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Forum: Mercedes-Benz Wheels & Tires 01-06-2004, 09:02 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,069
Posted By Tolahouse
Well the front is okay since it's a very recent...

Well the front is okay since it's a very recent installation (over thanksgiving) kit and new tires so I'm watching it real closely. The alignment has been redone after that for all four wheels and...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Wheels & Tires 01-05-2004, 11:17 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,069
Posted By Tolahouse
Tires still wearing after Camber Kit install

I have been eating tires like crazy - each set lasting about 5-6 months and about 7000 miles. My car has lowered suspension/springs and 19inch wheels/tires. I had the KMAC Camber Kit put on the rear...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Wheels & Tires 04-22-2003, 08:38 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,045
Posted By Tolahouse
Thumbs up Good ideas guys, I did buy a set of lock/lug...

Good ideas guys, I did buy a set of lock/lug bolts but they turned out to be to long so I am running with the orignal factory lugs. Maybe a call into Brabus for the Brabus spec lugs will be in order....
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Wheels & Tires 04-21-2003, 04:02 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,045
Posted By Tolahouse
No Dean, there's no rubbing contact whatsoever.

No Dean, there's no rubbing contact whatsoever.
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Wheels & Tires 04-21-2003, 10:39 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,045
Posted By Tolahouse
Brabus & Yokohamas - Noise and Grind

I have put Brabus Monblock V 2 peice 19inch wheels on my 97 E420. Up front it has 245/35/19 Yokohama AVS sports and 275/30/19 in the rear, it also has H&R springs and Bilstein Sport shocks.
I get a...
Forum: Tech Help 05-09-2002, 04:48 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,439
Posted By Tolahouse
Does this lower ball joint that causes wiggly...

Does this lower ball joint that causes wiggly feels on certain surfaces also wear out the rear tires? I have gone through 3 sets of rear tires in less than 55,000 miles. I have had the aligment...
Forum: Tech Help 11-27-2001, 04:57 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,712
Posted By Tolahouse
I have the factory fitted Xenons on mine. I have...

I have the factory fitted Xenons on mine. I have had the car just under 2 years and I cannot really remember using the pressure wash for really cleaning the lamps. Now I have used them - but mainly...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Wheels & Tires 11-27-2001, 04:44 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 923
Posted By Tolahouse
Pairing Up Yoks with Michelin or Bridgestones

I have almost come to the end of the life of my rear tires, The front ones are like the day they went on new. I need to buy new rear tires but I am now skeptical about going with Yokohama's (not...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Wheels & Tires 11-09-2001, 03:06 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,253
Posted By Tolahouse
I guess I'm going to take a bit of advice from...

I guess I'm going to take a bit of advice from all responses here - lower the pressure in the rear wheels, have another aligment done, wear out the rest of the rubber and ............Drive on.
...
Forum: Tech Help 11-07-2001, 11:41 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 5,786
Posted By Tolahouse
I got the pads from Porterfieldbrakes.com for...

I got the pads from Porterfieldbrakes.com for $119.00 +$10.00 S+H.
Myroadster.net can supply them also for $95.00 +SH but I had already put in my order with the initial company before he came...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Wheels & Tires 11-07-2001, 09:32 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,253
Posted By Tolahouse
Unhappy Rear tires wearing out

My tires have about 15,000 miles on them, the fronts still look very new but the rears almost have all the middle patch of rubber scrubbed off. When I had the wheels and tires installed the resultant...
Forum: Tech Help 11-07-2001, 09:26 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 5,786
Posted By Tolahouse
Ok Guys, it's been almost 3 weeks now and I have...

Ok Guys, it's been almost 3 weeks now and I have my verdict. I went with the Porterfields (porterfieldbrakes.com) and it was the R4-S model. So far I am happy. My brake dust is almost none existent,...
Forum: Tech Help 09-24-2001, 03:20 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 5,786
Posted By Tolahouse
So far from responses and my digging - Axxis...

