500E/E500 wiper filler panels - Page 2 - PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum

run.exe · #16 10-11-2002, 06:54 PM

no benefit / not a good idea...

#17 10-11-2002, 07:03 PM

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Originally posted by run.exe
no benefit / not a good idea...

OK..

then I guess it was a stupid idea

Thanks Scott,
Albert S.

run.exe · #18 10-11-2002, 07:06 PM

i meant no offense; however, i don't want to see you put your engine at risk.

; )

have a nice weekend,

#19 10-11-2002, 07:11 PM

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Originally posted by run.exe
i meant no offense; however, i don't want to see you put your engine at risk.

; )

have a nice weekend,

Non taken bro.

Thanks for your concern bro..

Albert S.

P.S......Did You see the thread abt the CF Lip? What do you think?

aldedmon · #20 10-15-2002, 05:57 PM

Hey Extreme,
Why not do them out of the same material as and paint them Yellow like your grill??

Michael · #21 10-15-2002, 07:13 PM

I disagree that this mod might introduce (extra) contamination; it is downstream of the filter housing, so no problem there

run.exe · #22 10-15-2002, 07:17 PM

sorry!

#23 10-15-2002, 09:55 PM

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Originally posted by aldedmon
Hey Extreme,
Why not do them out of the same material as and paint them Yellow like your grill??

sorry bro. you lost me.....Do what w/ the matiral from my grill?

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Originally posted by Michael
I disagree that this mod might introduce (extra) contamination; it is downstream of the filter housing, so no problem there

So would It help my car in any way? or its just a stupid idea, and I have nothing better to do? :banana:

aldedmon · #24 10-15-2002, 11:34 PM

The 500E/E500 wiper filler panels

Michael · #25 10-16-2002, 10:07 AM

Here's a picture of mine; I used fine Stainless Steel mesh, and carried the vertical angled line of the grille at the inner edges of the cutouts. I glued the mesh into place with Household Goop, to make for an easy replacement. Good thing, 'cuz one has already taken a BIG hit...needs replacing. If it'd hit anywhere else, likely would've been BIG damage. It's because I've been driving it through New York!

run.exe · #26 10-16-2002, 01:31 PM

This is why I have designed a louvered/welded/overhang version, with drilled ventilation holes: steel doesn't tear as easily as screen/mesh...

aldedmon · #27 10-16-2002, 01:53 PM

So Scott, did you just take some "Pre Louvre'd" metal and have it welded over your filler panels, before which you drilled holes in to achieve the flow through effect?? Ingenious!

As stated, on mine I used the mesh from an E55 lower grill. I believe it to be sturdy and pretty resilient as I'm sure it got to be pretty good at takin a lickin since it rides down there on the E55 as the car is hurdling along at Warp 8 on the Autobaun!

run.exe · #28 10-16-2002, 02:17 PM

I can best describe the louvers (which are still being painted - so I apologize for the lack of a picture) as "storefront awning" style; they are not noticeably there until you walk right up to them.

I will clarify, ASAP, with pictures.

Kind regards,