 SQ5, 2024 Model Y Performance
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98 c43-sold, 05 Audi A4 avant
Lol, I am married but my wife understands how much I love cars, I had 5 cars and we made a deal that I could spend 1/2 my tax return on whatever I wanted if I got rid of 2 of the 5 cars.... Now I have 3 cars and 1/2 my tax return to spend on whatever I want, so I figured I would put the $$$$ to good use 
I decided to go to a shop to have everything installed as it would take me at least 1-2 weeks to install everything plus I don't have all of the right tools not to mention I am the "I want it now" kinda guy. I am awaiting their quote, I should have it by early next week. The shop I am taking my C43 to is a kleemann dealer/installer and I have already talked with them about the kleemann headers so if the suspension install isn't too ridiculous I should be able to get the headers installed as well, I HOPE!!!
I decided to go to a shop to have everything installed as it would take me at least 1-2 weeks to install everything plus I don't have all of the right tools not to mention I am the "I want it now" kinda guy. I am awaiting their quote, I should have it by early next week. The shop I am taking my C43 to is a kleemann dealer/installer and I have already talked with them about the kleemann headers so if the suspension install isn't too ridiculous I should be able to get the headers installed as well, I HOPE!!!
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1999 C43 AMG
UPDATE:
Just ordered new ball joints, front lower control arms, rear control arm kit, and rear sway bar links. I was going to order a new bumper reinforcement online but for some reason they are not offering free shipping on that part and the $50 for shipping plus the $20 handling fee it is coming out to be the same price as if I bought it straight from the dealership and seeing how I live about 5 minutes away from the dealership I am going to pick one up from them.
This will bring my suspension list up to :
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I will post pics of everything once the new parts arrive
Just ordered new ball joints, front lower control arms, rear control arm kit, and rear sway bar links. I was going to order a new bumper reinforcement online but for some reason they are not offering free shipping on that part and the $50 for shipping plus the $20 handling fee it is coming out to be the same price as if I bought it straight from the dealership and seeing how I live about 5 minutes away from the dealership I am going to pick one up from them.
This will bring my suspension list up to :
- New Bilstein shocks ($320)
- New Vogtland springs ($275)
- New Drag link ($150)
- New Front lower control arms ($370 for both)
- New Rear control arm kit ($240)
- K-Mac front camber/castor kit ($480)
- MB Arts adjustable camber arms ($325)
- New Ball joints ($75 for 2)
- New Rear sway bar links ($25 for 2)
- New steering damper ($27)
)I will post pics of everything once the new parts arrive
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Got my appointment to get my windows tinted tomorrow, will post pics as soon as I get my car back. My appointment is @ 1:30pm so I will have pics posted in the evening 
I am thinking about going 30% on all windows except the windshield, the legal limit around here is 35% but I am sure I can get away with 30% with no hassle from the fuzz.
I am thinking about going 30% on all windows except the windshield, the legal limit around here is 35% but I am sure I can get away with 30% with no hassle from the fuzz.20% all around
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hopefully I can get my tint done within the next month
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2006 C55 RENNtech
BREMBO GT INSTALLED
I finally finished my Brembo Gt install https://mbworld.org/forums/attachmen...1&d=1298256044
Last edited by winks911; Jan 30, 2012 at 03:28 AM.
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I finally finished my Brembo Gt install https://mbworld.org/forums/attachmen...1&d=1298256044
one of my dream modifications!
well done
where did you get them?
how much?
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2006 C55 RENNtech
After trying to install SLK55 front calipers it was starting to be a nightmare
I decided to go the BREMBO route it worked out to be 5200. cdn for the front.
Now I can start the hunt for a good 5.5
I decided to go the BREMBO route it worked out to be 5200. cdn for the front.
Now I can start the hunt for a good 5.5
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12' W204 C63 AMG coupe "T-Rex", 12' W451 Smart Fortwo Pulse (99' W202 C43 AMG + Ultima Can-Am sold)
Very, very nice indeed 
Did you have any problems or have to do any modifications to install the six pots? Are those 18" rims?
Thanks for the info
Did you have any problems or have to do any modifications to install the six pots? Are those 18" rims?Thanks for the info
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After trying to fit the SLK55 calipers.
This was remove old calipers cut backing plate,remove brake line and install
each side was 45min. PLUG AND PLAY.
The wheels must not be a step on the inside 5mm clearance.
Those are my mock up wheels Looking for BBS RE V.
NOT IN USA YET.
This was remove old calipers cut backing plate,remove brake line and install
each side was 45min. PLUG AND PLAY.
The wheels must not be a step on the inside 5mm clearance.
Those are my mock up wheels Looking for BBS RE V.
NOT IN USA YET.
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2006 C55 RENNtech
Brembo GT INSTALLED 355mm
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Great! I assume the rotors are 355mm? What did you do on the back end?
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As for the back end I already did the Slk55 rear brake install, i am debating on going oem Brembo, seeing that 70% of the braking is done by the front and this as good as it gets, I'll upgrade the pads to ebc and use the funds for my 5.5 upgrade.
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Just got the quote to install my suspension and it is cheaper than I thought it would be, I am now seeing if I can work a deal on installing the kleemann headers . All goes well I should have my suspension installed next week and MAYBE the kleemann headers as well. I am unsure if they have dyno so I inquired and I await there response, sure would be convenient 
. All goes well I should have my suspension installed next week and MAYBE the kleemann headers as well. I am unsure if they have dyno so I inquired and I await there response, sure would be convenient
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I finally finished my Brembo Gt install https://mbworld.org/forums/attachmen...1&d=1298256044
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Just got the quote to install my suspension and it is cheaper than I thought it would be, I am now seeing if I can work a deal on installing the kleemann headers . All goes well I should have my suspension installed next week and MAYBE the kleemann headers as well. I am unsure if they have dyno so I inquired and I await there response, sure would be convenient
. All goes well I should have my suspension installed next week and MAYBE the kleemann headers as well. I am unsure if they have dyno so I inquired and I await there response, sure would be convenient I've been following your suspension project for a long time, taking notes haha, and it's almost there!
finish it and you'll have the best handling C's of all time!
also, get the headers!
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UPDATE:
The shop that is installing my suspension has given me my quote and we are in the middle of working out when I am going to drop off my car. Because of the multitude of suspension parts I am replacing they are asking to have my car for 2 days. We have been discussing a new exhaust (kleemann headers, all SS piping, high flow cat, x pipe, y pipe, stock AMG muffler) and they are going to quote me on the new exhaust when I have my car in to get the suspension installed. I should be able to drop off my car next week...
Any suggestions as far as exhaust goes?? I want maximum power but at the same time I want to pass DEQ and NOT throw any CEL's. Keep in mind that I am definitely going with the kleemann headers everything else is up in the air for now...
The shop that is installing my suspension has given me my quote and we are in the middle of working out when I am going to drop off my car. Because of the multitude of suspension parts I am replacing they are asking to have my car for 2 days. We have been discussing a new exhaust (kleemann headers, all SS piping, high flow cat, x pipe, y pipe, stock AMG muffler) and they are going to quote me on the new exhaust when I have my car in to get the suspension installed. I should be able to drop off my car next week...
Any suggestions as far as exhaust goes?? I want maximum power but at the same time I want to pass DEQ and NOT throw any CEL's. Keep in mind that I am definitely going with the kleemann headers everything else is up in the air for now...
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