Zi German E55 AMG

[Azrian]

After owning turbo fords i was keen to get into a new supercharged GT. Then the heplful people on this forum steered me towards a 2004 W211 E55 AMG and i have never looked back.

Came with all the bells and whistles and lots of buttons you can press oh and 8 piston front calipers with 370mm disks and 4 pot rear brakes. I love brakes.

The best part is the great traction it gets off the lights even with its 5.5ltr supercharged motor.

There are so many parts to buy for this thing from the states its too fun not too.

I have already purchased:
First mod was straight to TKO for Trents magic.
E63 rear lip spoiler
billet pulleys for supercharge idler and tensioner (in transit)
Quaife Diff (yet to be fitted)

Things on the to buy list:
Carbon fiber front lip
Carbon fiber rear diffuser
supercharger pulley
lowering module
RIMS

Here are some pics. I'll put more up as soon as people get around to taking them.

http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r200/AK6T/23.jpg
http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r200/AK6T/42.jpg
http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r200/AK6T/182611_10150135206964976_574069975_7918152_7136381 _n.jpg
Burnout
http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r200/AK6T/DSC_0162.jpg
http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r200/AK6T/DSC_0161.jpg
http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r200/AK6T/AKF6.jpg
Not bad for a stock shitter

new arrivals
http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r200/AK6T/24032011317.jpg
http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r200/AK6T/24032011316.jpg

I havent got a pic of the lip spoiler on it but it make the car look so much nicer.

Cheers

Adrian

[Joe]

Fucking fantastic.. one of my favourite cars.

Keen to see results with pulleys!

[Rhys]

Aweome car adrian, glad you still happy with it. Needs more "dyno" mode.

[NoOg_sTaR]

Quaife LSD!!! Keen to see "photos" after this is installed. I love the W211s my Dad has one too and it's excellent to drive. Would love to try a AMG variant.

[Azrian]

Aweome car adrian, glad you still happy with it. Needs more "dyno" mode.

Quaife LSD + Dyno mode = BURNOUT

[Scaf]

Love these. Cant wait to see some mods!

[Azrian]

Ryan and Brockas, i think we need to organise a photo day/night shoot.

[YOUR MATE]

CF grille, black badges, rims... Jiiiizzzzzz.

[Azrian]

Love these. Cant wait to see some mods!

The only thing with modding this is that if it goes wrong, to goes wrong $$$$$$

Another problem is that i cant find anyone in WA to tune it. There is Martin in SA and other mobs on the east coast. I would like a custom tune but if i have to post the ecu over i will. At least the torque tags can be pulled, get rid of some fuel and add some timing as well.

[Azrian]

CF grille, black badges, rims... Jiiiizzzzzz.

Thats another thing, i want to paint the badges Black but too much trouble.

Im not sure with the grill yet. That will be last if i do.

[YOUR MATE]

Whats so hard about changing badges? Can't you just order another set and get em painted? Or even paint them on the car if you don't mind ultra fiddly masking off.
Also surely there is someone that makes aftermarket CF badges for these things, which would be b-a-l-l-e-r.

[Azrian]

Cant be fucked factor kicks in thats what is hard. lol

Do you want to do them?

[short-shift]

If your looking for parts,http://www.autohausaz.com/search/group.aspx?sid=ocnuvt55ldsrgj550sttstqc&makeid=800016@Mercedes&modelid=1387672@ML500&year=2002&cid=14@Brake%20%26%20Wheel%20Hub

saved me heaps on plugs, filters, steering pump and the like.

[NoOg_sTaR]

Whats so hard about changing badges? Can't you just order another set and get em painted?

Hahaha! Have you seen Mercedes spare parts prices?

[Azrian]

If your looking for parts,http://www.autohausaz.com/search/group.aspx?sid=ocnuvt55ldsrgj550sttstqc&makeid=800016@Mercedes&modelid=1387672@ML500&year=2002&cid=14@Brake%20%26%20Wheel%20Hub

saved me heaps on plugs, filters, steering pump and the like.

