500E owner Roll Call - Page 6 - PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum

Michael · #76 04-16-2001, 01:25 PM

Please explain the nature of the tranny upgrade. I thought they only installed 1st gear start-adapted valve bodies in these things? And why do you feel the need to increase your transmission's torque handling capacity, if that is indeed what you're after? And what about the oil cooler-what are the claimed gains in terms of both oil temp. decrease and coolant temp decrease, if applicable?

Just curious, as are others I'm sure. Thanks, and keep those mods coming!

run.exe · #77 04-16-2001, 03:21 PM

The RENNtech transmission update is a prerequisite upgrade, prior to the 6 liter conversion (1.5 to 2 years from now).

I will obtain white-sheet specs from RENNtech and post them, ASAP.

ItalianBenz · #78 04-16-2001, 11:41 PM

Hi Scott guido here factory tech 1993 500E explain to me the rear subframe upgrade.

run.exe · #79 04-17-2001, 12:42 AM

Please issue a "search" command for the string "subframe" in the HotRods forum; Mr. Nielsen was kind enough to elaborate - as well as share his own expertise (he made his own).

Kind regards / Ciao!
(Lo siento que solamente pudeo hablar/escribir espanol, y no italiano! Ca-ta-plum!)

: )

Michael · #80 05-19-2001, 07:34 AM

Wanted to bring this thread back to the top-a think there are a few newer 500E fanatics out there, so register here! I've got the beginnings of a registry going, primarily so when track events come up the membership can be properly warned!

BTW, anybody know who bought the purple one that was on eBay? I bet that car looks great!

Glen · #81 05-19-2001, 09:29 AM

Michael,
I recently picked up a Brilliant Silver '94 E500. Black interior, MB 6-disc CD, built-in MB phone (although I won't be activating it), stock wheels in chrome (to be replaced in the future) and otherwise stock.

Thanks.

rainmaker · #82 05-19-2001, 03:11 PM

Pearl Black/Gray

41k mi.

Evo II wheels
235/45x70 Dunlop Formula 901s
94/95 Euro Lights
94/95 Hood
94/95 Grille and hood star
94/95 Trunk
94/95 Rear lamps
RENNTech Carbon Fiber Air Cleaner
RENNTech ASR Defeat switch (in possession but to be installed)
RENNTech EPROM
1st gear start
Redline Motor Oil
Redline Gear Oil
Redline Synthetic ATF
Redline Water Wetter
ATE Super Blue

Sound System
Head Unit: Nakamichi CD700
CD Changer: Nakamichi 1000MB
Front Speakers: Dynaudio System 340
Front Amplifier: Genesis Monoblock (x2)
Rear Speakers: Dynaudio System 240
Rear Amplifier: Genesis Dual Mono
Subwoofer: a/d/s/ rs10.2
Sub Amp: Genesis Monoblock

On order/in process:
Fischer Hydraulik stainless steel brake lines
Brake cooling hoses
OEM Oil cooler
Renntech Sway bars
Electric puller fans

ItalianBenz · #83 05-19-2001, 09:44 PM

RAIN DO YOU HAVE ANY PICS. WHAT IS THAT EURO OEM OIL COOLER ALL A BOUT.

GUIDO
1993 PEARL BLACK 500E 87K

rainmaker · #84 05-19-2001, 11:33 PM

Italianbenz,

Here's the link: http://www.zing.com/members/rainmaker500

The Euro-spec E500/500Es come with an oil cooler. North American spec vehicles don't. RENNTech's oil cooler is apparently the OEM oil cooler, it just comes with the complete plumbing. I guess you can order this from your dealer.

Regards

Michael · #85 05-20-2001, 09:02 AM

Also, Rainmaker- can you provide any additional specs on the oil cooler? If it's not insanely expensive OE, that's my next upgrade!

[Edited by Michael on 05-20-2001 at 09:06 AM]

rainmaker · #86 05-20-2001, 01:06 PM

Haven't received them yet so I really don't have any specs to give. Run.exe has them installed, i believe, and another member as well.

On of the dealers here quoted me $350 and change...no more than $400, and that's with airfreight from Europe to Asia.

The part no. of the oil cooler radiator is, i believe, 119-180-06-11. I guess you could get the part numbers of the brackets and hoses from there.

You could also try the Parts Shop on this site ( http://www.peachparts.com/parts_lobby.htm )

Hope that helps...

Ricky

need2speed · #87 05-20-2001, 05:19 PM

I've been in an e-mail chat with a fellow who owns a 1994 AMG E60. Does anyone have some info on this Europe-only variant?

Michael, I would be happy to host a photo gallery for all the 500E/E500 owners who've answered your post. Let me know your thoughts.

Michael · #88 05-20-2001, 08:43 PM

Dean,

Sounds like a Plan. I'll drop you an email offline soon so we can discuss further.

Thanks for the offer

Fangio · #89 05-21-2001, 10:49 AM

Hi Michael,

I bought my 1992 500E back in November 2000. It had 47,979 miles on the clock; today, almost 50K.

Pearl gray/black
Alpine 7263 CD player with 100 watt amp
M-B phone
Built-in K40 radar detector
17 x 8.5-in AMG 5-spoke 170 wheels
245/45-17 Bridgestone Pole Position S-03 tires (just installed over the weekend)

I've only driven the car a total of 20 miles since installing the new tires (and below 60 mph), but initial impressions are:

Slightly higher turning effort
No reduction in ride quality/harshness
No increase in road noise

I'll have to wait to go out on the road without my wife riding shotgun to test the limits of adhesion.

-fad · #90 05-25-2001, 01:08 PM

1994 E500 Starmark 32,600 miles
Pearl Black / Black
Factory Alpine CD
E-code Hellas
Shaved Bridgestone S-03

San Francisco, California.

[Edited by -fad on 06-14-2001 at 11:13 AM]

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