Crossed over to the dark side...(new guy here)
07-24-2006, 11:26 AM
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Crossed over to the dark side...(new guy here)
Hi folks,
I'm a recent convert, presently experiencing the absolute corruption coming with 469hp of absolute power.
I've been reading/searching here 24/7 since purchase and look forward to becoming an active member of the community.
An avid racer, I am always up for a dragstrip session or some tracktime at one of the local venues. I hope to see some of you there.
Cheers,
Wayne
2004 E55: 23k miles, Painfully Stock
I'm a recent convert, presently experiencing the absolute corruption coming with 469hp of absolute power.
I've been reading/searching here 24/7 since purchase and look forward to becoming an active member of the community.
An avid racer, I am always up for a dragstrip session or some tracktime at one of the local venues. I hope to see some of you there.
Cheers,
Wayne
2004 E55: 23k miles, Painfully Stock
07-24-2006, 11:35 AM
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'19 E63S, ‘16 CLS63 RIP, '09 E63 Gone, '06 M5 Gone, '97 Supra TT Gone
PS, 469hp is an understatement, your car probably puts out closer to 490, sir. Mercedes corporate just refuses to admit that the E55 blows the doors off the SL55.
07-24-2006, 12:32 PM
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Thanks, guys. The car is black. 
No pics yet, I figured that you had seen enough pics of stock E55's. I'll get some up later.
Car was purchased at Bentley Downers Grove, but I'm downtown Chicago.
No pics yet, I figured that you had seen enough pics of stock E55's. I'll get some up later.
Car was purchased at Bentley Downers Grove, but I'm downtown Chicago.
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07-24-2006, 01:28 PM
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How was that experince @ BDG? I bought mine from there but I wouldn't have recommend that place to anyone. The prices are good but customer service stinks...
BTW, Welcome!!
BTW, Welcome!!
07-24-2006, 02:37 PM
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Originally Posted by Fleebee
How was that experince @ BDG? I bought mine from there but I wouldn't have recommend that place to anyone. The prices are good but customer service stinks...
BTW, Welcome!!
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07-24-2006, 04:55 PM
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Brand-new tires on the rear, well-worn on the front. I wonder why the rears wore slightly before the fronts?
I took it from their shop->to the dealer.
The car was in perfect shape, save the rubber. Pricing was aggressive.
There were several to choose from as well. I unfortunately missed out on the wagon I wanted, shod with BBS wheels. This sedan had nav, rear shade, trunk closer, active/ventilated seating. The only glaring omission from the option list is Parktronic, IMO.
2 questions for the experienced folks:
1) Is retrofitting Parktronic an option?
2)Where would one look for a set of OEM AMG 18's?
Thanks for the help and the welcome.
I took it from their shop->to the dealer.
The car was in perfect shape, save the rubber. Pricing was aggressive.
There were several to choose from as well. I unfortunately missed out on the wagon I wanted, shod with BBS wheels. This sedan had nav, rear shade, trunk closer, active/ventilated seating. The only glaring omission from the option list is Parktronic, IMO.
2 questions for the experienced folks:
1) Is retrofitting Parktronic an option?
2)Where would one look for a set of OEM AMG 18's?
Thanks for the help and the welcome.
07-24-2006, 04:58 PM
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Hi folks,
I'm a recent convert, presently experiencing the absolute corruption coming with 469hp of absolute power.
I've been reading/searching here 24/7 since purchase and look forward to becoming an active member of the community.
An avid racer, I am always up for a dragstrip session or some tracktime at one of the local venues. I hope to see some of you there.
Cheers,
Wayne
2004 E55: 23k miles, Painfully Stock
I'm a recent convert, presently experiencing the absolute corruption coming with 469hp of absolute power.
I've been reading/searching here 24/7 since purchase and look forward to becoming an active member of the community.
An avid racer, I am always up for a dragstrip session or some tracktime at one of the local venues. I hope to see some of you there.
Cheers,
Wayne
2004 E55: 23k miles, Painfully Stock
07-24-2006, 05:07 PM
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I do not know the answer for parktronic but tirerack.com has great pricing for our OEM wheel.
I would be up for a track day at Byron, I have not had the opportunity to run this car yet.
I would be up for a track day at Byron, I have not had the opportunity to run this car yet.
07-24-2006, 07:11 PM
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Originally Posted by ChicagoX
Brand-new tires on the rear, well-worn on the front. I wonder why the rears wore slightly before the fronts?
I took it from their shop->to the dealer.
The car was in perfect shape, save the rubber. Pricing was aggressive.
There were several to choose from as well. I unfortunately missed out on the wagon I wanted, shod with BBS wheels. This sedan had nav, rear shade, trunk closer, active/ventilated seating. The only glaring omission from the option list is Parktronic, IMO.
2 questions for the experienced folks:
1) Is retrofitting Parktronic an option?
2)Where would one look for a set of OEM AMG 18's?
Thanks for the help and the welcome.
I took it from their shop->to the dealer.
The car was in perfect shape, save the rubber. Pricing was aggressive.
There were several to choose from as well. I unfortunately missed out on the wagon I wanted, shod with BBS wheels. This sedan had nav, rear shade, trunk closer, active/ventilated seating. The only glaring omission from the option list is Parktronic, IMO.
2 questions for the experienced folks:
1) Is retrofitting Parktronic an option?
2)Where would one look for a set of OEM AMG 18's?
Thanks for the help and the welcome.
I have a set of OEM AMG E55 18's that i bought on ebay. I was going to get it refinished but decided not to. Willing to sell it if your interested.
07-24-2006, 07:52 PM
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Originally Posted by hydeaway
I have a set of OEM AMG E55 18's that i bought on ebay. I was going to get it refinished but decided not to. Willing to sell it if your interested.
What shape are they in are what are you looking for? PM if you do not want to post the price.
07-24-2006, 09:48 PM
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Parktronic is available as a OEM addition through http://mbenznl.com
Steve comes highly recommend by me & everyone on this forum. he installed PT on my wagon and I'm v/pleased with it. Money well spent espeically when er-indoors is driving.
Steve comes highly recommend by me & everyone on this forum. he installed PT on my wagon and I'm v/pleased with it. Money well spent espeically when er-indoors is driving.
07-25-2006, 12:13 AM
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ChiX, Steve is the way to go for mods ! Chicago guys....Byron is kind of nasty...still have the same old water box (ruts) you have to back into ! ....a friend of mine put together a day at Great Lakes Dragaway in Union Grove...they just had one last Friday. I think they are going to do another day before the end of summer...If anyone is interested I can look into it..Lots of muscle cars go grudge racing. It would be kind of cool to see a bunch of these cars making passes !
07-25-2006, 10:48 AM
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Vader,
If you can get it set up count me in. Do you want to get a couple of runs in though before you install those new goodies you have hidden in your trunk? That way you can get a good before and after.
If you can get it set up count me in. Do you want to get a couple of runs in though before you install those new goodies you have hidden in your trunk? That way you can get a good before and after.
07-25-2006, 11:13 AM
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Welcome! I am also in chi-town, let me know if there is a day at the track! Also, you should look into the AMG challenge in Joliet 8/19!
07-25-2006, 02:46 PM
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Count me in for Great Lakes.
07-25-2006, 04:58 PM
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Originally Posted by ChicagoX
Brand-new tires on the rear, well-worn on the front. I wonder why the rears wore slightly before the fronts?
HINT: 516lbs of torque makes tires run away screaming in terror...
Loren