Thanks mate. I have a few sites i can use and i also have this company who has been really helpful and if i cant buy stuff and get it posted they will do it for me.

[Azrian]

Hahaha! Have you seen Mercedes spare parts prices?

In Australia yes. In America the pricing is not bad.

I am replacing the rear brakes.
Disks= US$100 each
Pads= US$65 set
low pad sensor = US$6

the only downside is that postage is around US$220 due to the weight although still alot cheaper then the merc dealers hear wanting around $900 for the parts.

[stumps.]

So mint. Great choice over the local options. Looks really neat and good stock power

[short-shift]

Hahhahahha,

$26 a plug x 16
Fuel filter, $270 odd
Dip stick for the trans, cos the ML don't com with one, $70

and the list goes on,

even with shipping, USA rules thank fuck

[Joe]

Another problem is that i cant find anyone in WA to tune it. There is Martin in SA and other mobs on the east coast.

Martin Donnon?

He's coming over here soon for tuning.. maybe hit him up then??

[Azrian]

Hahhahahha,

$26 a plug x 16
Fuel filter, $270 odd
Dip stick for the trans, cos the ML don't com with one, $70

and the list goes on,

even with shipping, USA rules thank fuck

Where can you get the dipstick from?

I have seen the plugs down to $12 each

[Azrian]

Martin Donnon?

He's coming over here soon for tuning.. maybe hit him up then??

Details??? Come on dont leave me hanging. Thats alright ill call him

[Joe]

He's a member on PWRX forums and said he's looking forward to coming back over here soon and that he's done work for JPC and WA Perf.. maybe talk to Mitch and work out when he's coming next??

[short-shift]

Dip stick check ebay.au, was on on there,

Plugs $3 big ones each from that site I listed, did a whole service, plug,filters air and oil, for under a 100 big ones.

If that fat little cu&T is coming to town could be worth calling the fuck. Could be keen.

[Azrian]

Yeah ive spoken to him on ozfoz forum about tuning. He wanted me to take it to Mitch and get the ECU sent to him.

Ill PM him and see if he has anything planned.

[Azrian]

Dip stick check ebay.au, was on on there,

Plugs $3 big ones each from that site I listed, did a whole service, plug,filters air and oil, for under a 100 big ones.

If that fat little cu&T is coming to town could be worth calling the fuck. Could be keen.

Awesome, new order happening.

[YOUR MATE]

Cant be fucked factor kicks in thats what is hard. lol

Do you want to do them?

I'll stop by Bunnings and get some gear, so the $9.87 materials + labour should see it come under $200. You got screwdrivers, yeah?

[short-shift]

Can't seem to find dipstick, if ya want and you can wait, I could send mine and the seal clips up to Mitch and Deb if it would help ?

[Azrian]

Can't seem to find dipstick, if ya want and you can wait, I could send mine and the seal clips up to Mitch and Deb if it would help ?

The site does not have alot for the E55. See link
http://www.autohausaz.com/search/category.aspx?sid=yb0kh5jue5hkrw55mmb11d45&modelid=1422997@E55%20AMG&year=2004&makeid=800016@Mercedes
Here is the transmission dip stick
http://www.autohausaz.com/search/product.aspx?sid=yb0kh5jue5hkrw55mmb11d45&makeid=800016@Mercedes&modelid=1422997@E55%20AMG&year=2004&cid=33@Transmission/Transaxle%20System&gid=8602@Transmission%20Filler%20Tube

[short-shift]

Yeh thats the one I have, and the clips as you break them to get the cap off.
You can just reuse the locking bit as it turns out.

If ya get stuck let me know and I'll stick it in a overnighters bag.

[short-shift]

You would have seen this site ?


http://www.benzworld.org/forums/

[Azrian]

im a member on mbworld.

