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Old 12-22-2010, 01:39 PM
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AMG??????

Alright here's my thing. I bought a S550 in September and i'm kind of confused on what to tell wheel shops. I know my car isn't a 'true' AMG but it does have the body kit and the badge. It also has the 19" Amg Wheels. My question is this:
My calipers are Red and have the AMG logo on them. Are these the AMG Brakes? Is there a difference in AMG brakes and regular S550 brakes?

The reason I ask this is because when I've spoken to wheel shops about purchasing wheels they ask me what kind of brakes I have - I guess for Offset/caliper clearance. Anyone know what I should say?

Thanks in Advance.
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The brakes you have on do comes with the earlier AMG cars like the CLK 55 AMG. Just tell them you have a S550 or S550 4matic. The wheel shop should know between the S550,S63,and the S65.
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The brakes you have on do comes with the earlier AMG cars like the CLK 55 AMG. Just tell them you have a S550 or S550 4matic. The wheel shop should know between the S550,S63,and the S65.
I might order online is the thing. Are they considered as big brakes/AMG?
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Please remove the /////AMG badge at your earliest convience.
Dont listen to every ****.

Do as you like.
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Dont listen to every ****.

Do as you like.
I'm not focused on him. Just trying to get a clear cut answer on the brake situation.
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Remove the badge, poser. Saying it came like that is no excuse.
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I might order online is the thing. Are they considered as big brakes/AMG?
Nope. Only the S63 and S65 brakes are consider big brakes.
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Remove the badge, poser. Saying it came like that is no excuse.
Go jump in the HUDSON
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Go jump in the HUDSON
NO!!!!!!!!!!

Take the badge off you tool. You do NOT have an AMG.
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Go jump in the HUDSON
No reason for such beligerance. If we are going to sink every poser or pretender, there would be no future for our water courses.

Besides, coming from an '89 Tercel!!! What a crock... Just ignore it (just the only attention they're due.

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Jesus christ guys, Get a grip on reality- Who gives a **** if he wants to put a amg badge on his car. You act like hes pissing on your bible. Most people cant tell the difference between a S class and a C class anyways. Those who can will certainly know its not AMG anyways by the sound/body.

I am new to the MB world but even on the lambo forums nobody was this aggressive. We are all MB owners, relax and let people do what they want. I changed my grill out- Dont like it? GFY, because I do.
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Jesus christ guys, Get a grip on reality- Who gives a **** if he wants to put a amg badge on his car. You act like hes pissing on your bible. Most people cant tell the difference between a S class and a C class anyways. Those who can will certainly know its not AMG anyways by the sound/body.

I am new to the MB world but even on the lambo forums nobody was this aggressive. We are all MB owners, relax and let people do what they want. I changed my grill out- Dont like it? GFY, because I do.
Go **** yourself? A little harsh, no? You like people who pretend they have things they dont? Do you like people from Jersey Shore too?

Originally Posted by JoeVal
No reason for such beligerance. If we are going to sink every poser or pretender, there would be no future for our water courses.

Besides, coming from an '89 Tercel!!! What a crock... Just ignore it (just the only attention they're due.

Dont you dare make fun of my Tercel... WTF is a C350 Elegance? Some badges you slapped on from ebay?
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WOW! my thread got hijacked. All I asked was about the brakes, NOT about if I should put a badge on!!!!!

Anyways thaks to the ones that were helpful. I had some brake work done last month, so I decided to call my guy at MB who knew my car and he stated that they're still considered as s550 brakes. Which now makes it easier for me to shop for wheels now.
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Agreed, they are regular 550 brakes. Glad you got it sorted out.
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Originally Posted by mugsy415
WOW! my thread got hijacked. All I asked was about the brakes, NOT about if I should put a badge on!!!!!

Anyways thaks to the ones that were helpful. I had some brake work done last month, so I decided to call my guy at MB who knew my car and he stated that they're still considered as s550 brakes. Which now makes it easier for me to shop for wheels now.
Look buddy, I'm gonna let you off easy seeing as your brakes are painted red it was most likely the previous owner that put the badge on as well.

This is your last warning though. Remove the badge.
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S550 4matic, ML350
Threatening posts at Christmas time
Yet another morning of drinking wine
An angry member sits insecure
A stupid tool he is for sure!

Why the grief about the letters?
Quit the yelling at your betters!
No class at all, you're mad and steaming,
You think we're scared you must be dreaming!

Just for fun I'll badge my car
They'll take it in from near and far
Put one in front and TWO in back
An "AMG" shrink wrap in black!

What can you do to me, you sissy?
Dont cry too much or throw a hissy.
AMG badges, they all abound
An inch of paint can not be found

Go and threaten all day long
You think youre right but always wrong
Keep on stuffing that old sock
Keep making up for your small C--K!

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Originally Posted by egauster
Threatening posts at Christmas time
Yet another morning of drinking wine
An angry member sits insecure
A stupid tool he is for sure!

Why the grief about the letters?
Quit the yelling at your betters!
No class at all, you're mad and steaming,
You think we're scared you must be dreaming!

Just for fun I'll badge my car
They'll take it in from near and far
Put one in front and TWO in back
An "AMG" shrink wrap in black!

What can you do to me, you sissy?
Dont cry too much or throw a hissy.
AMG badges, they all abound
An inch of paint can not be found

Go and threaten all day long
You think youre right but always wrong
Keep on stuffing that old sock
Keep making up for your small C--K!
lol
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not an AMG car = not AMG brakes. unless the previous owner dumped like 5000 in a AMG BBK.

here's the kicker, get a tape measure. if your rotor measures something over 14.5 inches you probally have a BBK, anything under and it's not.
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Now that is an useful reply. Thank you.
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Lol funny thread..
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Originally Posted by phatisfy
Nope. Only the S63 and S65 brakes are consider big brakes.
Dont forget the s600;-) it uses 6 piston front and 4 piston rear brakes....
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I always assumed the people with non AMG cars that have the AMG badge on the back were people who weren't enthusiasts and just didn't know any better or how stupid they really looked.

I was wrong.
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Originally Posted by way2evil
Look buddy, I'm gonna let you off easy seeing as your brakes are painted red it was most likely the previous owner that put the badge on as well.

This is your last warning though. Remove the badge.
really? get over your self, didnt know you were the AMG police


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