E55 teaser (sort of)

[Mantooth]

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs506.snc3/26591_10150161403150436_513450435_11969471_7641150 _n.jpg

Opinions?

[e30pwr]

needs spacers and a drop. lol.

[Mantooth]

needs spacers and a drop. lol.Oh, I know lol. I was lucky to get the wheels on before I left town, lol.

[e30pwr]

i do love it though. the wheels aren't gaudy like most MB owners go for that "baller" look, this is crisp.

[5speed]

I agree with e30pwr, spacers and drop then you are good to go.

[Drummerboy]

as it sits, it looks like a 300c IMO. But i understand you'll be dropping and spacing and whatever you kids do these days, so looks good.

[RL...]

I would've went with some split 5's or split 7's

[Mantooth]

I would've went with some split 5's or split 7'sFunny you should say this, I thought about going with S7s, but I got the S10s at a crazy price.

[csmiths]

chevy ridin high

[lanning]

i think the wheels look awesome on the car, and just like everybody else said spacers and drop

[Mantooth]

chevy ridin highlol, I know. Not many ways to lower this car, so I am still thinking about how I'm going to do it.:thinking:

[NoRotor]

Nice. What all is done under the hood?

[DVSRX-7]

Nice. Size rims?

[Mantooth]

Nice. What all is done under the hood?Thanks. It's bone stock, for now.


Nice. Size rims?Thanks. They're 20x8.5 and 20x10.

[osnap]

eh. they look a bit too big for the car, to me. but what do i know, i drive a honda. *shrugs*

[2turbo4u]

I like it, but don't they have a stock rim that looks like this w/o the staggeredness?

[pr8yr]

Nice ride man.

[Mantooth]

I like it, but don't they have a stock rim that looks like this w/o the staggeredness?Thanks. What do you mean 'staggered'?

[e30pwr]

Thanks. What do you mean 'staggered'?

i think he is referring the to different lip sizes.........

[Mantooth]

i think he is referring the to different lip sizes.........I like the 3" lip in the rear. Not too big, not too little.

[VooDooXII]

needs spacers and a drop. lol.

No it NEEDS to belong to me.

Haha it looks pretty good...a drop wouldn't hurt.

[Mantooth]

No it NEEDS to belong to me.

Haha it looks pretty good...a drop wouldn't hurt.lol, thanks, man. Only thing I'm doing is lowering it. Not sure how...yet.

[e30pwr]

http://www.benzworld.org/forums/w211-e55-amg-e63-amg/1295500-help-lowering-2004-e55-amg.html

i'm sure there is something out there in your price range

[speedminded]

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs506.snc3/26591_10150161403150436_513450435_11969471_7641150 _n.jpg

Opinions?Is this your car?




as it sits, it looks like a 300c IMO. But i understand you'll be dropping and spacing and whatever you kids do these days, so looks good.You're 19...

[Mantooth]

http://www.benzworld.org/forums/w211-e55-amg-e63-amg/1295500-help-lowering-2004-e55-amg.html

i'm sure there is something out there in your price rangeI know. I meant that I'm not sure how I want to lower it. Do I want to drop $2k on a RennTech ELM w/ controller? Is my buddy really going to be able to lower it via STAR diagnostics for free and will I even have the time to take it down there (his dealership might not allow him to do so)? Or am I going to get the lowering links?


Is this your car?Yes.

[Mantooth]

Somewhat better picture...

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/hs486.ash1/26591_10150161654160436_513450435_11975856_7887446 _n.jpg

[speedminded]

Yes.Those looks like Mclaren SLR brakes...you've been holding this info out on us?!!!

[Mantooth]

Those looks like Mclaren SLR brakes...you've been holding this info out on us?!!!Nope, just E55 brakes.


http://hphotos-snc3.fbcdn.net/hs486.snc3/26591_10150161403640436_513450435_11969479_7583789 _n.jpg

[speedminded]

Nope, just E55 brakes.


http://hphotos-snc3.fbcdn.net/hs486.snc3/26591_10150161403640436_513450435_11969479_7583789 _n.jpgSame 8-piston calipers as these right?

http://myndasafn.bmwkraftur.is/d/32742-2/Bild012+_Large_.jpg

[Mantooth]

Same 8-piston calipers as these right?

http://myndasafn.bmwkraftur.is/d/32742-2/Bild012+_Large_.jpgThey appear to be, but I honestly have no clue. Is that an SLR caliper?