Why for the gearbox dipstick? I would rather have an engine oil dipstick.

[Buckets]

Skid pics loaded, I loved seeing the dyno mode in action first hand. Pics also loaded above with your plates not whited out. Don't know if you care or not just saying.

Sweet car BTW I will follow the progress on this one.

[magic1]

big fan of this rig

[short-shift]

Box is sealed for life, but they suggest doing an oil change and ya need the stick to refill.
Been an 03 ML 500 I have a engine dipstick and the dash level system, pron to high level warning.

[Azrian]

Skid pics loaded, I loved seeing the dyno mode in action first hand. Pics also loaded above with your plates not whited out. Don't know if you care or not just saying.

Sweet car BTW I will follow the progress on this one.

Cheers mate. Nah no care for plates. Skids were done on private driveway.


big fan of this rig

Speaking of private driveways.........thanks mate.

[Azrian]

Box is sealed for life, but they suggest doing an oil change and ya need the stick to refill.
Been an 03 ML 500 I have a engine dipstick and the dash level system, pron to high level warning.

You just fill box till it comes out of the plug just like my old ford ZF box.

Yeah the E55 does not come with an engine oil dipstick. I can access the electronic one through the dash though but i dont know how accurate it is.

[Gleeso]

Nice choice of ride man. Love the look of these cars.

I noticed you blurred your plates on the burnout pics, maybe do it for the others aswell?

[Azrian]

Thanks mate

I didnt blur them, Ryan did. Its ok as said above, private driveway.

[Gleeso]

Thanks mate

I didnt blur them, Ryan did. Its ok as said above, private driveway.

Ahh sorry, mustve missed that.

The tint on this looks balla

[Azrian]

Thanks to TKO

[space]

Close up shot of the 8 pots. Is this a sign of the times, Antilaggers growing up?

[Azrian]

Close up shot of the 8 pots. Is this a sign of the times, Antilaggers growing up?

??? Not sure what your saying?

[BIGS]

Awesome mate, I've become a big fan of amg's.

If it doesn't work out for you with Martin than may I suggest Jerry Thorton from eurocharged in the US. He was willing to live tune via Internet.

He can ship you a remote tuning cable and can tune the car remotely. This can be done on the dyno or even on the road if you have a wideband / datalogger.

The cable is $100 and is yours to keep. This will make getting free retunes easy.

^^ I abbreviated what he told me for my enquiry reg tuning a c32amg.

[TJ]

Much love for ze germain tank

[Azrian]

Awesome mate, I've become a big fan of amg's.

If it doesn't work out for you with Martin than may I suggest Jerry Thorton from eurocharged in the US. He was willing to live tune via Internet.

He can ship you a remote tuning cable and can tune the car remotely. This can be done on the dyno or even on the road if you have a wideband / datalogger.

The cable is $100 and is yours to keep. This will make getting free retunes easy.

^^ I abbreviated what he told me for my enquiry reg tuning a c32amg.

Hi mate, yeah i looked into that already. The only thing holding me back is the whole remoteness and time difference.


Much love for ze germain tank

Cheers mate.

[colt75]

hahah nice pics :)

[Turbo2.6L]

Brand new wideband sitting at my house Adrian...
Buy Livelink cable & have it remotely tuned already! Need my trip time home from work in the arvo shortened :D

[SimonR32]

That dyno graph is awesome for a stocker, gotta love autos holding power for so long!

Nice buy, look forward to seeing what you end up fiddling with :)

[Lonewolf]

Was surprised at how well this handled the other weekend, and just gets up and goes from whatever speed, great car!

[adrenalin]

Awesome car !!!

Hyperdrive dyno tuned a mates Supercharged E36 328i if that helps with tuning. Pending on what you do with ecu i spose

[Torquen]

Nice shitter! :p

Had a quick look at this at they AL dyno day, all I can say is bombed!
Exterior looks shmick and the interior for a car that's 7 years old is very nice. I reckon you've chosen a perfect car that ticks all the boxes (performance, daily spec, looks, comfort).
WINNING! - That is all. :)

[Azrian]

Awesome car !!!

