New E55 Owner Here!
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New E55 Owner Here!
Hey Everyone. I just purchased an E55 and was wondering where I can get all the goodies for this car. I just upgraded from an 07 TL Type S and couldn't be happier going back to RWD. I here changing the pulley is one of the first things to do on these cars. So if anyone would be nice enough to direct me with any links to where I can obtain these items, I'd greatly appreciate it.
- Manvel
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Hey Manvel, I'd suggest what the car has to offer for a few months and then upgrading. It'll be a waste not enjoying the millions of dollars spent on bring the car to it's current state. That way, you'll have a total different beast comes in a few months when you do the upgrades. Also lets see the pictures.
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I picked up a 2003 with a dark grey exterior (still not sure what the actual color is) and black interior with 50K miles. I didn't need the navi so I got one without it. I will post pics as soon as it stops raining here in Cali.
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WELCOME!!!
I am a newbie myself and loving the beast, so I would be happy to offer advice (other than use the search button...lol).
While I completely understand the "enjoy the car before you mod" recommendation, and had every intention of listening to that advice....I couldn't help myself and am racking up mods at an alarming rate
As far as performance mods go, start with a new intercooler pump and larger heat exchanger. The factory units are the beasts Achilles heel. The won't add power specifically, but will allow you to run lower IAT's and avoid heat soak. Plus they are a nice thing to have when tuning the car and adding power.
Pulley is always a good second mod,with basically 170 and 180mm options out there.
It is highly recommended that you get a tune of the ECU while you do the pulley upgrade. there are canned tunes out there that work well, but a custom dyno tune will ALWAYS yield better results.
Many suggest starting with headers as the provide a solid 30-40-whp gain. For me I would like to stop at cooling mods, pulley and dyno tune. This should provide about a 60whp gain. I know myself to well and am sure, eventually, I will be Stage 5....lol.
As far as where to get it all, the vendors here are always a good place to start. I have heard nothing but good things about Eurocharged/Let and plan on adding there pulley and a custom tune when they come my way next month. Besides, there prices cannot be beat...their stage 3 kit will yeild 500hp/600ftlb to the wheels and only set you back $5K. Just a few years ago it would have been over twice that from other vendors.
Good luck and enjoy!
I am a newbie myself and loving the beast, so I would be happy to offer advice (other than use the search button...lol).
While I completely understand the "enjoy the car before you mod" recommendation, and had every intention of listening to that advice....I couldn't help myself and am racking up mods at an alarming rate
As far as performance mods go, start with a new intercooler pump and larger heat exchanger. The factory units are the beasts Achilles heel. The won't add power specifically, but will allow you to run lower IAT's and avoid heat soak. Plus they are a nice thing to have when tuning the car and adding power.
Pulley is always a good second mod,with basically 170 and 180mm options out there.
It is highly recommended that you get a tune of the ECU while you do the pulley upgrade. there are canned tunes out there that work well, but a custom dyno tune will ALWAYS yield better results.
Many suggest starting with headers as the provide a solid 30-40-whp gain. For me I would like to stop at cooling mods, pulley and dyno tune. This should provide about a 60whp gain. I know myself to well and am sure, eventually, I will be Stage 5....lol.
As far as where to get it all, the vendors here are always a good place to start. I have heard nothing but good things about Eurocharged/Let and plan on adding there pulley and a custom tune when they come my way next month. Besides, there prices cannot be beat...their stage 3 kit will yeild 500hp/600ftlb to the wheels and only set you back $5K. Just a few years ago it would have been over twice that from other vendors.
Good luck and enjoy!
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Cool, another east bay E55er. Welcome! For pulleys and other modifications, check out some of the mbworld sponsors. They post often. Renntech and Eurocharged are pretty common but there are also other tuners and shops with good reputations on this forum. IMO replace your intercooler pump (search CM30) first and don't do a pulley without a tune. If you want to go further and do all the other stuff like headers, throttle body, exhaust, cooling mods, and airbox in one quick swoop, then do a custom dyno tune and do it last.
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Actually I'm from the valley. I'd really like to see pics of the e63 after the rain stops. What shoes you gonna put on? I've got some ideas of my own for the e55.
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Hey dr brains...can you comment on the handling between the TL-S and the E55...I traded in my E55 over a year ago due partially to its "lack of handling" and have been driving an 07 TL-S for the past few months. If the E55 goes can handle the turns like the TL-S (which definitely isn't great) I would be more than happy, considering the tremendous amount of power of the E55. I only had the E55 for a few months and cannot truly remember how it felt.
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Hey dr brains...can you comment on the handling between the TL-S and the E55...I traded in my E55 over a year ago due partially to its "lack of handling" and have been driving an 07 TL-S for the past few months. If the E55 goes can handle the turns like the TL-S (which definitely isn't great) I would be more than happy, considering the tremendous amount of power of the E55. I only had the E55 for a few months and cannot truly remember how it felt.
So I really haven't driven the E55 to it's fullest b/c I haven't gotten insurance for it so I haven't experienced it's handling yet. I still have my Type-S but it's stock right now considering my lease return is next month. The Acura does handle well but in it's stock form I don't think it's safe to take sharp turns at high speeds. My Type-S was fully modded and I think if you have a Type-S the first few mods to do that are inexpensive and improve handling are getting a Progress rear sway bar and also a front strut bar (more so the rsb). Also, the stock tires aren't that great but also aren't so bad. So maybe upgrading the tires if you have the funds might help. I had some 17" enkei rpf1's wrapped up with Dunlop direzza sport z1 star specs (best sticky summer tires).
So here's what happened to me one time. I was going 75-80 mph on the freeway and the freeway I was on, had a sharp turn ahead and I completely forgot how fast I was going until it was too late. BUT to my surprise, my car took that turn with great control. My tail didn't slip and my tires were gripped on the ground. Going that fast with that car I was sure I would have spun out of control because of the sharp angle of the turn. I never did that again btw.
So from my experience, the Type-S has great potential for better handling. It all depends on what you get and what you want to improve. I hope I've answered your question. If you have any other questions regarding the Type-S don't hesitate to pm me about it. I basically know this car in and out.
