OWNER Bahnstormer

[500Espot]

Postby Bahnstormer on Fri Dec 19, 2008 3:23 am

Not sure how you guys will recieve my car, though I always felt that the world was lacking a 2 door version E500E; so I had one created. My car doesn't have a V8 engine as I didn't want the extra wieght up front, though I will be having a twin turbo conversion installed on the 3.2 straight six 24v, so power will be on par with the M119. I have owned 500e's in the past & plan on finding another keeper soon. I just needed to get this out of my system! The entire process is documented on the benzworld site, should you have interest - just search widebody coupe in the W124 forum...















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Postby Glen on Fri Dec 19, 2008 4:09 am

I followed your build on benzworld, nice job!

Glen Tokuhara
A few cars...

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Postby Alpina on Fri Dec 19, 2008 7:27 am

Unbeliveble..............

:worthy2: :theman:





This car is totally stunning.....

Congratulation with this magnificent automobile

( shame that M-B didnt make the W124 C in 500E look + engine ))
Sveinbj?rn Hrafnsson

ALPINA BITURBO 346@507
E30 CABRIO S38B38

Alpina

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Postby battlecat714 on Fri Dec 19, 2008 9:03 am

lol, the level of expectation on this forum just went through the roof. great to have you here - well worth the wait eh?

Jorge
1994|040|W124.036|E500

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Postby omegabenz on Fri Dec 19, 2008 10:36 am

Hey, I PMed you for some more pictures on MBworld. Looks like you answered me on this forum and benzworld already!

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Postby G Man on Fri Dec 19, 2008 1:51 pm

Awesome...I want one!!

Gary
'92 Mercedes 500E
'01 BMW M5
'04 E55 AMG
G Man's Site

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Postby need2speed on Fri Dec 19, 2008 4:13 pm

Nice work! Interesting to see the visual effect of those flared rear arches...very muscular :up2:

need2speed
500E500 owners motto: "Lead, follow, or better yet, get out of the way."

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Postby Glen on Fri Dec 19, 2008 4:21 pm

Hey, I just noticed your mirrors. Is that a RHD driver-side mirror on your passenger door? Were you able to get the mirror to angle in enough to make it usable?

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Postby a-man on Fri Dec 19, 2008 6:22 pm

Your car is stunning. What is the color? Is it a MB color? I have always liked the coupes, almost bought a 124 coupe before I found my 500E.

Allen Stephens
Portland, Oregon
1993 500E

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Postby Bahnstormer on Sun Dec 21, 2008 10:46 pm

Glen wrote:Hey, I just noticed your mirrors. Is that a RHD driver-side mirror on your passenger door? Were you able to get the mirror to angle in enough to make it usable?



Actually no, not yet.... This will be a project in the spring when the coupe surfaces from it's heated lair, along with the twin turbo conversion and a couple of interior upgrades.

The color is a modified MB color called Azurite blue, though I always disliked the slight purple haze that you would see in certain light conditions. I had the pink pearl & pearl quantities of paint taken out & a little more black & metallic blue added in. Mike at Motorwerks who did all of the bodywork & paint (save for the metal) is a true artist & I owe him a great deal of respect for the care he put into this project.

Here's a picture of the interior - as you will notice, I replaced the coupe's seats with e500 items (not a simple swap...!!)

Thanks for the interest & positive comments.



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Postby 500ecstacy on Thu Mar 26, 2009 5:10 am



wow.

500ecstacy

 

[Bahnstormer]

Here are some more pictures of the WB coupe:

 

[500ESpain]

Great and tasteful job!

I really like your steering wheel. Where did you find it?

 

[archiguy]

Beautiful project, the car is stunning. Is that a kit or did your body guy make up the wheel arches?

 

[Bahnstormer]

Great and tasteful job!

I really like your steering wheel. Where did you find it?

Thank you. I purchased the steering wheel while in Germany a few years ago - they are made by a retired MB engineer using a core OEM wheel. Beautifully made.