Hyperdrive dyno tuned a mates Supercharged E36 328i if that helps with tuning. Pending on what you do with ecu i spose

The stock ECU get flashed with the right software. If they have the software they can go it.

[JME]

http://www.bpschiptek.com/

Used these guys for my porka, and that thing took a fucken battering at wanners.

[flamo_damo]

Ahh very nice, awesome dyno graph for a stocker!

Seems to turn a tyre or 2 lol

[stumps.]

Can you get Martin to remote tune it? I had my car remote tuned from over east and the service and performance was phenominal. Woke up at 6 rang over east plugged the laptop in and got a base tune. Then logged data over a week and then a final tune. Love it.

[ED40]

Mint car man love to be able to afford something euro one day. I'm pretty sure I raced you a few weekends ago down Orrong, sick race, you where definately going to pass me.

[Azrian]

http://www.bpschiptek.com/

Used these guys for my porka, and that thing took a fucken battering at wanners.

I'll look into that thanks. Was it custom tuned or mail order?


Ahh very nice, awesome dyno graph for a stocker!

Seems to turn a tyre or 2 lol

Sometimes ;)


Can you get Martin to remote tune it? I had my car remote tuned from over east and the service and performance was phenominal. Woke up at 6 rang over east plugged the laptop in and got a base tune. Then logged data over a week and then a final tune. Love it.
Who tuned yours remotely? Its what they do in the states.


Mint car man love to be able to afford something euro one day. I'm pretty sure I raced you a few weekends ago down Orrong, sick race, you where definately going to pass me.

Yep i remeber. Was a good run.

[JME]

I sent ecu over to them, advised them of mods (in my case brand/style of exhaust). Overnight bag to them, flashed and sent back. Turned around in a week. They may do upload via obdII, not sure. BPS do quite a number of exotics and have a clue.

[stumps.]

Who tuned yours remotely? Its what they do in the states.





Mine was tuned by Oztrack, granted its only a commo but I presume a similar principal would apply.

I rang Steve, (after i had received the efilive software and machine) the machine was plugged into my obd11 port and also the laptop. Then as I spoke to him on the phone he was telling me what to do revs wise, drive around the block etc. He would email me update tunes after i sent him logs. It was a fairly simple process once setup, one i would recommend to anyone. Steve tunes alot of the ls motors in the states using the same method.

I installed a cam myself to save the coin over a weekend, tuned first thing monday morning and was driving by 8.30.

Im sure Martin at Willal could do the same thing.

[Azrian]

I dont think its the same. With the merc remote tuning in the states you need a wireless net card on the laptop and the tuner makes the changes live via web.

Martin does not have this software as far as i know.

[BIGS]

[QUOTE=AKF6;811666]Hi mate, yeah i looked into that already. The only thing holding me back is the whole remoteness and time difference.

I asked him about that and he said he's used to working all sorts of hours and has tuned cars in Aus before. I'm glad we have options for tuning euro's just wish we had a few local.

[Azrian]

I asked him about that and he said he's used to working all sorts of hours and has tuned cars in Aus before. I'm glad we have options for tuning euro's just wish we had a few local.

I agree. Martin from Willall is keen to come on board so i'll see how this all turns out first.

Guys in the states are going from 360-370HP at the wheels to 440HP atw with a pulley, larger heat exchanger, larger water pump (intercooler) and tune. With the addition of a set of headers and delete the 4 cats (yes 4) people are seeing just under 500HP atw.

[stumps.]

I dont think its the same. With the merc remote tuning in the states you need a wireless net card on the laptop and the tuner makes the changes live via web.

Martin does not have this software as far as i know.

