pinebaron

I found out these wheels weigh 32 lbs each.

sunny_j

sorry i couldnt weigh them because i couldnt find a scale at were the rims were being stored.
ive noticed a decline in performance but its not to bad.

pinebaron

That was exactly what I was afraid of and hesitating to take the plunge. Stock 16" rims are 23lbs. Getting anything close to or less than 23lbs in any larger size requires forged wheels which would help maintain power.

What tires did you put on yours?

pinebaron

My son who has a modded pearl white Infinity G35 , wants the roof painted black; I may do that for him since I have the right equipment. I suggested a vinly roof but he was not keen. Would you consider painting the roof?

sunny_j

my brother-in-law has 3pc 22's on his 6 series and they slow his car down aswel. it really doenst matter if the rims are 1,2 or 3 pc they will slow your car down.
im running used nitto 245/30/20front (from brothers old car) and brand new falken 452 285/25/20rear

i wouldnt paint the roof, remember paint is permanent and vinyl is not. if done right vinyl will look just as good as paint and it wont hurt the resale value.

pinebaron

Good choice of tire sizes.

I'm thinking Michelins when I get around to it.

Agreed about the vinyl roof and resale value (something I've never cared about). I used to have a silver car (in the old days, 1968 Ford Cortina Estate which I purchased in 1972 in the UK) that had a black vinyl roof which remained perfect for the 6 years I owned it. A Vinyl roof was very popular in those days; I guess it must be the same today.

sunny_j

i had michelin ps2's on my 760 but one tire got a bubble in the sidewall, rahter easly. after that i switched to goodyears and loved them. just as good as the Michelins imo without the large pricetag. so far the falkens i have on the 320 are awesome when its dry, i have to wait till it rains to see how good they are in wet conditions

pinebaron

Next job is to lower the car.
More pictures in my album

sunny_j

car with 5 people in it, no rubbing

pinebaron

Keep your car clean; send passengers in a cab or buy a bus.

DubVBenz

Damn nice Diesel. Wish MB considered the NA market when selling these and put the same wheels and body kit that the E350 got. Those rims are "teh sex", but a real shame how lame the stock rims are...

dsm2925

did you ever get to do the vinyl roof wrap?

sunny_j

its a shame that the e320 doesnt come with any good options. eg, no steering wheel shifter, no leather seats, no pano roof, no exhaust tips,no P2 package, no amg kit package, no airmatic suspension & the list goes on.

not yet. ill probably do it in a few months

pinebaron

Did you have fewer options in 09 or fewer options available in Canada? You may be ready for the new E63 (I'm looking at it) though my Bluetec has the following factory options as part of CPO:

• Wood Steering Wheel
• Leather Seats
• Pano Roof
• P2 package
• Rear/Passenger window shades
• Ipod Interface
  
  Own or subsequent Installs
• OEM E63 Spoiler: Installed by local MB dealer
• Exhaust Tips: Aftermarket (look and work great; see photos in my album)
• 19" Wheels

AMG Kit: This is something you can do yourself

I love my Bluetec

sunny_j

those options are not available for the E320 in canada+
MB should give the E320 the same options it offers the E350

nopcbs

...those wheels MAKE your car.

Great choice.

- nopcbs

sunny_j

thanks nopcbs
i actually sold the rims and looking to get something different in a few months

Rhadamantis

looking hot, it will be better with E63 AMG bumpers,
there is a guy in Turkey who can supply aftermarket "PU plastic" E63 amg kits

sunny_j

any links?

Rhadamantis

sure but it is available in their local website, you can check photos
http://www.sahibinden.com/en/mercede...XQQdisplayitem?

also you can mail them info@vortextechnick.com , they have E55,E63 and C63 amg body kits

sunny_j

i really hated the horizontal chrome trim on the fog lights so i vinyled them black. the front end looks much better imo.


before


after

E92-Lighting

looks great

sunny_j

i vinlyed the roof black and put a e63 spoiler on today

DubVBenz

Where did you get the LED tails? Or did the car come with those in Canada?

sunny_j

the tails are stock. the only lights i changed are the bumper turn signals.