 

[Bahnstormer]

Beautiful project, the car is stunning. Is that a kit or did your body guy make up the wheel arches?

All work was completely custom & the rear arches were fabricated using MB steel from an E320 door skin.

 

[chappardababbar]

Would you be so kind as to share the name of the gentleman from whom you purchased the wheel? I think it's lovely.

 

[500ESpain]

Would you be so kind as to share the name of the gentleman from whom you purchased the wheel? I think it's lovely.

+1 PLEASE

 

[Bahnstormer]

It's been a busy few months since I purchased this amazing 500e from Drew, though I finally had the time to have a good detailing done. I also managed to get the AMG's mounted with the right spacer/bolt combination.

I still find it hard to believe that this car has 180k on it - everyone who looks at it (underneath / interior / engine bay / body) gives me a shocked look when I tell them.

Looking forward to arranging a photo shoot with both the 040 and wide body coupe soon.

 

[195910]

Re: First Pictures of the 040

Thats one of the best High mileage example I've seen. How about that 993 Turbo on the the left? Pics of both ?

 

[sheward]

Re: First Pictures of the 040

Wow. The car looks fantastic, Nik. Nice pictures as well. I'll be looking forward to a photo shoot with the coupe. I think the 500e fits your stable of cars perfectly.

drew

 

[Cadence]

Re: First Pictures of the 040

Very nice! I hope my E500 looks that good when it reaches 180k.

Are those S-Class 18" AMG wheels? What are the wheel + spacer offset specs and tire sizes?

 

[elbeik]

Re: First Pictures of the 040

That interior pic looks like it's coming right off a brochure!

 

[RicardoD]

Re: First Pictures of the 040

Fantastic! Love those wheels and beautiful detail job.

 

[036]

Re: First Pictures of the 040

Gorgeous car.
I just miss smalll wipers...

 

[JordiC]

Re: First Pictures of the 040

That 500E looks perfect sandwiched between a 993TT and 951. You should never have to buy another car ever again.

 

[bing]

Re: First Pictures of the 040

Great stable and great zuffenhausen collection!

 

[Bahnstormer]

Thanks for the comments!

As the title of this forum section is 'Owners and their Cars', here are some pictures of the 500e's garage mates:

 

[036]

Re: First Pictures of the 040

Wow, dream cars... Tell me what engine has a C124??

 

[195910]

Re: First Pictures of the 040

That Turbo is HOT ! GT2 wheels ?

 

[Bahnstormer]

Re: First Pictures of the 040

Wow, dream cars... Tell me what engine has a C124??

Straight six - 3.2 24v, though I have a full Turbo Technics twin turbo kit (Hughes of Beaconsfield) that will be installed eventually.

That Turbo is HOT ! GT2 wheels ?

Thanks!

Very close... They are custom made Speedlines in 993 wide body offsets & widths by Jim Dorociack in SoCal.

 

[Bahnstormer]

I should update this thread with pics of two cars now in the stable (the arena red 993tt replaced the silver C4s); and my 1967 hot rod:

 

[Marc R]

I thought posting PORN was forbidden over here..... MY GOD that 993 is awesome.... No words to describe that car

 

[makemann]

Absolutely stunning.

Do you still have the Fuchs from the 993TT? Or did you put them on the '67?

 

[cargen]

Gorgeous! Saw it at A2 cars and coffee last month. Love the speedline wheels!

 

[sheward]

I believe the tt would have had the hollow twists from the factory. This is the pinnacle of Porsche's 911 evolution for me. Pretty close to a dream collection of cars for me as well, although I would need to add something older and even more unaffordable.

thanks for the pictures!

drew

 

[sheward]

Here's a locally owned Porsche you might like. that says 3.8 on the back.

drew

 

[makemann]

I believe the tt would have had the hollow twists from the factory. This is the pinnacle of Porsche's 911 evolution for me. Pretty close to a dream collection of cars for me as well, although I would need to add something older and even more unaffordable.

thanks for the pictures!

drew

Drew, you are correct on the Twists, but I saw that Bahnstormer had this photo posted on Photobucket also...