I would ask him. I had my laptop connected to the net with a thumbdrive and steve was moving the mouse from his CPU in the east. It was a simple remote access program. He was making changes live

[j3rk]

Guys in the states are going from 360-370HP at the wheels to 440HP atw with a pulley, larger heat exchanger, larger water pump (intercooler) and tune. With the addition of a set of headers and delete the 4 cats (yes 4) people are seeing just under 500HP atw.

Wow thats a massive power jump for what's essentially an exhaust and tune.
Parts ordered?

[Azrian]

Wow thats a massive power jump for what's essentially an exhaust and tune.
Parts ordered?

Thats the problem.

Headers = $2k to $3k depending on brand
Exhaust mod labour = $500
Pulley kit = $1k to $2k depending on brand
Heat exhanger kit and pump = $1k to $2k
Tune = $1000 to $2000 depending on the tuners mood.
plus delivery to Aust

My house is about to be finished soon which is sucking up fund at the moment.

There is no rush. I want rims and lowering module first then ill play with the power.

[Turbo2.6L]

Girl
Power > Looks

[space]

??? Not sure what your saying?

Firstly, was asking for a close up shot of the big calipers and rotors.

Secondly, was just commenting that there seems to be a desire amongst Antilag members for performance Euro's and that this was perhaps a sign that we were "maturing"...

[Azrian]

ah gotcha.

I'll see if i can get a pic of the brakes tomorrow.

[BAS]

Love these, great buy.

I've found similar problem with mine- bloody expensive to mod!

Try these guys, they have just done an ECU for a local M3:

http://www.evolve-technik.com.au/products_car_db.php?l=3&b=Mercedes-Benz&m=E-Class&id=798

[Azrian]

I had a little present rock up at my door step today.

http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r200/AK6T/My%20Car/30032011329.jpg
http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r200/AK6T/My%20Car/30032011330.jpg

mmmmmmm billet aluminum and high speed bearings mmmmmmmm

[Gleeso]

Mmmmmh indeed. Nice purchase for sure.

[Daisy]

Purchased the wrong pullies you tard

[Azrian]

hahaha dont worry, that one will come.

[V70R]

Saw this AMG launch it hard one evening. Very very impressed!

[Tre-Cool]

how come there is a 6-rib pulley and an 8rib?

i though the engine belt drove the blower?

[mitchy]

2 different belts...?

[Azrian]

how come there is a 6-rib pulley and an 8rib?

i though the engine belt drove the blower?


2 different belts...?

Two belts. One Aux and one Blower

[Tre-Cool]

interesting. i would have though they would prefer to run them all on the 1 drive system.

guess im used to the commodores where everything is ran off the 1 belt except the aircon which is on a smaler 4 rib behind the main drive belt.

[R3N]

I run 2 belts too

[Turbo2.6L]

Needs moar N2O!

[VS50WA]

interesting. i would have though they would prefer to run them all on the 1 drive system.

guess im used to the commodores where everything is ran off the 1 belt except the aircon which is on a smaler 4 rib behind the main drive belt.

L67's run 2 belts. (Supercharged V6 found in most commodores)

[BOSS 290]

Get Donnan to tune it if he can. He's the man. Talk to Mitch or Deb and find out if he can and when he's coming over. You won't get a ping-is-power crap tune from him.

BTW, nice ride :) You're an man of impeccable taste!

[Azrian]

Get Donnan to tune it if he can. He's the man. Talk to Mitch or Deb and find out if he can and when he's coming over. You won't get a ping-is-power crap tune from him.

BTW, nice ride :) You're an man of impeccable taste!

Thanks Jas. I have spoken with Martin and he is in the beginning stages of organising a tuning trip over here. I am already on the list.

