[W126 Coupe] Brakes

[Hovsep Dovlatian]

Dont forget the private Jet. Every island needs one or
two.

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

> 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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