SL55/63/65/R230 AMG: Simon's 2004 SL55 AMG build
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lastly, i ordered the Adv7.1 with runflats so i can remove possibly the most overengineered spare ever
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ok i know i said i was done but i broke down and got the Renntech toe link kit. here's the pics.
as for the wheels... they arrived but the rears are hitting the well on any suspension travel. dealing with Adv1 to fix it. here's a teaser pic of what they'll be when fixed
tip: if you look closely, you'll see the res and cat delete
as for the wheels... they arrived but the rears are hitting the well on any suspension travel. dealing with Adv1 to fix it. here's a teaser pic of what they'll be when fixed
tip: if you look closely, you'll see the res and cat delete
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the rear offsets weren't right so the were rubbing on the fenders. i'm waiting for Adv1 to either send me new rears or pick these up and fix them. they haven't decided yet. here's pics of the issue. rest assured as soon as its fixed there will be final glamour shots!
BTW these wheels are MUCH lighter than the AMGs
BTW these wheels are MUCH lighter than the AMGs
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E 63S Wagon Renntech, E55 Renntech, SL65, SL 55 030, ML, bunch of old ones--they come, they go...
Cool....
keep us posted.
Yeah, you don't have to tell me about the AMG wheels. Pretty shoddy for all those $$$....
Look forward to seeing it in action....
Yeah, you don't have to tell me about the AMG wheels. Pretty shoddy for all those $$$....
Look forward to seeing it in action....
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definitely! 
noone more-so than me
i'd really be curious to drive my finished car and then hop into a stock one and see the difference. lot's of shed weight between the brakes and wheels and more power
noone more-so than me
i'd really be curious to drive my finished car and then hop into a stock one and see the difference. lot's of shed weight between the brakes and wheels and more power
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the rear offsets weren't right so the were rubbing on the fenders. i'm waiting for Adv1 to either send me new rears or pick these up and fix them. they haven't decided yet. here's pics of the issue. rest assured as soon as its fixed there will be final glamour shots!
BTW these wheels are MUCH lighter than the AMGs
BTW these wheels are MUCH lighter than the AMGs
THAT LOOK LIKE AGGRESSIVE OFFSET.. JUST GET SMALLER TIRES. STRETCH A BIT.. SHOULD TAKE CARE THE RUBBING
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E 63S Wagon Renntech, E55 Renntech, SL65, SL 55 030, ML, bunch of old ones--they come, they go...
Mmmm..
that's not a tire issue. Unfortunately, that looks like 2 new wheels.They might be able to fix the problem with machining them. If I had paid the kind of silly money those people want for wheels, I would expect a resolution right quick like...good luck.
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they are handling the situation
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Lots of Custom wheel makers out there are new to the market or getting the manufacturing sourced from elsewhere. Here's a thought
...Imagine a disgruntled Chinaman saying "hey where's my *%@*# money!?" working on your wheels where specs are communicated from purchaser to manufacturer and jotted down quickly in a grimy notepad...a dirty dingy factory, boosed up workers...and out of the back comes batches and batches of "custom wheels" ...oh the horror!!
don't mean to scare anyone but this sorta stuff happens out there...still ...
...Imagine a disgruntled Chinaman saying "hey where's my *%@*# money!?" working on your wheels where specs are communicated from purchaser to manufacturer and jotted down quickly in a grimy notepad...a dirty dingy factory, boosed up workers...and out of the back comes batches and batches of "custom wheels" ...oh the horror!!don't mean to scare anyone but this sorta stuff happens out there...still
...
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Lots of Custom wheel makers out there are new to the market or getting the manufacturing sourced from elsewhere. Here's a thought...Imagine a disgruntled Chinaman saying "hey where's my *%@*# money!?" working on your wheels where specs are communicated from purchaser to manufacturer and jotted down quickly in a grimy notepad...a dirty dingy factory, boosed up workers...and out of the back comes batches and batches of "custom wheels" ...oh the horror!!
don't mean to scare anyone but this sorta stuff happens out there...still ...
...Imagine a disgruntled Chinaman saying "hey where's my *%@*# money!?" working on your wheels where specs are communicated from purchaser to manufacturer and jotted down quickly in a grimy notepad...a dirty dingy factory, boosed up workers...and out of the back comes batches and batches of "custom wheels" ...oh the horror!!don't mean to scare anyone but this sorta stuff happens out there...still
...
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Hey, whatever...
happened here? Did you get your wheels squared away? Sure would like to see the finished product....
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wheels are finally on. look great and steering is much lighter.
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here they are... car's done! pics don't look good but trust me, the wheels look great in person. when i get some time i'll take some daytime glamour shots.
so... i'd love to hear your thoughts on the entire project!
so... i'd love to hear your thoughts on the entire project!
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Hey,
nice! Thank goodness for someone who doesn't have everything black, or way too much shiny stuff. What does ADV 1 call that finish?
What brand and size tires? What did they do to fix it, machine them down? Any interference now?
Looking forward to some big pictures...
What brand and size tires? What did they do to fix it, machine them down? Any interference now?
Looking forward to some big pictures...
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finish is matte silver. michelin ps2 for 20". made 2 new rear wheels. no rubbing, runs great!
