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86 190D (Exported to the Nerderlands), 87 300TD (Sold), 82 Ford F150 3spd, 99 E300D (RIP), 02 E55
Carbon Grille
Originally Posted by ddb
It started as an all black, aftermarket grill that I had hydrographics applied on. You actually gave me the idea, so thanks! You even offered to buy it if I ever wanted to sell it a couple of years ago.
Very nice I couldn't remember anymore Lol but if you want to sell it down the road let me know...I had the hood wrap and it is holding on pretty good inspite of the snow and ice covering it thru winter.
I started cleaning these up so I can repaint them and put them on the car.
Not sure what color to use. Also need to get some AMG decals to replace the Mercedes ones.
I started cleaning these up so I can repaint them and put them on the car.
Not sure what color to use. Also need to get some AMG decals to replace the Mercedes ones.
did you have to use 3mm spacers for your rims to clear these calipers?
I have the same AMG calipers at home, I wonder if these calipers with C32/C55 rotors clears my 18" Brabus Monoblock V with ET35 without using any spacers upfront?
Haven't had the chance to. I've been swamped at work and the car is still taken apart because I haven't dyed the rear deck yet.
I looked on EPC but did not find an individual part for the spring lever assembly. You may have to junkyard find the part to take the lever/spring off specifically. New they are about $90 for the assembly. ~$30 for http://www.ebay.com/itm/MERCEDES-E420-W210-REAR-HEAD-REST-HEADREST-MOUNT-LATCH-SUPPORT-VACUUM-BRACKET-/261602516004?hash=item3ce8b99c24&vxp=mtr
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Could be worse and that about what my project side turn costed me.
I started cleaning these up so I can repaint them and put them on the car.
Not sure what color to use. Also need to get some AMG decals to replace the Mercedes ones.
+1
My brakes are near death and Im pondering color for my Brilliant Silver colored car as well as sourcing parts.
Gunmetal, Zinc Red or Copper are my thoughts. Do these calipers have to be heavily clear coated? I would prefer matte zinc effect.
@kowalski from what I have read you will need spacers to run them with the stock monoblocks. I had them on my e320 with stock 17s and no spacer was needed.
@Tall Giraffe - I only put clearcoat on the front to cover the decal and protect it, I dont think its required. I am considering leaving mine silver. Everyone and thier mother does red but Cooper sounds promising. Something like this:
@kowalski from what I have read you will need spacers to run them with the stock monoblocks. I had them on my e320 with stock 17s and no spacer was needed.
@Tall Giraffe - I only put clearcoat on the front to cover the decal and protect it, I dont think its required. I am considering leaving mine silver. Everyone and thier mother does red but Cooper sounds promising. Something like this:
C36/C43 AMG with 17" AMG Monoblock ET37 no spacers needed for C32/C55 calipers.
E55 AMG 18" AMG Monoblock ET31 you need spacers for C32/C55 calipers.
I hope my front 18" Brabus ET35 clears these calipers?
my fronts are 8.5 and rears are 9.5
Word is they can crack if trapping too much heat within them, but that will be down to the quality of the headers of course. I wanted to wrap mine but was warned against it.
I'll be posting a video later of what has been done to my E55 today.
86 190D (Exported to the Nerderlands), 87 300TD (Sold), 82 Ford F150 3spd, 99 E300D (RIP), 02 E55
header wrap
Originally Posted by M3RC3D3SE55AMG
Word is they can crack if trapping too much heat within them, but that will be down to the quality of the headers of course. I wanted to wrap mine but was warned against it.
I'll be posting a video later of what has been done to my E55 today.
Really, good to know. I'll hold off on it then. It does looks nice but you are right, the headers might get too hot in the summer months and I really don't want to have a problem with them. Mine are almost 3 years old and I love my set up the way it is and I don't want to mess it up.
Last edited by snooozie; Apr 19, 2015 at 12:02 PM.
