Sweet

Got some new wheels yesterday. No rubbing or any other fitment issues.

Front - 17 x 7.5", ET35 with 215/45ZR-17 Continental ExtremeContact DW tires
Rear - 17 x 8.5", ET30 with 225/45ZR-17 Continental ExtremeContact DW tires

Nice project!

How much did the dynamats do to road noise? Is it worth it? I'm thinking on doing it to my W460, after I fix the water leaks and rusty floor (and engine swap...) .

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1985 W460 300GD OM617.912 w/ STT turbo (ongoing OM606 engine swap)
2011 W212 E220 CDI

Its super quiet now. I'm really pleased with how the dynamat worked out. I'm planning on putting some in the 240D as well whenever it gets back on the road (currently re-doing the suspension)

Looks great!

My tip for rust prevention:
-Degrease the area
-Heat the area with a torch or heat gun until the surface water boils off.
>When you apply heat you will see haze appear and then disappear.
>Once it has disappeared, then you apply the paint of your choice.

I've done this with brand new brake drums, and the paint has held for 4+ years.


If you're a cheapie rubber roofing adhesive comes in 6" rolls and is almost as good as dynamat.

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$60 OM617 Blank Exhaust Flanges
$110 OM606 Blank Exhaust Flanges
No merc at the moment

Haven't had the time or need to do much to the car lately. I did need to replace one of the rear tires after running over something on the way to BenzFest last month. Thankfully tire rack has them and they even have a warehouse here in Delaware which allows will call. Future projects include lowering and a/c repair. I will most likely re-build the front suspension at the same time.

Winter in Valley Forge.

Getting ready for a mild drop. I have new springs, struts and mounts but I'm still waiting on the new LCAs with the balljoints and bushings.

Don't do it. It is beautiful as it sits now.