cm60k

No problem with bolt sizing & ball/cone seat, can choose any length you need by using ball or cone head washer,,

tried them many times with differ Rims spec., zero issue..!!





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M3RC3D3SE55AMG

Great! Now you tell me Lol

cm60k

Didn't know you had this issue broooooo..

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M3RC3D3SE55AMG

You're right, I should have contacted you. I solved it now, so all is well.

cm60k

Did you bought correct lugs size with cone seat..?

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M3RC3D3SE55AMG

They're the correct size with a ball seat not cone, because they're OEM wheels it's has a ball seat. When the tyre shop put cone seat bolts in before it was a mess.

cm60k

I see..

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M3RC3D3SE55AMG

Work is finally underway on the fitting of the big brake kit and I couldn't be happier about that. Headliner is getting done by the same shop, in the alcantara already I got, and so is a retrofit OBDII port under the dash, which I need for real time monitoring/diagnostics (within the ranges and read-outs the port is capable of obviously).

cm60k

That's great & fast bro., i thought they not start the job yet..

is the ball joints good, if not replace them before, they should to replace them during to more weight add it..!

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M3RC3D3SE55AMG

I just connected the garage and asked this exact question on your advice Zayed!

M3RC3D3SE55AMG

So the brakes are all fitted, but when putting the wheels into position we found there isn't enough clearance up front (the rears are fine) due to the brake hub offsets. Obviously, that means we need spacers up front to give us the extra clearance, but if spacers are needed up front, I will also fit the same spacer size to the rear to retain the pre-kit fitment wheel stagger/stance.

We need to confirm the measurements and order the right spacers, and I'd say that this is actually a very minor and manageable setback considering the scale of what's been done.

Luckily Mr. Cm60k aka Zayed the Mercedes Master is on hand to get this situation in order.

More updates to follow.

cm60k

Don't worry bro., it's so simple..

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eFifty5AMG

Any updates?

AmxnG

Great project!

I spent the last hour or so last night reading this thread and ohhh man have you put some quality time, effort, and labor into this build, very nice.

I'm curious to know anyone has any insight on remapping / tuning the ECU. I haven't checked yet as far as the version of the TCU/ECU but the mfr date is late 99' on my 2000 e55.

I heard heard that early e55 models can't be modded but I do have an obd2 port. I'm assuming if you were able to tune yours, I should be able to get a tune for mine.

Thanks and again, great build.

Ps sweet revamp on the Monoblocks... I love those!

M3RC3D3SE55AMG

Thanks for reaching out eFifty5AMG! I know I've been quiet for some time, mainly due to moving house, but all is done on that front. I can finally get back to working on the car and delivering more content!

Thank you for checking out the thread and sharing or thoughts AmxnG! In regard to your ECU tuning, it is possible, it's just more complicated with our cars than later models.

Just to be clear, you said you have a 2000 E55, which "left the factory" in '99, is that right? I'm only asking because you said your car has an OBD2 port, which based on the model year is quite rare if I'm not mistaken. My car has the 38 pin data connection, but I have modified wiring to retrofit an OBD2 port to it.

That being said, if you have an OBD2 port it should theoretically make things much easier for you in regard to remapping the ECU. Have you already checked if ECU data can be read/wrote fully with your OBD2? Is the port used by your servicing garage for Star?

M3RC3D3SE55AMG

Some eye candy for my fellow 210 connoisseurs.

cm60k

These photo's are sooooooo GORGEOUS..,,

maaaaaaaaany jealous chrome Eyes around you..

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M3RC3D3SE55AMG

I'm getting back to business Zayed. Should be putting the car on a Dyno this week, so I can finally get some reliable diagnostic information.

eFifty5AMG

M3RC3D3SE55AMG

Lol indeed! I'll be sure to get some footage of the session.

cm60k

With or without Dyno, Your E55 soo great Jim..

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M3RC3D3SE55AMG

I owe a lot of its greatness to you! The brake kit is amazing! It works so well!

Tanderso

Love that this thread is still going. Excited to see the Dyno numbers as well. Clean W210, keep us updated.

M3RC3D3SE55AMG

Thank you for following the work Tanderso. More content and updates will be posted this week.

M3RC3D3SE55AMG

I wanted to share this video from my channel, so people can see that the kind of comradery Zayed shows to members of this forum, is also shown in person.

Thank you again for getting me set up with one hell of a brake system upgrade for my 210, Sir!