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Old Aug 11, 2011 | 09:02 PM
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New member -- E55 AMG

So I've had all kinds of cars in the past, and I've had a ton of BMW's (mostly M3's), but this is my first time venturing into the Mercedes world. I have been a big fan of the AMG E55 for a while as they can look real good with subtle mods, and are extremely fast for a 4 door car with just a few mods.
I'm a big time DIY guy and have done anything from engine builds, fabrication, general maintenance, rearend builds, etc in the past. So, I'm sure I'll fit right in with making some helpful threads in the coming months as I decide to mix it up or add some mods and document them with threads.
Anyways, here are a few pics...




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Old Aug 11, 2011 | 09:11 PM
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Old Aug 11, 2011 | 09:30 PM
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Hola! What mods do you have in mind? Did you buy a member's car?
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Old Aug 11, 2011 | 09:32 PM
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welcome!

Welcome! im pretty new too! Got mine in May.Nice e55! BUT even nicer lambo right next to it!! lol

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Old Aug 11, 2011 | 09:47 PM
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saw this car on craigslist last month! congrats!
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Old Aug 11, 2011 | 11:43 PM
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Welcome and congrats on your beast! Any pics with your LED's on by chance? Looks good!
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Old Aug 11, 2011 | 11:54 PM
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congrats, i recently purchased one myself, great car you will enjoy it. your car looks sick
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Old Aug 12, 2011 | 01:11 AM
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congrats, cant wait to see what you do to your beast, ive had mine exactly 1 month today and i still cant believe i got this car.
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Old Aug 12, 2011 | 01:15 AM
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Welcome, I'm a MB noob too. Is that a Lambo in the garage?
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Old Aug 12, 2011 | 01:40 AM
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Congratulations on the purchase. I'm sure you already love it.

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Welcome, I'm a MB noob too. Is that a Lambo in the garage?
Yes, a Gallardo.
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Old Aug 12, 2011 | 01:58 AM
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This is Jaimees old car
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Old Aug 12, 2011 | 02:08 AM
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Dang.... sick looking car bro!!!
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Old Aug 12, 2011 | 03:04 AM
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more lambo pix

congrats on the e55!
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Old Aug 12, 2011 | 10:01 AM
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Welcome, your 55 looks great. any future mods in mind?
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Old Aug 12, 2011 | 10:22 AM
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Thanks guys! I've really been enjoying it so far.
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Welcome and congrats on your beast! Any pics with your LED's on by chance? Looks good!
thanks, it's got interior led lighting, as well as side markers and tag lights, and then the fog lights. here are a few pics:



It all looks really cool at night, but I can't seem to capture it correctly with the camera.

Originally Posted by Pushing_Tin
Welcome, I'm a MB noob too. Is that a Lambo in the garage?
Thanks. Yes, it's a Gallardo. Here are a couple random pictures. It's a really fun car to drive as well. It just lacks the torque of the E55.




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This is Jaimees old car
That's correct. I suppose we have pretty similar taste, because the wheel brand, carbon pieces and mods are exactly how I would've started on one if I bought it stock. So it worked out great.
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Old Aug 12, 2011 | 10:40 AM
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Originally Posted by aghakauve
Welcome, your 55 looks great. any future mods in mind?
I'm just going to enjoy it for a little while now. I'm sure it won't be long though lol.
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Old Aug 12, 2011 | 12:41 PM
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damn that is one sick Gallardo...my dream car! Congrats on the 55 btw!
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Old Aug 12, 2011 | 01:23 PM
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what state you from barry? If I had to guess based on the housing style Id saay east coast? But maybe norcal?
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Old Aug 12, 2011 | 01:32 PM
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Originally Posted by daniel3ooo
damn that is one sick Gallardo...my dream car! Congrats on the 55 btw!
Thanks, and thanks.
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what state you from barry? If I had to guess based on the housing style Id saay east coast? But maybe norcal?
I just realized it wasn't in my profile so I added it. Yes, you are correct on east cost. I live in metro Atlanta.
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Old Aug 12, 2011 | 02:32 PM
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Amazing stable Barry and both cars are perfectly modded. Enjoy.
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Old Aug 21, 2011 | 07:58 PM
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I snapped a couple of new pictures with my phone today. Just thought I'd add them to the thread...


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Old Aug 21, 2011 | 08:07 PM
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Looks great!!
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Old Aug 21, 2011 | 08:22 PM
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Congrats on the purchase! I want to paint my calipers that color and get those LEDS on the bumper!
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Old Aug 21, 2011 | 09:59 PM
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