[Azrian]

Fitted up the pulleys and new belts today. Here are some pics. (shitty phone pics)

http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r200/AK6T/My%20Car/02042011331.jpg
http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r200/AK6T/My%20Car/02042011332.jpg
http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r200/AK6T/My%20Car/02042011333.jpg

While i was at it i took some pics of the spoiler as well and my brakes as requested. (rims are very dirty).
http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r200/AK6T/My%20Car/02042011337.jpg
http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r200/AK6T/My%20Car/02042011336.jpg
Front
http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r200/AK6T/My%20Car/02042011334.jpg
Rear
http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r200/AK6T/My%20Car/02042011335.jpg

[BOSS 290]

Nice pics. The pulleys, are they for more boost or just replacements for the original ones?

[Azrian]

replacements because once more boost is injected the stock ones are renowned to disintegrate themselves.

[DRKWRX]

Nice work, would love one of these! must sound good.

[TKO Tinting]

Germans build the best cars

[YOUR MATE]

Fuck even I want to buy the CF bits for you, just so i can see it in the flesh. Pining way too hard over pics of bombed Kraut sled's on the net.

[Rhys]

has that noise gone now that youve put the new pulleys on it ??

[miksta]

Lip looks the shit, so fuckin gooootttttt

[Azrian]

I think so Rhys. Just came back from a small drive and it sounds ok so far. I need Uncle Mick to drive next to me to confirm 100% though.

[summoner]

Hot, awesome car

[Azrian]

This is the CF diffuser i am thinking of purchasing.
http://www.jbspeed.com/media/00/a20792012c81a3e8f6df2e_l.jpg

And this is the front lip.
http://www.jbspeed.com/media/1/a20791f124be5c62b21342_l.jpg

Also whats your thoughts, keep the star on the bonnet or replace it with a flat badge. There are a shit load of badges to choose from.

[Azrian]

There is also this diffuser but i think its a little too out there.
http://i400.photobucket.com/albums/pp81/JL-Motoring/Mercedes%20Benz/e55diffuser008.jpg

[DRKWRX]

I like the last rear diffuser better, the first one looks odd with the fins sitting so high up imo.

[Azrian]

How about from this POV

http://img696.imageshack.us/img696/7443/48385933.jpg

[Rhys]

bonnet badge needs to stay :)

[mitchy]

The silver one with yellow brakes is perfect, copy that!
I'd put a flat, or no badge on the bonnet

[R3N]

FRAT BADGE

[Azrian]

http://youtu.be/xMENRzUBB58

LOL. Americans.

[-Luke-]

WTF...??

[Turbo2.6L]

Exhaust, larger water pump/resovoir, more boost & rims. Hurry the fuck up already!

[stumps.]

http://youtu.be/xMENRzUBB58

LOL. Americans.

Looks like the marketing team understand the target market

[Azrian]

Well the E55 is SOLD.

It will be missed but to have fun and modify a car like that you need to be able to keep on pumping BIG $$$ into it or keep it stock.

[Phyber]

On the bright side you got the experience of owning a car many aspire to but probably never will. Loved and lost!

[Turbo2.6L]

Lol, it's a $60k car. Don't give him a bigger head than he already has :p

[BOSS 290]

Lol, it's a $60k car. Don't give him a bigger head than he already has :p
Cost of ownership is still based on it's original purchase price though. I totally understand why Adrian would want out. The cost of repair is rediculous compared to a Falcon or Commodore.

[Azrian]

The cost of repair wasn't the problem, its the amount of km i was doing in it for work was depreciating it hard. I need something that will take the kms i do per week.

It was an awesome car and if it was my second car i would of kept it no problems. I will definitely consider a 2012 E63 TT when the prices come down in 5 years.

Jason you are right. Dean you're just a Muppet.

[Turbo2.6L]

Lol, much love!
Definitely agree it isn't the type of car you want to rack up 700kms in per week, don't agree with upkeep costs being extravegant though. Adrian can attest to how cheap parts are when sourced abroad.

[Azrian]

US sourced Parts > Aussie sourced parts. I even get wiper blades from the US.