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Forum: Mercedes-Benz Performance Paddock 04-28-2003, 07:49 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,806
Posted By Jim Nelson
59,974. Almost ready for a major service. The...

59,974. Almost ready for a major service. The miles per year is pretty low, since there have been a few other things to drive or ride.
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Performance Paddock 04-27-2003, 01:14 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,806
Posted By Jim Nelson
Actually, I didn't buy it new; it had about ...

Actually, I didn't buy it new; it had about 15,000 miles on it. Taking the depreciation hit is something I'd like to avoid, generally, and the new car process here in SoCal is pretty unpleasant....
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Performance Paddock 04-26-2003, 11:38 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,806
Posted By Jim Nelson
I've had mine for nearly ten years. Still gets...

I've had mine for nearly ten years. Still gets lots of looks, even in car-conscious Southern California. I must admit that the new E55, up close to 50% on HP and torque, is an immense tempatation, as...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Performance Paddock 02-14-2003, 11:24 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,003
Posted By Jim Nelson
I knew I wasn't totally off the...

I knew I wasn't totally off the wall......http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/showthread.php?threadid=5696

It can happen...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Performance Paddock 01-26-2003, 12:30 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,256
Posted By Jim Nelson
That's my color combination, though I run the EVO...

That's my color combination, though I run the EVO II wheels, along with the E-code lights. Surprised I haven't seen the combo more often...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Performance Paddock 01-26-2003, 12:26 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 713
Posted By Jim Nelson
Off Topic-Daytona

Though this is decidedly off-topic, this weekend I'm driving a brand new GT3-RS in the Daytona 24 Hours of Endurance race. It's a real grind, our best finish is 13th overall in '98 with a 3.8 RSR,...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Performance Paddock 11-23-2002, 01:02 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,383
Posted By Jim Nelson
-fad said-- fyi- This car has been for sale in...

-fad said--
fyi- This car has been for sale in the Los Angeles area for 1.5 years believe it or not. I've referred no fewer than 8 serious cash offer buyers to Ed and there has been absolutely no...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Performance Paddock 11-02-2002, 11:50 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,868
Posted By Jim Nelson
Wow--nice work!

Wow--nice work!
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Performance Paddock 09-22-2002, 01:27 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 936
Posted By Jim Nelson
500E recalls/technical service bulletins

While poking around the net the other day looking for a reasonable CD changer, I came across this site, whicch happened to list all of the recalls/ technical service bulletins. Enjoy....
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Performance Paddock 09-01-2002, 04:12 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,870
Posted By Jim Nelson
Granted all the below. But.... consider that...

Granted all the below. But....

consider that
- the 6.0 V12 is a pig on fuel

We know this. ANYTHING that is going to put out 500 or so horsepower is not going to win a fuel economy contest.
...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Performance Paddock 08-30-2002, 02:28 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,473
Posted By Jim Nelson
Maybe. It depends on a lot of factors. Weight,...

Maybe. It depends on a lot of factors. Weight, weight distribution, fit, etc. Forced induction is a possibility, but as long as I'm thinking about a real science project I may as well think about...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Performance Paddock 08-27-2002, 03:36 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,473
Posted By Jim Nelson
V12 dimensions

Is there anyone who might have handy a set of dimensions for the early 90's V12?
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Performance Paddock 05-06-2002, 09:02 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,819
Posted By Jim Nelson
Easy. The prior traffic light I was behind the...

Easy. The prior traffic light I was behind the car that was in the next lane, and nobody was behind him. He had all the spiffy bodywork, the quad pipes, proper badging, etc. I've looked at enough of...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Performance Paddock 05-05-2002, 06:26 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,819
Posted By Jim Nelson
ke6dcj said: I'm sure he was surprised as well....

ke6dcj said:
I'm sure he was surprised as well. Nothing liking getting the edge by having a wolf in sheep's clothing like the 500E.

I noticed in your signature you have a Laverda.

Do you...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Performance Paddock 05-03-2002, 06:35 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,819
Posted By Jim Nelson
Actually, it was a new M5; that's why I was...

Actually, it was a new M5; that's why I was surprised--I thought it would have more for me. Perhaps it was poorly driven, but it is what it is....
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Performance Paddock 05-03-2002, 05:47 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,819
Posted By Jim Nelson
I couldn't help myself....

