Elbenzo // Bagged '92 190E Project

[MBBelgium]

first time I see those rims!

[JDMexican]

Officially sent over funds for the SSR Crenshaw Classics!

Here's the deets

• Custom stepped to 17's
• 3" lips
• Gloss black face
• Copper lips (still deciding on plating or powder)
• Copper hardware
• Copper center emblem

I've also just now sent over a request for information to Only Charged Dubs to get some verifying information about their W201 suspension kit. Once confirmed I will be making the purchase (given funds availability). That means I need to get these wheels sold! Help me get rid of them!

Work Equip Voggard 3-spokes

http://www.stanceworks.com/forums/showthread.php?t=84676

Hoshino Racing Impul RS

http://www.stanceworks.com/forums/showthread.php?t=85038

My inspiration for the colorway on the wheels

[saturnstance]

You have a knack for finding some awesome sets of wheels. I expect nothing less.

Are you gonna swap the XXR's out for something cooler eventually on the Integra?

[JHermes]

Those Rims! HOLY MOLY!, only seen those once in my life!!
if you get them, that would be fantastic on your Benz man!

Keep it up DudE! <3

[JDMexican]

Picked up the Benz yesterday from Makes & Models!


I'll likely be taking her down to a Mercedes specialist about an hour away from me to have them check out the rough idle and see if they can do anything about the transmission without emptying my pockets too much. If I had more time to work on the car I'd be more willing to turn wrench on it. But three jobs kind of kick my ass and take all my time.

Some more exciting news. I've come across a set of wheels that I hope I'll be purchasing. Waiting on verification that they can be rebuilt to a 17" with 3" lips. Once I have confirmation that the build is possible I'll be making the purchase!

These are some pretty rare, and very cool SSR Crenshaw Classics. I love that they're a euro-style Japanese wheel. Basically a perfect merge of my styles and I'm really hoping that I can lock these down.

[nsogiba]

that went zero to a hunnit real quick.

Need more benz updates, start something separate for the Honda (which looks very nice btw)

[190Evan]

In 4 mercedes updates, cool racecar tho.

[JDMexican]

Another small update for you guys. The shop has been in touch most days last week to provide me with updates. I went ahead and had them complete the following for me:

• Replace wiper blade and fix wiper motor
• Replace alternator (fixed parasitic draw)
• Replace valve cover gasket
• Replace spark plugs and plug wires

The plugs and plug wires come as a result of trying to change the valve cover gasket. While pulling the plugs, one of them broke at the ceramic. They're probably very old and I'm glad that we're replacing them. This should also take care of the rough idle to some extent. The car should be ready for me to pick up today!
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Also, some major news that I forgot to mention! My WRX swapped 2.5RS is gone! Myself and the owner of the car you're about to see arranged a trade late last month. I went from a comfortable street car to a full blown racecar (just short of a few hundred horsepower)

So here she is. My "bought not built" 2000 Integra GSR with 4 miles on a fresh engine.

Welcome To Eltegra by David Arellano, on Flickr

Eltegra | Race Prepped DC2 by David Arellano, on Flickr

Eltegra | Race Prepped DC2 by David Arellano, on Flickr

Eltegra | Race Prepped DC2 by David Arellano, on Flickr

Annnnnd the full mod list

Engine

• GSR J spec Block 81mm Bore
• GSR Head
• 98+ ITR Pistons
• 00 CTR Cams
• GSR Crank
• ITR crank Pulley
• ACL Race Main and Rod Bearings
• Intake Butterflies Removed
• Fuel Labs 10 Micron Fuel Filter w/ Billet Clamp
• B&R Black Fitting & Teflon Hose AN -6 Fuel Line
• Hasport billet Mounts with 88a inserts
• Moroso Baffled Oil Pan
• Walbro 450lph Fuel Pump with 10Ga Relayed Wiring
• Kamikaze Big Tube Header
• Apexi Ws2 Exhaust
• Test Pipe
• Tuned on Chrome
• Rywire Jumper Harness
• Mishimoto Dual Core Aluminum Radiator
• Flex-a-lite Slim Fan

Transmission

• GSR Transmission
• Exedy Light Weight Flywheel
• Exedy 6 Puck Clutch Disc
• Mfactory Shifter Bushings
• Powerneedy Motorsport Extended Shifter
• OEM Axles

Suspension

• Eibach Multi-Pro R2 2 Way Coilover Suspension
• ASR Rear Subframe Brace
• Type R Rear Sway Bar
• Spherical Rear Sway Bar End Links
• Powerneedy Motorsports Stitch Welded Subframe

Interior

• Powerneedy Motorsports Tig’d 6 Point Cage w/ Gusseting on A/B pillars
• Cobra Sebring Pro Carbon w/ Outlast Alcantra Seats x2
• Powerneedy Motorsports Seat Mounts x2
• Powerneedy Motorsports Carbon Fiber Panel w/ Carlyle Rocker Switches
• Crow Racing 5 Point Harness x2
• OEM ITR Armrest Delete
• OEM ITR Airbag Delete
• OEM ITR Red Stitched Shift Boot
• OEM ITR Clock Delete
• Powerneedy Motorsports Power Cut Switch & wiring
• Duracell Race Battery

Body

• Integra Type R Front End Conversion
• OEM Type R Bumper
• OEM Type R Front Lip
• Powerneedy Motorsports Carbon Fiber 30mm Front Fenders
• Powerneedy Motorsports Carbon Fiber Vented Hood w/ Aero catch, and Quik Latch Hood Pins
• Powerneedy Motorsports Carbon Fiber Roof
• APR GTC200 Carbon Fiber Spoiler
• Front Half Completely Stitch Welded
• Shaved Bay & Painted
• Front End completely Painted with PPG
• Tucked Harness from Heat
• Trimmed Rear Bumper For Air Flow

