Post up your small sports car or track car...
05-18-2014 | 09:20 PM
#51
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From: Chandler, AZ
2001 M Roadster, 2005 E55 AMG Estate
Love the shoe! My small car the 2001 S54 roadster version of your car! It's probably not as pristine as yours as I do use it as a daily driver. However since getting the E55 wagon, the M Roadster's become more of garage queen. Basically I only get to drive it when the new baby isn't traveling with me!
Now with 90k miles on the clock, it's time to start getting her back in shape. First up on the list... is preventative care. Anyone know a shop that can do the Randy Forbes reinforcement fix in Phoenix or SoCal region?
This car was built for cruising Rt 1. I've done it 4 times now in this car. Always an incredible experience.
And my favorite wallpaper
Now with 90k miles on the clock, it's time to start getting her back in shape. First up on the list... is preventative care. Anyone know a shop that can do the Randy Forbes reinforcement fix in Phoenix or SoCal region?
This car was built for cruising Rt 1. I've done it 4 times now in this car. Always an incredible experience.
And my favorite wallpaper
05-18-2014 | 10:14 PM
#53
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From: OC/SD, CA
EG8 | E46 | W211
Got the accessory tri-spokes refinished, just because they're so damn ugly. Doesn't look like a car that would give the E55 a run for its money now, does it?
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EDIT: How does the AA stage 2 feel?
05-18-2014 | 10:22 PM
#54
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From: Houston, TX
2006 E55, 2012 Jeep SRT, 2008 G37s 6MT (The Mrs.), 2005 Explorer
05-18-2014 | 10:38 PM
#55
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From: Chandler, AZ
2001 M Roadster, 2005 E55 AMG Estate
05-23-2014 | 09:21 PM
#56
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2006 E55
Love the S54 in the M Coupes/Roadsters. I picked up the S52 only because I had GT35r plans for her future 
The ONLY reason I haven't gone GT35r is because this car will be and already is, a classic and rarity.
But we will see what the future holds. She is still bone stock to the tires.
The turbo project is currently 'up in the air'. The car is rather tail happy stock, but with 500rwhp, 305s in the rear will do
PS Nice choice on the color combo on the Roadster
The ONLY reason I haven't gone GT35r is because this car will be and already is, a classic and rarity.
But we will see what the future holds. She is still bone stock to the tires.
The turbo project is currently 'up in the air'. The car is rather tail happy stock, but with 500rwhp, 305s in the rear will do
PS Nice choice on the color combo on the Roadster
06-15-2014 | 07:57 AM
#57
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From: Atlanta, Jawja
E55 Wagon | C126 | S210
Couldn't handle the tri-spokes any more after the novelty wore off, so I picked up something a little more "me."
Untitled by bimmerdawg, on Flickr
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06-15-2014 | 11:38 AM
#59
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From: Santa Monica
2005 e55
Love the S54 in the M Coupes/Roadsters. I picked up the S52 only because I had GT35r plans for her future
The ONLY reason I haven't gone GT35r is because this car will be and already is, a classic and rarity.
But we will see what the future holds. She is still bone stock to the tires.
The turbo project is currently 'up in the air'. The car is rather tail happy stock, but with 500rwhp, 305s in the rear will do
The ONLY reason I haven't gone GT35r is because this car will be and already is, a classic and rarity.
But we will see what the future holds. She is still bone stock to the tires.
The turbo project is currently 'up in the air'. The car is rather tail happy stock, but with 500rwhp, 305s in the rear will do
06-17-2014 | 09:05 AM
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2006 E55
The s54 motor is nice but the vanos issues it makes the s52 a better choice. I was doing a PPI for a customer on a few s54 M3's. popped of 3 valve covers and 2 of them had a cracked ear on the exhaust cam gear. he bought the 3rd one and 3 months later he needs a vanos unit. and it is a $2500-$4000 fix..
To me, the S54s are like the toy you want to play with but can give it back at the end of the day (sorta like the adorable baby that can be a nightmare sometimes) before it breaks and you have to fix it or get another!
