Got an '02 on the way
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Got an '02 on the way
Hey all,
Just bought a 2002 E55 at auction for $9k. Silver over black with chrome (bleck) AMG three piece wheels. Found the car on Manheim luckily as their $13k list price was way overpriced considering it was crashed in '07. If the link doesn't work search "Rochellas Auto Service New Jersey" 2002 Mercedes-Benz E-Class E55 AMG For Sale In STATEN ISLAND NY 10303 - Rochella's Auto Services Inc.
The car will see some heavy track usage--as all my cars do. I am contemplating what to do with it now. I think the RENNtech ecu/intake package, LSD, headers, and some exhaust will work for the time being. Also the KW V2 coilovers. H&R's work great for street cars, but with any track time the KW's are the way to go. What would you guys do? I honestly know nothing about these cars except it's around 350hp, 3800lbs, and supposedly pretty fun. Any oddities I should take care of before I go romping around in it?
All the best,
Ricky
Just bought a 2002 E55 at auction for $9k. Silver over black with chrome (bleck) AMG three piece wheels. Found the car on Manheim luckily as their $13k list price was way overpriced considering it was crashed in '07. If the link doesn't work search "Rochellas Auto Service New Jersey" 2002 Mercedes-Benz E-Class E55 AMG For Sale In STATEN ISLAND NY 10303 - Rochella's Auto Services Inc.
The car will see some heavy track usage--as all my cars do. I am contemplating what to do with it now. I think the RENNtech ecu/intake package, LSD, headers, and some exhaust will work for the time being. Also the KW V2 coilovers. H&R's work great for street cars, but with any track time the KW's are the way to go. What would you guys do? I honestly know nothing about these cars except it's around 350hp, 3800lbs, and supposedly pretty fun. Any oddities I should take care of before I go romping around in it?
All the best,
Ricky
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E 63S Wagon Renntech, E55 Renntech, SL65, SL 55 030, ML, bunch of old ones--they come, they go...
I had been watching that car...
On OVE, but the seller scared me a bit. Did you get a post?
As far as what to watch out for, mostly just regular 210 stuff--rust, windows, maf sensor, instrument cluster, and..rust. I havent used kw stuff on a 210, but would like to know how thru look and ride...
As far as what to watch out for, mostly just regular 210 stuff--rust, windows, maf sensor, instrument cluster, and..rust. I havent used kw stuff on a 210, but would like to know how thru look and ride...
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Hey all,
Just bought a 2002 E55 at auction for $9k. Silver over black with chrome (bleck) AMG three piece wheels. Found the car on Manheim luckily as their $13k list price was way overpriced considering it was crashed in '07. If the link doesn't work search "Rochellas Auto Service New Jersey" 2002 Mercedes-Benz E-Class E55 AMG For Sale In STATEN ISLAND NY 10303 - Rochella's Auto Services Inc.
The car will see some heavy track usage--as all my cars do. I am contemplating what to do with it now. I think the RENNtech ecu/intake package, LSD, headers, and some exhaust will work for the time being. Also the KW V2 coilovers. H&R's work great for street cars, but with any track time the KW's are the way to go. What would you guys do? I honestly know nothing about these cars except it's around 350hp, 3800lbs, and supposedly pretty fun. Any oddities I should take care of before I go romping around in it?
All the best,
Ricky
Just bought a 2002 E55 at auction for $9k. Silver over black with chrome (bleck) AMG three piece wheels. Found the car on Manheim luckily as their $13k list price was way overpriced considering it was crashed in '07. If the link doesn't work search "Rochellas Auto Service New Jersey" 2002 Mercedes-Benz E-Class E55 AMG For Sale In STATEN ISLAND NY 10303 - Rochella's Auto Services Inc.
The car will see some heavy track usage--as all my cars do. I am contemplating what to do with it now. I think the RENNtech ecu/intake package, LSD, headers, and some exhaust will work for the time being. Also the KW V2 coilovers. H&R's work great for street cars, but with any track time the KW's are the way to go. What would you guys do? I honestly know nothing about these cars except it's around 350hp, 3800lbs, and supposedly pretty fun. Any oddities I should take care of before I go romping around in it?
All the best,
Ricky
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Probably run Agip 20w50 iRide, Motul RBF660 brake fluid, Motul Dexron III ATF, and Agip coolant. Thanks for the reminder about the perches. I am going to pull off the wheels now and see what surprises await.... Wish me luck! 
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First off...Congratulations on your purchase!!! Good choice
Get a Renntech airbox if not some k&n for the air intake. Exhaust wise headers if you want, 2nd cat delete with a x-pipe and resonator replace with mandrel bends and you are good for the drag times
Maybe a lighter aluminuim pulley and an ecu tune......
Other then that, normal maintence stuff like fluid change.....engine and transmission fluid change. Brake inspection..etc.
These cars have regular springs and not air suspension like the W211 hence stiffer springs like H&R is best with them. You dont need the KW V2 coilovers....dont need to put more weight on the car if you dont need to. You can get a set of H&R new here on this forum for $260 shipped.
Other then that, its mainly cosmetics....silver sidemarkers and some HID and some wheels....enjoy
I use my car as a daily driver hence do not over mod the car for track.
Get a Renntech airbox if not some k&n for the air intake. Exhaust wise headers if you want, 2nd cat delete with a x-pipe and resonator replace with mandrel bends and you are good for the drag times
Maybe a lighter aluminuim pulley and an ecu tune......
