My E420 Project
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My E420 Project
Phase 1 - November/December
Sportline Conversion
The E420 Sportline was only offered in Europe. It included the normal Sportline equipment with notable changes in the steering box and front suspension. The SB featured the tighest ratio of any of the W124s. If the car included a SLS then complete 500E kit was applied, if not then the rear of the car was equipped with the 6 Cylinder sportline suspension while the front used the 500E gear.
I'm holding out the possiblity that I'll find a Sportline Steering Box but they are no longer available from Mercedes directly. The Steering wheel is available but its priced in the 1000 USD range. I did not explore the seating upgrades.
My car does is not equipped with SLS so I'm going for the hybrid suspension. I'm also purchasing the KMac rear camber kit to correct the normal lowering issues.
Parts List
2xSwaybars
500E Front - 124-323-70-65
500E Rear - 124-326-25-65
4xFront Swaybar Bushings
2xE500 Front Bushings 124-323-51-85
2xE500 Front Bushings 124-323-47-85
2xRear Swaybar Bushings
E500 Rear Bushings 210-326-08-81
2xFront Struts
500E with Internal Springs 124-320-50-30
2xShaft buffer front 500E front Strut
124-323-06-44
2xRear Struts
Sportline Model 124-320-23-31
2xFront Springs
E420 Front Springs 124-321-42-04
2xRear Springs
Sportline Model 124-324-28/28-04
2xFront Spring Pads
201-321-09-84
2xRear Spring Pads
201-325-12-44
2xSportline Subframe Bushings
The Euro version of the 420 also sported a 2.65 geared differential where the US model recieved a 2.24. The 500E for comparison has a 2.82 unit. I'll be swapping in a 2.82 to improve the general acceleration. Hopefully a low restriction exhaust will mitigate the mileage loss. It appears the AMG muffler is no longer available, if thats absolutely true then I'll order a Remus.
Phase 2 - January/Febuary
Second Generation AMG Bodykit - Front Aero, Side Skirt, & Rear Apron. Still undecided on which wheels to get. I will be going with 17x7.5.
Sportline Conversion
The E420 Sportline was only offered in Europe. It included the normal Sportline equipment with notable changes in the steering box and front suspension. The SB featured the tighest ratio of any of the W124s. If the car included a SLS then complete 500E kit was applied, if not then the rear of the car was equipped with the 6 Cylinder sportline suspension while the front used the 500E gear.
I'm holding out the possiblity that I'll find a Sportline Steering Box but they are no longer available from Mercedes directly. The Steering wheel is available but its priced in the 1000 USD range. I did not explore the seating upgrades.
My car does is not equipped with SLS so I'm going for the hybrid suspension. I'm also purchasing the KMac rear camber kit to correct the normal lowering issues.
Parts List
2xSwaybars
500E Front - 124-323-70-65
500E Rear - 124-326-25-65
4xFront Swaybar Bushings
2xE500 Front Bushings 124-323-51-85
2xE500 Front Bushings 124-323-47-85
2xRear Swaybar Bushings
E500 Rear Bushings 210-326-08-81
2xFront Struts
500E with Internal Springs 124-320-50-30
2xShaft buffer front 500E front Strut
124-323-06-44
2xRear Struts
Sportline Model 124-320-23-31
2xFront Springs
E420 Front Springs 124-321-42-04
2xRear Springs
Sportline Model 124-324-28/28-04
2xFront Spring Pads
201-321-09-84
2xRear Spring Pads
201-325-12-44
2xSportline Subframe Bushings
The Euro version of the 420 also sported a 2.65 geared differential where the US model recieved a 2.24. The 500E for comparison has a 2.82 unit. I'll be swapping in a 2.82 to improve the general acceleration. Hopefully a low restriction exhaust will mitigate the mileage loss. It appears the AMG muffler is no longer available, if thats absolutely true then I'll order a Remus.
Phase 2 - January/Febuary
Second Generation AMG Bodykit - Front Aero, Side Skirt, & Rear Apron. Still undecided on which wheels to get. I will be going with 17x7.5.
Last edited by Eliot; Oct 20, 2006 at 05:57 PM.
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I've yet to reach Duval Motor Cars, GSXR suggested that they could cut as much 15% off the list price. My fallback is my local dealership, they were willing to order them for me at full price. Also need to find a shop to do the paint work.
I'm looking forward to seeing your WIP shots
I'm looking forward to seeing your WIP shots
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The check I was waiting on arrived today. I should be placing my order on Monday and getting the work done the following week.