Brakes

• StopTech ST40 Red 4 Piston 12.9 x 1.1" Brakes
• StopTech Stainless Brake lines F&R
• StopTech Street Brake Pads Front
• Rebuilt OEM Rear Caliper
• Brembo Blank Rear Rotors
• Carbotech XP8 Brake Pads Rear
• Blox SCM435 Lug Nuts
• ABS Deleted with RS Proportioning Valve and Lines

Wheels and Tires

• XXR 527 17x9.75 et25 Black
• 225/40/17 Hoosier R6

[JDMexican]

Mini update for you gents

I decided to take the car in to a local euro-specialties shop to have a 300 point inspection done on the Mercedes yesterday. As you may have read, the alternator has not been charging and there's some sort of parasitic draw. It also has a relatively rough idle. I got a call later in the day basically listing the following issues.

• Wiper not functioning properly (slows halfway through)
• Warped Rotors (easy fix)
• Rear shocks leaking (going bagged anyway)
• Rear differential leaking
• Valve cover leaking
• Transmission shifting "improperly"

The shop, Makes and Models, is a highly acclaimed shop and I trust that they're expressing the concerns accurately. While on the line I requested that they looking in to these three main items (as these are the ones that will permit me to drive it day to day). I'm sure I'm going to end up paying quite a bit for their services but I'd rather get it out of the way all at once to ensure I'll have a smooth season.

• Alternator charging issue
• Parasitic draw
• Rough Idle

[JDMexican]

Oh hey everybody. So not much has been happening with Elbenzo. It's just been sitting sadly on the side of my house for some time now due to some apparent electrical/charging issues. And one of my tires kept running flat but I took it to get fixed. Had a leaky valve stem.

Had an issue coming home one very cold night when the car started beeping at me, so I pulled over and shut it off. Attempted to start her back up but had no luck. Jump started it but it shut off shortly after disconnecting the cables. This problem has been repeated a handful of times.

Long story short, there's a parasitic draw of some sort that's killing the battery when it's off. And the alternator is not charging. I replaced the voltage regulator on it hoping that would fix it, but that unfortunately did not help. I also purchased a new battery but that doesn't seem to be the problem at all. At this point in time I can only assume that it's the alternator. I will be taking it somewhere to have the charging system looked at sometime this week.

Pulled both of the oldies in to the garage to try to get both running well. (CRX ended up dumping a puddle of oil from the middle of the car out of the exhaust. Probably a headgasket that isn't financially worth fixing.)






Old voltage regulator compared to new.

[JDMexican]

I forgot to mention that I despise amber lighting. Haha that's literally the first thing I did on my Subaru because I can't stand how dated it makes the car look. I'll also be doing something about the amber in the tail lights at some point in time.

One of my goals with this car is to bring up to date and make it feel and look like a new car in a sense.

[kofi]

get the depo and get the oe amber turns.

[Kris]

the one on the borbets is PERFECT for me

and youre 190e is really clean!

[loekaaz]

My 2cts;

Get the depo ones. Dump the clear corners, mount back the original amber ones
In the long run, the ambers will look best. You'll get bored about the modern ones. trust me

[JDMexican]

In other news. I've started looking at my options for headlights and I'm not entirely sure which option to go with. Perhaps you kind people can help me make a decision.

(In no particular order)
1st option
Depo Euro Style headlights & clear corners
Price: $210 - Free shipping
Like: That they're OEM quality and seem to be reliable for many people. Full plug and play
Dislike: The clear corners don't quite match the internal housing color to the headlights.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/USA-84-94-MERCEDES-BENZ-W201-DEPO-EURO-GLASS-HEADLIGHT-CORNER-LIGHTS-PAIR-WIRING-/121828444156?fits=Make%3AMercedes-Benz%7CModel%3A190E&hash=item1c5d8a87fc:g:cysAAOSwLa9UW~rp&vxp=mtr

2nd option
Bi-Xenon HID Euro Style headlights & clear corners (I'd get the white bulbs, no blue)
Price: $315 - Free shipping
Like: I'll get better illumination solely due to the HID. Clear corners seem to match better.
Dislike: Not sure how reliable the xenon beam pattern will be. Haven't seen any user-experience reviews. Not "name brand" items to rely on. Also doesn't include full harness to enable foglight

http://www.ebay.com/itm/83-94-MERCEDES-W201-Bi-XENON-HID-EURO-GLASS-HEADLIGHT-CLEAR-CORNER-LIGHT-DEPO/172016152409?_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20131003132420%26meid%3D79cae87bd5604e6eb6250ab0051b0f1f%26pid%3D100005%26rk%3D4%26rkt%3D6%26sd%3D121828444156

3rd option
Crystal Chrome headlights & matching corners
Price: $240 + $189 shipping (Holy crap I didn't see that until just now. No thanks)
Like: It could provide a unique look to the car. Or it could make it look cheap and chincy
Dislike: That price is bananas for a no-name brand and they have a crappy description

http://www.ebay.com/itm/CRYSTAL-CHROME-LOOK-HEADLIGHTS-HEADLAMPS-FOR-MERCEDES-190-190E-W201-NICE-GIFT-V2-/331696541055?hash=item4d3aa78d7f:g:txwAAOSwYHxWNT89&vxp=mtr

I feel like thse are more "clear" than any of the above listed options. The clear corners seem to match the headlight much better, though it may just be the picture.


These look fantastic and I feel like they have a more updated OEM look to them. Almost looks like they just painted the housings on the headlights and the corner lights.