Hello ! I m new here
#27
Junior Member
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Stockholm Sweden
Posts: 45
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
A190 500E C43 CLK430
Stunned !
Hi Rouven 036 , should have been Raven 036 according to the 040 colour.
So nice to see yet another one from the homeland of the 500E performing
this kind of elaborate work , and not* overdoing it * the 124 036 does not
need the nowadays so common * Blingenginering * to make it stand out,
just a few subtle additions or changes and you have a car that even in
comparison to modern supersaloons does not have to excuse itself for being
around.
Some more power,braking and modern rubber tha'ts all , together with sound
tight chassis you does'nt have to go further to cope and feel ancient just
because your running a piece of history and thouse updates is'nt of any harm
to the originallity of the car aslong as it can be put back to its delivery shape.
I really love what you have done, 040 is one of my favourite colours and this
is the most delicate use of a rim/wheel from a decade after the car was
produced maybe the colourcoded spokes help , very nice , they really do
belong to the car .
About the brake upgrade; I really feel the need for that job to my 500
as I reacently did change the brakediscs allaround on my C43T the very
same brakes you find on the W210 E55 btw, compare the 500 discs to
the newer Brembos upfront, true they ar four pot but only 300mm dia same
as the rear ATE C43/E55 ones, look a bit tiny esp. with 19" rims.
Question is the caliper mounting bracket center to center holes same as
the 500 carrier c/c ? And is the altering of the position in depth
by shims or adapters the only work needed ?
Did you overbore the block to use o.d original Mahle / KS pistons ?
Cams did you use AMG or what make? And what work was done to the
heads ? Did you say what year the 036 is? Alot of Q-s Roger
Ps Isn't here always a room for an EVO II perfect couple imo.
You have BRABUS speedom. AMG wheels I have AMG sp. BRABUS wh.
So nice to see yet another one from the homeland of the 500E performing
this kind of elaborate work , and not* overdoing it * the 124 036 does not
need the nowadays so common * Blingenginering * to make it stand out,
just a few subtle additions or changes and you have a car that even in
comparison to modern supersaloons does not have to excuse itself for being
around.
Some more power,braking and modern rubber tha'ts all , together with sound
tight chassis you does'nt have to go further to cope and feel ancient just
because your running a piece of history and thouse updates is'nt of any harm
to the originallity of the car aslong as it can be put back to its delivery shape.
I really love what you have done, 040 is one of my favourite colours and this
is the most delicate use of a rim/wheel from a decade after the car was
produced maybe the colourcoded spokes help , very nice , they really do
belong to the car .
About the brake upgrade; I really feel the need for that job to my 500
as I reacently did change the brakediscs allaround on my C43T the very
same brakes you find on the W210 E55 btw, compare the 500 discs to
the newer Brembos upfront, true they ar four pot but only 300mm dia same
as the rear ATE C43/E55 ones, look a bit tiny esp. with 19" rims.
Question is the caliper mounting bracket center to center holes same as
the 500 carrier c/c ? And is the altering of the position in depth
by shims or adapters the only work needed ?
Did you overbore the block to use o.d original Mahle / KS pistons ?
Cams did you use AMG or what make? And what work was done to the
heads ? Did you say what year the 036 is? Alot of Q-s Roger
Ps Isn't here always a room for an EVO II perfect couple imo.
You have BRABUS speedom. AMG wheels I have AMG sp. BRABUS wh.
Last edited by taxi driver; 09-11-2007 at 04:36 AM.
#28
MBWorld Fanatic!
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Orange County, CA
Posts: 5,816
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
W124's
@chrisdpham: attached two pictures you can see the red marked areas where i did the modifications and also there were are the green arrows,in this area i have made a hollow for the brake line conector,but you can not see this on this pictures.in the moment i hve got no better like this.you need also 2 spacers for each calipper, outer diameter 26mm,inner diameter 14mm , thickness 3,2mm.
@all thank you for the friendly and hearty receive!
@all thank you for the friendly and hearty receive!
On the OEM 360MM rotors... have you thought about using aftermarket rotors? I know for a fact that the stock OEM rotors for those 6-Piston brakes are EXTREMELY heavy (since I sold quite a few sets when I use to work for MB) which is affecting my thoughts about doing this swap...well... kind of. How come you didn't decide to do the rear brake swap as well? Thanks again!
