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E55 Progress Update

nickjonesn4

nickjonesn4

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E55K AMG Wagon, Porsche 993 C2S, Polestar 2
<div class="bbWrapper">Got round to spending some time cleaning up my car today - it's looking good but can't wait to see it once its been with Ed at Divine detail next month. Some pics below.<br /> <br /> Went to Wheels In Motion this week and they have cured the left pull on the car and overall it is steering much better.<br /> <br /> So far upgrades and repair work - <br /> <br /> Eurocharged Remap <br /> New upgraded Bosch I/C Pump<br /> Most front suspension parts replaced due to rust/wear and tear<br /> Waxoyld <br /> Breathers &amp; Gaskets<br /> New gearbox mount<br /> Viseeo MBU3000 (working perfectly for me)<br /> <br /> <br /> I'm waiting to get booked in at Eurocharged for -<br /> <br /> 180mm crank pulley and new heat exchanger<br /> <br /> Going to wait until next year to think about headers and any other exhaust work. Car seems plenty loud to me when pushing on.<br /> <br /> Now done 6500 miles and the car hasn't missed a beat reliability wise - I absolutely love it as, as does my wife and our kids - faster daddy faster. Fuel consumption is the only minor issue but given it only cost £10k and feels like a new car in many ways it doesn't really bother us. I couldn't think of a better car for our bi-monthly London-Scotland trips as a family of 4.<br /> <br /> Its also very amusing crushing morons in GTIs away from lights <img src="/styles/mbclub/smilies/devil.gif" class="smilie" loading="lazy" alt=":devil:" title="Devil :devil:" data-shortname=":devil:" /><br /> <br /> <a href="http://s725.photobucket.com/user/nick_jones20/media/20151024_133414-1_resized_zps3m8pyb5w.jpg.html" target="_blank" class="link link--external" rel="nofollow ugc noopener"><img src="http://i725.photobucket.com/albums/ww252/nick_jones20/20151024_133414-1_resized_zps3m8pyb5w.jpg" data-url="http://i725.photobucket.com/albums/ww252/nick_jones20/20151024_133414-1_resized_zps3m8pyb5w.jpg" class="bbImage " loading="lazy" style="" width="" height="" /></a><br /> <br /> <a href="http://s725.photobucket.com/user/nick_jones20/media/20151024_142942_resized_zpsi3aqdius.jpg.html" target="_blank" class="link link--external" rel="nofollow ugc noopener"><img src="http://i725.photobucket.com/albums/ww252/nick_jones20/20151024_142942_resized_zpsi3aqdius.jpg" data-url="http://i725.photobucket.com/albums/ww252/nick_jones20/20151024_142942_resized_zpsi3aqdius.jpg" class="bbImage " loading="lazy" style="" width="" height="" /></a><br /> <br /> <a href="http://s725.photobucket.com/user/nick_jones20/media/98c19600-9d55-46bc-a512-ff1cedd36dc6_zpsrwqzugui.jpg.html" target="_blank" class="link link--external" rel="nofollow ugc noopener"><img src="http://i725.photobucket.com/albums/ww252/nick_jones20/98c19600-9d55-46bc-a512-ff1cedd36dc6_zpsrwqzugui.jpg" data-url="http://i725.photobucket.com/albums/ww252/nick_jones20/98c19600-9d55-46bc-a512-ff1cedd36dc6_zpsrwqzugui.jpg" class="bbImage " loading="lazy" style="" width="" height="" /></a><br /> <br /> <a href="http://s725.photobucket.com/user/nick_jones20/media/a97884be-c74c-4cae-8a55-403a0fd70786_zpsqxs3ozm8.jpg.html" target="_blank" class="link link--external" rel="nofollow ugc noopener"><img src="http://i725.photobucket.com/albums/ww252/nick_jones20/a97884be-c74c-4cae-8a55-403a0fd70786_zpsqxs3ozm8.jpg" data-url="http://i725.photobucket.com/albums/ww252/nick_jones20/a97884be-c74c-4cae-8a55-403a0fd70786_zpsqxs3ozm8.jpg" class="bbImage " loading="lazy" style="" width="" height="" /></a><br /> <br /> One thing that annoys me a lot is this. Can anyone suggest what best to do to sort it - respray or replace?<br /> <br /> <a href="http://s725.photobucket.com/user/nick_jones20/media/20151024_133520_resized_zpsapzvbuwu.jpg.html" target="_blank" class="link link--external" rel="nofollow ugc noopener"><img src="http://i725.photobucket.com/albums/ww252/nick_jones20/20151024_133520_resized_zpsapzvbuwu.jpg" data-url="http://i725.photobucket.com/albums/ww252/nick_jones20/20151024_133520_resized_zpsapzvbuwu.jpg" class="bbImage " loading="lazy" style="" width="" height="" /></a></div>
 
