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

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Old Apr 30, 2019 | 08:20 PM
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Old Apr 30, 2019 | 08:23 PM
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Originally Posted by Strigoi
Need to do a 4wd conversion on it.
It's just about good enough for what I do with it, but these vans did actually come AWD, which would've helped.
In any event, that's fiscally irresponsible, I have to focus on Mercedes things
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Old Apr 30, 2019 | 08:26 PM
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Originally Posted by jumph4x
It's just about good enough for what I do with it, but these vans did actually come AWD, which would've helped.
In any event, that's fiscally irresponsible, I have to focus on Mercedes things
Who gives a **** if it's not the right thing to do financially. Lifted 4x4 vans are the coolest **** there is when it comes to trucks.
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Old Apr 30, 2019 | 11:32 PM
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Originally Posted by Strigoi
Who gives a **** if it's not the right thing to do financially. Lifted 4x4 vans are the coolest **** there is when it comes to trucks.
Well, to answer your question: I do. I have to be smart about my money as I have blown through an impressive chunk of cash in my 20s and have now starting saving up for something.
Not quite sure what yet, but it feels good to have a little bit of capital.
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Old May 1, 2019 | 12:01 PM
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Originally Posted by jumph4x
I finished the Burner Drift early this year haha,

I love that thing.
Slash camper, Slash OFFIS vehicle, SLASH SHAGIN WAGON!!!! LOL

Love those older vans especially with the LS motor!
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Old May 1, 2019 | 12:03 PM
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Originally Posted by jumph4x
Well, to answer your question: I do. I have to be smart about my money as I have blown through an impressive chunk of cash in my 20s and have now starting saving up for something.
Not quite sure what yet, but it feels good to have a little bit of capital.
How about saving up for investing in CANNABIS?! Made a TON already.....
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Old May 1, 2019 | 01:54 PM
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I like the new drift project. It has a lot in common with my W208 CLK project at StumptownBenz: https://stumptownbenz.com/stumptown-benz-is-born/

Maybe our cars were siblings? :-)
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Old May 1, 2019 | 05:58 PM
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Originally Posted by JoeJErnst
I like the new drift project. It has a lot in common with my W208 CLK project at StumptownBenz: https://stumptownbenz.com/stumptown-benz-is-born/

Maybe our cars were siblings? :-)
This is exciting.
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Old May 18, 2019 | 06:41 PM
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Old Jun 5, 2019 | 05:33 PM
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Just returned from Gridlife at the Gingerman Raceway:

















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Old Jun 5, 2019 | 10:11 PM
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Old Jun 6, 2019 | 03:15 AM
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Went off at Gingerman Raceway in corner 10b and slid sideways.

The mowed grass packed into the rim and touched on the enormous hot brakes, within about 30 seconds it started smoking and eventually we saw a visible flame come over the top of the fender.
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Old Jun 6, 2019 | 06:29 AM
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i guessed it might have been a brake fire. wow, lucky not to cause more damage.
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Old Jun 6, 2019 | 07:26 AM
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Old Jun 6, 2019 | 05:41 PM
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You're not boring!
Doing my best to keep it exciting, feeling inspired for the next car after hanging out and talking with the Falken team at Gridlife.
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Old Jun 7, 2019 | 12:54 AM
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Wow, just wow... Took me two days to get through all 25 Pages but man was it an awesome read... I really enjoyed the build, thanks for sharing... your videos are Epic... Respect to you sir..
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Old Aug 14, 2019 | 11:12 AM
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in a good way.

Love to see it.
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Old Aug 14, 2019 | 01:41 PM
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Wow, just wow... Took me two days to get through all 25 Pages but man was it an awesome read... I really enjoyed the build, thanks for sharing... your videos are Epic... Respect to you sir..
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You're insane........


in a good way.

Love to see it.
Thank you for the words of encouragement, little things like this help motivate progress
I have some excellent news I'll be able to share soon about my next project.

As for this build, it was at Gridlife Mid-West and now it's going to Gridlife South!
Seriously, go meet the team and check out the build.
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Old Sep 19, 2019 | 12:23 PM
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Old Sep 19, 2019 | 12:23 PM
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Driven by our pro driver https://www.instagram.com/michaelhurczyn/ at Gridlife South ATL.
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Quarantine Read....

1st -Gotta be Oakland. Yep Oakland.
2nd -Skinny Dreads
3rd. -Stop. No. Don't. WTF. Christ.

A tragedy in 25 pages.
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Quarantine Read....

1st -Gotta be Oakland. Yep Oakland.
2nd -Skinny Dreads
3rd. -Stop. No. Don't. WTF. Christ.

A tragedy in 25 pages.
Is there a link to something to read?

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Funny thing today. Picking up parts at FCP Euro in Milford , CT and siting in the parking lot is the Dapper Drift E55. Did he move from LA to CT ?
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Old Mar 31, 2021 | 04:10 PM
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Hiya,

I was never in LA to begin with. This car was completed in Oakland and shipped to CT. I drove it at the Gridlife Mid-West (Gingerman) event and our professional driver, Michael Hurczyn, drove it at the Atlanta one.

I remain in Norther California where I am wrapping up Dapper Drive V2. The car is entering livery design stages currently and will represent FCP Euro at more events in the future
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And the new Dapper is a ??? Lol
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