intrinsico

Peeps,

I just got a 2003 E500 peweter metallic with ash. I am planning to tint ti 20% and drop it 1" via the airmatic suspension. I am also looking at wheels (19x8.5 in the front and 19x9.5 in the back). I narrowed it down to two choices - Brabus Monoblock VI and AMG (both replicas). Please please let me know what you think.

Here are the coices:

Brabus:


AMG:

BklynBenz

why replicas? you spend all that money on the e500 and youre going to chinz out on the wheels? hey, to each his own...

intrinsico

Most replicas are made under license from name brands (the AMGs for instance are made by ASA which is a licensed BBS company) so the only difference is weight. Which, in fact, is not that much more than the stock 16"s (maybe 3-4 lbs a wheel). As I am obviously going for looks and not performance I thought why spend an extra $2K?

Now, what's your preference?

Sergiu

wobbles

I personally prefer the Brabus rim

marc777

Lorinser ......see my recent post.otherwise the Brabus......

lig

If I had to replace my AMGs - I'd pick up some HRE wheels.

CALBenzo

Of those two, I definitely prefer the AMG's. The Brabus looks fat, bloated and non-elegant by comparison. JMHO of course.

Good luck.

pocholin

Brabus !

Brian_I.

Brabus. I love Peter's (sf49ers79) setup!

intrinsico

Now, anyone have any pics?

S

Brian_I.

https://mbworld.org/forums/showthrea...5&page=5&pp=50

BoSoxFan

AMG, but I definitely like the one piece look as in the link in the previous post rather than the multipiece. That's just personal taste though.

W211 Ryda

I think it's a toss up since both look really nice. I guess I'd go for the Brabus.

intrinsico

Just ordered a set of Brabus 19"s staggered wrapped in Pirelli's from Redline European Motorsport in Cali. Should be ariving here in Boston next week, will post an update.

Everything with tires mounted, balanced, lugs, bolts, Mercedes center caps and shipping was an even $1900. Seems like killer deal. The alternative was the AMG replicas from TireRack with Dunlop tires for about $2000. Obviously price was not the determining factor, it seems like Brabus wheels look more agressive which is what I was looking for. Can't wait to get that fat lip on the car...

But, by all means, keep registering votes - so far it seems to be a tie.

Thanks,
Sergiu

glojo

If I had to choose it would be the AMG's, but without all those 'bolts'

Good luck with your choice,
John
Night-time in Torquay

BklynBenz

oh youre from boston? heyyyyyyy how about those red sox???? hahahahahaha

BoSoxFan

Just wait 'til next year!

BoSoxFan

You know, it's bad enough that I have to take this stuff from my wife and business partner. Now, I get it from people on this forum. Until now, this has been my refuge from the cares and woes of the world

BklynBenz

LOL, here read this for some consolation...

https://mbworld.org/forums/off-topic/84890-yankees-v-red-sox.html

BoSoxFan

I hate to quote a former Yankee but "it ain't over 'til it's over."

intrinsico

I second that! Not that I'm into baseball that much, but who says the Sox have to wait till next year? Huh? Huh?

paulhu

Look under New Class (W211) Picture thread. Post by member 'trezaei' on 12/23/2003 shows a picture of the Brabus Monoblock VI or replica. Also another member 'Arnee' posted a picture of his E320 with Monoblock VI replica wheels in one of the threads (I am waiting for him to tell me which thread). I like the 6-spoke over the 5-spoke AMG.

ToyCollector

Dropping a suspension just by Airride is a mediocre answer BTW without someone tweaking the heck out of your alignment. Your suspension geometry will always be off. An inch, not so bad, but you will have tire wear and tracking issues. No free lunches in this world.

MBE55AMG

I guess it's too late, but the AMG wheels is my choice.

BoSoxFan

You're right but I'm worried about the pitching. We've gone from one of the strongest set of starters and relievers in the majors to ... who knows? Meanwhile, the Yankees pitching is resurgent. It's going to be an interesting couple of days.