Originally Posted by RaxCrossfire
I was thinkin the typical Brembo brake package. U know anything about the conversion? Easy or time consuming?
Brembo package is all-inclusive, but $$$ and you only get the front brakes if I'm not mistaken. A much cheaper, but more time consuming, solution is to source a SLK55 AMG brake setup. There are other calipers that
will work, but the SLK55's brake hardware is a direct swap. I'll see if Steve can chime in with the exact part numbers of the front 6-pot calipers, as there is one version that mounts to a 360mm rotor, and one that uses 345mm hats. The latter is much more beneficial, as you can utilize aftermarket rotors. The rears use 330mm rotors with a 4-pot setup...
Originally Posted by RaxCrossfire
Either Eibach/K-sport suspension with tension rods.
Best suspension for the $$$ as far as performance is concerned is the Koni/SRT combo... Eibachs lower the car nicely, but the ride is a bit soft and track times, if applicable, will suffer. H&R makes a nice set of swaybars, but the rear is a PITA to install. However, if you're doing axle work, it would be a perfect time to kill two birds.
Originally Posted by RaxCrossfire
I checked out the Wavetrac, just gotta find a dealer near by, Im lookin towards Germany as quick solution. Trouble is i'll have to be ordering alota these parts n installing them here. However on the positive side, labor is cheap, n there are plenty of privately owned garages.
Are you located in Germany? Search the forums for the Wavetrac build thread, and jump into the discussion. They might be able to work something out...
Originally Posted by RaxCrossfire
N e recommended motor-swaps? I've been lookin towards an SL55 AMG. However ive heard the dodge Hemi V8 installation is possible, just takes a little more effort.
Thanks
Rax
Sent Rudy (rcompart) a PM... He can advise you as to which years/motors will best suit your goals. I will say, you should stay with MB motors for the best fit & finish. Rudy is a stand-up guy and is one of the nicest gentlemen you'll meet. You will want to get him involved on your swap, no doubt about it.