Really, good to know. I'll hold off on it then. It does looks nice but you are right, the headers might get too hot in the summer months and I really don't want to have a problem with them. Mine are almost 3 years old and I love every minute of it as the sound is really prominent now.
Well as the old saying goes, "if it ain't broke..." Consider this though, instead of wrapping the headers, wrap everything else? That's the route I think I'll be going. The idea being to protect the necessary areas of plumbing etc. from heat rather than trap heat it the headers and potentially damaging them.
Last edited by M3RC3D3SE55AMG; Apr 19, 2015 at 12:27 PM.
86 190D (Exported to the Nerderlands), 87 300TD (Sold), 82 Ford F150 3spd, 99 E300D (RIP), 02 E55
Originally Posted by M3RC3D3SE55AMG
Well as the old saying goes, "if it ain't broke..."
Consider this though, instead of wrapping the headers, wrap everything else? That's the route I think I'll be going. The idea being to protect the necessary ares of plumbing etc. from heat rather than trap heat it the headers and potentially damaging them.
front spec 19x8.5Jet30, very close, i do notice a spring bouncing like sound after full turning downhill which might suggest rubbing!?
Possibly, but I have 18x8.5 et35 (5mm closer to the spindle nut) on mine with stock 245/40/18 and have no rubbing issues. Keep an eye on the inside of the tire. If it rubs, you'll know where.
Possibly, but I have 18x8.5 et35 (5mm closer to the spindle nut) on mine with stock 245/40/18 and have no rubbing issues. Keep an eye on the inside of the tire. If it rubs, you'll know where.
What size tire are u running?
thx for the heads up on possible rubbing m running 245/35&275/30 rn. the wheels r forged and suppose to be lighter than the AMG18 at about 11/11.5KG.
as the new Michelin PSS r softer than the old Pirelli P0, its feels a bit like wearing softer lamb leather over thicker bull skin, i do feel less body roll but more imperfection of the roads
See I do have rubbing issues and I have the same set up. 18 X 8.5 et 35 same as you Dino81 245/40 Bridgestone S04 tires.
That's crazy! Granted I only have a mm or two clearance, but I can't make it rub at all, corners, dips, etc. I'm running Michelin PSS.
Idk, maybe it's the tires. Also, I'm lowered 40mm, but that has no relation to the tire and the spindle nut, which is what I assumne you're rubbing on.
That's crazy! Granted I only have a mm or two clearance, but I can't make it rub at all, corners, dips, etc. I'm running Michelin PSS.
Idk, maybe it's the tires. Also, I'm lowered 40mm, but that has no relation to the tire and the spindle nut, which is what I assume you're rubbing on.
And my rub is deep too. I have read that the shoulder of the S04 is larger but it seems extreme compared to what you are saying and what I have seen especially with your car lowered. That is what I am looking to do is lower it but seems like i need a 10mm spacer just to try.
And my rub is deep too. I have read that the shoulder of the S04 is larger but it seems extreme compared to what you are saying and what I have seen especially with your car lowered. That is what I am looking to do is lower it but seems like i need a 10mm spacer just to try.
Yea, I don't have any explanation other than a slight variation in the tire. Like I said though, lowering has no affect on how close the tire is to that nut. I'm the same distance away as I was before I lowered it.
The spacer should cure your issue. Hell, even a 5mm one should do it.
When I get around to it, I'll take pics to show mine.
Another option would be to run 235s on the front and 265s on the rear.
86 190D (Exported to the Nerderlands), 87 300TD (Sold), 82 Ford F150 3spd, 99 E300D (RIP), 02 E55
Fixed a potential flat
Getting into my car going home and saw a screw stuck on the right back side of my tire. I drove to the indie tire place I know and the guy told me a few more inches up the sidewall, I would be in **** creek twenty minutes and $15.95 later I drove home
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I couldn't remember anymore Lol but if you want to sell it down the road let me know...I had the hood wrap and it is holding on pretty good inspite of the snow and ice covering it thru winter.
my shortie heads will look cool
twenty minutes and $15.95 later I drove home
