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10-19-2007, 08:52 PM
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My Ride: 2007 E63 AMG | Obsidian Black | Schwarzes Nappa | Black BirdEye Maple | Premium II Package | Electronic Trunk Closer | Parktronic
Engine: RPi/Powerchips custom ECU tune, RPi Ram Air Kit (BMC filter, scoops), RennTech Sport exhaust, secondary cats, charcoal and resonator delete, custom AAA x-pipe
Exterior: 50% side windows / 35% rear window Formula One Pinnacle Series | Flat AMG hood emblem
Suspension: Renntech Lowering Module
Wheels/Tires: Radenergie R10, Falken FK452 245/30/20, Yokohama ADVAN Sport 285/25/20
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2005 545i Sport SMG | Ti Grau | Schwarzes Dakota | Anthracite Maple | Logic 7 | Nav
Engine: Custom AFE CAI, Superchips ECU remap, Sprint Booster, RDSport Dual Exhaust Conversion with Quad Pipes and X-pipe, 3 resonators deleted, 90mm tips!
Exterior: M-Tech Aero kit | M5 Mirrors | M5 Rear Bumper | Trunk Lid Finisher | Vorsteiner decklid spoiler | 50% Formula One Pinnacle Tint
Suspension and Brakes: Bilstein PSS9 coilovers, JBT BBK: 16" cross-drilled rotors, 8 piston and 15" cross-drilled rotors, 4 piston
Wheels: VIP Modular VR 02 20x9F, 20x10R | Toyo T1R 245/30/20F, 285/25/20R
Lights: PIAA 4150K Xtreme White Plus fog lights, AIB v3
MOST IMPORTANT: Hardwired V1; =)
ED Date: 4/7/05, Re-delivery date: 5/21/05
Hey everyone,
Some people already know, some don't. For those that don't know, I've recently acquired a new car but it's not a BMW.
It's no longer worthwhile to hunt a certain turkey5 anymore. Time for bigger fish, ahem EuroCarFan and snikt21. 
So, some may wonder why did I go from a BMW to a Mercedes? Well, let's just say I had to scratch my Mercedes itch. Of course, only a AMG model would suffice.
I will say this, the 545i has BETTER handling and steering feedback than the E63. For that matter, any e60 has better handling and steering feedback. That's okay, the E63 is ridiculously fast. The pull of the E63 is endless as it shifts from gear to gear. My nickname for the E63 is the "cruise missile." I've never driven the E55, but I've heard the steering is much better in the E63. Still it's not up to BMW standards.
EuroCarFan and I are trying to coordinate the logistics of a time and place where we can do our own review of the two adversaries. We've selected the place and time, now it's just a matter of when. My opinion is from 0 - 100, essentially a 1/4 mile, the E63 will prevail. From a rolling start 60 - limiter, the gearing of the M5 will win. It's my belief that the gearing of the 7speed SMG is superior to the AMG 7speed. In conclusion, even though I may have a Mercedes Benz, my heart still beats/bleeds BMW blue and white. I'm hoping I can pickup a 135 or 335 in the near future.
BTW, I will be crashing all Norcal/Socal meets in the E63. I already am with the CCH. For those that might not know what CCH is, it's a re-occurring e60 mini-meet at the Cajun Crab House (CCH) in San Jose. Anyway, I'm looking forward to taking it through the twisties. BoBoB and I will be coordinating an Angelus Crest Meet hopefully in November.
Stage 1 mods: 50% Formula One Pinnacle Series tint, custom Radenergie R10 (Diamond cut with chrome lip) and three-star badge delete
Stage 2 mods: Renntech Lowering module, charcoal and resonator delete, Superchips ECU remap, blacked out front grill, smoked taillights and body colored side reflectors
Stage 3 mods: stay tuned...
Pics from delje08 prior to HIN Night Shift in Pleasanton.
Some people already know, some don't. For those that don't know, I've recently acquired a new car but it's not a BMW.
It's no longer worthwhile to hunt a certain turkey5 anymore. Time for bigger fish, ahem EuroCarFan and snikt21. So, some may wonder why did I go from a BMW to a Mercedes? Well, let's just say I had to scratch my Mercedes itch. Of course, only a AMG model would suffice.