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<div class="bbWrapper">Looks superb! very jellous lol git <img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f642.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" data-smilie="1"data-shortname=":)" /> <img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f642.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" data-smilie="1"data-shortname=":)" /></div>
 
<div class="bbWrapper">The leather has come up and absolute treat with this stuff <br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.aldoshoes.com/uk/en_UK/accessories/shoe-care/c/330/471-045/p/40187340-0" target="_blank" class="link link--external" rel="nofollow ugc noopener">471_045</a></div>
 
<div class="bbWrapper">They are rather good aren't they. Mine is identical bar the upgrades and our feelings mirror yours.</div>
 
<div class="bbWrapper"><blockquote data-attributes="" data-quote="merc85" data-source="post: 2189979" class="bbCodeBlock bbCodeBlock--expandable bbCodeBlock--quote js-expandWatch"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-title"> <a href="/goto/post?id=2189979" class="bbCodeBlock-sourceJump" rel="nofollow" data-xf-click="attribution" data-content-selector="#post-2189979">merc85 said:</a> </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-content"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandContent js-expandContent "> Looks superb! very jellous lol git <img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f642.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" data-smilie="1"data-shortname=":)" /> <img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f642.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" data-smilie="1"data-shortname=":)" /> </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandLink js-expandLink"><a role="button" tabindex="0">Click to expand...</a></div> </div> </blockquote><br /> Just get one you won't regret it if you bide your time for a good one!<br /> <br /> (I spent a year nerding over this forum and autotrader before I found mine)</div>
 
<div class="bbWrapper"><blockquote data-attributes="" data-quote="DavidL" data-source="post: 2189986" class="bbCodeBlock bbCodeBlock--expandable bbCodeBlock--quote js-expandWatch"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-title"> <a href="/goto/post?id=2189986" class="bbCodeBlock-sourceJump" rel="nofollow" data-xf-click="attribution" data-content-selector="#post-2189986">DavidL said:</a> </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-content"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandContent js-expandContent "> They are rather good aren't they. Mine is identical bar the upgrades and our feelings mirror yours. </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandLink js-expandLink"><a role="button" tabindex="0">Click to expand...</a></div> </div> </blockquote><br /> Any pics of your 944? was looking at one yesterday, they still look so fresh now.</div>
 
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<div class="bbWrapper">Nick,<br /> Loads at home, I'll post a few. 90G in red with a few choice mods. New sills this year and the seats were treated and recoloured. I've had it years now and use it most days - its on 254k miles so adding a few really doesn't matter!</div>
 
<div class="bbWrapper">If anyone can help with theach bubbledo paint on the plate behind the rear wiper I would be very grateful</div>
 
<div class="bbWrapper">All I'd be doing with the rust spot would be masking, rubbing down, rust preventative, skim of filler, rubbing down again, primer, flatting off and finally a rattle can of satin/matt black.<br /> <br /> You may get away without the rust prevention as it doesn't look too bad, but take your time rubbing down till you remove it all, or it will be back.<br /> <br /> The masking first is to prevent accidental damage to other areas, like the glass... It may need re-doing before painting.</div>
 
