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Step 1: buy parts
Step 2: install parts
Step 3: run 10s
Simple, right?
Maybe after 2 weeks reading the archives on MBWorld you "cracked the code" and know exactly how to get into the 10s without a single hiccup along the way.... But the odds are against you.
Ask the guys who ran 10s how "easy" it was to get there, and how many of them did it without a LOT of help. Every post I've seen from a guy who just joined the "10 second club" always includes a huge thank you list of people who contributed time and expertise and advice along the way.
Yeah, you saved some money on parts.... (though not as much as you claimed since you did some trading of parts) and I hope you get your timeslip eventually. My concern is that it sounds like your budget is SO tight you don't have any money in reserve if something breaks or doesn't perform as expected....or for some dyno tuning....or for troubleshooting the car if it starts throwing codes or goes into limp mode unexpectedly....or if the car has some kind of completely unrelated issue (AirMatic, etc).
The AMG platform is awesome, but it's not a "cheap" car to screw around with....
-G
Step 2: install parts
Step 3: run 10s
Simple, right?
Maybe after 2 weeks reading the archives on MBWorld you "cracked the code" and know exactly how to get into the 10s without a single hiccup along the way.... But the odds are against you.
Ask the guys who ran 10s how "easy" it was to get there, and how many of them did it without a LOT of help. Every post I've seen from a guy who just joined the "10 second club" always includes a huge thank you list of people who contributed time and expertise and advice along the way.
Yeah, you saved some money on parts.... (though not as much as you claimed since you did some trading of parts) and I hope you get your timeslip eventually. My concern is that it sounds like your budget is SO tight you don't have any money in reserve if something breaks or doesn't perform as expected....or for some dyno tuning....or for troubleshooting the car if it starts throwing codes or goes into limp mode unexpectedly....or if the car has some kind of completely unrelated issue (AirMatic, etc).
The AMG platform is awesome, but it's not a "cheap" car to screw around with....
-G
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"Hello, I was told you might have a 185mm pulley kit for w211? Anything used ? Whats the best price you can do on one ?
Thanks"
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"I don't sell used parts and I don't sell inferior and cheap parts which is what you are looking for. Good luck in your quest for 10's. :-)
PS I have more E55's in the 10's than any other tuner in the game. In fact the fastest TTM E55 has 31 out of 36 runs in the 10's."
Thanks"
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"I don't sell used parts and I don't sell inferior and cheap parts which is what you are looking for. Good luck in your quest for 10's. :-)
PS I have more E55's in the 10's than any other tuner in the game. In fact the fastest TTM E55 has 31 out of 36 runs in the 10's."
This is different from selling computers on eBay. Unless of course, you spent countless hours building, designing, and R&Ding them to be some of the fastest computers. In which case, if someone asked you if you had any used ones or what's the lowest you'd go, you'd probably tell them to buzz off and go to Best Buy!
Maybe not though, and not trying to be critical. Unfortunately, you'll find this community isn't as transparent or sharing in general as the LSx world. And you'll find that a thread about a POS Dodge Neon will have more posts than one about torque limiters in the tune or shift adaptations etc.
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Step 1: buy parts
Step 2: install parts
Step 3: run 10s
Simple, right?
Maybe after 2 weeks reading the archives on MBWorld you "cracked the code" and know exactly how to get into the 10s without a single hiccup along the way.... But the odds are against you.
Ask the guys who ran 10s how "easy" it was to get there, and how many of them did it without a LOT of help. Every post I've seen from a guy who just joined the "10 second club" always includes a huge thank you list of people who contributed time and expertise and advice along the way.
Yeah, you saved some money on parts.... (though not as much as you claimed since you did some trading of parts) and I hope you get your timeslip eventually. My concern is that it sounds like your budget is SO tight you don't have any money in reserve if something breaks or doesn't perform as expected....or for some dyno tuning....or for troubleshooting the car if it starts throwing codes or goes into limp mode unexpectedly....or if the car has some kind of completely unrelated issue (AirMatic, etc).
The AMG platform is awesome, but it's not a "cheap" car to screw around with....
-G
Step 2: install parts
Step 3: run 10s
Simple, right?
Maybe after 2 weeks reading the archives on MBWorld you "cracked the code" and know exactly how to get into the 10s without a single hiccup along the way.... But the odds are against you.
Ask the guys who ran 10s how "easy" it was to get there, and how many of them did it without a LOT of help. Every post I've seen from a guy who just joined the "10 second club" always includes a huge thank you list of people who contributed time and expertise and advice along the way.
