E55 on HRE M40 Monoblocks Photoshoot (56k go to lunch!)
04-01-2008, 02:45 PM
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E55 on HRE M40 Monoblocks Photoshoot (56k go to lunch!)
Dieter-Heinz Kijora and I were finally able to find some free time to do this shoot after a slight delay in the originally scheduled shoot due to the Evosport two-piece brake rotors being on backorder. The rotors were well worth the wait according to the him.
We were had to do this shoot Friday evening since they were going up to Bakersfield for a race Sat/Sun, which they also won BTW (congrats). The shoot was done in the back of the Heinz Gietz Autohaus in La Jolla. I'm sure most people who have visited La Jolla know exactly where this is located since you cannot miss it as you turn left onto Girard Ave from Torrey Pines Rd with the huge Mercedes-Benz logo plastered on the building of the only remaining family-owned factory authorized service-only center in the country
Surprisingly, the theme of the surrounding back wall (colors and black iron bars) closely matched the car which made the restrictions worth it as space was very limited to angle the E55 properly without the three other cars showing.
We were had to do this shoot Friday evening since they were going up to Bakersfield for a race Sat/Sun, which they also won BTW (congrats). The shoot was done in the back of the Heinz Gietz Autohaus in La Jolla. I'm sure most people who have visited La Jolla know exactly where this is located since you cannot miss it as you turn left onto Girard Ave from Torrey Pines Rd with the huge Mercedes-Benz logo plastered on the building of the only remaining family-owned factory authorized service-only center in the country
Surprisingly, the theme of the surrounding back wall (colors and black iron bars) closely matched the car which made the restrictions worth it as space was very limited to angle the E55 properly without the three other cars showing.
- Here is a breakdown of the mods on this car:
- Renntech ELM
- 19" HRE M40 Monoblock Wheels in a Matte Black Finish
- Black Lug Nuts from the ML (to retain black theme for lug nuts)
- Pirelli P-Zero Tires (255/285 width)
- Evosport Two-piece Brake Rotors
- Matte Black Front Grille with body color-matched slats
- Matte Black Satellite Radio Antenna
- Matte Black Emblems
- Smoked Tail Lights
- Smoked Turn Signals on Side mirrors
- Black E63 trunk lip spoiler
- E63 Steering wheel w/paddles
- Valentine One
- Window Tint
- Clear Bra
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04-01-2008, 03:25 PM
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wow...m40 look amazing!
do you mind me asking how much you had to pay for them.
i am trying to get those same wheels right now.
those wheels look just perfect!
04-01-2008, 03:53 PM
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Eurocharged 2004 E500, Eurocharged ECU/TCU 2005 SL600, 2010 Caddy SwaggerWagon
Meh! It's aaaaaaaaight 
Somebody kidnap Ling, throw him in a box, and FedEx him to the East Coast for a photoshoot. This is bull*****
Somebody kidnap Ling, throw him in a box, and FedEx him to the East Coast for a photoshoot. This is bull*****
04-01-2008, 04:02 PM
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One day, I'll just drive down there and kidnap him
Great pictures
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04-01-2008, 05:11 PM
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You can PM one of the sponsors on here to get an idea of how much they are. A good one would be Neal at Euroteck Motorsports (BlackC230Coupe).
We're on for the 18th right? I think I replied... or did I ?? Crap, please reconfirm. Please send me the location information so I can look via satellite photos to get an idea of the location.
Correct.
04-01-2008, 05:42 PM
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3 hours? Maybe in your E63! Driving down here (to kidnap, or not) wouldn't be a bad idea.
We're on for the 18th right? I think I replied... or did I ?? Crap, please reconfirm. Please send me the location information so I can look via satellite photos to get an idea of the location.
We're on for the 18th right? I think I replied... or did I ?? Crap, please reconfirm. Please send me the location information so I can look via satellite photos to get an idea of the location.
Mapquest shows 3 hours and 39 minutes travel time (220 miles). You haven't replied to my previous 3 e-mails 
04-01-2008, 06:23 PM
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I saw that Benz in person a few weeks ago. It was parked outside the cottage in La Jolla. I noticed the all matte black HRE's from a mile away, Its definitely a nice car!!
04-01-2008, 06:59 PM
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OK, I don't think I've seen a better looking pair of aftermarket wheels on a car yet. They look beautiful with the car. Love the accents on the car also. One nice looking package.
04-01-2008, 10:47 PM
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Not talking about full blown dealerships, just independent service centers. Of the 16 original independent factory authorized service centers, the one here in La Jolla is the only one that remains.
I do but not in those exact dimensions.
04-01-2008, 11:32 PM
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Ling,
Thats a nice E55,though not my style,its still very nice.
BUT,your photography and processing skills are getting nothing but better and better.VERY impressive!!!!
Thats a nice E55,though not my style,its still very nice.
BUT,your photography and processing skills are getting nothing but better and better.VERY impressive!!!!
