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Thanks Jack,
It is a testament to MB's fit & finish, because when those pics were taken in September the car was nearly six years old and I had only had it detailed/waxed twice (at a car wash no less), several years earlier. And it is my daily driver!
I recently found a professional detailer and he is going to "winterize" it for my next month. It will be the first real detail since I bougt her in 2000.
It is a testament to MB's fit & finish, because when those pics were taken in September the car was nearly six years old and I had only had it detailed/waxed twice (at a car wash no less), several years earlier. And it is my daily driver!
I recently found a professional detailer and he is going to "winterize" it for my next month. It will be the first real detail since I bougt her in 2000.
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Ramp...your car is as sharp as they get and still get driven. I have a lot of fun detailing mine...gives me a lot of satisfaction as I'm sure your's does.
I really like your rims...if I come accross $3k+/- for the wheels and tires, I might change. I'm afraid I might loose some ride quality over my 17" OEM set up. What do you think?
Nevada...your car should be in the S Class brochure!!!
I really like your rims...if I come accross $3k+/- for the wheels and tires, I might change. I'm afraid I might loose some ride quality over my 17" OEM set up. What do you think?
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Nevada...your car should be in the S Class brochure!!!
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Originally Posted by sprink49
Ramp...your car is as sharp as they get and still get driven. I have a lot of fun detailing mine...gives me a lot of satisfaction as I'm sure your's does.
I really like your rims...if I come accross $3k+/- for the wheels and tires, I might change. I'm afraid I might loose some ride quality over my 17" OEM set up. What do you think?
Nevada...your car should be in the S Class brochure!!!![thumbs](https://mbworld.org/forums/images/smilies/thumbsup.gif)
I really like your rims...if I come accross $3k+/- for the wheels and tires, I might change. I'm afraid I might loose some ride quality over my 17" OEM set up. What do you think?
![nix](https://mbworld.org/forums/images/smilies/nixweiss.gif)
Nevada...your car should be in the S Class brochure!!!
![thumbs](https://mbworld.org/forums/images/smilies/thumbsup.gif)
I know that a lot of folks find detailing their cars relaxing, but I prefer a single-malt scotch for my peace of mind.
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Check it out:
http://www.scotchwhisky.com/english/...malts/obab.htm
http://www.scotchwhisky.net/malt/oban.htm
Oban is one of the smoooooooooothest scotch whiskies you will ever sip. You have to drink it neat to really appreciate the flavor.
http://www.scotchwhisky.com/english/...malts/obab.htm
http://www.scotchwhisky.net/malt/oban.htm
Oban is one of the smoooooooooothest scotch whiskies you will ever sip. You have to drink it neat to really appreciate the flavor.
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Originally Posted by fkong777
Just changed my ride height.. for me, I think it is perfect right now for family hauling use.
Good looking ride!
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AMG E55, Stage 1, Strait Pipe from Primary Cats
Originally Posted by Ramp
What wheels & tires? Any rubbing?
Good looking ride!
Good looking ride!
I like it both ways, A nice clean ride
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Originally Posted by Ramp
What wheels & tires? Any rubbing?
Good looking ride!
Good looking ride!
running 235/40/19 and 255/40/19
I wanted to get the best ride possible with 19's & some drop.. I notice if I drop the height more the ride do suffer.
with my DIY linkage, In 1/2 hour I can drop it as low as I want.
Notice the 03 mirror Led update. :p Next 03 tail update. Not sure about 03 headlights (it a big chunk of $$$ and only S-class owners notice them)
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Originally Posted by fkong777
No rubbing at this height.. If I go lower I have to bend the bumper/fender clip.
running 235/40/19 and 255/40/19
I wanted to get the best ride possible with 19's & some drop.. I notice if I drop the height more the ride do suffer.
with my DIY linkage, In 1/2 hour I can drop it as low as I want.
Notice the 03 mirror Led update. :p Next 03 tail update. Not sure about 03 headlights (it a big chunk of $$$ and only S-class owners notice them)
running 235/40/19 and 255/40/19
I wanted to get the best ride possible with 19's & some drop.. I notice if I drop the height more the ride do suffer.
with my DIY linkage, In 1/2 hour I can drop it as low as I want.
Notice the 03 mirror Led update. :p Next 03 tail update. Not sure about 03 headlights (it a big chunk of $$$ and only S-class owners notice them)
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Thank you. As you may have noticed it is an european 'short' (=not long) S-Class.
FYI, I'm thinking about changing the 'summer' rims to your S55 AMG style rims. Either that or I'm buying an actual S55 Kompressor.
FYI, I'm thinking about changing the 'summer' rims to your S55 AMG style rims. Either that or I'm buying an actual S55 Kompressor.
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I didn't realize that was a short body. I really like the AMG double-spoke wheels. If you get them you can tell your summer tires from your winter tires. =)
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Do you have 245 R18 all around or 245 R18 front and 265 R18 rear?
My summer/winter wheels look alike on the pictures, but are quite different IRL. I do agree that the double-spokes are real nice.
My summer/winter wheels look alike on the pictures, but are quite different IRL. I do agree that the double-spokes are real nice.
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Originally Posted by sprins
Do you have 245 R18 all around or 245 R18 front and 265 R18 rear?
My summer/winter wheels look alike on the pictures, but are quite different IRL. I do agree that the double-spokes are real nice.
My summer/winter wheels look alike on the pictures, but are quite different IRL. I do agree that the double-spokes are real nice.
Summer wheels & tires (staggard/front & rear):
18x8.5 AMG Double Spoke Bright Sil
18x9 AMG Double Spoke Bright Sil
245/45WR-18 Goodyear Eagle F1 GS-D3 XL
275/40YR-18 Goodyear Eagle F1 GS-D3
Winter tires on OEM wheels:
225/60QR-16 Michelin X-Ice
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Originally Posted by sprins
Does the staggering give you any added value other than that it looks good?
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It improves car's stability and handling. Very functional and not just cosmetic. But it does look good too.
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Originally Posted by newton22
You also say that it decreases aerodynamic drag. You have to sacrifice some ride quality though correct?
I do get an occasional bzzzzzzt when I hit a major dip in the road at high speed and the tire rubs the rear fender a little. It causes no noticable wear or damage to the tires, so I do not worry about it at all.
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Originally Posted by Ramp
I do get an occasional bzzzzzzt when I hit a major dip in the road at high speed and the tire rubs the rear fender a little. It causes no noticable wear or damage to the tires, so I do not worry about it at all.