So far from responses and my digging - Axxis metalmasters do not make a pad for the W210, the EBC's have had a mixed reception on this Benz model and forum, Mintex - not that good. So it's looking...
Forum: Tech Help 09-18-2001, 03:47 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,065
Posted By Tolahouse
W210 Aux Fan

I have got a new Aux fan from Fastlane (Brilliant Price) does anybody have directions for removing the old and installing the new one, I've got some ac pipes in the way that I know I should not bend...
Forum: Tech Help 09-18-2001, 09:43 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 5,786
Posted By Tolahouse
Axxis Metal Master & EBC Brake Pads

Can anyone tell me if Axxis Metal Masters make brake pads for the W210, the E420 really. I've read how good they are but cannot find them anywhere for this model.
If there is not a part for this...
Forum: Tech Help 09-09-2001, 01:35 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 781
Posted By Tolahouse
Axxis Metalmasters

It's time to change my brake pads and I don't want stock anymore (my wheels have ben taking a brake dust pounding). Where can I get Axxis Metalmasters? - they seem to have the highest # of...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Performance Paddock 08-31-2001, 06:59 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,673
Posted By Tolahouse
MikeE430 I have the Bilstein Sport shocks....

MikeE430

I have the Bilstein Sport shocks. There is the talk about the sports being setup for cars that have lowered or performance springs, so I went that route.
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Wheels & Tires 08-29-2001, 11:36 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,643
Posted By Tolahouse
Thanks guys, sounds like a good plan. Now that's...

Thanks guys, sounds like a good plan. Now that's another one to do this labour weekend.
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Performance Paddock 08-29-2001, 11:28 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,673
Posted By Tolahouse
Thumbs up I have the Bilstein Shocks on my car coupled with...

I have the Bilstein Shocks on my car coupled with H&R Springs. I promise you the ride does not suffer, when on roads that have some undulations (if thats the right word) you'd feel the car has a...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Wheels & Tires 08-24-2001, 08:13 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,643
Posted By Tolahouse
Lockable Lug nuts for Brabus Wheels

I have been driving my car for some months now without wheels locks. I have Brabus Monoblock V 2pc 19inch but the locks that I got are to long and touch the calipers when the wheels roll. None of my...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Wheels & Tires 08-24-2001, 08:02 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,337
Posted By Tolahouse
These wheels have been sold long time ago.

These wheels have been sold long time ago.
Forum: Tech Help 05-26-2001, 10:06 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,586
Posted By Tolahouse
This is a real powerhouse,the power at any speed...

This is a real powerhouse,the power at any speed is there and it just keeps on pushing you back in your seat. Got mine with 4500 miles on it and it's now on 35000 - no major issues only the odd...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Performance Paddock 05-07-2001, 11:16 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 6,758
Posted By Tolahouse
I think the jury is still out on this fender roll...

I think the jury is still out on this fender roll issue. I have all the toys on mine but I have not had the fenders rolled and I don't have any rubbing. I have #2 pad in the front and #1 in the rear....
Forum: Detailing and Interior 05-07-2001, 07:26 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,276
Posted By Tolahouse
If I am reading Richard U right and he has my...

If I am reading Richard U right and he has my type of interior it's these new kind that is not vinyl, nor plastic. Its some kind of thin soft velvety, carpet, raised fibre very light tan colored -...
Forum: Detailing and Interior 05-05-2001, 03:20 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,276
Posted By Tolahouse
Well said Richard u. I have even thought about...

Well said Richard u. I have even thought about replacing the map pocket with that of a darker colored interior. Now what color will go with parchment?
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Performance Paddock 05-04-2001, 05:40 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 6,758
Posted By Tolahouse
I didn't change the sway bar either - I wonder...

I didn't change the sway bar either - I wonder how it will feel if I do? As rightly put above most of the tuners source the springs and shocks from the same place but just have a little variances put...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Performance Paddock 05-03-2001, 10:52 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 6,758
Posted By Tolahouse
Taison, I have recently changed my shocks,...

Taison,

I have recently changed my shocks, springs and wheels and at the point I changed I had about 33,000 miles on the car. It's been about 1,500 miles later and I still marvel and how the ride...
Forum: Tech Help 05-03-2001, 02:39 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,848
Posted By Tolahouse
I too have had great experiences with...

I too have had great experiences with Fastlane/Partshop. When I was droping my suspension I ordered some parts from Fastlane, before the parts arrived Bill Woods had emailed me to inform me that one...
Forum: Tech Help 04-14-2001, 04:53 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,187
Posted By Tolahouse
Thanks for the info rjnonnie, I'll definitely...

Thanks for the info rjnonnie, I'll definitely give this a try before I go for the headliner. For some reason though I kind of feel this maybe an electrical issue. Do you think re-wiring the sunroof...
Forum: Tech Help 04-14-2001, 01:14 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,187
Posted By Tolahouse
rjnonnie, Could you tell me how you went...

rjnonnie,

Could you tell me how you went about removing your headliner. I need to get into mine and take a look at what's going on in there. Sometimes my roof opens and sometimes it won't. Another...
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