** Official W212 E-Class Picture Thread **
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[QUOTE=bryant_is_bored;5517189]I had these wheels sitting in my garage collecting dust, so I bit the bullet & got them fixed (curb rash & bent), new tires, & H&R springs installed. Couldn't be happier. I went from feeling like "ehh" about my W212 and now I can't stop looking at it. Up next are painted side markers & a carbon fiber front lip. I'm debating on a roof spoiler. Apologies for the crappy iPhone pics.
Looks VERY CLEAN...nice job! How much did the ride change with the HR springs?
Looks VERY CLEAN...nice job! How much did the ride change with the HR springs?
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It hardly changed the ride. It's actual pretty damn close to stock still & the drop made the car more responsive, eliminates the roll, & got rid of that boaty feeling.
I had these wheels sitting in my garage collecting dust, so I bit the bullet & got them fixed (curb rash & bent), new tires, & H&R springs installed. Couldn't be happier. I went from feeling like "ehh" about my W212 and now I can't stop looking at it. Up next are painted side markers & a carbon fiber front lip. I'm debating on a roof spoiler. Apologies for the crappy iPhone pics.
Looks VERY CLEAN...nice job! How much did the ride change with the HR springs?
Looks VERY CLEAN...nice job! How much did the ride change with the HR springs?
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Sweet! Let me tell you, that "loving it" feeling won't go away any time soon. I got my 2010 E550 4matic in October and still love it. Drives great in the snow. I recently picked up a set of those split 5-spoke AMG wheels like yours but I'm waiting until spring to put them on.
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Hyperion, didn't see your response until now. That's pretty hardcore! How long did you keep that orange wrap on for and what did your kids and their friends think of your 'autumn-colored' car?
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[QUOTE=bryant_is_bored;5517189]I had these wheels sitting in my garage collecting dust, so I bit the bullet & got them fixed (curb rash & bent), new tires, & H&R springs installed. Couldn't be happier. I went from feeling like "ehh" about my W212 and now I can't stop looking at it. Up next are painted side markers & a carbon fiber front lip. I'm debating on a roof spoiler. Apologies for the crappy iPhone pics.
Bryant, your car looks very clean and classy! I see you've removed the chrome trim that runs along the sides of the car. Very nice.
The lowering with the H&Rs seem to give it the perfect height! How is the ride quality? Does the car feel bouncier? I mean, does it bounce over every little minor blimp on the road like all the lowered Hondas out there?
Bryant, your car looks very clean and classy! I see you've removed the chrome trim that runs along the sides of the car. Very nice.
The lowering with the H&Rs seem to give it the perfect height! How is the ride quality? Does the car feel bouncier? I mean, does it bounce over every little minor blimp on the road like all the lowered Hondas out there?
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I had these wheels sitting in my garage collecting dust, so I bit the bullet & got them fixed (curb rash & bent), new tires, & H&R springs installed. Couldn't be happier. I went from feeling like "ehh" about my W212 and now I can't stop looking at it. Up next are painted side markers & a carbon fiber front lip. I'm debating on a roof spoiler. Apologies for the crappy iPhone pics.
Bryant, your car looks very clean and classy! I see you've removed the chrome trim that runs along the sides of the car. Very nice.
The lowering with the H&Rs seem to give it the perfect height! How is the ride quality? Does the car feel bouncier? I mean, does it bounce over every little minor blimp on the road like all the lowered Hondas out there?
Bryant, your car looks very clean and classy! I see you've removed the chrome trim that runs along the sides of the car. Very nice.
The lowering with the H&Rs seem to give it the perfect height! How is the ride quality? Does the car feel bouncier? I mean, does it bounce over every little minor blimp on the road like all the lowered Hondas out there?
Last edited by bryant_is_bored; Jan 29, 2013 at 06:03 PM.
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it has been a hit; turns a lot of heads and produces many comments I'm sure
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lol, I'm such a child.
I have a Yamaha VStar 950 and a Zuma 125 scooter as well. On Zuma forums, there was a thread about changing the final drive oil. It's kind of a tricky fill spot thats hard to get to. Anyhow, one guy posted that he just uses a turkey baster to put oil in his rear end.
...like I said, i guess I'm kind of childish.
Last edited by tge4; Jan 30, 2013 at 01:04 PM. Reason: just another thought
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2015 C300 Sport
Here's a pic of the car on the rack getting aligned at West End Alignment in Gardena. Super nice & cool guys, asked me what I wanted done exactly, and even did the alignment with me in the car since I do a lot of solo commuting.
Looks like the springs settled and I'm super pleased with the height of the car now.
Looks like the springs settled and I'm super pleased with the height of the car now.
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2013 E350
Everytime I see the Maya STM's I always wonder if its my original set that I sold off years ago haha! Had them on my Audi B6 in a staggered set up, which makes it interesting because i've interchanged MB wheels and Audi wheels for quite some time.
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In the world of German cars, I've only ever owned BMW and Audis. I crossed the chasm last week and picked up a CPO 2011 E350 and absolutely love it. Not sure why I was against buying MB before 
-- the car is a comfortable ride and has got the neighbors commenting.
Spent some time on mbworld the last couple days and this is an awesome community! In result of lurking the forums, I have ordered an hid kit from theretrofitsource (mine is p1), LEDs from AznOptics, and clear side markers from ebay.
Anyhow, just thought I'd throw out my first newbie hello world post and include a camera-phone photo of my E350 with her new family members:
-- the car is a comfortable ride and has got the neighbors commenting.Spent some time on mbworld the last couple days and this is an awesome community! In result of lurking the forums, I have ordered an hid kit from theretrofitsource (mine is p1), LEDs from AznOptics, and clear side markers from ebay.
Anyhow, just thought I'd throw out my first newbie hello world post and include a camera-phone photo of my E350 with her new family members:
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