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[sheward]

Ah, I see. I thought I might be missing something there.

drew

 

[Roma_500E]

Since everybody here 21+ porn is just fine ! I do not mind LOL ... yeah this red 993 is soooo hot and beautiful ! love it !

 

[Bahnstormer]

I thought posting PORN was forbidden over here..... MY GOD that 993 is awesome.... No words to describe that car

Car porn is never forbidden... Thank you for the compliment.

Absolutely stunning.

Do you still have the Fuchs from the 993TT? Or did you put them on the '67?

Just playing around in photoshop with the wheels from the Singer - thought they might look good on the 993. Here's a better pic:

Gorgeous! Saw it at A2 cars and coffee last month. Love the speedline wheels!

Hah! Thank you... Nice picture. The Speedlines were quite the project!

Here's a locally owned Porsche you might like. that says 3.8 on the back.

drew

Drew - that actually is a 3.6 engine. A 3.8 is an insane build for an early 911!

 

[makemann]

Just playing around in photoshop with the wheels from the Singer - thought they might look good on the 993. Here's a better pic:

Nice job with PS! They look great. Although I'm disappointed you don't have them to sell to me. ;-) They'd look great on my '97!


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[Glasgo_Chris]

Love the wheels on your 993tt. I would stick with what you have now over the singer style, what you have now seems more period correct in my eyes and fits the era better. The blue coupe looks awesome, looks like Satish built it for you. I have heard through the grapevine that was quite a difficult build to execute. Enjoy all of these accomplishments in good health!

Regards,
Chris

 

[Bahnstormer]

Love the wheels on your 993tt. I would stick with what you have now over the singer style, what you have now seems more period correct in my eyes and fits the era better. The blue coupe looks awesome, looks like Satish built it for you. I have heard through the grapevine that was quite a difficult build to execute. Enjoy all of these accomplishments in good health!

Regards,
Chris

Thanks Chris.

The Speedlines aren't going ANYWHERE! I have a few sets of wheels for the 993 & these are definitely my favorites.

Yes - Satish (more his crew at Motorwerks) built the widebody for me and it was a very, very laborious effort which took over 2 years to complete.

 

[Bahnstormer]

I guess its time for a yearly update... Hope everyone is well.

There's been a few changes in the garage since my last post here & the 500e has finally been moved from it's long-term conditioned hibernation over to my Mechanic for reanimation. Life got busy & while I absolutely love owning the 500e, it wasn't easy for me to find a good use for it with the other cars but it was just too nice to sell, so I decided to moth ball it properly and wait until I got the itch again. I've put less than 500 miles on it since purchasing from Drew (I know.... Flame away).

I recently sold the M635csi, so felt it was a good time to get the 500e ready for service in the spring - it will remain at my Mechanics shop while he goes through everything necessary (which so far doesn't look like much at all) to bring it up to snuff. The condition of this car still amazes me!

One other addition to the garage this summer was a 2011 987 Spyder, which is a truly incredible car & probably the best bang for buck Porsche you can currently buy. I had never particularly liked the Boxster, or owned a convertible but a good friend of mine had owned a spyder & always gushed at how much it impressed him (he's a very capable driver). This one popped up on line one Saturday morning & it spoke to me.... Yep, PDK... Highly optioned & sporting Fabspeed headers and some other go fast parts - within a week it was in my garage & I'm loving it.

I'll post more updates on the 500e when I have them.

Gratuitous spyder pics:

 

[sheward]

I'll have to take any heat along with you. I haven't added many miles more than you in that time frame. I'm glad the car is staying with you and being treated right. Boxster is nice, I like the new ones! I was up recently but had no time to bring you the 8 holers you wanted. I'll get them to you next time.

drew

 

[Glen]

A good friend owns a 987 Spyder and I have to agree, it's an amazing and very capable car. I would like to add a standard Boxster S to my stable one day...

