W211 AMG Discuss the W211 AMG's such as the E55 and the E63

The Godfather's E55 Build Thread-Carbon Goodies and new wheels 06/21/2009

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Old Jun 22, 2009 | 09:56 PM
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Originally Posted by evilb
They look like RS4 replica wheels in black. VMR sells RS4 replica wheels for under $1000/set. Not my cup of tea, especially with the forged price tag you paid for them.

I agree on the spoiler... the CF spoiler looked hot.
Originally Posted by c32AMG-DTM
They look somewhat in-between RS4 wheels and M40's, to me. Regardless, confused by your comment (bolded section, my emphasis)... where do you find forged one-piece 19" wheels, custom fitment and offsets, and a few finish options, for ~$1300 for all four wheels (or about $325 per wheel)? Admittedly, these aren't forged - but they're not your run-of-the-mill generic cast rep's either.
Like C32AMG DTM said

Originally Posted by SurgeSi
Sweet Wheels Godfather.
car looks Awesome!
love the pics so much that your car is my new desktop wallpaper!
Thanks! Post a screenshot of the desktop or it never happened!
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Old Jun 22, 2009 | 09:59 PM
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Oh and Ricker, do it! The car does feel lighter now
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Old Jun 23, 2009 | 01:48 AM
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Those wheels look good!
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Old Jun 23, 2009 | 02:13 AM
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what happened to the cf grill?

i thought you were getting one and putting it on?

wheels looks nice on the e55...especially with 10" rears
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Old Jun 23, 2009 | 04:23 AM
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Looking good as always Mike, I actually like those wheels..they're growing on me.
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Old Jun 23, 2009 | 05:31 AM
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One of the best Mercs I have seen hands down. Very nice and clean.
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Old Jun 23, 2009 | 11:00 AM
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Originally Posted by xzibit
what happened to the cf grill?

i thought you were getting one and putting it on?

wheels looks nice on the e55...especially with 10" rears
I haven't gone to pick it up yet. But I forgot about SoCal euro, so I'm trying to get it shipped now lol

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Looking good as always Mike, I actually like those wheels..they're growing on me.
Yeah they dont look all that bad for the price!
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Old Jun 23, 2009 | 11:09 AM
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Im a fan. i like them alot. actually better than the HRE's!
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Old Jun 23, 2009 | 03:01 PM
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Old Jun 23, 2009 | 10:17 PM
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Hey Mike
Setup looks good!!!
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Old Jun 24, 2009 | 12:41 AM
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Found these pix on another site...Matte Black 19x9 19x11 from D2autosport

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Old Jun 30, 2009 | 10:54 PM
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Thanks guys! Here are some pics I just snapped plus some from SoCal Euro. You can see the new DTC Motorsports grill, commissioned by yours truly , which has 3 slats and is full carbon fiber, and no vertical bar. Furthermore, less air restriction should make it more fun

I just put black lug caps too



















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Old Dec 21, 2011 | 07:26 PM
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Reviving an old thread.

Not sure if this e55's still around, but does anyone know which front lip that is?

I actually can't tell the diff between the lips available for the 211 amg bumpers. Can someone point out some differences?

Thanks,
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Old Dec 21, 2011 | 08:47 PM
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Reviving an old thread.

Not sure if this e55's still around, but does anyone know which front lip that is?

I actually can't tell the diff between the lips available for the 211 amg bumpers. Can someone point out some differences?

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Im guessing this is a Euroteck front lip.. Just order one from Gary@Suveen though, they are basically all the same.
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Old Dec 22, 2011 | 12:55 AM
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Originally Posted by 09W211
Reviving an old thread.

Not sure if this e55's still around, but does anyone know which front lip that is?

I actually can't tell the diff between the lips available for the 211 amg bumpers. Can someone point out some differences?

Thanks,
He did sell his E55...But he did have our Euroteck front lip on there http://www.etkms.com/index.cfm?fusea...ct=5&pageid=41 along with our rear diffuser http://www.etkms.com/index.cfm?fusea...ct=8&pageid=41

Keep in mind, we are the originators and creators of this front lip. Now it seems every Chinese or Taiwan company is whoring out replicas of them on this forum as well as ebay. We are flattered yet disappointed at the same time. Whoever you buy this style from in the end, remember who designed it.
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Old Dec 22, 2011 | 12:58 AM
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Im guessing this is a Euroteck front lip.. Just order one from Gary@Suveen though, they are basically all the same.
Way to support the innovators!!!! All those companies do is sell copy's of other parts. You put the companies who create them out of business and there will be no market anymore. (on both sides!)
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Old Dec 22, 2011 | 08:30 AM
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Way to support the innovators!!!! All those companies do is sell copy's of other parts. You put the companies who create them out of business and there will be no market anymore. (on both sides!)
Sorry, I just dont see the point in spending double the price to get something of pretty much the same quality.. Your diffuser on the other hand is top notch and is easily the best one of the market
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Old Dec 22, 2011 | 08:55 AM
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Im petty sure after the special pricing he always does, the parts end up being only around $100 difference or so. IMO, it is well worth the small xtra to get the Euroteck parts. You bought a Benz, not a Chevy.
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Im petty sure after the special pricing he always does, the parts end up being only around $100 difference or so. IMO, it is well worth the small xtra to get the Euroteck parts. You bought a Benz, not a Honda.

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Euroteck is prob one of the best companies out there. I really want that damn diffuser! lol
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Old Dec 22, 2011 | 03:22 PM
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Euroteck parts are the best quality carbon parts for these cars hands down.

Anyone that confuses chinese replica quality with this hasn't seen the real thing.
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Old Dec 22, 2011 | 04:11 PM
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Whatever happened to Godfather anyway?


Haven't heard from him in a long time. Maybe got hit



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Old Dec 22, 2011 | 04:32 PM
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Whatever happened to Godfather anyway?
He's around.

Drives a super kleen bagged S4 wagon these days.
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Old Dec 22, 2011 | 04:36 PM
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Thank guys, always nice to hear that our quality is noticed. We always can work with people on the pricing, so this is why we encourage people to check with us first before buying something they regret that wills devalue there car in looks. Also, please show me a overseas company that offers a 3 year warranty on their parts?
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Old Dec 22, 2011 | 04:37 PM
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He's around.

Drives a super kleen bagged S4 wagon these days.
Yes he is, I was just with him last month at SEMA, and got a ride in that sweet S4 wagon....
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Old Dec 22, 2011 | 05:23 PM
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