I will say this, the 545i has BETTER handling and steering feedback than the E63. For that matter, any e60 has better handling and steering feedback. That's okay, the E63 is ridiculously fast. The pull of the E63 is endless as it shifts from gear to gear. My nickname for the E63 is the "cruise missile." I've never driven the E55, but I've heard the steering is much better in the E63. Still it's not up to BMW standards.
EuroCarFan and I are trying to coordinate the logistics of a time and place where we can do our own review of the two adversaries. We've selected the place and time, now it's just a matter of when. My opinion is from 0 - 100, essentially a 1/4 mile, the E63 will prevail. From a rolling start 60 - limiter, the gearing of the M5 will win. It's my belief that the gearing of the 7speed SMG is superior to the AMG 7speed. In conclusion, even though I may have a Mercedes Benz, my heart still beats/bleeds BMW blue and white. I'm hoping I can pickup a 135 or 335 in the near future.
BTW, I will be crashing all Norcal/Socal meets in the E63. I already am with the CCH. For those that might not know what CCH is, it's a re-occurring e60 mini-meet at the Cajun Crab House (CCH) in San Jose. Anyway, I'm looking forward to taking it through the twisties. BoBoB and I will be coordinating an Angelus Crest Meet hopefully in November.
Stage 1 mods: 50% Formula One Pinnacle Series tint, custom Radenergie R10 (Diamond cut with chrome lip) and three-star badge delete
Stage 2 mods: Renntech Lowering module, charcoal and resonator delete, Superchips ECU remap, blacked out front grill, smoked taillights and body colored side reflectors
Stage 3 mods: stay tuned...
Pics from delje08 prior to HIN Night Shift in Pleasanton.
10-19-2007, 08:53 PM
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My Ride: 2007 E63 AMG | Obsidian Black | Schwarzes Nappa | Black BirdEye Maple | Premium II Package | Electronic Trunk Closer | Parktronic
Engine: RPi/Powerchips custom ECU tune, RPi Ram Air Kit (BMC filter, scoops), RennTech Sport exhaust, secondary cats, charcoal and resonator delete, custom AAA x-pipe
Exterior: 50% side windows / 35% rear window Formula One Pinnacle Series | Flat AMG hood emblem
Suspension: Renntech Lowering Module
Wheels/Tires: Radenergie R10, Falken FK452 245/30/20, Yokohama ADVAN Sport 285/25/20
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2005 545i Sport SMG | Ti Grau | Schwarzes Dakota | Anthracite Maple | Logic 7 | Nav
Engine: Custom AFE CAI, Superchips ECU remap, Sprint Booster, RDSport Dual Exhaust Conversion with Quad Pipes and X-pipe, 3 resonators deleted, 90mm tips!
Exterior: M-Tech Aero kit | M5 Mirrors | M5 Rear Bumper | Trunk Lid Finisher | Vorsteiner decklid spoiler | 50% Formula One Pinnacle Tint
Suspension and Brakes: Bilstein PSS9 coilovers, JBT BBK: 16" cross-drilled rotors, 8 piston and 15" cross-drilled rotors, 4 piston
Wheels: VIP Modular VR 02 20x9F, 20x10R | Toyo T1R 245/30/20F, 285/25/20R
Lights: PIAA 4150K Xtreme White Plus fog lights, AIB v3
MOST IMPORTANT: Hardwired V1; =)
ED Date: 4/7/05, Re-delivery date: 5/21/05
Some great shots from JDM Theory in San Jose earlier this month.
Love these two shots that turkey5 took of ECF and I
Love these two shots that turkey5 took of ECF and I
10-19-2007, 09:07 PM
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It's funny, I have that same Mercedes itch that has yet to be scratched. There has always been a soft place in my heart for the E55 and now the E63. I love the car man....those wheels are perfect.
10-19-2007, 09:09 PM
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Yes the E63 is a beast, no doubt.
I see you are considering a 135i or 335i in the future, more tossable packages.
