EmE247

Some may remember my first post with pics of my whip. Was done with one of those mini Canon cameras. Got a new SLR w/ tripod, new full detail w/ clay, sealer, and wax, and a few new mods. Probably the last time I shoot my car...

For the artsy ones...


And more of the same old same old...

fromthebeginnin

What difference a good camera makes, nice photo's they really show the car off, where was that taken?

tasho3

EPIC!!!

BPhillyBenz

Great shots of a AWESOME car...really nice composition and framing!!! They deserve to be on the cover of Road and Track. Thanks for posting!!!

clmulli

sweet!

Pntblnk

Very nice indeed. Fantastic work with the clay process and what a shine. You can even see your reflection kneeling down in the rear bumper shots.

What are those 4 holes on your frot bumper? Former license plate bracket or some new stealth lidar diffuser?

hyperion667

all kinds of nice...........wow..........

MiamiAMG

Absolutely gorgeous! Beautiful pics & beautiful car.
Too bad about the lic plate holes.

EmE247

I didn't know there was going to be that much of a difference between one of the smaller automatic cameras (Canon PowerShot) and a slr camera (Sony Alpha Nex-5). Once you start checking out photos blown up on the cpu, you can notice the grainyness of the smaller automatics.

First photo was shot in front of the Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles. Others were just on top of our parking garage where I work. I probably would have taken more scenic shots if it weren't for the Super Bowl starting a couple hours after the shoot. Priorities!

Thanks for all the kind words to everyone else!

KYHaynes

Love the AMG wheels. What are the actual size of the wheels and rims? I have a 2010 E550 4Matic and would like to get these wheels. Where can I get these wheels?

SnakeDoctor

Great pics!

EmE247

Thanks guys.

The wheels are AMG 19x8.5 offset 43 front and 19x9.5 offset 43 back. H&R 10 MM spacers for all four with Toyo T1-R 245/35/19 front and 275/30/19 back.

They were an option upgrade from the dealer for the earlier MB models.

threeMBs

I'm surprised you're still using them. I remember discussing with you needing them for your formal W211 when you bought those wheels a while back.

I have replicas of same wheels (same size/width/offset).

I use 285/30-19 tire at rear and it fits flush (to my surprise) with fender with 9.5 width and ET43 - perfect with no spacer needed probably due to wider tire. I use 255/35-19 tire at front and it could use 5mm spacer to be fender flush, but since 5mm spacer can not be used I chose a slightly "in" look without spacer over a slightly "out" look with 10mm spacer.

IMO best looking wheels for W212/W207 I've seen so far. That's why have them (replicas) on both.

EmE247

Could you possibly post pics of your profile? Side view pics similar to the ones I posted showing the front and back wheels and how they set on the car. I know the wheels are a bit on the aggresive side with the spacers and always contemplated removing the spacers to see how they looked.

Thanks in advance.

ROLLNNN

very nice car and pics! Cool shot in front of the Disney Hall

mlist84

awesome car, awesome shots!

KYHaynes

How much did you pay for the wheels? I found the same ones online at mercedesbenzwheels.com for $1,199.99.

EmE247

The option wheels are about $10,000.00 from the dealership when you purchase the wheel upgrade w/ a new car. I paid a fraction of the cost for used ones but still quite a bit more than the price you got above. The wheels you may be looking at may be reps.

KYHaynes

They are reps. Probably go this route to save $$

threeMBs

this is a much better route:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/19-WH...Q5fAccessories

ESIX3POWER

EME247 - Fantastic photos! Car is gorgeous. Has your car been dropped/lowered ? or is that the natural stance ? Thx

EmE247

Thanks.

Dropped with H&R Sport Springs for the W212. This should be the natural stance!

Racing Dad

i know what a pity! Looks like you're in LA, i always tell them to not put the front license plate one. Now they even have a waiver for you to sign so you can't go back to them if you get a ticket.

gichundo

Nice pics! I see Aroma Golf Range in background~~ lol

Did you paint your side markers or is it vinly's?

EmE247

I actually signed that same waiver when signing all the paperwork to purchase and was happy thinking they didnt drill the holes for the plates. Unfortunately they were already on the car.

KTown FTW. The side markers were painted to match the body.