RennTech 500E for sale, thoughts?
 

Saw this on eBay, anybody know more about the RennTech mods or have an opinion on the mileage.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=6335&item=2458773796

Thanks!

Disclaimer: I have no financial interest in the sale this car. I'm thinking of buying it actually.

Hmmm ... I purchased my 500 on eBay, and I did good ... quality/price/experience.

High miles on this car does not scare me if it has been taken care of. The Dealer is a well known 2nd Tier MB Dealer.

I believe I saw this on eBay/Autotrader about 3 - 5 months ago ... the miles and RENNTech caught my eyes (I'm a big RT fan), so it's been looked at by many. Use this to your advantage.

The cams being installed outside of Florida, throws up a flag. Contact RENNTech - Bob Braby and ask the Qs ... he remembers ALL the cars that RT has worked on ... more so, the owners of the car than the VIN. I have been told that the cams can only be installed at RT's facility - you need to follow up!

The interior looks clean and in good condition for the miles ... if I remember, this car had a $$$ stereo system installed - too bad someone put additional speakers in the front doors.

Though the car is a 1992, it has been update with '94 sheetmetal - again, too bad, IMHO. I love the BIG grille of the '92 - '93, and the rear deck has better design ques, IMHO. Also, I noticed that the center arm rest has been update - not '92 vintage.

The engine looks like someone has been keeping it clean ... a good sign.

So, what's next? Go see it. Go drive it. Do research ... RT, Warranty History from a MB dealership (I believe Smythe European is on Stevens Creek Blvd.), study the maintenance history. Try to contact the previous owner(s).

You are familiar with W124s ... this car should be built like a bank vault compared to the 300E and 300TE ... negotiate ... be happy.

BTW, contact the Seller and find out what the Reserve is set at.

Contact me if you need more info ...

Good luck!

looks funny with the orange corners, unpainted impact strips and the 94+ hood and trunk...

the headlights don't look like E500 items...

Phil Smart in Seattle is an authorized Renntech dealer and as such, is authorized to perform all Renntech performance upgrades.

Many of us W124.036 owners tried to get RT cams installed via local authorized dealers ... we were told no - it had to be performed at the RT facility in Florida. Maybe RT is loosening up with their intellectual property.

Hmm, I wasn't aware that authorized dealers had restrictions on what they could/could not perform. I have seen Phil Smart working on full Renntech conversions though, although I can not specifically comment about installations of cams, you could be right.

Its buggin me now, think I will give them a ring and inquire.

RENNtech camshafts / Kolbenschmidt pistons, etc.
 

Yes - please let me know what the SCOOP is; I'M IN A MOD-CRAZED FRENZY!!!

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Re: RENNtech camshafts / Kolbenschmidt pistons, etc.
 

... please tell me YOU DID ASK THIS QUESTION when you visited RENNTech's facility? You did, right?

Re: Re: RENNtech camshafts / Kolbenschmidt pistons, etc.
 

No; however, I did pick up a 2003 RENNtech catalog (though it is now 2004)...

I will get back to you, ASAP.

...Nice car, looks like he has the headlight rotary switch on upside down though !