The "What did you buy today?" thread...

[CertifiedMike]

Mercedes-Benz CLK500 Convertible
-Geo-Stop front coated rotors
-Geo-Stop 5000series ceramic pads
-Dynamic Friction SS hardware
-Dynamic Friction pad wear sensor

Hooraaaaaay…

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You need to STOP!!!

 

[Littlemotor]

You need to STOP!!!

I need to STOP without the steering wheel massaging my arms. “German Engineering” at its finest. Known issue with this vehicle.

 

[RudyF6]

I need to STOP without the steering wheel massaging my arms. “German Engineering” at its finest. Known issue with this vehicle.

Bet my Cadillac ATS is worse.
I'm on my second replacement set of rotors (pads too, but not worn much) in 70k because some tire changer hit my wheels with an impact - I could feel the warped rotors almost immediately.

 

[Littlemotor]

Bet my Cadillac ATS is worse.
I'm on my second replacement set of rotors (pads too, but not worn much) in 70k because some tire changer hit my wheels with an impact - I could feel the warped rotors almost immediately.

ALL convertible CLK500’s should’ve gotten the “Sport Package”, but did not.. Ridiculous-as it’s got literally every other AMG option on it but the catback.. Weight is a killer obviously. Factory rotors on it-well within spec, and Factory pads are 45% worn. Never had any issues on the Caddy’s before I got out of doing it for a living. Never put any stock in torque sticks either. Impact every single time on everything I work on-including any high end stuff I’ve owned (Baer, Brembo, Wilwood, StopTech, TBM, etc.).. -and I won’t follow it up with a 1/2” torque wrench. Even an idiot can ruin parts if he does it wrong enough..

 

[Guest D]

ALL convertible CLK500’s should’ve gotten the “Sport Package”, but did not.. Ridiculous-as it’s got literally every other AMG option on it but the catback.. Weight is a killer obviously. Factory rotors on it-well within spec, and Factory pads are 45% worn. Never had any issues on the Caddy’s before I got out of doing it for a living. Never put any stock in torque sticks either. Impact every single time on everything I work on-including any high end stuff I’ve owned (Baer, Brembo, Wilwood, StopTech, TBM, etc.).. -and I won’t follow it up with a 1/2” torque wrench. Even an idiot can ruin parts if he does it wrong enough..

Oh.....I first thought he actually hit the wheel....like scratches and scuffs. But now that I had a puff and a beer I see.....

@RudyF6 check your slides for the ccalipers.

 

[RudyF6]

check your slides for the ccalipers

Twice a year with seasonal tire change AND A TORQUE WRENCH!

 

[Guest D]

Twice a year with seasonal tire change AND A TORQUE WRENCH!

Lube?

 

[CertifiedMike]

Lube?

Sil-glyde.
Superlube works and its good on toast too.

 

[Littlemotor]

Sil-glyde.
Superlube works and its good on toast too.

These are the only two I will use.

 

[CertifiedMike]

I never tried the ceramic stuff. Prob better for high pressure/performance?
I'll look for it next time I'm shopping.

 

[Guest D]

These are the only two I will use.


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I use the purple

 

[Littlemotor]

I use the purple

The best I’ve used for most applications.

 

[RudyF6]

Lube?

I've always used a Ford dielectric grease that was recommended by Ford for squeaky and sticky brake pins many years ago. I still have half a tube!

 

[DavidB1126]

Lube?

Red and tacky works great for and with everything.
Lol

 

[Warby]

Bought a used Mugen MBX6 eco roller last night.
Oh look, a rabbit hole.

 

[Littlemotor]

Bought a used Mugen MBX6 eco roller last night.
Oh look, a rabbit hole.

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Kickin’ ass and takin’ names!!!

 

[9x19]

Bought a used Mugen MBX6 eco roller last night.
Oh look, a rabbit hole.

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Looks nice!

Good luck with it!

 

[Tunedfrog]

Bought a used Mugen MBX6 eco roller last night.
Oh look, a rabbit hole.

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Awesome color combo.

 

[OnwardGuinevere]

Bike grips, brake levers and cables, dozen ears of corn.

Universalcycles.com is a great source for bike parts for good prices. I've done 3 bike builds thanks to them.

 

[OnwardGuinevere]

Lets see:
- 2s liperior hardcase battery, thanks to @CertifiedMike
- a second balance charging board
- battery checker, thanks to @Hammer Down
- AE Halsey front tires and wheels (for the future AE buggy build)
- AE buggy dish wheels front and rear, just to have and try dyeing them in the fall/winter as a project.
- Base camp chassis parts to use one mount from for the pink thunderstorm truck.

Credit card company loved me this weekend.

I also got new lift gate struts for my Land Cruiser (not RC).