Post more pictures of your awesome E500 when you get a chance!
#30
Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: Kuwait,Salmyia- Germany, Baden Württemberg
Posts: 149
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Cars with Stars
uhh a lot of questions but not a problem i want try to answer them
-both cars are blue black metallic (stock) 189 is the code
-yes the engineblock is overbored,and now i use ks oversize pistons.
-the caliper mounting bracket fits hole to hole,but you need this spacers i described above between the caliper and the knuckle.
-you have also make this modifications shown on the picture and this hollow in the knuckle (green arrows) that the brake line conector have enough space.
-i modify the intake manifold,inlet,outlet channels,headers,that there are now corners,a little bit bigger (the size of the sealings) and smoothened the surface,polish the valves and drill the seats of the valves new.
-the car is from my 93 the facelift
-i prefer also a amg speedo,because it looks better,but its hard to get.
and now my questions to you:
.are there some aftermarked 360mm rotors available for the clk63? one rotor cost me 600euro plus 19%tax the caliper only 400something.
.will the rear brake system of the slk55,clk63 also fit to the 124 rear achsle? till now i've not checked this.
.is for this car a lsd available?
.are there also some other header available?
more pics will come at the end of september,then i'm at home in germany for two weeks.
-both cars are blue black metallic (stock) 189 is the code
-yes the engineblock is overbored,and now i use ks oversize pistons.
-the caliper mounting bracket fits hole to hole,but you need this spacers i described above between the caliper and the knuckle.
-you have also make this modifications shown on the picture and this hollow in the knuckle (green arrows) that the brake line conector have enough space.
-i modify the intake manifold,inlet,outlet channels,headers,that there are now corners,a little bit bigger (the size of the sealings) and smoothened the surface,polish the valves and drill the seats of the valves new.
-the car is from my 93 the facelift
-i prefer also a amg speedo,because it looks better,but its hard to get.
and now my questions to you:
.are there some aftermarked 360mm rotors available for the clk63? one rotor cost me 600euro plus 19%tax the caliper only 400something.
.will the rear brake system of the slk55,clk63 also fit to the 124 rear achsle? till now i've not checked this.
.is for this car a lsd available?
.are there also some other header available?
more pics will come at the end of september,then i'm at home in germany for two weeks.
Last edited by Rouven036; 09-11-2007 at 01:53 PM.
#31
Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: Kuwait,Salmyia- Germany, Baden Württemberg
Posts: 149
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Cars with Stars
here is a link to the german w201 16v and evo forum.there i opened a thread with lots of pictures from kuwait,if its interesting for you guys....
http://www.w201-16v.de/w201/viewtopic.php?t=2907
http://www.w201-16v.de/w201/viewtopic.php?t=2907
#32
MBWorld Fanatic!
Rouven, your cars are perfect! I always loved the EvoII, and seeing it as you have it, it breaks my heart that I will never have a chance to drive one or own one
Love the 500e as well! Very sleek, I hope that one day I can have my 300ce look as clean as your cars!
Love the 500e as well! Very sleek, I hope that one day I can have my 300ce look as clean as your cars!
#33
here is a link to the german w201 16v and evo forum.there i opened a thread with lots of pictures from kuwait,if its interesting for you guys....
http://www.w201-16v.de/w201/viewtopic.php?t=2907
http://www.w201-16v.de/w201/viewtopic.php?t=2907
#34
Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: Kuwait,Salmyia- Germany, Baden Württemberg
Posts: 149
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Cars with Stars
yes here is a amg or s-class quite normal.also slr and maybach i can see every day in the workshop (and drive them sometimes )
#35
MBWorld Fanatic!
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Boston
Posts: 3,094
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
is a German Tank
#36
MBWorld Fanatic!
... right i am not talking to you again unles you let me sit in an slr 722 so i can cream my pants just siting in it
hehe some peopel are just lucky
#37
Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: Kuwait,Salmyia- Germany, Baden Württemberg
Posts: 149
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Cars with Stars
you are the lucky guy with your black rocket! but let me see if we can arange a testdrive somtime....
thx for the compliments guys!
thx for the compliments guys!