Yeah, you saved some money on parts.... (though not as much as you claimed since you did some trading of parts) and I hope you get your timeslip eventually. My concern is that it sounds like your budget is SO tight you don't have any money in reserve if something breaks or doesn't perform as expected....or for some dyno tuning....or for troubleshooting the car if it starts throwing codes or goes into limp mode unexpectedly....or if the car has some kind of completely unrelated issue (AirMatic, etc).
The AMG platform is awesome, but it's not a "cheap" car to screw around with....
-G
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I kinda went that route and decided to do it alone for the most part but have a very good understanding of how things work and what i needed to get those results. I sat down and made a list of what i needed/wanted. Talked to Blackbenzz about helping me and bought the parts i needed over 2 months. It took us a few long nights to put it all together. Jerry tuned it and the next day the first test run with a super soft launch went 10's. Was it easy? yes and no. Can you run 10's on a budget? Yes BUT its not easy and your budget is most likely going to grow larger than you planned.
Good on you.... .definitely the exception around here.
One MAJOR difference between you and the OP is the fact that you spin your own wrenches. The costs are easier to control when you are only paying for the hard parts. When you hand over the pile of parts to a local shop and ask them to install everything and make it work, you are opening yourself up for all sorts of cost-overruns when things don't fit or work right, or issues are discovered along the way.
-G
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I kinda went that route and decided to do it alone for the most part but have a very good understanding of how things work and what i needed to get those results. I sat down and made a list of what i needed/wanted. Talked to Blackbenzz about helping me and bought the parts i needed over 2 months. It took us a few long nights to put it all together. Jerry tuned it and the next day the first test run with a super soft launch went 10's. Was it easy? yes and no. Can you run 10's on a budget? Yes BUT its not easy and your budget is most likely going to grow larger than you planned.
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Oh ok I was like Damn that's gotta be a record for attempt at 10's
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That would be sweet to live that close to the track. There's a local group here in the Bay Area that owns the Altamont Raceway had once talked about building a Motorsport's complex about 10min from my house but its been pretty quiet since it was first mentioned.
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I hear you man, and I am sorry if I over reacted. As I have said from day one I am sure he is a very good guy. Just came across wrong. I do that myself sometimes Especially when typing on the internet.
I didnt get a used one. I got one that was brand new never installed. I just found out (too late) That ASP will do your stock pulley for only $450 bucks. not including pump pulley and belt , but still that is a good savings for people. I did listen when you and others said not to get a used one. I still want your DRs if you are still willing to sell them to me.
Anyhow looks like my mods are coming in at $5900 and I just got a price of about 1900 to install ALL of them and there is a LOT of parts Yay . Pretty close to where I wanted to be. I always knew the labor would be a variable but wanted to keep my mods to around $5K. So I'll have about 25K into the car total and it has 60K miles on it. Just found out it has dynamic seats too. Didnt expect that. Pretty cool feature and kind of weird. Almost like getting groped.
I didnt get a used one. I got one that was brand new never installed. I just found out (too late) That ASP will do your stock pulley for only $450 bucks. not including pump pulley and belt , but still that is a good savings for people. I did listen when you and others said not to get a used one. I still want your DRs if you are still willing to sell them to me.
Anyhow looks like my mods are coming in at $5900 and I just got a price of about 1900 to install ALL of them and there is a LOT of parts Yay . Pretty close to where I wanted to be. I always knew the labor would be a variable but wanted to keep my mods to around $5K. So I'll have about 25K into the car total and it has 60K miles on it. Just found out it has dynamic seats too. Didnt expect that. Pretty cool feature and kind of weird. Almost like getting groped.
The 185 pulley kit that you bought is different from the one that he sells. To my knowledge and someone correct me if i'm wrong but there are 3 types of 185mm pulley kits. There's the ASP 185mm that you can get straight from ASP (or Shardul) there's the EC 185mm pulley (that is made by ASP for EC not sure if they use OEM hub) then there's the 185mm that TTM sells it's an ASP 185mm but the outer ring is aluminum (lighter mass) that's some where north of $1200 (dont quote me on that price) but I do know its more than the ASP 185 due to the extra work with the outer ring.
With the history of bad pulley's bro I would NEVER buy a used one (gotten burned in the past..thx benzaddict) unless it comes off a car that you know...example I would only by a used pulley if it came from Alan's car (Bassn07) or Mike's car (Mikesamg). Bruce knows the history of bad pulleys or pulley's with issue so therefore I would think that he would never sell you one even if he had it and I think that's what he meant by saying that you're looking for "cheap parts" he just says "cheap parts" or he could've said "parts cheap" either way its the same thing.
With the history of bad pulley's bro I would NEVER buy a used one (gotten burned in the past..thx benzaddict) unless it comes off a car that you know...example I would only by a used pulley if it came from Alan's car (Bassn07) or Mike's car (Mikesamg). Bruce knows the history of bad pulleys or pulley's with issue so therefore I would think that he would never sell you one even if he had it and I think that's what he meant by saying that you're looking for "cheap parts" he just says "cheap parts" or he could've said "parts cheap" either way its the same thing.
