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Title: Project G
Post by: Submariner2 on June 19, 2023, 08:24:19 PM
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2" lift, 285 70R18 tires, pod lights, a few tweaks here and there.

I've been working on this since last August.  Eventually I'll fit some wider AMG fender flares, 30mm wheel spacers, a tune and a full stainless exhaust.  But I like it where it is for now...
Title: Re: Project G
Post by: Submariner on June 22, 2023, 03:17:42 PM
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Title: Re: Project G
Post by: Morris Minor on June 23, 2023, 05:55:02 AM
^^ Nice Pic ^^ Nice vehicle.
Title: Re: Project G
Post by: Submariner on July 02, 2023, 04:50:10 PM
Looks like I've had my first major mechanical issue.  The G wouldn't turn over, but I appear to have full electrical power, so I'm guessing the starter motor went.  The M273 engine is actually very, very solid.  Unfortunate, but it is what it is.  

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Title: Re: Project G
Post by: AutobahnSHO on July 04, 2023, 09:11:23 PM
Bummer!
Title: Re: Project G
Post by: Morris Minor on July 15, 2023, 04:02:14 AM
Good photo BTW, in case that's any consolation. :golfclap:
Title: Re: Project G
Post by: Submariner2 on September 18, 2023, 10:55:38 PM
Probably going to replace the wheels with 18" G55 AMG wheels.  I might sell the existing wheels/tires and go with slightly taller 285 75R18 versus the 70 series I currently have.  There is more than enough clearance for the additional 1.1" of height, even at full suspension compression.

(http://www.benzworld.org/forums/attachments/g-class/379979d1307580165-18-g55-factory-oem-amg-wheels-used-2005-mercedes-benz-g-class)
Title: Re: Project G
Post by: Submariner2 on May 01, 2024, 11:20:30 AM
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I replaced the stock flares with wider AMG ones, along with 30mm spring spacers all around.