Final pics of my drop and Monoblocks
05-04-2010, 10:15 PM
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Final pics of my drop and Monoblocks
What do ya guys think 
The front has settled a lot better, but still sits like 1/4" too high...I think #1 spring pads should even it out a lot better. I don't want to cut the Eibachs particularly.
Any comments?
Full AMG Kit is in restoration...Just put the rear bumper on to get it out of my back yard.
The front has settled a lot better, but still sits like 1/4" too high...I think #1 spring pads should even it out a lot better. I don't want to cut the Eibachs particularly.
Any comments?
Full AMG Kit is in restoration...Just put the rear bumper on to get it out of my back yard.
05-04-2010, 11:39 PM
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It looks absolutely amazing. I like the look alot. If you switch the spring pads maybe a three in the back and one in the front to give it a slight rake. BTW, the monoblocks look perfect on there. You did a really good job on the rear bumper as at first glance I couldn't tell you switched it, but it looked different. Overall excelent job and an inspiration to those of us who are just starting down the road you set out on several years ago.
Side questions: did you get another parts car, or is that someone elses in the driveway? And, that suburban in front of the car looks like mine that is currently taking up all my time because it rusted, is that yours too?
Side questions: did you get another parts car, or is that someone elses in the driveway? And, that suburban in front of the car looks like mine that is currently taking up all my time because it rusted, is that yours too?
05-05-2010, 12:33 AM
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Man that looks so good already. It's gonna look absolutel beechin when you get the whole kit on. As much as I would have liked to get it flared and installed on the 500e, you probably deserve it more with as much work as you put into it. Not to mention that I would likely destroy it with my car as low as it is. Hopefully I get to see it in person at the next meet! 
05-05-2010, 01:01 AM
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Man that looks so good already. It's gonna look absolutel beechin when you get the whole kit on. As much as I would have liked to get it flared and installed on the 500e, you probably deserve it more with as much work as you put into it. Not to mention that I would likely destroy it with my car as low as it is. Hopefully I get to see it in person at the next meet!
I have been hoping there was a socal meet somewhere that I could go to. Anyone want to setup an informal one? I am up for meeting fomrum members and seeing all these great works in person.
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05-05-2010, 01:08 AM
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lots of cars
People should make it a semi weekly ritual to look in the junk yards because there are a lot of cars that can be saved. You found the car there and even the AMG body kit. Looks real good!
05-05-2010, 01:45 AM
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Thanks for the positive comments guys!
I'm a slow one when it comes to work...but it gets done eventually! School and full time work tends to slow me down...
I'm all down for a socal meet!
I am running 235/40/18 so don't think I can go any bigger without rubbing. Right now there is no rubbing...so for a DD I want to keep it that way.
Well...wagon in the garage is mine, the rest of the cars are my dads. The MB on the drive is his 190D 2.2. You want to drive the slowest car in your life? That is IT right there. Trucks pass us on uphill sections with foot to the floor
The 400E Brake upgrade was quite amazing actually. My friend with his STi Huge Brembo brakes said it stops about the same as his which is a great compliment LOL
You don't even know how much work I put into restoring the paint from this when I bought it...I learned everything from studying the Meguiars forum for hours on end. It is a wealth of resource and from now onwards NOBODY touches my car. Either I wash it myself or it stays dirty. I'm very particular now after learning about it.
I'm a slow one when it comes to work...but it gets done eventually! School and full time work tends to slow me down...
I'm all down for a socal meet!
I am running 235/40/18 so don't think I can go any bigger without rubbing. Right now there is no rubbing...so for a DD I want to keep it that way.
Well...wagon in the garage is mine, the rest of the cars are my dads. The MB on the drive is his 190D 2.2. You want to drive the slowest car in your life? That is IT right there. Trucks pass us on uphill sections with foot to the floor
The 400E Brake upgrade was quite amazing actually. My friend with his STi Huge Brembo brakes said it stops about the same as his which is a great compliment LOL
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05-05-2010, 01:56 AM
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Brake Fluid, 400E Calipers (got from junkyard), New Rotors, New Pads and a heavy cutter to chop up the brake shield around the ball joint so it doesn't touch.
Total cost was probably ~$300. That is front only though. I needed new rotors badly so it wasn't as much an upgrade as necessary maintenance. I just took that opportunity to do it!
I got the 400E rear calipers too, but my rears should be fine for another 10k miles...so I'll do those when its worn out.
Total cost was probably ~$300. That is front only though. I needed new rotors badly so it wasn't as much an upgrade as necessary maintenance. I just took that opportunity to do it!
I got the 400E rear calipers too, but my rears should be fine for another 10k miles...so I'll do those when its worn out.
05-05-2010, 10:21 AM
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You West Coast boys have no idea how lucky you are to have a climate that pampers your cars. I have been looking for a replacement for my e320 and trying to find a w124 with no rust in the Midwest is like finding a sober virgin at Mardi Gras. You just don't know how good you have it. I may be calling on someone out there to check out a car or two for me in the year to come.
05-06-2010, 05:09 AM
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You West Coast boys have no idea how lucky you are to have a climate that pampers your cars. I have been looking for a replacement for my e320 and trying to find a w124 with no rust in the Midwest is like finding a sober virgin at Mardi Gras. You just don't know how good you have it. I may be calling on someone out there to check out a car or two for me in the year to come.
05-06-2010, 08:10 PM
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Looks GREAT man!!
I'm doing a revitalization on Enzo too...New tails (old ones were fading and one got broken last week by a careless parker. I am also having my whole front end repainted and rust on the door fixed...
w124 w00t.
I'm doing a revitalization on Enzo too...New tails (old ones were fading and one got broken last week by a careless parker. I am also having my whole front end repainted and rust on the door fixed...
w124 w00t.
05-07-2010, 01:52 PM
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I did not. We'll see how long the tires last and go from there. According to my alignment specs, I am -2deg camber rear and 1.8 front. Is that a lot? I am not quite familiar with what would be considered "wear zone" neg camber...
