C63 AMG 507 edition wide arch project
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Hey Gang.
It's been a while since my last update on the build, partly due to a moment of insanity/midlife crisis.. selling my 507 and buying at Maserati GTS!!!!, yup drop my head in shame.
In short the deal went sideways and now have the car back, the build is still ongoing with more upgraded parts from the black series.
I removed all the skirt extensions and splitter when the car was sold, since having the car back I'm glad I removed them, it looks so much better without any of it on.
Moving on from the last update...
The interior mods are complete, the last of which is the OEM door sills. I like the illuminated ////AMG, although the brushed steel finish no longer matches anything
For me personally, I think they look quite tired and don't work with the overall look/finish of the car.
So....
Out with some Avery Dennison Vinly, cutting tape and a hair dryer.
I taped around the lower lip of the sill to keep a small section of the brushed steel as a border.
Leaving just the top section in black, with the AMG logo still visible.
Happy with the outcome. I think it actually works better with the rest of the car... should I change my mind at any point I can simply remove the vinyl.
Looking sharp again without the skirts or splitter
Its crazy when I look back through the thread and can now see how terrible it looked with them on.. I've also started thinking of returning the external trims back to chrome.
Thanks again for the interest..
Be back shortly with the other mods I've done.
It's been a while since my last update on the build, partly due to a moment of insanity/midlife crisis.. selling my 507 and buying at Maserati GTS!!!!, yup drop my head in shame.
In short the deal went sideways and now have the car back, the build is still ongoing with more upgraded parts from the black series.
I removed all the skirt extensions and splitter when the car was sold, since having the car back I'm glad I removed them, it looks so much better without any of it on.
Moving on from the last update...
The interior mods are complete, the last of which is the OEM door sills. I like the illuminated ////AMG, although the brushed steel finish no longer matches anything
For me personally, I think they look quite tired and don't work with the overall look/finish of the car.
So....
Out with some Avery Dennison Vinly, cutting tape and a hair dryer.
I taped around the lower lip of the sill to keep a small section of the brushed steel as a border.
Leaving just the top section in black, with the AMG logo still visible.
Happy with the outcome. I think it actually works better with the rest of the car... should I change my mind at any point I can simply remove the vinyl.
Looking sharp again without the skirts or splitter
Its crazy when I look back through the thread and can now see how terrible it looked with them on.. I've also started thinking of returning the external trims back to chrome.
Thanks again for the interest..
Be back shortly with the other mods I've done.
So next... we're working on suspension and Braking components.
whilst the stock 360mm front/ 330mm rear discs are good for road use and the occasional track day, they're not amazing, the obvious upgrade option is that from the Black series.
390mm front discs, 360mm rear discs, Braided hoses and better fluid.
Starting with the fronts.
To upgrade them you only need to change the caliper mounts and discs only as the calipers are the same.
First up removing the calipers and discs, very simple job, with only 2 caliper bolts and the locating disc screw.
Once removed, you then need to remove the existing 360mm carrier and replace it with the 390mm.
Side by side, you can see the difference, these are available from MB directly or Epyteck.
Removing the old carrier is simply enough with some elbow grease, lots or groaning and sockets.
Once installed, a good clean around the hubs and behind the dust guard before fitting the new 390mm 2 piece Rotors.
Then just for good measure.. replace the rubber Hoses with steel Braided ones., not only will they give you better feel through the Pedal, they'll also be getting on a little so it worth the change.
Re fitting the wheel, checking for clearance of the balance weights..
The pic may not show, its only about 5mm of clearance between the weights and the wheel.
That's the fronts now complete...
Thanks again for the interest and comments..
Still plenty more to come...
whilst the stock 360mm front/ 330mm rear discs are good for road use and the occasional track day, they're not amazing, the obvious upgrade option is that from the Black series.
390mm front discs, 360mm rear discs, Braided hoses and better fluid.
Starting with the fronts.
To upgrade them you only need to change the caliper mounts and discs only as the calipers are the same.
First up removing the calipers and discs, very simple job, with only 2 caliper bolts and the locating disc screw.
Once removed, you then need to remove the existing 360mm carrier and replace it with the 390mm.
Side by side, you can see the difference, these are available from MB directly or Epyteck.
Removing the old carrier is simply enough with some elbow grease, lots or groaning and sockets.
Once installed, a good clean around the hubs and behind the dust guard before fitting the new 390mm 2 piece Rotors.
Then just for good measure.. replace the rubber Hoses with steel Braided ones., not only will they give you better feel through the Pedal, they'll also be getting on a little so it worth the change.
Re fitting the wheel, checking for clearance of the balance weights..
The pic may not show, its only about 5mm of clearance between the weights and the wheel.
That's the fronts now complete...
Thanks again for the interest and comments..
Still plenty more to come...
LanceRS said:
Glad that you are still going with this. I am not sure that it is a car that I would buy but I love seeing what you are doing with it, especially as it is all being done properly. Keep up the good work.
Thanks mate, appreciate that's its not to everyone's taste..But as mentioned, doing the work correctly to a high standard is the important thing.
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