FCP Euro's Dapper Drift E55 Build Thread
Hello all,
I've previously played with a C36 AMG and after some offset bushings, custom camber arms in the rear, a 16v Cosworth LSD in the W202 housing and various other bits I ended up winning the novice class in a pretty competitive autocross region. Oh and I had to redo the entire engine/transmission wiring harness by hand (and the throttle body too, actually). Anyways, I'm back with a W211 E55 AMG and together with FCP Euro we want to see what's possible with this platform. I am going to sort this car out in order of importance, essentially. Necessary and easier-doable items come first. And so after driving this car around for some weeks, I've decided that the suspension must go. Based on some pre-existing wisdom in this sub-forum, KW was chosen along with offset K-Mac bushings. However, I live in Oakland and before I can do any of this, I needed a place for car to spend it's downtime. So First order of business was to secure a little bit of shop space and put up some walls and a gate. The grand idea is to eventually take this car out to Sonoma Drift and ThunderDrift, as well as various other HPDEs in the area. :zoom: |
Cool.
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...Let the games begin
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Looking forward to updates! I just got my BC Racing coilovers installed (bought them from FCP Euro) but didn't get to AutoCross this weekend because I have a cracked wheel. :-(
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SUBSCRIBED!
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Subd! This is going to be epic
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Gates are up. Covered them in chalkboard paint for scheming! Also on my desk is this little guy, in case anyone knows what this is ;) https://res.cloudinary.com/ddbgan4vk...46C2408_njiipx |
Looks like you're a Level IX hacker/DIY-Er. Can't wait to see where this goes!
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Originally Posted by JoeJErnst
(Post 7105589)
Looking forward to updates! I just got my BC Racing coilovers installed (bought them from FCP Euro) but didn't get to AutoCross this weekend because I have a cracked wheel. :-(
Originally Posted by V-AMG
(Post 7105671)
SUBSCRIBED!
Originally Posted by Simmelma
(Post 7105778)
Subd! This is going to be epic
Originally Posted by JoeJErnst
(Post 7106136)
Looks like you're a Level IX hacker/DIY-Er. Can't wait to see where this goes!
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Originally Posted by Strigoi
(Post 7106217)
A fellow Barfer. http://www.bayarearidersforum.com/fo.../twofinger.gif
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Ill be turning in, keep the pics coming.
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Hey I drag race at sonoma, cant wait to watch this in person!!
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Originally Posted by MikeE63
(Post 7106895)
Hey I drag race at sonoma, cant wait to watch this in person!!
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I'm gearing up to film Episode 1 of whatever we decide to call this. Suggestions welcome.
The shop received a computer: https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2947/3...5d0744f6_b.jpg I need to upgrade the WiFi antenna however, because those gates we built (and a bunch of stuff around the unit) is basically a Faraday cage. Today! An 80lb care package arrived from my FCP Euro homies: https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2822/3...b6a8456a_b.jpg https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2852/3...3270051e_b.jpg I've also received a Bluetooth dongle I'm going to wiring into the back of the headunit. But all of this has to wait until I make the first video, stay tuned. |
Coilivers look good!
and here's an obvious one: "Sideways Sedan" |
Sub'd! I'm excited to see how this turns out
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Nice!
I am in the south bay, and there seem to be quite a few E55er's around the area incase you need more people/cars. |
We're naming the episodes Dapper Drift :zoom::naughty:
I'm beginning to test video angles, ordered a skeleton case for GoPro and an external mic adapter. Looking at gimbals. My main shooting rig is too large and cumbersome for most of these shots. |
hurry up bro
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gonna need to look into some drastic cooling mods next.
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Where are you going to be running at? I'd like to come check it out.
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Originally Posted by dchl21
(Post 7121403)
hurry up bro
Originally Posted by RSAXON1979
(Post 7121415)
gonna need to look into some drastic cooling mods next.
Originally Posted by Strigoi
(Post 7121617)
Where are you going to be running at? I'd like to come check it out.
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Sorry for the delays!
First two episodes of us ****ing around are up: Car impressions: The shop: |
I enjoyed the vids!
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