 

[leadphut]

i'm currently available for adoption.

when can i move in?

 

[Jlaa]

Nurburger! You sold your M635Csi !!!! Have you gone mad? First the w124 coupe and now this....
NB - it is so lovely to see all these rennlist folks I recognize - makemann, portiadog, etc here as well.
Wishing you the best in E500E reanimation.

PS - at some point will you ever go whole hog w the interior of the E500E and take it to Classic9 http://classic9leathershop.com/ ? I must admit, I was tempted....

 

[Glasgo_Chris]

Painted console and bucket seats, nice spec!

 

[Bahnstormer]

I'll have to take any heat along with you. I haven't added many miles more than you in that time frame. I'm glad the car is staying with you and being treated right. Boxster is nice, I like the new ones! I was up recently but had no time to bring you the 8 holers you wanted. I'll get them to you next time.

drew

Thanks Drew - no worries...

i'm currently available for adoption.

when can i move in?

I'm too selfish for children....

Nurburger! You sold your M635Csi !!!! Have you gone mad? First the w124 coupe and now this....
NB - it is so lovely to see all these rennlist folks I recognize - makemann, portiadog, etc here as well.
Wishing you the best in E500E reanimation.

PS - at some point will you ever go whole hog w the interior of the E500E and take it to Classic9 http://classic9leathershop.com/ ? I must admit, I was tempted....

Hey Jlaa! I saw your owner page yesterday - looks like you've shifted your OCD from the 993 to the 500e! Great job so far.

I was also guilty of not driving the M6 enough & to be honest I didn't enjoy driving it as much as looking at it.

I don't think I'll be doing any leather mods to the 500e - I love the interior just the way it is.

Painted console and bucket seats, nice spec!

Yep - the first owner ticked a lot of boxes when he ordered it. The painted console & dash trim was actually standard on the spyder, but the gauges, shifter trim, chrono dial, mirror attachments and headlamp washers were all spec'd white.

 

[Bahnstormer]

All looks good so far on the reanimation of the 500e - looking forward to flexing the 500e's muscles in a few weeks!

 

[makemann]

If you were in town this past Friday, you know how everyone was crazy getting cars and motorbikes out of storage. Along with seven other owners, I pulled my 993 out of storage.

Looks like it'll be in the 50's to 60's for the next 15 days!


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[Maui]

This thread is pure unadulterated auto porn.

 

[supracrazy]

All looks good so far on the reanimation of the 500e - looking forward to flexing the 500e's muscles in a few weeks!

Whats the update?

 

[Bahnstormer]

Whats the update?

Only update is that I added a 1978 911SC - another high mile car (250K!) that looks & drives like a low mile car!

 

[tanger]

Was missing my E500 recently (one with an especially throaty exhaust parks in my work building, so it's a constant reminder of what I sold.) So was looking at some car porn and came back across your widebody conversion thread on Benzworld. No words. Consider me in line if you ever decide to sell it.

Funny enough, was also looking at the pics of your arena red 993tt a few weeks ago because I'm starting to plan the refresh/rehab on mine. Was thinking of going down the TurboR conversion route but the cost is obscene now, unfortunately not worth it (to me at least). For the same price can probably do what I want plus have money left over to buy a GT3...

 

[Bahnstormer]

Another recent edition to the stable - 1992 964 C2 with some very nice modifications...

 

[Jlaa]

Another recent edition to the stable - 1992 964 C2 with some very nice modifications...

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Nice one. I recognize the intake plenum and the deletion of the heater fan blower (doesn't it get cold in Michigan?) but .... what happened to the distributors? And the ignition wires?

 

[Bahnstormer]

Nice one. I recognize the intake plenum and the deletion of the heater fan blower (doesn't it get cold in Michigan?) but .... what happened to the distributors? And the ignition wires?

It's an Ed Pink (Singer) 3.8 with ITB's, coil on plug ignition, GT3 intake, Carillo rods, Singer Mahle, GT3rs crank and many more tasty bits & pieces....