<div class="bbWrapper"><blockquote data-attributes="" data-quote="daveenty" data-source="post: 2190040" class="bbCodeBlock bbCodeBlock--expandable bbCodeBlock--quote js-expandWatch"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-title"> <a href="/goto/post?id=2190040" class="bbCodeBlock-sourceJump" rel="nofollow" data-xf-click="attribution" data-content-selector="#post-2190040">daveenty said:</a> </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-content"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandContent js-expandContent "> All I'd be doing with the rust spot would be masking, rubbing down, rust preventative, skim of filler, rubbing down again, primer, flatting off and finally a rattle can of satin/matt black.<br /> <br /> You may get away without the rust prevention as it doesn't look too bad, but take your time rubbing down till you remove it all, or it will be back.<br /> <br /> The masking first is to prevent accidental damage to other areas, like the glass... It may need re-doing before painting. </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandLink js-expandLink"><a role="button" tabindex="0">Click to expand...</a></div> </div> </blockquote><br /> Thanks - very helpful</div>
 
<div class="bbWrapper">I'm also amazed no one as commented on the moustache I installed...</div>
 
<div class="bbWrapper">Here's a couple<br /> <a href="http://s1076.photobucket.com/user/DavidCadbury/media/P1010234.jpg.html" target="_blank" class="link link--external" rel="nofollow ugc noopener"><img src="http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w443/DavidCadbury/P1010234.jpg" data-url="http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w443/DavidCadbury/P1010234.jpg" class="bbImage " loading="lazy" style="" width="" height="" /></a><br /> <a href="http://s1076.photobucket.com/user/DavidCadbury/media/P1010237.jpg.html" target="_blank" class="link link--external" rel="nofollow ugc noopener"><img src="http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w443/DavidCadbury/P1010237.jpg" data-url="http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w443/DavidCadbury/P1010237.jpg" class="bbImage " loading="lazy" style="" width="" height="" /></a><br /> <a href="http://s1076.photobucket.com/user/DavidCadbury/media/P1010233.jpg.html" target="_blank" class="link link--external" rel="nofollow ugc noopener"><img src="http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w443/DavidCadbury/P1010233.jpg" data-url="http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w443/DavidCadbury/P1010233.jpg" class="bbImage " loading="lazy" style="" width="" height="" /></a><br /> <br /> <br /> For the rear wipe I'd be inclined to grind back gently with a dremel or similar, rust proof, mask and spray. I imagine a rattle can would be quite adequate. Imagine the feeling of satisfaction on a Sunday afternoon!</div>
 
<div class="bbWrapper"><blockquote data-attributes="" data-quote="DavidL" data-source="post: 2190091" class="bbCodeBlock bbCodeBlock--expandable bbCodeBlock--quote js-expandWatch"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-title"> <a href="/goto/post?id=2190091" class="bbCodeBlock-sourceJump" rel="nofollow" data-xf-click="attribution" data-content-selector="#post-2190091">DavidL said:</a> </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-content"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandContent js-expandContent "> Here's a couple<br /> <a href="http://s1076.photobucket.com/user/DavidCadbury/media/P1010234.jpg.html" target="_blank" class="link link--external" rel="nofollow ugc noopener"><img src="http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w443/DavidCadbury/P1010234.jpg" data-url="http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w443/DavidCadbury/P1010234.jpg" class="bbImage " loading="lazy" style="" width="" height="" /></a><br /> <a href="http://s1076.photobucket.com/user/DavidCadbury/media/P1010237.jpg.html" target="_blank" class="link link--external" rel="nofollow ugc noopener"><img src="http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w443/DavidCadbury/P1010237.jpg" data-url="http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w443/DavidCadbury/P1010237.jpg" class="bbImage " loading="lazy" style="" width="" height="" /></a><br /> <a href="http://s1076.photobucket.com/user/DavidCadbury/media/P1010233.jpg.html" target="_blank" class="link link--external" rel="nofollow ugc noopener"><img src="http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w443/DavidCadbury/P1010233.jpg" data-url="http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w443/DavidCadbury/P1010233.jpg" class="bbImage " loading="lazy" style="" width="" height="" /></a><br /> <br /> <br /> For the rear wipe I'd be inclined to grind back gently with a dremel or similar, rust proof, mask and spray. I imagine a rattle can would be quite adequate. Imagine the feeling of satisfaction on a Sunday afternoon! </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandLink js-expandLink"><a role="button" tabindex="0">Click to expand...</a></div> </div> </blockquote><br /> Your 944 is sweet. Think I'm going to &quot;invest&quot;<br /> <br /> Cheers for the tip on the rear wipe too - excuse to buy a dremel</div>
 
