Love my new HRE's
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From: Minneeeesoootah
im on the fence about teh grill. but at least it gives the car a more custom look.
BTW, Chill i thought the last i read you were thinking equal width O.Z.'s front and back? i def like your choice though.!
BTW, Chill i thought the last i read you were thinking equal width O.Z.'s front and back? i def like your choice though.!
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Thanks for all the comments. The Lorinser grille is not for everyone, but it definitely gives the car a more aggressive look and attracts more stares. I ordered OZ rims but cancelled the order the day they were to ship just in time after I stumbled on these. I plan on putting on Goodyear F1's or Bridgestone So3's in 245,275 sizes sometime in the near future. For all interested, the spoiler is Renntech, not Lorinser. I untinted the taillights as it was hard to tell when I was in reverse or turning. The rims are 35mm offset front and rear, 8.5 in front, 9.5 in rear. No rubbing encountered.
Regarding the detailing, believe it or not, I take it to a local hand wash place because I'm too lazy to do it myself. Just can't find the time when I have enough energy. Sorry, Al.
Regarding the detailing, believe it or not, I take it to a local hand wash place because I'm too lazy to do it myself. Just can't find the time when I have enough energy. Sorry, Al.
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Originally posted by Stiggs
Hey Chillsey...whats up with that grill??
It almost makes me think you want to be driving a CLK55 with that big star in the grill!!!
J/K........please don't remind me of the horsepower differences!!
Oh yeah bye the way...your car does look effing awesome!!!
Hey Chillsey...whats up with that grill??
It almost makes me think you want to be driving a CLK55 with that big star in the grill!!!
J/K........please don't remind me of the horsepower differences!!
Oh yeah bye the way...your car does look effing awesome!!!
The grille is in memorium of a former E55 board member named Stiggs. May he R.I.P.
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Originally posted by Eddie Knopp
Chill -
They look GREAT.
A question - how many diffusers are mounter in your grill ? I though the BEL had 2 fron and 1 rear ?
Chill -
They look GREAT.
A question - how many diffusers are mounter in your grill ? I though the BEL had 2 fron and 1 rear ?
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Dr. Chill,
By any chance, did you get to weigh the HRE's before mounting them? If you didn't, could you check them with the tires and compare them to the stock rims and tires. I'm also interested in these and the OZ's, but would like to know if there is any weight advantage over the stock rims and tires. If you can find the time to weigh them, I'd really appreciate it! I'm sure others would also be interested in the weight difference.
Oh, BTW, they look great!
By any chance, did you get to weigh the HRE's before mounting them? If you didn't, could you check them with the tires and compare them to the stock rims and tires. I'm also interested in these and the OZ's, but would like to know if there is any weight advantage over the stock rims and tires. If you can find the time to weigh them, I'd really appreciate it! I'm sure others would also be interested in the weight difference.
Oh, BTW, they look great!
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Dr. Chill...
Which model OZ's where you planning on getting? I was thinking of the Superlegga...but I really like the Brabus VI....Any other wheel ideas? Anybody like the HRE 840 series...?
Pueo...
I see you're from Honolulu too!!! Maybe we should have an e55 gathering!!! hehe I should be getting my car this week...
Which model OZ's where you planning on getting? I was thinking of the Superlegga...but I really like the Brabus VI....Any other wheel ideas? Anybody like the HRE 840 series...?
Pueo...
I see you're from Honolulu too!!! Maybe we should have an e55 gathering!!! hehe I should be getting my car this week...
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Originally posted by onesixeight
Dr. Chill...
Which model OZ's where you planning on getting? I was thinking of the Superlegga...but I really like the Brabus VI....Any other wheel ideas? Anybody like the HRE 840 series...?
Pueo...
I see you're from Honolulu too!!! Maybe we should have an e55 gathering!!! hehe I should be getting my car this week...
Dr. Chill...
Which model OZ's where you planning on getting? I was thinking of the Superlegga...but I really like the Brabus VI....Any other wheel ideas? Anybody like the HRE 840 series...?
Pueo...
I see you're from Honolulu too!!! Maybe we should have an e55 gathering!!! hehe I should be getting my car this week...
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Lorinser...
I love your 841s!!! Very nice! Where did you get them and who's got the best pricing on u'm. What finish is that? Polished? I've got 540R (brushed center) on my Porsche 996TT...so I was thinking something similar to match.
-Chris
I love your 841s!!! Very nice! Where did you get them and who's got the best pricing on u'm. What finish is that? Polished? I've got 540R (brushed center) on my Porsche 996TT...so I was thinking something similar to match.
-Chris
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Originally posted by onesixeight
Lorinser...
I love your 841s!!! Very nice! Where did you get them and who's got the best pricing on u'm. What finish is that? Polished? I've got 540R (brushed center) on my Porsche 996TT...so I was thinking something similar to match.
-Chris
Lorinser...
I love your 841s!!! Very nice! Where did you get them and who's got the best pricing on u'm. What finish is that? Polished? I've got 540R (brushed center) on my Porsche 996TT...so I was thinking something similar to match.
-Chris
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Thankc Chill - that was against Laser I presume ? How's the radar detection w/ the BEL ? Have you used a V1 - how dies it compare ?
Thanks
Thanks
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Originally posted by onesixeight
Lorinser...
I love your 841s!!! Very nice! Where did you get them and who's got the best pricing on u'm. What finish is that? Polished? I've got 540R (brushed center) on my Porsche 996TT...so I was thinking something similar to match.
-Chris
Lorinser...
I love your 841s!!! Very nice! Where did you get them and who's got the best pricing on u'm. What finish is that? Polished? I've got 540R (brushed center) on my Porsche 996TT...so I was thinking something similar to match.
-Chris
no, no i like the brushed look most of all. thats how I thought Chill's were finished. dont change your HRE's.
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Chill...I love the grille! I also love the high res. photos you posted ... as a matter of fact, the front quarter shot's now my desktop!
My car will be very similar to yours when it arrives. I've got the grille, spoiler and my Valentine One waiting at the dealership for them to install before I pick up the car.
I'm glad you live in Fla, I'd hate to be just another E55 on the street in Ohio.
Love the new HRE's too BTW, but I'll probably stay stock.
My car will be very similar to yours when it arrives. I've got the grille, spoiler and my Valentine One waiting at the dealership for them to install before I pick up the car.
I'm glad you live in Fla, I'd hate to be just another E55 on the street in Ohio.
Love the new HRE's too BTW, but I'll probably stay stock.
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Car is lowered slightly. The BEL laser jammer does not do radar. I have a BEL windshield mount radar detector but all local cops around here use laser exclusively, and the trap I defeated was a laser trap. Sorry but I did not weigh the rims before mounting them but they felt about the same as the stock rims. I had the OZ Superleggeras on order which weigh about 8-9 lbs less than the stock rims each.
Regarding finish, the brushed aluminum with clear coat is more elegant than the polished or painted finishes.
Regarding finish, the brushed aluminum with clear coat is more elegant than the polished or painted finishes.
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Originally posted by Dr Chill
The grille is in memorium of a former E55 board member named Stiggs. May he R.I.P.
The grille is in memorium of a former E55 board member named Stiggs. May he R.I.P.
I'm just thinking that the hood ornament looks classy...but your grill is sweet too! Believe me..I miss my old CLK430 with the star on the hood....it helped me know where I was on the road!!!
Hey Vraa...I'm not dead yet!!!
and still waiting for Andrea's pics!!
