[W126 Coupe] Brakes

[Shayegan, Richard]

Ok, if somebody is currently planning to stick a CL65 into a 500SEC,
it's a good time for me to ask my question again: why don't you just
stick a merlin 632 in there. Since it's a pushrod, and since you don't
have to waste engine space with things like computers, I bet it would
fit in the engine bay, and if you supercharge it, it will be a hell of a
lot faster  (or if you don't have the engine bay space how about a 454
hardcore or something like that). Plus, carbureted engines don't need
fuel injection systems.
As far as the brakes, weren't people on here saying that the stock
brakes will even lock up 235 tires? I wonder how they would fare with
stoptech slotted rotors and axxis ultimate pads (I know the difference
probably won't be huge, but I bet it would increase the lock up to
245's).
RS

-----Original Message-----
From: mbcoupes-bounces at mbcoupes.com
[mailto:mbcoupes-bounces at mbcoupes.com] On Behalf Of Eddie
Sent: Friday, September 23, 2005 4:20 AM
To: 'Mercedes Coupes Mailing Lists'
Subject: RE: [W126 Coupe] Brakes

That's odd, I thought you were looking to upgrade your 500 without
spending
a "nice wad of cash".

Although it's great to see another young guy interested in this car (and
in
my area nonetheless) I'd recommend you get the money together and your
car
and license back before reaching for the stars.

You do realize, the CL 65 engine wouldn't just swap in...you'd either
have
to build your own fuel, ignition, and timing computer to run it, or
you'd
have to swap in EVERY part of the driveline from the fans to the rear
axles
so the sensors will be synced properly.  Furthermore, I doubt the w126
chassis could handle the added weight AND the 1000 or so NM of torque.

It might be easier AND cheaper to buy the CL65, and then make a
composite
mold of the SEC body and put it on top.

Personally, I'm waiting for Mercedes to make a custom SEC for me in
carbon
fibre using the SLR components, to go with the SLR I hope I can afford
some
day. (well, I could get a couple if I mortgaged the house...that
wouldn't
work too well though...)

Might as well start shopping for that island I want to buy someday...

Eddie

-----Original Message-----
From: mbcoupes-bounces at mbcoupes.com
[mailto:mbcoupes-bounces at mbcoupes.com]
On Behalf Of Hovsep Dovlatian
Sent: Friday, September 23, 2005 12:54 AM
To: Mercedes Coupes Mailing Lists
Subject: RE: [W126 Coupe] Brakes

Thats my plan.

--- Eddie <cyberdrakon at hotmail.com> wrote:

> Ah....i see.  If you find one, get the engine too! 
> Also the mufflers and
> the wheels.
> 
> Eddie
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: mbcoupes-bounces at mbcoupes.com
> [mailto:mbcoupes-bounces at mbcoupes.com]
> On Behalf Of Hovsep Dovlatian
> Sent: Thursday, September 22, 2005 5:11 PM
> To: Mercedes Coupes Mailing Lists
> Subject: RE: [W126 Coupe] Brakes
> 
> Im Lookin in junk yards across the US for a crashed
> CL
> 65 hoping to salvage the whole braking system.
> 
> --- Eddie <cyberdrakon at hotmail.com> wrote:
> 
> > Wait a minute, how are you going to get CL65
> brakes?
> >  I'd like some!
> > 
> > Eddie
> > 
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: mbcoupes-bounces at mbcoupes.com
> > [mailto:mbcoupes-bounces at mbcoupes.com]
> > On Behalf Of Hovsep Dovlatian
> > Sent: Thursday, September 22, 2005 1:46 PM
> > To: MBCOUPES at mbcoupes.com
> > Subject: [W126 Coupe] Brakes
> > 
> > Has Anyone ever upgraded the brakes on their SEC.
> I
> > was thinking of adapting the brakes on the CL65 to
> > fit
> > my SEC.
> > 
> > 
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