** Official W212 E-Class Picture Thread **
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2010 E550 P2 w/AMG Sport Package + Pano, 2015 Nissan Pathfinder
Jahquan3- thanks! I keep forgetting to comment on your old school AMG wheels whenever I see them. I really like that look.
Even though the TTV8 is a tic faster than the Naturally aspirated V8, they seem equally as fast to me. The turbo lag is very minimal and I'm still getting used to how this engine behaves. I wanted to trade up to the TTV8 as they are not long for this planet and they are highly tunable as well. I just need to weigh in on my warranty and see if my dealer will play fair with me if I tune it. You can easily get an additional 100 HP from this motor, but need to be careful with the trans. The trans in every MB I have owned has been the weak/sore spot with me. This 7G+ shifts really well so far.
Even though the TTV8 is a tic faster than the Naturally aspirated V8, they seem equally as fast to me. The turbo lag is very minimal and I'm still getting used to how this engine behaves. I wanted to trade up to the TTV8 as they are not long for this planet and they are highly tunable as well. I just need to weigh in on my warranty and see if my dealer will play fair with me if I tune it. You can easily get an additional 100 HP from this motor, but need to be careful with the trans. The trans in every MB I have owned has been the weak/sore spot with me. This 7G+ shifts really well so far.
I read about the tun-ability of the TTV8 and it's tons of bang for your buck. I forget the gentlemen's name on here maybe it's Cocobex. He's doing AMG numbers with his 550 I believe. Good luck and let us know how it all goes.
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[QUOTE=KEY08;7148286]2014 Diamond White Metallic over Silk Beige leather. This one is pretty well loaded with a $79,850 list. It has that crazy comfort box and Illuminated sills that I don't see on the data card I pulled, but it lists everything else I believe. The Diamond white is a very unique color as it sometimes appears glossy and in other certain light it almost appears as a mat finish due to the tiny metal flake in the paint. The light interior and Pano roof make the inside look like a concert hall. I was worried that these TTV8 cars did not have the throaty sound of my 2010, but it sounds great to my ear. I'm happy.
Looks great. Clean, low key and powerful, can't beat it. How was Motorwerks to deal with? I considered a car from them but ended up at Orland Park-very good experience.
Looks great. Clean, low key and powerful, can't beat it. How was Motorwerks to deal with? I considered a car from them but ended up at Orland Park-very good experience.
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I have a great relationship with Motor Werks and have bought other cars from them. My dealer used to be Mark Motors, which was a mile from me, but MB closed that franchise. I think Motor Werks is on top of their game and always treats me well. If you or anyone is considering a car there I would be happy to pass along my contacts. I have also heard good things about Orland Park MB.
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Car starting to come together, springs going on tomorrow to close that wheel gap, and I will be just about happy with the daily driver!
Last edited by stogge; 05-16-2017 at 11:04 AM.
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Hey Stogge- Looks awesome.
I need the specs on your wheels. Are they HRE FF15's? I have always loved the look of the 18 spoke CLK DTM race car wheels and these fit the bill. Let me know what they are and the size/offset and whether they are a square setup. thank you!
I need the specs on your wheels. Are they HRE FF15's? I have always loved the look of the 18 spoke CLK DTM race car wheels and these fit the bill. Let me know what they are and the size/offset and whether they are a square setup. thank you!
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Hey, thanks! They are actually the new Mandrus (TSW) Stirling Rotary forged (advanced cast?) wheels, and I love the way they look in person. They have a mirror cut face finish, but a silver everywhere else, it gives them a cool dimensional look.
It is a 4matic, and they are staggered with no issues.
Front 19x8.5 +45- 245/35/19
Rear 19x9.5 +50- 275/30/19
They also have an aggressive offset fitment for our car, but I went with the conservative fit, they look like nice stock wheels, which is what I wanted.
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www.wheelsboutique.com
They look very similar to the HRE FF15's but they are not. The FF15's only come in 19" fitments for the W212: 19"x8.5" ET 47 // 19"x9.5" ET 45
I have these returning in Liquid Silver in approximately two weeks for those interested. Prices start at $625 per wheel.
I have these returning in Liquid Silver in approximately two weeks for those interested. Prices start at $625 per wheel.
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looks great!
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Jahquan3- thanks! I keep forgetting to comment on your old school AMG wheels whenever I see them. I really like that look.
Even though the TTV8 is a tic faster than the Naturally aspirated V8, they seem equally as fast to me. The turbo lag is very minimal and I'm still getting used to how this engine behaves. I wanted to trade up to the TTV8 as they are not long for this planet and they are highly tunable as well. I just need to weigh in on my warranty and see if my dealer will play fair with me if I tune it. You can easily get an additional 100 HP from this motor, but need to be careful with the trans. The trans in every MB I have owned has been the weak/sore spot with me. This 7G+ shifts really well so far.
Even though the TTV8 is a tic faster than the Naturally aspirated V8, they seem equally as fast to me. The turbo lag is very minimal and I'm still getting used to how this engine behaves. I wanted to trade up to the TTV8 as they are not long for this planet and they are highly tunable as well. I just need to weigh in on my warranty and see if my dealer will play fair with me if I tune it. You can easily get an additional 100 HP from this motor, but need to be careful with the trans. The trans in every MB I have owned has been the weak/sore spot with me. This 7G+ shifts really well so far.
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^to anyone:
I have a set of R43's that look just like that for less money.....yes, used.....but barely
I have a set of R43's that look just like that for less money.....yes, used.....but barely
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^clean as hell!
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Believe it or not, I love the look of the classic luxury grill. Just working to breathe some sport life into it, as the wife was saying that it is an old man's car, and I should have got a BMW. haaaa!
Springs on now, and I have the EXACT car that I wanted! Pics soon!
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W212 E-class, W211 E-class, F10 5-Series
I think one of my biggest gripes with the Luxury grille is: if you have Distronic or Surround View Cams, the radar looks like this huge plastic square/rectangle plastered in the center...and the front camera is off centered (to the left of the vertical bar). Those two things do nothing to help my OCD...lol.
Looking forward to your pics soon.
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I have a sport(star) grill to sell....100 buks
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I think luxury grill looks better on pre-facelift and sport on the facelifted version. But obviously it's your car, do what you want, let the haters hate.
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