couple pics of my daily driver
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W212 E63, Audi R8 4.2, Panamera S, Range Rover Sport GT
specs
Carlsson 2/6 chrome 19x8.5 F&R (19x10s were damaged and now unavailable 
)
Michelin Pilot Sport 245/35/19
Carlsson kit
Carlsson badges
H&R springs
#1 pads
)Michelin Pilot Sport 245/35/19
Carlsson kit
Carlsson badges
H&R springs
#1 pads
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That's obviously an old E class, probably a 96 is my guess, maybe a 97.. How has she held up? Did you have problems when you first got her, and how about now? What about regular wear and tear inside and out? Thanks, and you have a nice set of wheels...
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Its a 96 E320 starmark that I bought in 99 with 40K. It has 74K on it now, still runs great. I'd have to say it held up really well. The only complaint is the dash keeps cracking (a well known problem on these cars). The rest of the interior still looks great, but I do need a exterior detailing as there's many swirl marks built up over the years.
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SLK 350 '05
thanks!
the skirts look great. i might get Brabus skirts for my E430 since i can't stand the black portion on a silver benz..or i may get these.. but this is all in Sept..after my trip overseas to visit my dad during summer holidays..
Juke
the skirts look great. i might get Brabus skirts for my E430 since i can't stand the black portion on a silver benz..or i may get these.. but this is all in Sept..after my trip overseas to visit my dad during summer holidays..
Juke
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Thats a nice ride, I wanted black but I settled for the silver. It would look really tight if you blacked out those windows.
96 e320
18" Brabus mono V
Brabus suspension
fujitsu-ten eclipse lcd/dvd
tinted windows
need an exhaust and kit, couldn't hurt to get a paint job, just rolled 94000 and still running strong
96 e320
18" Brabus mono V
Brabus suspension
fujitsu-ten eclipse lcd/dvd
tinted windows
need an exhaust and kit, couldn't hurt to get a paint job, just rolled 94000 and still running strong
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That black portion you are referring to is the rubber strip on the bottom of the door. No matter which side skirt you get, that strip will still show. That's the only reason I got black, because I really wanted white originally. But, black on black is rare and this one was fully loaded (including headlight washers and heated seats 
), so I got this one instead. The starmark warranty also helped me change my mind. 
), so I got this one instead. The starmark warranty also helped me change my mind.
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2007 E350/2001 SLK320
Lee,
I still have the stock wheels on my 2001 E320. I am a true Gemini, and can't decide chrome vs aluminum wheels, but I think I am in love with those wheels...I think your car should be attractive to both male and females. There are quite a few wheels which are too masculine for my taste.
I still have the stock wheels on my 2001 E320. I am a true Gemini, and can't decide chrome vs aluminum wheels, but I think I am in love with those wheels...I think your car should be attractive to both male and females. There are quite a few wheels which are too masculine for my taste.
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Originally posted by Neicey59
Lee,
I still have the stock wheels on my 2001 E320. I am a true Gemini, and can't decide chrome vs aluminum wheels, but I think I am in love with those wheels...I think your car should be attractive to both male and females. There are quite a few wheels which are too masculine for my taste.
Lee,
I still have the stock wheels on my 2001 E320. I am a true Gemini, and can't decide chrome vs aluminum wheels, but I think I am in love with those wheels...I think your car should be attractive to both male and females. There are quite a few wheels which are too masculine for my taste.
When you decide, just let me know!
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1997 E420
Body Kit
Yours is one of the most beautiful E-Classes I've ever seen. What type of body kit do you have on ? And cost (if you don't mind - I'm looking for a kit for my 97 E420 )? Thanks.
Chris
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Hey Peter!
Did you have to cut the H&R springs to get that ride height? I have the same setup and my car still has about a 3/4"-1" gap between the tire and the fender lip (245 F, 275 R x 19).
I like the stance that your ride has...let me know. BTW, I too am running #1 pads all around.
Aloha,
Keoni
Did you have to cut the H&R springs to get that ride height? I have the same setup and my car still has about a 3/4"-1" gap between the tire and the fender lip (245 F, 275 R x 19).
I like the stance that your ride has...let me know. BTW, I too am running #1 pads all around.
Aloha,
Keoni
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Hi Lee:
I wonder how does your ride quality change with the Carlsson suspension kit?????????????
I just ordered the Carlsson suspension for my 98 E320 a week ago, and can you comment on this suspension setup? Do you have to install any kind of camber kit to correct any negative camber??
One more question, for the front bumper, did you have to replace the whole bumper with the Carlsson's front bumper or is it a add-on like Brabus??? Thank you for your advice.
By the way, your ride looks nice and awsome.
I wonder how does your ride quality change with the Carlsson suspension kit?????????????
I just ordered the Carlsson suspension for my 98 E320 a week ago, and can you comment on this suspension setup? Do you have to install any kind of camber kit to correct any negative camber??
One more question, for the front bumper, did you have to replace the whole bumper with the Carlsson's front bumper or is it a add-on like Brabus??? Thank you for your advice.
By the way, your ride looks nice and awsome.
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sup guys
Broadst: Thanks man!!
Keoni: Call me
zero: It is a full bumper replacement for the 1996-1999 models only. 2000+ models get an add-on. I don't have the Carlsson suspension, but I can tell you it rides great. You won't be disappointed.
Keoni: Call me
zero: It is a full bumper replacement for the 1996-1999 models only. 2000+ models get an add-on. I don't have the Carlsson suspension, but I can tell you it rides great. You won't be disappointed.
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1997 E420
Hello All... anyone?
This is my first post.
I have a Silver 1997 E420, 18" AMG wheels with Dunlop Sport 9000 tires, 275, 35,18 (I believe)
Of course the 1997 model comes with the UGLY black painted skirt across the bottom. I'm considering either getting that repainted to match the rest of the car... or to purchase "side skirts"? I like the front spoiler that the silver E class at the bottom of this page has, as well as the "side skirts" (if that's what they're called) on the black one!
Any help or point me in the right direction to check pricing, etc. would be GREATLY appreciated.
Best,
Paul
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This is my first post.
I have a Silver 1997 E420, 18" AMG wheels with Dunlop Sport 9000 tires, 275, 35,18 (I believe)
Of course the 1997 model comes with the UGLY black painted skirt across the bottom. I'm considering either getting that repainted to match the rest of the car... or to purchase "side skirts"? I like the front spoiler that the silver E class at the bottom of this page has, as well as the "side skirts" (if that's what they're called) on the black one!
Any help or point me in the right direction to check pricing, etc. would be GREATLY appreciated.
Best,
Paul
borrud@yahoo-inc.com
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Re: couple pics of my daily driver
Originally posted by lee2375
not quite as nice as the CLK, but.....
not quite as nice as the CLK, but.....
Those rims looks great on the car (and I'm not even a fan of chrome rims
).
