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

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Old Feb 14, 2009 | 12:04 AM
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Hey Guys,

Just wanted to say hi to everyone. I joined the forum tonight because I'm thinking about switching over to an E55 AMG. Not quite sure if it's going to happen yet, but at least I wanted to join the forum and see what the buzz is all about.

Look forward to hearing from everyone's experiences and stories soon.

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Old Feb 14, 2009 | 12:12 AM
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Well, there is definitely a lot of buzz!

Seriously though, welcome to the forum, don't think you'll be disappointed if you go with an E55, and just remember, the search tool is your friend!
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Old Feb 14, 2009 | 12:18 AM
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I've been on M3forum.net for a little bit of time now, so I definitely know that the search function is everyone's friend.

I'm looking into performance modifications for he E55. Looks exciting!
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Old Feb 14, 2009 | 06:54 PM
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Originally Posted by ChangM3
I've been on M3forum.net for a little bit of time now, so I definitely know that the search function is everyone's friend.

I'm looking into performance modifications for he E55. Looks exciting!
stock up on tires nd u r set. what year is your e46, what s/c?
do you know bruno AA stg2 widebody lsb and myron with AA stg2 imola ?


i was thinking of getting an m3 myself but i like to have a lot of power, and it just takes an enormous amount of money to bring an m3 to power levels of a stock e55. e55 is a boat and doesn't handle well but i learned to realize that i don't really care for sharp handling in philly and 500+ hp will eat just about anything you can find.

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Old Feb 15, 2009 | 11:35 PM
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Yea, I saw Bruno selling his s/c on M3Forum.net.

I have an Active Autowerke Stage 2 with the Rotrex.

I know what you mean about the horsepower. I've been trying real hard and the only way I see it happening is getting HorsePowerFreaks, but they try to charge an arm and a leg for ANYTHING. I mean even worse than Renntech!
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Old Feb 16, 2009 | 02:19 AM
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Yea, I saw Bruno selling his s/c on M3Forum.net.

I have an Active Autowerke Stage 2 with the Rotrex.

I know what you mean about the horsepower. I've been trying real hard and the only way I see it happening is getting HorsePowerFreaks, but they try to charge an arm and a leg for ANYTHING. I mean even worse than Renntech!
haha yeah i was just chillen with bruno - he lives 5 min awa from me. the hpf kit is sick but it's sooooo much money - 30k for the stg3. even the AA stg2 is a lot for a new kit - but it still doesnt put m3 at a stock e55 performance level. i miss the handling of my GTI on h&r coilovers but, i drive a lot calmer on turns now
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Old Feb 16, 2009 | 09:20 AM
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Welcome!

If you are into luxury and road domination it is very tough to beat the E55. I have owned more cars than I can count and the E55 will whip most all of them in a straight line (that includes F, P, and L cars) and is certainly one of the most practical with "supercar" performance.
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Old Feb 16, 2009 | 12:28 PM
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Yea HPF is definitely way too expensive. I think for all the money I've dumped into the E46 I'm only walking away with maybe approximately 450 rwhp. If I keep the car my next modification would be the methanol kit that Active Autowerkes just released (that's if I can convince my wife to let me).
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