W211 AMG Discuss the W211 AMG's such as the E55 and the E63

Found a replacement after I sold my beloved e55

Old Feb 11, 2015 | 11:51 AM
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Congrats dude... I like the sadan better than the coupe for some reason, but looks good
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Old Feb 11, 2015 | 02:06 PM
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Congrats! I'm not a fan of Cadillac, but I was very close to buying a CTS-V wagon with the Canepa body kit since they're fairly local to me and was for sale a couple of months ago.


Now the upcoming CTS-V looks great, but won't come in a wagon...
HOLY CRAP! That is awesome.
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Old Feb 11, 2015 | 02:37 PM
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No doubt! I've got a baby coming in 4 weeks and am seriously considering one of those. That thing looks amazing yet is practical too.

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HOLY CRAP! That is awesome.
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Old Feb 11, 2015 | 04:16 PM
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congrats craig ! I would talk with david (urbamworm) and do exactly what he did for his mods. I think hes making 800whp now but I remember when he just had all the bolt ons he was making close 700WHp
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Old Feb 11, 2015 | 04:44 PM
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Which springs are you going with? D3? Aren't they the only one that claims to be compatible with the MR shocks?
I am going with the basic eibach prokit springs for the v coupe brotha. They are compatible and give a nice 1-1.2" drop all the way around.
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Old Feb 11, 2015 | 05:03 PM
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Congrats brotha!!!!


......when can I run it?
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Old Feb 11, 2015 | 05:23 PM
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Congrats brotha!!!!


......when can I run it?
I will be ready for you late spring E
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Old Feb 11, 2015 | 09:16 PM
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Congrats Craig. That thing looks mean!!
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Old Feb 11, 2015 | 11:25 PM
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Very nice I like!.
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Old Feb 12, 2015 | 04:13 PM
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Originally Posted by Sir-Boost-a-Lot
No doubt! I've got a baby coming in 4 weeks and am seriously considering one of those. That thing looks amazing yet is practical too.
Looks like it's a lot of work. Based upon those flared fenders, the kit would need rear doors, both front and rear quarter panels, new fenders, etc.

Wonder what the kit costs...not a lot of info on the Canepa website.
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Old Feb 12, 2015 | 04:23 PM
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I think it's like 11-12k
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Old Feb 12, 2015 | 04:24 PM
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Looks like it's a lot of work. Based upon those flared fenders, the kit would need rear doors, both front and rear quarter panels, new fenders, etc.

Wonder what the kit costs...not a lot of info on the Canepa website.
I sent an email last year or the year before out of curiosity. Here was their response....

The cost for the wagon kit is $7,500 + around $500 to ship via freight company which is crated and protected in a wooden Crate. Lead time right now is around 3-4 weeks.
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Old Feb 12, 2015 | 04:43 PM
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Wow what's way less than I thought. Most body mods commercially available look like **** but that's one that's the exception!
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Old Feb 12, 2015 | 05:18 PM
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Originally Posted by Sir-Boost-a-Lot
Wow what's way less than I thought. Most body mods commercially available look like **** but that's one that's the exception!
Canepa Designs is no joke....... those guys build a lot of mega-dollar stuff for customers who don't even bother to ask what things cost.

I'm kind of surprised that they even bother with something as "common" as a CTS-V to be honest.


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Old Feb 13, 2015 | 06:11 PM
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Originally Posted by Sir-Boost-a-Lot
Wow what's way less than I thought. Most body mods commercially available look like **** but that's one that's the exception!
yeah, I would have expected more than $8K as well. Anyone an expert on body work who can give a rough estimate on total install cost?
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Old Feb 13, 2015 | 06:50 PM
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Wow! Very nice. I really like the rear center exhaust.

I presume it's a manual car, so it must be quite a handful!
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Old Feb 13, 2015 | 07:32 PM
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Nice pickup, Craig. Very nice indeed. Congrats!!
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Old Feb 13, 2015 | 08:27 PM
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That is clean!

"it's a cadillac, it's a *****cat." - Tony Montana
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Old Feb 13, 2015 | 09:15 PM
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Congrats Craig
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Old Feb 13, 2015 | 09:24 PM
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Looks nice but Ya Should of got the sedan looks way better but anytime you wanna get down the track let me know I got something for Ya..
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Old Feb 13, 2015 | 09:54 PM
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I wanted the sedan but could not find any at the time with the specifics I was looking for. I looked very closely at the 13/14 Shelby's, but could not find any that fit what I was looking for either.

What all is done to that monster?

Thanks for all the props fellas, tomorrow I am going to put a video of a cold start in the thread so you can hear the cam

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Old Feb 13, 2015 | 10:11 PM
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I hear Ya the sedans are hard to find.. Nothing special lol couple loose screws with the worlds only 2.1 s/c pulley with a custom front drive and to make sure it's top dog hooked on that crack lol
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Old Feb 14, 2015 | 12:29 AM
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Very nice, when you take you car out, park it near the end of the parking lot. Guarantee when you return there will be people staring at it. Nicely done sir.

On the other hand, I have never owned a wagon in my life but that blue one could definitely put some serious thoughts into an man's mind.
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Old Feb 14, 2015 | 07:17 AM
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I hear Ya the sedans are hard to find..
Sedans are EASY to find.....

The real unicorn in the CTS-V world is the Wagon with a 6-speed manual!!!


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Old Feb 14, 2015 | 09:22 AM
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The real unicorn in the CTS-V world is the Wagon with a 6-speed manual!!!

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Don't say that. That's my next purchase and I won't settle for anything else.
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