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Step 1: buy parts
Step 2: install parts
Step 3: run 10s
Simple, right?
Maybe after 2 weeks reading the archives on MBWorld you "cracked the code" and know exactly how to get into the 10s without a single hiccup along the way.... But the odds are against you.
Ask the guys who ran 10s how "easy" it was to get there, and how many of them did it without a LOT of help. Every post I've seen from a guy who just joined the "10 second club" always includes a huge thank you list of people who contributed time and expertise and advice along the way.
Yeah, you saved some money on parts.... (though not as much as you claimed since you did some trading of parts) and I hope you get your timeslip eventually. My concern is that it sounds like your budget is SO tight you don't have any money in reserve if something breaks or doesn't perform as expected....or for some dyno tuning....or for troubleshooting the car if it starts throwing codes or goes into limp mode unexpectedly....or if the car has some kind of completely unrelated issue (AirMatic, etc).
The AMG platform is awesome, but it's not a "cheap" car to screw around with....
-G
Step 2: install parts
Step 3: run 10s
Simple, right?
Maybe after 2 weeks reading the archives on MBWorld you "cracked the code" and know exactly how to get into the 10s without a single hiccup along the way.... But the odds are against you.
Ask the guys who ran 10s how "easy" it was to get there, and how many of them did it without a LOT of help. Every post I've seen from a guy who just joined the "10 second club" always includes a huge thank you list of people who contributed time and expertise and advice along the way.
Yeah, you saved some money on parts.... (though not as much as you claimed since you did some trading of parts) and I hope you get your timeslip eventually. My concern is that it sounds like your budget is SO tight you don't have any money in reserve if something breaks or doesn't perform as expected....or for some dyno tuning....or for troubleshooting the car if it starts throwing codes or goes into limp mode unexpectedly....or if the car has some kind of completely unrelated issue (AirMatic, etc).
The AMG platform is awesome, but it's not a "cheap" car to screw around with....
-G
Money isnt actually that tight. See my sig ?
Here is hoping for better that a 11.8 my GTO ran
Love the car BTW. Lights up these 285 Hankooks pretty easily even from 2nd gear pulls.
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Good on you.... .definitely the exception around here.
One MAJOR difference between you and the OP is the fact that you spin your own wrenches. The costs are easier to control when you are only paying for the hard parts. When you hand over the pile of parts to a local shop and ask them to install everything and make it work, you are opening yourself up for all sorts of cost-overruns when things don't fit or work right, or issues are discovered along the way.
-G
Good on you.... .definitely the exception around here.
One MAJOR difference between you and the OP is the fact that you spin your own wrenches. The costs are easier to control when you are only paying for the hard parts. When you hand over the pile of parts to a local shop and ask them to install everything and make it work, you are opening yourself up for all sorts of cost-overruns when things don't fit or work right, or issues are discovered along the way.
-G
I honestly dont know how mechanics stay in the business. I basically got burned out and too busy to do all this stuff anymore. I still do a little here and there but usually try to avoid it now. Its like magic to give someone money and have it all fixed for you I used to have to do everything myself because I didnt have money to pay anyone. Hey I deserve this damn it !
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LOL well you were the one acting like I didnt have a pot to **** in after buying my mods. Would have thought you would be more observant
People sure can be soooo judgmental and love to just assume things sometimes ........ Are you done now trying to completely figure me out based upon internet posts I have made in one week on one forum ???
People sure can be soooo judgmental and love to just assume things sometimes ........ Are you done now trying to completely figure me out based upon internet posts I have made in one week on one forum ???
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Why do you think I moved on ?
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That is exactly right ! I was feeling pretty ok with my car. Then I see you roll up looking almost stock. Start ripping 11.0xs@ 125+ MPH and finish the night with a 10.9 ! I remember being very happy for you. I was happy, you were happy, it was a good time. I very quickly started looking to see what these cars cost used and was very surprised. Next thing you know I have one myself and $5900 worth of parts on the way I think I said it before, I have always like the E55 AMGs and have always wanted one. This car made it very easy to move on from owning a GTO for the last 5 years. I got 20K for my GTO so that alone gave me 3K in mod money. Good times.
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Was ready to buy and got a ride to the dealer. Walked on the lot and looked at a couple cars. Saw an E63 and was looking through the windows and outside. I walked over to a salesman and asked if I could get a little help checking out the car since the doors were locked.
I swear to God he asked me "what did you drive here in?".
I said "I got a ride in that truck over there, why?"
He walked away.