Big Body Benz Coupe.

[BimmerDawg]

I figure it's time for a proper intro to my C126 build. She's a 1990 euro spec 560 SEC with higher output 300hp M117 engine, smaller bumpers and all of the fun Euro bits. I picked her up from a dealer in JAX two months ago and she really didn't need a whole lot, just some paint, some lowering and of course some three-piece wheels:











Wheels are Niche Citrine in polished copper, 18x9/10, +10/+5 with 225/40 and 255/35 Nexen SU1 tires. Suspension is H&R sports, two coils cut on front, 1/2 on rear, with #1 spring pads f+r. Bilstein B8 sports keep her riding smooth.

The order for the wheels was actually incorrect, so I've got a set of 3" front/5" rear outer lips in the mail to replace the current 2"/4". Final setup without spacers will be 18x10/11, +3/+3. Can't wait to see the final result.

Different stages of the build:

[e39hamann]

Love this thing! What muffler is that?

[RubbderDucky]

Nice! You found a ECE model. She looks good!

[offalot]

Came out of lurking to let yu know, this is DOPE. i too am a fellow C126 addict.

[lamsv]

Best thread I've clicked into this fine day. Fantastic car.

[P78]

sick ride, i like the 2/4 lips btw

and you have a big amg too

jelly

[loekaaz]

Damn I can feel my SEC weak spot again...
Ever thought about giving the rear corners a layer of red tint?

[sterling archer]

i can dig it

[GTShunter]

I just picked one of these up. It's a project car and no where near as nice as this.

[TruTaing]

Nice! And you've got a m113k wagon too!

[R2dmax]

LOVE IT!! Has always been my favorite Mercedes! Yours is beautiful

[BimmerDawg]

Thanks for the kind words guys! I'm loving this thing more than I thought I would, and the crazy offsets you can run on these with little effort is pretty awesome, too.

Love this thing! What muffler is that?

Just a dual in/out Magnaflow with a cheesy tip welded on. Plan on changing it at some point.

Nice! You found a ECE model. She looks good!

So happy with it too. She's not fast by any stretch, with a 4 speed auto and 2.45 rear, bu will cruise around town with ease at 10mpg.

Came out of lurking to let yu know, this is DOPE. i too am a fellow C126 addict.

Such a sexy car, one of my favorite designs of the last 30 years.

Damn I can feel my SEC weak spot again...
Ever thought about giving the rear corners a layer of red tint?

Great idea. Might need to do that to calm the white down a bit.

Nice! And you've got a m113k wagon too!

LOVE IT!! Has always been my favorite Mercedes! Yours is beautiful

Thanks!!!

[SD202]

that wagon has my attention also, LOL Dude those Niche copper wheels look perfect on your coupe!!!

[TWM Performance]

Excellent choice of wheels and stance is gorgeous

Renato
Team TWM Performance

[Moose]

Great pick up Geordie, I love that body style, and it's coming along really well!