The steering box has proved a nogo as has the AMG Exhaust. If I get a Remus I will need to modify it to fit the rear skirt.
The steering box has proved a nogo as has the AMG Exhaust. If I get a Remus I will need to modify it to fit the rear skirt.
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E500 Swaybar Kit
1243237065 $150.00 Each
1243262565 $238.00 Each
1243235185 $8.75 each (x2)
1243234785 $9.75 each (x2)
2103260881 $7.00 Each (x2)
439 USD
Looking forward to it!
1243237065 $150.00 Each
1243262565 $238.00 Each
1243235185 $8.75 each (x2)
1243234785 $9.75 each (x2)
2103260881 $7.00 Each (x2)
439 USD
I got ahold of 500E front and rear - Hopefully I'll be installing next week. I'll let you know how it goes!
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Kit is being installed, it'll be ready by Tuesday.
I was unable to find a differential with the local breakers so it looks like I'll have to spend a day on the phone checking out of state.
I was unable to find a differential with the local breakers so it looks like I'll have to spend a day on the phone checking out of state.
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My friends are making Jamaica jokes "it'll be on the next boat... from nassau man... maybe next week..." But it is done.
Well except for the exhaust. I went by today and its parked out front but its missing the exhaust from the cats back. Hes been pushing my car back over the past week to work on other "more critical projects". He said he was have issues getting it back on do to its detoriated condition. I guess he just left it for the day to dig into his backlog of work orders.
Ordered my bodykit (did I post that yet?) Second Generation W124 AMG. Haven't purchased the wheels yet (trying to find a good price on those.) I think I've found a paintshop for the aero kit.
Worst case on the exhaust is that it won't go back on and I'll get a custom solution like 2Phast. I'd need to find a shop though... that might pose a problem.
Well except for the exhaust. I went by today and its parked out front but its missing the exhaust from the cats back. Hes been pushing my car back over the past week to work on other "more critical projects". He said he was have issues getting it back on do to its detoriated condition. I guess he just left it for the day to dig into his backlog of work orders.
Ordered my bodykit (did I post that yet?) Second Generation W124 AMG. Haven't purchased the wheels yet (trying to find a good price on those.) I think I've found a paintshop for the aero kit.
Worst case on the exhaust is that it won't go back on and I'll get a custom solution like 2Phast. I'd need to find a shop though... that might pose a problem.
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Sportline Suspension - 1800
Camber Kit - 225
Differential - 250-350
Speedo Calibration Unit - 120
Wheels - 1600 (Estimated)
Tires - 500 (Estimated)
AMG Bodykit - 4000
Painting - ?
Labor could get quite expensive. The paint bill depends on the shop, but it could be as low as 300 or as high as 1000. I also don't know if the rear apron in the bodykit will force me to make adjustments to my OE exhaust. The AMG version doesn't have an apetature for the tailpipe.
Camber Kit - 225
Differential - 250-350
Speedo Calibration Unit - 120
Wheels - 1600 (Estimated)
Tires - 500 (Estimated)
AMG Bodykit - 4000
Painting - ?
Labor could get quite expensive. The paint bill depends on the shop, but it could be as low as 300 or as high as 1000. I also don't know if the rear apron in the bodykit will force me to make adjustments to my OE exhaust. The AMG version doesn't have an apetature for the tailpipe.
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Mercedes 2019 AMG S63, 2015 E250 Bluetec. Previous: '18 E63S, '07 E63, '10 S550, '15 S550, '10 GL350
AMG Body Kit
Were you able to get the AMG GenII body kit direct from the dealer? If you didn't get it from the dealer, where did you get it from and do they have a website?
Thanks
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I fell into a small windfall so.... and I figured that as a money sink the car is actually kind of important. Further self justification - the front spoiler was badly cracked when I bought it and even the OE ones aren't inexpensive.
I tried to get intouch with the dealership that GSXR (Dave) recomended but no luck at all. Their parts guys wouldn't return phone calls.
I tried to get intouch with the dealership that GSXR (Dave) recomended but no luck at all. Their parts guys wouldn't return phone calls.
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Mercedes 2019 AMG S63, 2015 E250 Bluetec. Previous: '18 E63S, '07 E63, '10 S550, '15 S550, '10 GL350
NR AMG BodyKit
Does anyone have any experience with the AMG body kit offered by NR Auto. Their website says the kit is made of Flexible Reinforced Plastic. Is it much stronger than the usual fibre glass of aftermarket kits? Im just wondering if it is worth buying the real thing for $4000+ or just buying this NR Auto kit for 1/4 the price....
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Hey Eliot, thought you might want to see this little ditty:
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