My "Other Other Benz."
Thread Starter
Member
Joined: Feb 2014
Posts: 174
Likes: 1
From: Atlanta, Jawja
E55 Wagon | C126 | S210
My "Other Other Benz."
Sorry if OT, but I thought you guys would like to see what takes up my time when I'm not messing with the AMG wagon. She's a 1990 560 SEC Euro spec, originally imported into Florida from Japan in 2001. She has the smaller bumpers, nicer lights and of course the higher-compression M117 motor, good for 300hp. She's a cruiser, not very quick unless she's at speed, what with a 4-speed and 2.45 rear end, but fun as hell to drive.
Suspension is H&R sports with two coils removed from the front, one on the rear, all sitting on #1 spring pads, which is the thinnest of the pads. Unfortunately no one makes coilovers for these cars and air is a 100% custom setup, so most resort to cutting springs to get them low.
Anyway, here she is! Wheels are 18x9/10 ET +10/+5 Niche Citrine 3-pc. in polished copper with 225/40 and 255/35 Nexen SU1. Enjoy!
Suspension is H&R sports with two coils removed from the front, one on the rear, all sitting on #1 spring pads, which is the thinnest of the pads. Unfortunately no one makes coilovers for these cars and air is a 100% custom setup, so most resort to cutting springs to get them low.
Anyway, here she is! Wheels are 18x9/10 ET +10/+5 Niche Citrine 3-pc. in polished copper with 225/40 and 255/35 Nexen SU1. Enjoy!
Trending Topics
MB World Stories
The Best of Mercedes & AMG
Manual Mercedes? 6 Times Sindelfingen Let Drivers Have All The Fun
Verdad Gallardo
Mercedes SLR McLaren 722 S Is Extremely Rare Example Modified by McLaren
Verdad Gallardo
8 Classic Boxy Mercedes Designs That Have Aged Like Fine Wine
Verdad Gallardo
Flawlessly Restored Mercedes 190E Evo II Heads to Auction
Verdad Gallardo
Electric Mercedes C-Class Unveiled: 11 Things You Need to Know
Verdad Gallardo
Mercedes EQS Gets A Major Update: Everything You Need to Know
Verdad Gallardo
5 Underrated Mercedes-Benz Models That Don't Get the Love They Deserve
Verdad Gallardo
Mercedes 300D Has Pushed Well Past 1 Million Miles and It Ain't Stopping
Verdad Gallardo
10 Most Reliable Mercedes-Benz Models You Can Buy Used
Verdad Gallardo
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Oct 2006
Posts: 3,642
Likes: 13
From: Caribbean/Florida/Colorado
E-ZGO 53hp., 1999 E 430 sport, 2004 E 55, 2008 Tahoe LTZ on 24"s
Very well done, makes me miss my 126c 500 euro, I swear 500 mile trips were like nothing lowest fatigue of any car I ever owned.
I always thought this was a good combination,
I always thought this was a good combination,
Last edited by Yacht Master; Mar 27, 2015 at 12:20 AM.
Thread Starter
Member
Joined: Feb 2014
Posts: 174
Likes: 1
From: Atlanta, Jawja
E55 Wagon | C126 | S210
Thanks for the kind words, guys! I've got way too much $$$ into it, as we all do with our projects, but it's so rewarding to drive with all of the windows down on a nice day. It really gets more attention than my wagon does.
Good news is the US versions can be had for pretty cheap for a decent one. Obviously the Euro is more desirable, especially the Gen 2, but any are a blast to cruise in.
GIGANTIC fenders. There's still an inch wider to go, which is what I'll be doing next week.
Probably not as we have family in town this weekend. We need to catch up though, looking forward to seeing the new beast!
GIGANTIC fenders. There's still an inch wider to go, which is what I'll be doing next week.
Probably not as we have family in town this weekend. We need to catch up though, looking forward to seeing the new beast!
Junior Member
Joined: Dec 2014
Posts: 61
Likes: 0
From: Atlanta, GA
E55 AMG
Ha- I saw you today while exiting on roswell road... I was holding up traffic on there right lane to get a glimps.
I'm a huge SEC fan and will have one dropped on hammers pretty soon. I have the BMW version currently :-)
I had a 928 too not long ago- would have loved all 3 80s GT coupes in the garage at once!
I'm all 80s all the time ;-)
I'm a huge SEC fan and will have one dropped on hammers pretty soon. I have the BMW version currently :-)
I had a 928 too not long ago- would have loved all 3 80s GT coupes in the garage at once!
I'm all 80s all the time ;-)
Thread Starter
Member
Joined: Feb 2014
Posts: 174
Likes: 1
From: Atlanta, Jawja
E55 Wagon | C126 | S210
Ha- I saw you today while exiting on roswell road... I was holding up traffic on there right lane to get a glimps.
I'm a huge SEC fan and will have one dropped on hammers pretty soon. I have the BMW version currently :-)
I had a 928 too not long ago- would have loved all 3 80s GT coupes in the garage at once!
I'm all 80s all the time ;-)
I'm a huge SEC fan and will have one dropped on hammers pretty soon. I have the BMW version currently :-)
I had a 928 too not long ago- would have loved all 3 80s GT coupes in the garage at once!
I'm all 80s all the time ;-)
Junior Member
Joined: Dec 2014
Posts: 61
Likes: 0
From: Atlanta, GA
E55 AMG
Yup- Zinno on black sports 1987 635csi with M106 low compression motor with a gt35r with megasquirt, alpina kopi's, euros bumper,.. Blah blah..
I have restored it but it's waiting for paint and the rest of the suspension pieces then it goes back to the dyno for final tuning.
Anyone going to caffine and octane this weekend?
I have restored it but it's waiting for paint and the rest of the suspension pieces then it goes back to the dyno for final tuning.
Anyone going to caffine and octane this weekend?
Newbie
Joined: Dec 2013
Posts: 12
Likes: 1
190E 2.6
Nice car.
How do you like the Nexen tires? I am thinking of upgrading to 16x8 wheels on my w201. But to avoid rubbing or the need for spacers or fender rolling, I will need 225/45/16 tires, which are hard to come by for a reasonable price. The Nexens you have come in that size, and they seem reasonably cheap.
How do you like the Nexen tires? I am thinking of upgrading to 16x8 wheels on my w201. But to avoid rubbing or the need for spacers or fender rolling, I will need 225/45/16 tires, which are hard to come by for a reasonable price. The Nexens you have come in that size, and they seem reasonably cheap.