Last night, for the first time, I found myself at a light with a new M5 behind me. I was getting a little irritated because he was about an inch from my bumper, *really* close, and that.. uh... kinda...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Performance Paddock 12-27-2001, 05:53 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,950
Posted By Jim Nelson
There's no way anyone's mechanic ran 160 at...

There's no way anyone's mechanic ran 160 at Willow. The straight is too short; my Tyrrell doesn't get much faster, according to the data retreival system, and we run under 1:10......but still...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Performance Paddock 03-05-2001, 05:48 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,133
Posted By Jim Nelson
A friend with a 500E had Renntech perform it's...

A friend with a 500E had Renntech perform it's 6-liter conversion on it; he later put a "600E" emblem on the back. I don't know if Renntech supplies these or its just a creative flair--I 'spect,...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Performance Paddock 02-28-2001, 09:51 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,256
Posted By Jim Nelson
I'm not quite in the same camp as Michael on the...

I'm not quite in the same camp as Michael on the brake issue. I think the car needs better stoppers. After driving any number of cars with substantially better brakes both on the track and off, I can...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Performance Paddock 02-02-2001, 03:42 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,015
Posted By Jim Nelson
There is a high-miles (97k) green 500E for sale...

There is a high-miles (97k) green 500E for sale at a dealer in L.A. I haven't decided whether to take it down--the color is beautiful--and drop it off at Brabus for uprated running gear. The color is...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Performance Paddock 01-21-2001, 12:25 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,448
Posted By Jim Nelson
OHMYGOD. This is truly what Sports Car Market...

OHMYGOD. This is truly what Sports Car Market means by a "fright pig".
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Performance Paddock 12-18-2000, 04:27 PM
Replies: 670
Views: 77,338
Posted By Jim Nelson
'93 500E Smoke Silver/Parchment 51,000 miles ...

'93 500E
Smoke Silver/Parchment
51,000 miles
EVO II 17" wheels
Michelin Pilot 245/45/17
Mobil 1
Valentine 1

the "to the track" car
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Performance Paddock 12-17-2000, 12:21 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,486
Posted By Jim Nelson
I've seen a couple of different colors on the...

I've seen a couple of different colors on the road. This first 500E I ever saw--the one that comvinced me to get mine--was dark green, and it was really stunning in that color. I saw a blue-green...
Forum: Featured Cars 12-14-2000, 07:13 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,176
Posted By Jim Nelson
500E power steering pumps

My '93 500E went through 4 steering pumps in an eighteen month period in '97-98. My dealer told me that a supplier to MB had supplied the factory with a group of pumps with an inferior seal during...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Performance Paddock 11-23-2000, 10:21 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,862
Posted By Jim Nelson
Those are the EVO II wheels, optional on '94...

Those are the EVO II wheels, optional on '94 500E's in Europe. Std. in the Limited Edition model. 8.25x17". Beautiful wheels, I've got 'em on my car as well, the car feels much better with these than...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Performance Paddock 11-03-2000, 01:11 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,204
Posted By Jim Nelson
For a starter, try...

For a starter, try http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov/cars/rules/import/gray0006.htm
You'll also need to get the EPA version of the story. This isn't a bad place to start, but in typical Federalese, it...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Performance Paddock 11-01-2000, 10:00 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,225
Posted By Jim Nelson
Six figures?? Here is my Christmas present to...

Six figures?? Here is my Christmas present to you...http://www.mcp-motorsport.co.uk/frame.htm

At roughly 22,000 Sterling, this should be looked at.

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'93 500E
'88...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Performance Paddock 10-13-2000, 11:40 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,361
Posted By Jim Nelson
I must admit that I think the stock 500E brakes...

I must admit that I think the stock 500E brakes are not on a par with the rest of the car. The brake upgrade, whether it's the Porsche Brembos or the AP Racing kit, or any other variation of the...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Performance Paddock 10-04-2000, 04:23 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,495
Posted By Jim Nelson
The short answer is that the stock block rule had...

The short answer is that the stock block rule had been there quite some time with no serious engines being built, though Smokey Yunick (the guy that built the 7/8 scale Chevelle for NASCAR) did build...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Performance Paddock 10-02-2000, 09:41 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,495
Posted By Jim Nelson
The Mercedes 500I CART powerplant of 1994 took...

The Mercedes 500I CART powerplant of 1994 took advantage of USAC's Rule 115-D:
"Turbocharged four cycle single non-overhead camshaft (camshaft in block) engines with pushrod operated valve...
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