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Title: I've found some at last.
Post by: 2boxerdogs on 14 June 2018, 16:56:14
After months of searching I have found a set of genuine Mercedes staggered AMG Monoblock alloys which are the perfect ones for my Merc, will need a refurb but will look so much better than the standard elegance alloys.Viewing them Saturday hope to strike a good deal.
Title: Re: I've found some at last.
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 14 June 2018, 17:00:05
Refurb is about £60 a wheel, I think. :y
Title: Re: I've found some at last.
Post by: 2boxerdogs on 14 June 2018, 17:44:28
Yes think your about right got a good one local to me , they did the wheels on my 190e a few years back looked like new when they finished.
Title: Re: I've found some at last.
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 14 June 2018, 21:42:04
It will look a proper beast with AMG monoblocks on.  8) :y
Title: Re: I've found some at last.
Post by: 2boxerdogs on 14 June 2018, 22:22:13
Quote from: Migv6 on 14 June 2018, 21:42:04
It will look a proper beast with AMG monoblocks on.  8) :y
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Saw one tonight in Rugby  W210 E55 AMG away on a course at the moment cannot believe how much difference it makes to the car really looks "purposeful" !!
Title: Re: I've found some at last.
Post by: Diamond Black Geezer on 14 June 2018, 22:34:19
If you fancy the trek i can recommend a place in N E Lincs that did me four alloys, plus centrecaps for £180 (15" rims). Top job, very quick turn around too.
Title: Re: I've found some at last.
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 14 June 2018, 23:18:56
Quote from: Tilbo on 14 June 2018, 22:22:13
Quote from: Migv6 on 14 June 2018, 21:42:04
It will look a proper beast with AMG monoblocks on.  8) :y
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Saw one tonight in Rugby  W210 E55 AMG away on a course at the moment cannot believe how much difference it makes to the car really looks "purposeful" !!
That's as much the body kit and suspension... Both are subtle enough to not be shout, yet purposeful enough to show intent. The wheels just ice the cake.

Nice choice nonetheless. 8) Would love a W140 with a set on :y
Title: Re: I've found some at last.
Post by: Nick W on 14 June 2018, 23:53:59
Quote from: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 14 June 2018, 17:00:05
Refurb is about £60 a wheel, I think. :y


That's what I would expect to pay for a chemical strip and repaint in one colour. It doesn't include damage repairs like welding scuffs or missing chunks, straightening(which isn't always possible), two colour paint or diamond cutting.
Title: Re: I've found some at last.
Post by: TheBoy on 15 June 2018, 11:26:27
I paid £46 3 or 4 years ago to strip, straighten (a very, very bad distortion due to massive pothole damage) and repaint an 18" Sportstar.  It was slightly cheaper (per wheel) a couple of years earlier when I had all 4 done, and all 4 needed the flatspots rolled out.

So, I'd suggest £60 for a (non split) repair and full strip/refurb is about the right figure now without shopping around too much.
Title: Re: I've found some at last.
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 15 June 2018, 13:17:55
The supercharged AMG E55 is a great car.

Title: Re: I've found some at last.
Post by: 2boxerdogs on 15 June 2018, 15:24:00
Quote from: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 15 June 2018, 13:17:55
The supercharged AMG E55 is a great car.
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They are nice Opti but after reading owners reports in the MB owners mag I would stick with the naturally aspirated version fast enough for me & I would never find another in this condition, will change for an SL in a few years .My retirement present to myself.😎
Title: Re: I've found some at last.
Post by: 2boxerdogs on 15 June 2018, 17:31:28
Just heard from the seller that they've been sold subject to collection ! Got to start looking again.
Title: Re: I've found some at last.
Post by: Rods2 on 15 June 2018, 18:13:55
At some point I would like to replace my Omega Estate with the Estate version of this. 8) 8) 8)

http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/mercedes/e-class/e63-amg-saloon (http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/mercedes/e-class/e63-amg-saloon)
Title: Re: I've found some at last.
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 15 June 2018, 18:18:10
Loads, relatively speaking, for sale in Germany... At a price...

Typically £1,600 with tyres...  :o

That said, there's a few sets on ebay, just watch the offsets as not all Mercedes are equal  ;)