Portland, OR R63 Restoration Thread
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Very nice car, wish I had one of these but the maintenance would be too much.
Off topic question, but does the spare tire actually fit over the brakes? I think you're supposed to have a minimum of 19" tires, and I believe the spare is 18". Asking because I am thinking of upgrading to R63 brakes.
Off topic question, but does the spare tire actually fit over the brakes? I think you're supposed to have a minimum of 19" tires, and I believe the spare is 18". Asking because I am thinking of upgrading to R63 brakes.
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From: San Francisco Bay Area
2006 R500
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Joined: Nov 2017
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From: San Francisco Bay Area
2006 R500
It's probably more fun than removing the valve cover gaskets 4 times in as many months, lol. Elring leaked, MB OEM leaked, finally Elring with Permatex blue sealant no longer leaks.
I would carry a tire plug kit but want the comfort of a spare for the situations where a plug wouldn't work. Don't want to be stranded while towing a boat.
I would carry a tire plug kit but want the comfort of a spare for the situations where a plug wouldn't work. Don't want to be stranded while towing a boat.
