[GunMoto's] '05 Pewter W211 E55 | First PICS
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EG8 | E46 | W211
[GunMoto's] '05 Pewter W211 E55 | First PICS
Figured I'd post my first thread for my '05 pewter e55...enjoy! 
Motor is stock...but I am fighting the urge on a daily basis because of you guys!! LOL
Motor is stock...but I am fighting the urge on a daily basis because of you guys!! LOL
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Thanks pare...just wish I had all those shoes to change every month like you!! 
Thanks, I'm glad you appreciate it. I wanted to stick with a factory look and the CLS wheels has a more aggressive offset; so I'm running 4 rears, 18x9.5 et28 front & rear. 
Thanks man! Tires are 255/40-18 (F), 285/35-18 (R).Next set of tires I want run an all square setup with 275/35-18 front & rear to reduce understeer on turn-in.
Thanks bro! Now maybe I can also have a wagon to sit next to the sedan...cuz yours looks sick!! 
Thanks bro! Seriously...you're one of the fellows that makes me want to start tinkering with performance mods, LOL.
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Crazy wheel setup!!
I run the CLS wheels also, but this is the first time I've ever heard of someone running a non-staggered set of CLS rears at all 4 corners!!!
What brand of tire are you running? I run the Michelin PSS's and even the 275s look REALLY wide to me.... I can't imagine trying for a 285 back there.
Oh, and because it's on my mind a lot these days..... did you ever file your fuel leak compaint officially with NHTSA? I have your name on my list as one of the people who was affected, and would love to add your ODI# to my list.
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I run the CLS wheels also, but this is the first time I've ever heard of someone running a non-staggered set of CLS rears at all 4 corners!!!
What brand of tire are you running? I run the Michelin PSS's and even the 275s look REALLY wide to me.... I can't imagine trying for a 285 back there.
Oh, and because it's on my mind a lot these days..... did you ever file your fuel leak compaint officially with NHTSA? I have your name on my list as one of the people who was affected, and would love to add your ODI# to my list.
-G
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Crazy wheel setup!!
I run the CLS wheels also, but this is the first time I've ever heard of someone running a non-staggered set of CLS rears at all 4 corners!!!
What brand of tire are you running? I run the Michelin PSS's and even the 275s look REALLY wide to me.... I can't imagine trying for a 285 back there.
I run the CLS wheels also, but this is the first time I've ever heard of someone running a non-staggered set of CLS rears at all 4 corners!!!
What brand of tire are you running? I run the Michelin PSS's and even the 275s look REALLY wide to me.... I can't imagine trying for a 285 back there.
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Thanks BenzoBoi!! Man, I've been eyeing an S/C pulley & tune for some time now, LOL. Thanks pare...just wish I had all those shoes to change every month like you!! Thanks, I'm glad you appreciate it. I wanted to stick with a factory look and the CLS wheels has a more aggressive offset; so I'm running 4 rears, 18x9.5 et28 front & rear. Thanks my pewter brother! Yes, still running factory bushings/links so no camber adjustments. I'm around -2.5* at this height and running zero toe, so I'm sure there will be some accelerated wear on the inside of the tires but it hasn't been too bad from the miles I've logged so far. Thanks man! Tires are 255/40-18 (F), 285/35-18 (R).
Next set of tires I want run an all square setup with 275/35-18 front & rear to reduce understeer on turn-in.Thanks Aaron, it's an appearance/cosmetic mod but it's one that makes it a better overall driving experience every time you sit in the car. Thanks bro! Now maybe I can also have a wagon to sit next to the sedan...cuz yours looks sick!! Thanks my fellow pewter brethren! It's the DCTMS E55 DTM style steering wheel, all leather, perforated sides. Thanks bro! Seriously...you're one of the fellows that makes me want to start tinkering with performance mods, LOL.
Thanks pare...just wish I had all those shoes to change every month like you!! Thanks, I'm glad you appreciate it. I wanted to stick with a factory look and the CLS wheels has a more aggressive offset; so I'm running 4 rears, 18x9.5 et28 front & rear. Thanks my pewter brother! Yes, still running factory bushings/links so no camber adjustments. I'm around -2.5* at this height and running zero toe, so I'm sure there will be some accelerated wear on the inside of the tires but it hasn't been too bad from the miles I've logged so far. Thanks man! Tires are 255/40-18 (F), 285/35-18 (R).Next set of tires I want run an all square setup with 275/35-18 front & rear to reduce understeer on turn-in.
Thanks Aaron, it's an appearance/cosmetic mod but it's one that makes it a better overall driving experience every time you sit in the car. Thanks bro! Now maybe I can also have a wagon to sit next to the sedan...cuz yours looks sick!! Thanks my fellow pewter brethren! It's the DCTMS E55 DTM style steering wheel, all leather, perforated sides. Thanks bro! Seriously...you're one of the fellows that makes me want to start tinkering with performance mods, LOL. I'm running Super sports as well, I'm lowered on star, I have 275/40/18 in the rear, running 255/40/18 up front but they chewed my fenders up, switching out to 245's this week, be careful with those 255's up front.
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Update...
Some updates...
Replaced trunk control module (electronic trunk closer was closing way too quickly).
Replaced left side fuel sender...
Axle back mufflers...Meisterschaft!
194 CAN bus LED bulbs...3000k yellow.
All I want for Christmas this year is a [belt wrap kit], [s/c pulley], and [ecu tune].
Replaced trunk control module (electronic trunk closer was closing way too quickly).
Replaced left side fuel sender...
Axle back mufflers...Meisterschaft!
194 CAN bus LED bulbs...3000k yellow.
All I want for Christmas this year is a [belt wrap kit], [s/c pulley], and [ecu tune].
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Thanks bro! Trying to keep up with you pare! 
I love my Meisterschaft mufflers! I mean, I was hesitant about the look of the connected tips but the look has definitely grown on me and I think it matches well with the rear diffuser.
I'll need to shoot more pics some weekend.Haha, I wish I had the means to go hardcore like some of you high powered guys! Lolz. Will def need to get some vids up, but overall it's more of a pronounced stock exhaust sound with more burble at idle and howl at revs. Stock headers and all cats intact so no rasp.
Trying to keep up with you pare! I love my Meisterschaft mufflers! I mean, I was hesitant about the look of the connected tips but the look has definitely grown on me and I think it matches well with the rear diffuser. I'll need to shoot more pics some weekend.Haha, I wish I had the means to go hardcore like some of you high powered guys! Lolz. Will def need to get some vids up, but overall it's more of a pronounced stock exhaust sound with more burble at idle and howl at revs. Stock headers and all cats intact so no rasp.
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Time for maintenance (oil service, brake fluid).
Installed front lower control arm offset bolt to reduce some of the negative camber, (EDIT: then dialed front toe back to zero). Running about -2.5 degrees now with a fairly low ride height on Sport 2 of 12.5" front and rear, measured from fender to center of hub.
The black line indicates the original position of the lower arm with the stock bolt (this is the left side).
Installed front lower control arm offset bolt to reduce some of the negative camber, (EDIT: then dialed front toe back to zero). Running about -2.5 degrees now with a fairly low ride height on Sport 2 of 12.5" front and rear, measured from fender to center of hub.
The black line indicates the original position of the lower arm with the stock bolt (this is the left side).
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