Have you thought about the upcoming C63, reviews have said it has closed the gap to the M3 and has crisper steering. Also with 451 hp/443 lb-ft it will move.
I see you are considering a 135i or 335i in the future, more tossable packages.
Have you thought about the upcoming C63, reviews have said it has closed the gap to the M3 and has crisper steering. Also with 451 hp/443 lb-ft it will move.
10-19-2007, 09:24 PM
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My Ride: 2007 E63 AMG | Obsidian Black | Schwarzes Nappa | Black BirdEye Maple | Premium II Package | Electronic Trunk Closer | Parktronic
Engine: RPi/Powerchips custom ECU tune, RPi Ram Air Kit (BMC filter, scoops), RennTech Sport exhaust, secondary cats, charcoal and resonator delete, custom AAA x-pipe
Exterior: 50% side windows / 35% rear window Formula One Pinnacle Series | Flat AMG hood emblem
Suspension: Renntech Lowering Module
Wheels/Tires: Radenergie R10, Falken FK452 245/30/20, Yokohama ADVAN Sport 285/25/20
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2005 545i Sport SMG | Ti Grau | Schwarzes Dakota | Anthracite Maple | Logic 7 | Nav
Engine: Custom AFE CAI, Superchips ECU remap, Sprint Booster, RDSport Dual Exhaust Conversion with Quad Pipes and X-pipe, 3 resonators deleted, 90mm tips!
Exterior: M-Tech Aero kit | M5 Mirrors | M5 Rear Bumper | Trunk Lid Finisher | Vorsteiner decklid spoiler | 50% Formula One Pinnacle Tint
Suspension and Brakes: Bilstein PSS9 coilovers, JBT BBK: 16" cross-drilled rotors, 8 piston and 15" cross-drilled rotors, 4 piston
Wheels: VIP Modular VR 02 20x9F, 20x10R | Toyo T1R 245/30/20F, 285/25/20R
Lights: PIAA 4150K Xtreme White Plus fog lights, AIB v3
MOST IMPORTANT: Hardwired V1; =)
ED Date: 4/7/05, Re-delivery date: 5/21/05
No more Mercs. I need/want a BMW! 
10-19-2007, 09:27 PM
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My Ride: 2004 525i Jet Black on Grey Interior---
Tint: Sides 20% Rear Windshield 5% Front Windshield 35%
Wheels: Zenetti Five's 20" by 8.5(front) 20" by 10(rear)--
Tires: Pirelli Asimmetrico 245/35/20(front) 285/30/20(rear)--
Body: Hamann Full Front Spoiler, Rieger Side Skirts, Rieger Rear Apron, AC Schnitzer Trunk Wing
Interior: AC Schnitzer Pedal Set and E-Break
Springs: H&R Sport Springs--
Audio: 2 12" Kicker L7's with a Rockford Fosgate 1501bd Amp With Custom Trunk Enclosure
SOON TO COME:
-M5 Mirrors
-M5 Trunk Finsher
-Brembo GT Big Brake Kit
-Hamann 6 Series Front Spliter Molded
-Hamann Roof Wing
-Full Custom Sound System with TV's
Originally Posted by vegastrashed' post='483745' date='Oct 20 2007, 01:24 AM
No more Mercs. I need/want a BMW!
10-19-2007, 09:33 PM
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My Ride: E60 M5 Silverstone/black/alum
mods: 20" Vellano wheels, H&R spring, SS x-pipe + SS Race exhaust, hardwired V1
E60 530i - sport package, bluetooth
mods: M-tech full kit, OEM M5 side mirrors, Hella smoked tail light, Formula One Classic tint 50% all around
VT, your car looks awesome as always!!! nicely done.
Haul if you are back in town. We'll setup a small meet
Haul if you are back in town. We'll setup a small meet
10-19-2007, 11:34 PM
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VT, the e63 amg looks sick. are you going to do exhaust, headers, gear differential, and pulley?
but i prefer your old 545i more tho, especially now with the additional changes Darwin did. the ACS splitters and new wheels look great!
but i prefer your old 545i more tho, especially now with the additional changes Darwin did. the ACS splitters and new wheels look great!
