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In an effort to revitalize this forum...how do you feel about E55 Running reports? I would start categories for 75k, 100k, 125k, 150k and so on...this would allow members to chronicle any issues they experienced between intervals and also describe service done at each interval. It would give real world experience and help with expected service as you approach the next interval. Good idea or no? Thanks
only prob is elctrical gremlins and massive rust on w210 cars.
take good care of your car, avoid driving in winter other than that this is one helluva torqey car 530NM's.
I posted this in another thread a while ago. It includes most of the things I've had to do on the car aside from a few instances when I swapped wheels, swapped a pair of Bilsteins for good used ones, etc. Just over 170k now and really no big issues overall. The only time I've seen a check engine light was when the MAF went bad and the car was turning off at stop signs.
Last edited by desired_speeds; Sep 28, 2015 at 01:11 PM.
I posted this in another thread a while ago. It includes most of the things I've had to do on the car aside from a few instances when I swapped wheels, swapped a pair of Bilsteins for good used ones, etc. Just over 170k now and really no big issues overall. The only time I've seen a check engine light was when the MAF went bad and the car was turning off at stop signs.
your AMS headers cost $1000 to buy and you sold them for $200 coz you weren't happy with them??
loss of 800 dollars is a lot of money
headers were they dat bad you had to ditch them??
In an effort to revitalize this forum...how do you feel about E55 Running reports? I would start categories for 75k, 100k, 125k, 150k and so on...this would allow members to chronicle any issues they experienced between intervals and also describe service done at each interval. It would give real world experience and help with expected service as you approach the next interval. Good idea or no? Thanks
+1 on what most of the guys seem to be saying here- I'm very cool with the activity on this site, because I think it speaks to the reliability of these cars. I spend way more on mods (minor, thus far) than I do on repairs. Our cars are rock solid and the engine is bulletproof, as I'm sure you've heard before.
your AMS headers cost $1000 to buy and you sold them for $200 coz you weren't happy with them??
loss of 800 dollars is a lot of money
headers were they dat bad you had to ditch them??
They cracked twice. The first time I got them rewelded and under one year later they cracked again and I ditched them. It was actually over $1200 because after they cracked the first time, I got them rewelded and the flange milled flat... the cost was $200+ for that fix. I got sick of removing/ reinstalling them and buying new gaskets every time.
Last edited by desired_speeds; Sep 28, 2015 at 04:47 PM.
They cracked twice. The first time I got them rewelded and under one year later they cracked again and I ditched them. It was actually over $1200 because after they cracked the first time, I got them rewelded and the flange milled flat... the cost was $200+ for that fix. I got sick of removing/ reinstalling them and buying new gaskets every time.
i guess that's why AMS went belly up selling junk to their customers!
you must have been very pi$$ed off everytime you had to remove and reinstall these crappy parts?
i guess that's why AMS went belly up selling junk to their customers!
you must have been very pi$$ed off everytime you had to remove and reinstall these crappy parts?
seems like there R no tuning companies making any good headers for classic AMG's anymore?
are all Kleeman headers made in China nowadays?
that must be very bad for component quality using low grade material to save a buck manufactoring them over there?
seems like there R no tuning companies making any good headers for classic AMG's anymore?
are all Kleeman headers made in China nowadays?
that must be very bad for component quality using low grade material to save a buck manufactoring them over there?
well... I wouldn't judge the entire industry on AMS headers. They're not in the same league as Kleemann's, no matter where they're made, and you won't find many complaints about them here - besides their cost.
They cracked twice. The first time I got them rewelded and under one year later they cracked again and I ditched them. It was actually over $1200 because after they cracked the first time, I got them rewelded and the flange milled flat... the cost was $200+ for that fix. I got sick of removing/ reinstalling them and buying new gaskets every time.
What brand and offset are the wheels? Those are exactly what I want but thought about 19 in instead of the 18s I have now. Someone said 20s are too rough. Also where did you purchase rims? Thanks
What brand and offset are the wheels? Those are exactly what I want but thought about 19 in instead of the 18s I have now. Someone said 20s are too rough. Also where did you purchase rims? Thanks
What brand and offset are the wheels? Those are exactly what I want but thought about 19 in instead of the 18s I have now. Someone said 20s are too rough. Also where did you purchase rims? Thanks
Originally Posted by hadletj
Also can you put in sport 2 with no problem?
They're Vossen CV3 20in rims. It's a little bit rougher but not bad and the roads are pretty ****ty around here. I actually prefer them to the stock 18in wheels which are too mushy around corners (esp. when combined with the airmatic)
The fitment is for the car so they do not rub whatsoever. 10.5 in wide in the rear, 9in. in the front. I got them from a forum member, but selling them if you're interested.
Sure. How much? Any curb rash? What tires and how much tread left? Can you put in sport two with no rub? I'm actually planning on pulling the trigger on some this week. Can you send me some close ups?
Sure. How much? Any curb rash? What tires and how much tread left? Can you put in sport two with no rub? I'm actually planning on pulling the trigger on some this week. Can you send me some close ups?
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