My E550 Cabriolet
11-19-2013, 11:07 AM
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My E550 Cabriolet
Here are some pictures of my E550 Cabriolet
My mod list includes:
- Brabus lowering springs
- H&R 12mm front spacers and 15mm rear spacers
- 35 percent ceramic window tint
- K&N air filters
- Both set of resonators removed
- X pipe
- Smoked side markers
- Bottom side chrome molding removal
- Mercedes wheel hub caps (Silver with chrome star)
- Mercedes OEM rear trunk spoiler
- Mercedes license plate frame (Black)
- MTEC LED license plate lights
- Escort Passport 9500ix radar detector
- OE Tuning ECU tune
My mod list includes:
- Brabus lowering springs
- H&R 12mm front spacers and 15mm rear spacers
- 35 percent ceramic window tint
- K&N air filters
- Both set of resonators removed
- X pipe
- Smoked side markers
- Bottom side chrome molding removal
- Mercedes wheel hub caps (Silver with chrome star)
- Mercedes OEM rear trunk spoiler
- Mercedes license plate frame (Black)
- MTEC LED license plate lights
- Escort Passport 9500ix radar detector
- OE Tuning ECU tune
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11-20-2013, 03:55 PM
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The Brabus springs lowered the ride height 30mm (about 1.2 inches). The ride quality is a little worse, but not by much, very good springs. Also, I went with these springs because they are the only springs I found made for the 550 cab (no H&R or Eibachs).
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11-20-2013, 03:56 PM
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11-21-2013, 11:36 AM
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Thanks, I have not had any rubbing with the spacers. Yep, I just kept the stock wheel arches. Only thing is I haven't had 4 people in the car since I had the spacers put on, so not sure about rubbing then.
11-21-2013, 04:21 PM
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FYI - the Brabus springs are made by H&R, just rebranded.
On those AMG 5-twin spoke rims think with the 15mm spacers your rear offsets could be +34 (can't remember the original offset exactly might be +49 need to check my spare rims in the garage) I'd expect a little rubbing with rear passengers.
11-21-2013, 04:55 PM
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No issues with suspension and the active suspension still works with the springs. Also, the sport button still works as it should, I can choose between sport and comfort mode. Just need to look out for those dang parking stops! I have scraped up the bottom of my front bumper pretty bad because of these parking stops, so now I just back up into spots. The ride quality is a little worse than stock, but not by much. I have noticed better handling with the springs as well.
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11-21-2013, 04:58 PM
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Loving the car, looks like a nice purposeful stance with the springs & spacers.
FYI - the Brabus springs are made by H&R, just rebranded.
On those AMG 5-twin spoke rims think with the 15mm spacers your rear offsets could be +34 (can't remember the original offset exactly might be +49 need to check my spare rims in the garage) I'd expect a little rubbing with rear passengers.
FYI - the Brabus springs are made by H&R, just rebranded.
On those AMG 5-twin spoke rims think with the 15mm spacers your rear offsets could be +34 (can't remember the original offset exactly might be +49 need to check my spare rims in the garage) I'd expect a little rubbing with rear passengers.
11-22-2013, 07:03 PM
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Some pictures of the X pipe set up. I removed both sets of resonators and have an X pipe--> straight pipe ---> mufflers setup. The sound is really good and would recommend to anyone looking for a louder exhaust note!
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11-22-2013, 07:34 PM
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11-23-2013, 02:59 PM
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http://www.flickr.com/photos/107952108@N03/11015245953/
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11-25-2013, 02:21 PM
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11-25-2013, 10:49 PM
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2014 E 550 Cabriolet. Black exterior with red interior, 2009 C 350. 2013 Toyota highlander.
Looking excellent. I just got my 2014 E550 Cabrio in black and red. I hope its just as much fun too as yours.
11-26-2013, 11:28 AM
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12-12-2013, 07:33 PM
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Some updates on my car
- ECU tuned by OE tuning using MyGenius flash loader!
- 6000k headlight bulb upgrades. Philips Ultra Blue D1S 6000k , Philips Diamond Vision H7 5000k, and iJDM toy LED parking light 6000k.
Next mod - Interior bulb upgrades to 7000k.
- ECU tuned by OE tuning using MyGenius flash loader!
- 6000k headlight bulb upgrades. Philips Ultra Blue D1S 6000k , Philips Diamond Vision H7 5000k, and iJDM toy LED parking light 6000k.
Next mod - Interior bulb upgrades to 7000k.
Last edited by Barca93; 12-15-2013 at 11:51 AM.
