Zytek_Fan finally bought a car!

[faksta]

The US spec ones are terrible looking, I know.
I'm going to get the Euro ones which look a lot cleaner and nicer.

I've just never seen such lamps before... Won't be a great mess if you'll change them

[Zytek_Fan]

I've just never seen such lamps before... Won't be a great mess if you'll change them

Just gotta pop out of the old ones and put in new ones.
An hour at the most

[70cuda88]

wow that thing is in great shape. that thing should last you a lifetime.

congrats.

[Zytek_Fan]

Yay or nay? (the wheels)
amg. wheels.. 5 lug.. 18''.with tires.mag rims.

[Ferrer]

Yay or nay? (the wheels)
amg. wheels.. 5 lug.. 18''.with tires.mag rims.

No.

Modern wheels in old cars look bad.

[Zytek_Fan]

No.

Modern wheels in old cars look bad.

I found some AMG monoblocks for $500 plus shipping, but the tires on them only have 60% tread left.

So wheels are going to wait.

[Revo]

Zytek_Fan, have you considered a proper repaint?

[Zytek_Fan]

Zytek_Fan, have you considered a proper repaint?

My dad said we're going to do it when the paint goes completely to hell.
He was a painter for years and years, so he knows his stuff


I'm going to need to change the front brake rotors soon and I was considering doing it all the way around with Brembo rotors + pads.
Should I get just solid rotors, or should I go for drilled or slotted?

I like these:
ATE PremiumOne Slotted Rotor
Akebono Euro Ceramic Pads

[Revo]

Not even worth considering, IMO.

Judging by the amount of money you paid for the car, it is not in that great condition. Spend no more than absolutely necessary to keep it on the road, don't bother with upgrades and enjoy your first car.

[LeonOfTheDead]

My dad said we're going to do it when the paint goes completely to hell.
He was a painter for years and years, so he knows his stuff


I'm going to need to change the front brake rotors soon and I was considering doing it all the way around with Brembo rotors + pads.
Should I get just solid rotors, or should I go for drilled or slotted?

I like these:
ATE PremiumOne Slotted Rotor
Akebono Euro Ceramic Pads

I guess those rotors aren't suitable for your car. probably they could even be uncomfortable or simply not work well since the whole system isn't design for them, and the car is quite big and heavy.
but I don't know how much difference it can be between those and the OEM ones. for sure a better braking.

[Zytek_Fan]

Not even worth considering, IMO.

Judging by the amount of money you paid for the car, it is not in that great condition. Spend no more than absolutely necessary to keep it on the road, don't bother with upgrades and enjoy your first car.

I think I'll go with the combo I just linked in the above post.
Price is good and should last awhile.


I've got to change the front rotors because they have a noticeable warping and I might as well change the rear.

[Revo]

I think I'll go with the combo I just linked in the above post.
Price is good and should last awhile....

You can get original W124 brake rotors cheaper than this. But it is your call, chief.

One more thing: the most important part of any car is the tyre. All the fancy "perfomance" parts, esp. in braking system are worth nothing without equally good tyres to match the upgrade.

Once again, welcome to the wonderful world of car ownership.

[Zytek_Fan]

You can get original W124 brake rotors cheaper than this. But it is your call, chief.

One more thing: the most important part of any car is the tyre. All the fancy "perfomance" parts, esp. in braking system are worth nothing without equally good tyres to match the upgrade.

Once again, welcome to the wonderful world of car ownership.

I won't worry about tires until they need to be changed, because they still have a lot of life left in them

[Waugh-terfall]

Might be a little big, but what about the wheels from the 190 Cosworth EVOII?

Actually, these look alright

[Zytek_Fan]

Might be a little big, but what about the wheels from the 190 Cosworth EVOII?

Too much
For now at least.

I've had my eye on some black with silver lip AMG ones for a while, but can't seem to find any.
And I'm strapped on cash for a while, so wheels will wait