<div class="bbWrapper"><blockquote data-attributes="" data-quote="nickjonesn4" data-source="post: 2189977" class="bbCodeBlock bbCodeBlock--expandable bbCodeBlock--quote js-expandWatch"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-title"> <a href="/goto/post?id=2189977" class="bbCodeBlock-sourceJump" rel="nofollow" data-xf-click="attribution" data-content-selector="#post-2189977">nickjonesn4 said:</a> </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-content"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandContent js-expandContent "> So far upgrades and repair work - <br /> <br /> Eurocharged Remap <br /> New upgraded Bosch I/C Pump<br /> Most front suspension parts replaced due to rust/wear and tear<br /> Waxoyld <br /> Breathers &amp; Gaskets<br /> New gearbox mount<br /> Viseeo MBU3000 (working perfectly for me)<br /> <br /> <br /> I'm waiting to get booked in at Eurocharged for -<br /> <br /> 180mm crank pulley and new heat exchanger<br /> <br /> Going to wait until next year to think about headers and any other exhaust work. Car seems plenty loud to me when pushing on. </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandLink js-expandLink"><a role="button" tabindex="0">Click to expand...</a></div> </div> </blockquote><br /> Are you having it mapped again after the pulley upgrade?<br /> <br /> Any reason why you have gone for the crank pulley opposed to the cheaper s/c pulley Nick?<br /> <br /> Get the exhaust done. Not very noticeable on low revs, but when you open it up!<img src="/styles/mbclub/smilies/devil.gif" class="smilie" loading="lazy" alt=":devil:" title="Devil :devil:" data-shortname=":devil:" /></div>
 
<div class="bbWrapper"><blockquote data-attributes="" data-quote="nickjonesn4" data-source="post: 2190101" class="bbCodeBlock bbCodeBlock--expandable bbCodeBlock--quote js-expandWatch"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-title"> <a href="/goto/post?id=2190101" class="bbCodeBlock-sourceJump" rel="nofollow" data-xf-click="attribution" data-content-selector="#post-2190101">nickjonesn4 said:</a> </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-content"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandContent js-expandContent "> Your 944 is sweet. Think I'm going to &quot;invest&quot;<br /> <br /> Cheers for the tip on the rear wipe too - excuse to buy a dremel </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandLink js-expandLink"><a role="button" tabindex="0">Click to expand...</a></div> </div> </blockquote><br /> The problem with that is prices have gone nuts, along with the rest of the market. A good, known decent miles (&lt;150k miles) turbo is going to cost more than your e55. Then you will start spending!<br /> They are great cars, I have a new turbo from the US waiting to go on but I need a MAF kit too. The combination will be a bit pricey but with a new chg it could be good for 375 bhp.</div>
 
<div class="bbWrapper"><blockquote data-attributes="" data-quote="AMGeed" data-source="post: 2190103" class="bbCodeBlock bbCodeBlock--expandable bbCodeBlock--quote js-expandWatch"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-title"> <a href="/goto/post?id=2190103" class="bbCodeBlock-sourceJump" rel="nofollow" data-xf-click="attribution" data-content-selector="#post-2190103">AMGeed said:</a> </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-content"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandContent js-expandContent "> Are you having it mapped again after the pulley upgrade?<br /> <br /> Any reason why you have gone for the crank pulley opposed to the cheaper s/c pulley Nick?<br /> <br /> Get the exhaust done. Not very noticeable on low revs, but when you open it up!<img src="/styles/mbclub/smilies/devil.gif" class="smilie" loading="lazy" alt=":devil:" title="Devil :devil:" data-shortname=":devil:" /> </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandLink js-expandLink"><a role="button" tabindex="0">Click to expand...</a></div> </div> </blockquote><br /> Yes eurocharged will redo the map to work with any other tuning done by them<br /> <br /> Been recommended the crank pulley upgrade but happy to be proved wrong?<br /> <br /> Sure the exhaust will happen at some point....</div>
 
