.....It needs front and rear discs and pads....og's lasted for 41000miles.

Phoned Merc...the result:-

Front discs which are 380mm £80 each inc VAT
Front pads for 8pot calipers £170 pair inc VAT
Rear discs which are big £60 each inc VAT
Rear pads for 4pot calipers £65 pair inc vat

So around £480 for the whole lot...looking at AP prices i was expecting around £1500...so big up Merc for making my 500bhp Merc affordable to a geezer who lives in a semi

 

My friend has an SL with the same calipers - interestingly you need two pairs for each of the front calipers, though I believe the price submitted gives you the requisite number of pads.

The SL eats discs. My mate is convince that Merc are subsidising the cost of them as a result! All good!!!

Mind you - if it was a proper sports car, you would have handed discs for better cooling like the M cars

JJ

 

JJ...yes its the set

If i wanted an M car i would commit suicide

 

really cheap!

will they fit an escort cosworth.

 

Good news

In all seriousness - awsome car mate - glad you finally bought a real one

I was mega impressed with my mates - I wholeheartedly recommend the DMS stage one conversion - turns an already fast car into a fucking rocket ship!!!

JJ

 

Once EVO chips do a program i will do it...but this only delimits and ives about 20bhp,i dont want to change pulley as TBH the car is spinning in the dry till third so whats the point!...Apparently according to Benzworld forum they came out the factory with 500 - 504bhp on tested cars!

 

I can believe that - I believe my mates with the pulley wheels change and the chip change performs provides 580 odd bhp.

IIRC the pulley wheel change and map that is used is very very similar to that used on the Merc CLK Special editition DTM style one.

Ideal for annoying those cossies you just cant shake!

JJ

 

get it on track Phil.

 

Fuck it lets do it ...if a special came out with it i feel its rude not to match it.

 

oh sorry...you will probably not turn up.

get it on Donno at Christmas if there are spaces left, or Bedford in Feb.

 

Dave i am not tracking a 30k Merc!....i may bring the Transit though?

 

why not...plenty of cars worth more than your merc on track.

 

That's the spirit!!!! LOL

To be fair, as you say it is already a very very quick car, but the cars electronics are sooo good, it deals with the extra power with comparative ease.

Apparently the biggest improvement is the midrange punch! We have timed his 0-100 after the conversion at 9.3 odd secs with timing gear!

JJ

 

JJ..std about 10.2 already....quicker than the SL std too apparently to 100mph

Dave....any schools to pass on track?

 

Yes that would make sense the E is quite a lot lighter IIRC.

Does go to show how much can be gained from a simple conversion!

I drove the SL around the Nurburgring - it was rather good I have to say (and this is from a former AMG cynic as you know )

JJ

 

..i was surprised abouth the use of alluminium in the e class to lower weight but much safer than the W210 version due to stronger chassis.

I have to say its awesome..especially the Harmon Kardon Pro Logic 7 sound system

 

interesting point: the brooklands 2.8 capri had handed discs!




























i'll get my coat...............

 

All good matey - I can well understand the appeal of this car. I would be tempted myself, though at the mo I am toying with going a little bonkers and buying a 996 Turbo.

I need to work a little harder though and earn a few quid before it becomes viable at the mo.

JJ

 

Phil if the pads and discs are made by ATE then might be worth giving Euro car parts a call.

 

Fooking hell i was gonna say!! I wonder what Martins escos stands him at or even Sean B's Exige

 

Lee i wont be insured on track!

 

Whys that Phil? Who are you with? Couldnt you get extra cover? Would be cool to smoke a few cars in a big saloon

 

go for the ceramic upgrade iirc they are approx £600 a disc, dont be tight just go for it

 

Its a shame they don't have the same policy with exhausts. I need 2 new cats for my E55 amg and phoned Mercedes for a price. £1750 + Vat Each!! Over 4k for two cats

Suffice to say that they are still knocking

 

My engine & gearbox cost more than Phil paid for his Merc