[e30pwr]

Those looks like Mclaren SLR brakes...you've been holding this info out on us?!!!

idk why your surprised? it is an AMG iirc. And I'm sure MB uses those same ones on other chassis'

[speedminded]

They appear to be, but I honestly have no clue. Is that an SLR caliper?Complete SLR setup conversion on a BMW e36 M3 GT (1 of 350).

http://myndasafn.bmwkraftur.is/d/32745-2/Bild013+_Large_.jpg

http://myndasafn.bmwkraftur.is/d/38651-2/GTspoiler+014+_Large_.jpg

http://myndasafn.bmwkraftur.is/d/45167-2/seats+006+_Large_.jpg

Did I mention it's twin turbo putting down over 500whp? lol!


idk why your surprised? it is an AMG iirc. And I'm sure MB uses those same ones on other chassis'
The SLR brakes are apparently the AMG 8-piston with different pads and carbon rotors. Last time I checked that front setup was about $12,000 MSRP at the MB dealer and until now I thought that caliper was exclusive to the Mclaren SLR...

[03RCode]

I. fucking. love. this. car.


One day I will own one.

[Mantooth]

Yeah, the SLR brakes are apparently the AMG 8-piston with different pads and carbon brakes. Last time I checked that front setup was about $12,000 MSRP at the MB dealer and until now I thought that caliper was exclusive to the Mclaren SLR lol!Learn something new everyday. I figured the SLR would have bigger calipers than mine, even though it doesn't weigh as much.

[e30pwr]

Learn something new everyday. I figured the SLR would have bigger calipers than mine, even though it doesn't weigh as much.

same calipers, different rotors and pads though I'm pretty sure.

[Mantooth]

same calipers, different rotors and pads though I'm pretty sure.Yep, I definitely don't have carbon ceramic discs or carbon pads. I knew that much.

[speedminded]

Learn something new everyday. I figured the SLR would have bigger calipers than mine, even though it doesn't weigh as much.[Ninja edited my last post] Bigger calipers only go so far. Brakes are only as good as the tires and any more clamping force will just lock street tires up. A non-aggresive street pad is more than sufficient for that caliper on the average car.

Now I'm on a new hunt for these calipers lol!

[VooDooXII]

Somewhat better picture...

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/hs486.ash1/26591_10150161654160436_513450435_11975856_7887446 _n.jpg

It actually looks perfect from that angle.

[UpSideDownDesi]

with lil drop they will look great. Weren't you getting these painted?

[Mantooth]

with lil drop they will look great. Weren't you getting these painted?I was going to, but I decided to try this. I'll get them refinished if I have to...one day.

Regarding the drop, it's being lowered in a few minutes. My buddy came through!

[sogood]

Something about the setup looks off, IMO. Maybe it's just me, but the tires look too small.

[Mantooth]

Finally got it lowered. This is as low as it goes. I can raise it up slightly, but since it doesn't rub like this, I'm not going to ride around with it up. Besides, it lowers itself at speed anyway, so there is no point.

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs506.snc3/26591_10150162210000436_513450435_11989166_7576302 _n.jpg

[CHADbee]

Finally got it lowered. This is as low as it goes. I can raise it up slightly, but since it doesn't rub like this, I'm not going to ride around with it up. Besides, it lowers itself at speed anyway, so there is no point.


all you need now is some real pictures.

car looks GREAT due.

[DirtyMechanic]

Something about the setup looks off, IMO. Maybe it's just me, but the tires look too small.

yup i think its the rim is too large for the wheel well or to large and not enough tire sidewall. aka needs 19's not 20's. but thats just me.

[Mantooth]

all you need now is some real pictures.

car looks GREAT due.Thanks, man! Yep, I just snapped that one on the drive back. Didn't have too much time, and just got home. I believe that girl that took the first pics is going to give it ago tomorrow, weather pending. I'll wash it up and let her go to town.

[Mantooth]

New pics coming soon!

[e30pwr]

i'm waiting, cus that cell pic looks like it has potential

[Mantooth]

i'm waiting, cus that cell pic looks like it has potentialHere's another cell picture. She will be finishing up the photos in a few days. Not going to rush her.

http://hphotos-sjc1.fbcdn.net/hs486.snc3/26591_10150162503000436_513450435_11996967_5159651 _n.jpg

[e30pwr]

Here's another cell picture. She will be finishing up the photos in a few days. Not going to rush her.

http://hphotos-sjc1.fbcdn.net/hs486.snc3/26591_10150162503000436_513450435_11996967_5159651 _n.jpg:yes::cheers::boobies:

[ironchef]

I want to see the split 5 spoke E63 wheels on there, those are money!

[Mantooth]

:yes::cheers::boobies:Thanks, man.


I want to see the split 5 spoke E63 wheels on there, those are money!Yeah, I was JUST thinking about that as I stared at the E63 out behind the dealership. I might try to pick some up used. They're 19s, but I think they would look pretty sick as well.