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Forum: Tech Help 05-23-2006, 01:26 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 967
Posted By John Epstein
'94 E500 Automatic Transmission Wierdness?

Hi folks -

I have a well-worn (260k km) E500 which I drive pretty constantly and love madly.

It has 17" AMG Monoblocks, a PAD chip, an 'non-intrusive' (ie, emptied) catalytic converter, and...
Forum: Tech Help 03-03-2004, 10:53 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 755
Posted By John Epstein
Unhappy '94 E500 Unable to rev above 3500 RPM

I have an '94 E500 with 140k Miles (Superchip/K&N's/17" AMG monoblocks) mostly stock in immaculate shape - all bodywork perfect and a brand new radiator and A/C system after a minor fender-bender...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Performance Paddock 08-26-2002, 01:54 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 5,241
Posted By John Epstein
I could see visiting CT from ON ;) A nice...

I could see visiting CT from ON ;)
A nice afternoon drive!
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Used Parts For Sale & Wanted 08-24-2002, 06:28 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 874
Posted By John Epstein
I'll take it for $125 :) That's a bargain at...

I'll take it for $125 :)
That's a bargain at any price, and I thank you kindly -
Please contact me offline at mailto:john@passport.ca

Thanks a bunch!
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Performance Paddock 08-24-2002, 11:38 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 830
Posted By John Epstein
Hope I'm not too late!

I'd been into driving south to meet up with a bunch'o'other lucky bastards like myself (ie, driving 500E/E500s) ;) and share experiences and wisdom...

Johnny Epstein
'94 E500 Pearl Black on Black...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Used Parts For Sale & Wanted 08-24-2002, 11:19 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 874
Posted By John Epstein
E500 Power Steering Pump

My car's self-levelling suspension died about 5 months ago, and I just had it repaired by MB locally - they told me that they were able to rebuild my PS pump for a couple of hundred dollars, and so...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Performance Paddock 03-10-2002, 10:01 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,967
Posted By John Epstein
Smile Please keep me informed as to the best realistic...

Please keep me informed as to the best realistic cost for the Kleeman & mods....

I'm so in love with my car, it's immoral (no, no, I don't do THAT ;)

John Epstein
Toronto, Ont.
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Performance Paddock 06-10-2001, 10:46 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,585
Posted By John Epstein
Hmmmn... what modifications would improve a car...

Hmmmn... what modifications would improve a car like that? ;)

Well, I have been speaking to Satish about some mods I plan to make to my car presently (a '94 E500) and here's what I am thinking...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Wheels & Tires 06-10-2001, 10:29 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 926
Posted By John Epstein
I picked up a set of 17in AMG Monoblock II's off...

I picked up a set of 17in AMG Monoblock II's off Ebay taken from a C43, and they fit alright, but non-ideally...

[17x7.5 fronts, 17x8.5 rears]

So on the advice of fellow Forum enthusiasts, I...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Wheels & Tires 05-05-2001, 09:35 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,559
Posted By John Epstein
I recently outfitted my E500 with 4 rear wheels...

I recently outfitted my E500 with 4 rear wheels off AMG c43's (ie, 4 identical 17x8.5 et 30 Monoblock IIs) and they look and drive fabulously...

I drive in wet and gross weather a lot more often...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Wheels & Tires 04-20-2001, 09:20 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,934
Posted By John Epstein
On my '94 E500 I have put a set of AMG Monoblock...

On my '94 E500 I have put a set of AMG Monoblock IIs (17x7.5 fronts and 17x8.5 rears) taken from a C43. I have got a pair of the same 8.5's as I have on the rears on 'order' but I don't know when/if...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Performance Paddock 03-12-2001, 11:02 AM
Replies: 670
Views: 77,416
Posted By John Epstein
Buffalo/Syracuse/Toronto/Hamilton & area

Forget Niagara-on-the-lake -- after a drive like that, I want Dinosaur BBQ! (Rochester or Syracuse - either one...)

Dino's has unbelievable food, and I never fail to stop there on my way to NYC or...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Performance Paddock 03-12-2001, 07:31 AM
Replies: 670
Views: 77,416
Posted By John Epstein
500E owner Roll Call

I'm in Toronto, Canada but take a lot of very satisfying roadtrips to places within a six-hour driving area...
This includes Manhattan, Chicago, Boston, etc :)

I'm rolling a Pearl Black on black...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Used Parts For Sale & Wanted 02-27-2001, 12:39 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 685
Posted By John Epstein
I just purchased these wheels without first...

I just purchased these wheels without first checking their fitment, and have since discovered that they won't be appropriate for my E500 :(

The wheels are 17x7.5 fronts and 17x8.5 rears...

My...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Wheels & Tires 02-10-2001, 03:43 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,103
Posted By John Epstein
Thanks for the info!

I am a little surprised by your comments regarding the brakes, Charlie? I am currently rolling on the stock 16" 8 holes which I would have imagined would have had even less clearance?

Luke, when...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Wheels & Tires 02-09-2001, 10:43 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,103
Posted By John Epstein
I want to purchase a set of used AMG Monoblock...

I want to purchase a set of used AMG Monoblock II's straight of an AMG C43 which is upsizing to 18"....

I am driving an E500 on which I have stock 16" (which I intend to keep for winters, as I am...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Performance Paddock 09-29-2000, 08:48 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 4,841
Posted By John Epstein
WOW is all I can say... Moeck sold me his...

WOW is all I can say...

Moeck sold me his spare PAD chip, and I installed it a few days ago, and WOW.

I love my E500 - I loved it before, when it was beautifully and appropriately...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Performance Paddock 08-02-2000, 10:25 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,185
Posted By John Epstein
After requesting and receiving loads of advice...

After requesting and receiving loads of advice and commentary from you folks, I took the plunge and bought a 1994 Black-on-Black E500, pretty much exactly stock, with new Pilot Sports on factory...
Forum: Tech Help 07-19-2000, 02:08 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 753
Posted By John Epstein
Hee hee I know, I'm being silly -- I am...

Hee hee
I know, I'm being silly --

I am buying this car to replace my 1988 BMW 750iL, which was written-off last month by a careless driver, but which was going strong with 299 HP stock, and...
Forum: Tech Help 07-19-2000, 01:34 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 753
Posted By John Epstein
I noticed that the early 500E had slightly more...

I noticed that the early 500E had slightly more HP than the later model, and I was wondering if there is A) an easy way to return the engine to the 500E spec, or B) a good after-market chip or other...
Forum: Tech Help 07-19-2000, 01:31 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,951
Posted By John Epstein
I had precisely the same trouble with my '86...

I had precisely the same trouble with my '86 300E, and it WAS the Catalytic converter. (I didn't have to change the pre-cats at all.)

Good luck!

J
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