Other then that, normal maintence stuff like fluid change.....engine and transmission fluid change. Brake inspection..etc.
These cars have regular springs and not air suspension like the W211 hence stiffer springs like H&R is best with them. You dont need the KW V2 coilovers....dont need to put more weight on the car if you dont need to.
You can get a set of H&R new here on this forum for $260 shipped.Other then that, its mainly cosmetics....silver sidemarkers and some HID and some wheels....enjoy
I use my car as a daily driver hence do not over mod the car for track.
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I think it needs to be lowered by about 1.5 inch and have the Enkeis painted gloss black. I am just not feeling the silver on silver look..... Suggestions? I should mention those are R compound DOT slicks (IE they are not supposed to have tread, so please don't tell me my tires look bald) Lol. 
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things with and without wheels
I think it needs to be lowered by about 1.5 inch and have the Enkeis painted gloss black. I am just not feeling the silver on silver look..... Suggestions? I should mention those are R compound DOT slicks (IE they are not supposed to have tread, so please don't tell me my tires look bald) Lol.
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E 63S Wagon Renntech, E55 Renntech, SL65, SL 55 030, ML, bunch of old ones--they come, they go...
Sorry but..
those wheels just aren't working, no matter what the finish. And I do agree with the above poster on the fluids, have owned three of these things, and have seen little, if any, benefit from there fluids, nor from intake changes.
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Haven't dyno it yet...still contemplating on the tune and getting a few maintence stuff done first...
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Upon viewing these two data-sheets, I feel that the Motul is a better product.
http://www.motul.com/system/product_...-40%20(GB).pdf
http://www.mobil.com/USA-English/Lub...l_1_0W-40.aspx
Ignoring the "AMG recommends Mobil" malarky, what are your opinions on the two?
I suppose the only way to truly answer the question is to run the Motul for a while, get it analyzed, then run the Mobil and analyze.
I have been running Motul 8100 X-Cess 5w40 in my race cars for years. All of the BMWs love the Motul. That doesn't mean I'm dead set on it. It also has MB/AMG approval in all applications with the SLR being the exception.
I've had great luck recently with Agip oils in my Porsche race car. I think that this Agip oil would be a good substitute for the Mobil/Motul. It's Agip i-Ride Moto2 5w40 (four stroke). Here's the data sheet: http://travel.eni.com/catalog/produc...n_IT_1_102.pdf
http://www.motul.com/system/product_...-40%20(GB).pdf
http://www.mobil.com/USA-English/Lub...l_1_0W-40.aspx
Ignoring the "AMG recommends Mobil" malarky, what are your opinions on the two?
I suppose the only way to truly answer the question is to run the Motul for a while, get it analyzed, then run the Mobil and analyze.
I have been running Motul 8100 X-Cess 5w40 in my race cars for years. All of the BMWs love the Motul. That doesn't mean I'm dead set on it. It also has MB/AMG approval in all applications with the SLR being the exception.
I've had great luck recently with Agip oils in my Porsche race car. I think that this Agip oil would be a good substitute for the Mobil/Motul. It's Agip i-Ride Moto2 5w40 (four stroke). Here's the data sheet: http://travel.eni.com/catalog/produc...n_IT_1_102.pdf
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Well I got some more done. I decided to go with Motul fluids for the time being. The engine oil has a better rating than Mobil 5w40. I will get it analyzed once it's time to drain again.
So far I have:
Replaced cabin filters
Oil filter (filled now with Motul 8100 X-Cess 5w40 rated to 229.5 MB specs)
Transmission service including AT plug (filled now with Motul fluid--better than MB IMO)
Brakes disassembled (waiting on wheel studs (M12x1.5) to show up tomorrow)
Brake fluid flushed out and now filled with Motul RBF660 (trounces MB fluid)
Partially detailed
Spark plugs replaced
Air filters replaced with OEM
Coolant replaced with Agip Permanent Plus
What's left for the time being:
Dyno baseline in two weeks
Install wheel studs
Install new brakes
Finish detailing
Disable key beeper in instrument cluster
Think about what's next
Time for pictures!
Before whizz wheel
Post whizz wheel
So far I have:
Replaced cabin filters
Oil filter (filled now with Motul 8100 X-Cess 5w40 rated to 229.5 MB specs)
Transmission service including AT plug (filled now with Motul fluid--better than MB IMO)
Brakes disassembled (waiting on wheel studs (M12x1.5) to show up tomorrow)
Brake fluid flushed out and now filled with Motul RBF660 (trounces MB fluid)
Partially detailed
Spark plugs replaced
Air filters replaced with OEM
Coolant replaced with Agip Permanent Plus
What's left for the time being:
Dyno baseline in two weeks
Install wheel studs
Install new brakes
Finish detailing
Disable key beeper in instrument cluster
Think about what's next
Time for pictures!
Before whizz wheel
Post whizz wheel
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I got started on the tops of the valve covers. I sure do love Worldpac. Only took them about an hour and a half to drop off my valve cover gaskets. I should have it back together by the end of the night.
Passenger side valve cover:
Drivers side (I'll take more pics of the process because the parts are larger on this side with the filler cap):
Passenger side valve cover:
Drivers side (I'll take more pics of the process because the parts are larger on this side with the filler cap):
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While you have your front wheels off - check the lower front ball joints - if you get any play at all - change them out - these are a common replacement items on Merc's - and since you are replacing plugs and valve cover gaskets - excellent time to put that new set of Headers on and let that motor breath
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