<div class="bbWrapper">Sun is out today so will get some better pics of very shiny car</div>
 
<div class="bbWrapper"><blockquote data-attributes="" data-quote="nickjonesn4" data-source="post: 2190191" class="bbCodeBlock bbCodeBlock--expandable bbCodeBlock--quote js-expandWatch"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-title"> <a href="/goto/post?id=2190191" class="bbCodeBlock-sourceJump" rel="nofollow" data-xf-click="attribution" data-content-selector="#post-2190191">nickjonesn4 said:</a> </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-content"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandContent js-expandContent "> Been recommended the crank pulley upgrade but happy to be proved wrong?<br /> . </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandLink js-expandLink"><a role="button" tabindex="0">Click to expand...</a></div> </div> </blockquote><br /> I don't think there is any right or wrong way of increasing the power whether by crank or s/c pulley. If Eurocharged have advised going down the route of a bigger crank pulley, go with it. They are the experts not me<img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f600.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=":D" title="Big Grin :D" data-smilie="8"data-shortname=":D" /></div>
 
<div class="bbWrapper"><blockquote data-attributes="" data-quote="AMGeed" data-source="post: 2190446" class="bbCodeBlock bbCodeBlock--expandable bbCodeBlock--quote js-expandWatch"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-title"> <a href="/goto/post?id=2190446" class="bbCodeBlock-sourceJump" rel="nofollow" data-xf-click="attribution" data-content-selector="#post-2190446">AMGeed said:</a> </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-content"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandContent js-expandContent "> I don't think there is any right or wrong way of increasing the power whether by crank or s/c pulley. If Eurocharged have advised going down the route of a bigger crank pulley, go with it. They are the experts not me<img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f600.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=":D" title="Big Grin :D" data-smilie="8"data-shortname=":D" /> </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandLink js-expandLink"><a role="button" tabindex="0">Click to expand...</a></div> </div> </blockquote><br /> Wasn't them actually. Think they would recommend the s/c pulley as it's much easier job to fit.<br /> <br /> Have you done yours?</div>
 
<div class="bbWrapper">Better light and location today - really pleased with how it came up <br /> <br /> <a href="http://s725.photobucket.com/user/nick_jones20/media/20151025_154727_resized_zpswmqx7jjs.jpg.html" target="_blank" class="link link--external" rel="nofollow ugc noopener"><img src="http://i725.photobucket.com/albums/ww252/nick_jones20/20151025_154727_resized_zpswmqx7jjs.jpg" data-url="http://i725.photobucket.com/albums/ww252/nick_jones20/20151025_154727_resized_zpswmqx7jjs.jpg" class="bbImage " loading="lazy" style="" width="" height="" /></a><br /> <br /> <a href="http://s725.photobucket.com/user/nick_jones20/media/e1a082d3-c999-4571-8ce2-b247b8dfdf8b_zpsa7p2omnq.jpg.html" target="_blank" class="link link--external" rel="nofollow ugc noopener"><img src="http://i725.photobucket.com/albums/ww252/nick_jones20/e1a082d3-c999-4571-8ce2-b247b8dfdf8b_zpsa7p2omnq.jpg" data-url="http://i725.photobucket.com/albums/ww252/nick_jones20/e1a082d3-c999-4571-8ce2-b247b8dfdf8b_zpsa7p2omnq.jpg" class="bbImage " loading="lazy" style="" width="" height="" /></a><br /> <br /> <a href="http://s725.photobucket.com/user/nick_jones20/media/e4e2864f-659d-4ae2-907a-9ce865fb537b_zps91bmvczl.jpg.html" target="_blank" class="link link--external" rel="nofollow ugc noopener"><img src="http://i725.photobucket.com/albums/ww252/nick_jones20/e4e2864f-659d-4ae2-907a-9ce865fb537b_zps91bmvczl.jpg" data-url="http://i725.photobucket.com/albums/ww252/nick_jones20/e4e2864f-659d-4ae2-907a-9ce865fb537b_zps91bmvczl.jpg" class="bbImage " loading="lazy" style="" width="" height="" /></a></div>
 
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