Sold the beast... bought a 996 TT, X50
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Like I said in my PM, congrats!! I don't think you mentioned what year? PCCB's huh? Did the dealer give any indication how much is left on those rotors. There were some issues with Gen. 1 PCCB and they are pricey to repair.
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I will definitely find out. I was just reading the same thing about the PCCB. The car only has 21k miles and was locally driven. Obviously I paid somewhat of a premium on the car because of this option and the interior, so i will definitely make sure they don't need replacing anytime soon.
oh ya... it's a 2003
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WOW sad and happy for you, you had one hell of the E55... I really liked it, mods were so classy... congrats on yuor P car hopfully it will not fall short on mods to your exE55... will be intresting to watch please keep us posted... and congrat once more on your new hot baby !!!
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Congrats on the 996 X50. I had a 2002 model. Standard turbo is 415 HP and 415 Lb/Ft torque. X50 is 450 HP and 457 Lb/Ft torque. You definitely feel a difference with the X50 package.
X50 goes from K-16 turbos to K-24's, larger intercoolers, remapped ECU, reworked exhaust, GT3 oil cooler, and steel synchros on first through third gears. I had both the 996 X50 and the E55 at the same time. Both are beast to drive. Unfortunately, for my wallet, I made the mistake of driving an '07 997 Turbo with the Variable Vane Technology, my goodness what a differnece those turbos make to the torque curve. Lag is pretty much gone and it pulls at all RPM's. The 997 is now keeping the E55 company. I do miss the 996 X50 though. It should be a lot of fun for you and very easy to modify. 
Congrats on the 996 X50. I had a 2002 model. Standard turbo is 415 HP and 415 Lb/Ft torque. X50 is 450 HP and 457 Lb/Ft torque. You definitely feel a difference with the X50 package.
X50 goes from K-16 turbos to K-24's, larger intercoolers, remapped ECU, reworked exhaust, GT3 oil cooler, and steel synchros on first through third gears. I had both the 996 X50 and the E55 at the same time. Both are beast to drive. Unfortunately, for my wallet, I made the mistake of driving an '07 997 Turbo with the Variable Vane Technology, my goodness what a differnece those turbos make to the torque curve. Lag is pretty much gone and it pulls at all RPM's. The 997 is now keeping the E55 company. I do miss the 996 X50 though. It should be a lot of fun for you and very easy to modify.
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dragonAMG,
Congrats on the 996 X50. I had a 2002 model. Standard turbo is 415 HP and 415 Lb/Ft torque. X50 is 450 HP and 457 Lb/Ft torque. You definitely feel a difference with the X50 package. X50 goes from K-16 turbos to K-24's, larger intercoolers, remapped ECU, reworked exhaust, GT3 oil cooler, and steel synchros on first through third gears. I had both the 996 X50 and the E55 at the same time. Both are beast to drive. Unfortunately, for my wallet, I made the mistake of driving an '07 997 Turbo with the Variable Vane Technology, my goodness what a differnece those turbos make to the torque curve. Lag is pretty much gone and it pulls at all RPM's. The 997 is now keeping the E55 company. I do miss the 996 X50 though. It should be a lot of fun for you and very easy to modify.
Congrats on the 996 X50. I had a 2002 model. Standard turbo is 415 HP and 415 Lb/Ft torque. X50 is 450 HP and 457 Lb/Ft torque. You definitely feel a difference with the X50 package.
X50 goes from K-16 turbos to K-24's, larger intercoolers, remapped ECU, reworked exhaust, GT3 oil cooler, and steel synchros on first through third gears. I had both the 996 X50 and the E55 at the same time. Both are beast to drive. Unfortunately, for my wallet, I made the mistake of driving an '07 997 Turbo with the Variable Vane Technology, my goodness what a differnece those turbos make to the torque curve. Lag is pretty much gone and it pulls at all RPM's. The 997 is now keeping the E55 company. I do miss the 996 X50 though. It should be a lot of fun for you and very easy to modify. 
nice stabledragonAMG congrats on the X50
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