OMG AMG in junkyard

"slipperysallylikespenguins" (slipperysally) 04/13/2016 at 21:06 • Filed to: None

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So a C36 AMG (one of 5200 built, according to Jalopnik about 200 imported to US) just showed up at the junkyard. Anybody know how to get security lug nuts off without a key? Bonus VW Quantum Syncro too.

Has carbon fiber wrapped trunk and hood. Going back tomorrow for the seats, they are so comfy.

This guy was in the parking lot, so hopefully he doesn’t take the wheels.

This was in a last gen Celica, poor car never had a chance.

An 86 VW Quantum Syncro, didn’t even know this existed.

jkm7680 > slipperysallylikespenguins 04/13/2016 at 21:10

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Drilling them out is the only thought that goes through my mind.....

Honeybunchesofgoats > slipperysallylikespenguins 04/13/2016 at 21:12

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Maybe this?

gogmorgo - rowing gears in a Grand Cherokee > slipperysallylikespenguins 04/13/2016 at 21:17

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Look in the glovebox, centre console, spare tire carrier, etc. for the key? Hopefully that’s not a dealer-only tool, it’s not like any other locking lug nut I’ve seen. But then I don’t look for them, so...

JGrabowMSt > slipperysallylikespenguins 04/13/2016 at 21:17

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Those poor wheels....please, if you take them, repaint them the factory colors. Otherwise I’ll go steal them from you and keep them as a spare set for my SL.

slipperysallylikespenguins > jkm7680 04/13/2016 at 21:20

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That was my first thought too, and will be tried if all else fails.

slipperysallylikespenguins > gogmorgo - rowing gears in a Grand Cherokee 04/13/2016 at 21:22

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That was what I did, definitely not in there. Interior parts all over too so perhaps it got under a seat or something.

slipperysallylikespenguins > JGrabowMSt 04/13/2016 at 21:22

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If I get them I might just be tempted to buy a car to put them on.

slipperysallylikespenguins > Honeybunchesofgoats 04/13/2016 at 21:23

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That looks promising, I’ll try that first.

JGrabowMSt > slipperysallylikespenguins 04/13/2016 at 21:25

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Only if it’s got the star on the front of it.

AMGtech - now with more recalls! > slipperysallylikespenguins 04/13/2016 at 21:39

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That’s what I do. But it looks like what’s called a “tuner key”. Very common, and assist any tire shop should have one. I’ve got two in my box, and would let you borrow one for a refundable deposit, but I suspect we’re not in the same city.

AMGtech - now with more recalls! > slipperysallylikespenguins 04/13/2016 at 21:41

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That’s sad. I think these are super cool.

interstate366, now In The Industry > slipperysallylikespenguins 04/13/2016 at 21:42

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One of my local junkyards got a CLK AMG once. They didn’t put it out in the field, but instead kept it as a trophy for awhile. Not sure what happened to it.

Jagvar > slipperysallylikespenguins 04/13/2016 at 22:22

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Those wheels are worth some serious scratch!

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > slipperysallylikespenguins 04/13/2016 at 22:28

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Best thing I ever found in a junkyard was an International Travelall. Those rims are dope, though. You have to grab them asap

djgreenlava > slipperysallylikespenguins 04/13/2016 at 23:05

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How big were the wheels? They don't look oversized like most Monoblocks.

slipperysallylikespenguins > interstate366, now In The Industry 04/13/2016 at 23:12

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This yard doesn’t keep anything back which is nice. They usually don’t even know what they have.

slipperysallylikespenguins > djgreenlava 04/13/2016 at 23:13

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not sure, they look just right to me

slipperysallylikespenguins > AMGtech - now with more recalls! 04/13/2016 at 23:13

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I’m assuming it was engine related that put it in there unfortunately.

slipperysallylikespenguins > Jagvar 04/13/2016 at 23:14

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And I’m going back first thing in the morning to try and snag them

djgreenlava > slipperysallylikespenguins 04/13/2016 at 23:14

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They look the correct size. That's surprising me.

My bird IS the word > slipperysallylikespenguins 04/13/2016 at 23:18

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see alot of 80s iron in that yard. keep an eye out for panasonic cockpit overhead consoles:

looking for one, they sell for like 300$ on ebay D:

slipperysallylikespenguins > JGrabowMSt 04/13/2016 at 23:18

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I had to look up what else it would work on. Not too much, wouldn’t own a VAG car, crossfire would work though.

slipperysallylikespenguins > My bird IS the word 04/13/2016 at 23:20

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Never seen one of those, but then again I don’t look at the roofs often. What are they typically in? Is it aftermarket?

slipperysallylikespenguins > AMGtech - now with more recalls! 04/13/2016 at 23:23

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Do you know if there are any parts worth salvaging and trying to sell on something like this? head? computer?

sdwarf36 > My bird IS the word 04/13/2016 at 23:35

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OMG- I forgot about those. I had to install one of them when they came out. In a Continental show car. How much were they new?

My bird IS the word > slipperysallylikespenguins 04/14/2016 at 00:02

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Yea its aftermarket, think they came stock in some lotus cars?

according to my dad they were popular in fullsize vans.

My bird IS the word > sdwarf36 04/14/2016 at 00:03

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Have no idea. I assume kinda expensive... comes with an amplifier, an equalizer, a tape deck, and a dome light. wanna put one in my t top trans am to make it look like the batmobile.

slipperysallylikespenguins > My bird IS the word 04/14/2016 at 00:18

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I’ll watch for them, doubtful I’ll ever find one but you never know.

FSI - alcohol enthusiast with a car problem > slipperysallylikespenguins 04/14/2016 at 00:27

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Wow. A C36 AMG and E500 (?) in a junk yard? Only in America!

AMGtech - now with more recalls! > slipperysallylikespenguins 04/14/2016 at 01:10

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I would sooner assume transmission or wiring harness. Those engines are fantastic.

Those wheels are worth some money. Probably at least $500 for the set in good condition. Double that if they’re 18"s. Other than that I don’t really know. It has a lot of rare parts that don’t really belong on other cars, but could work, like instrument cluster and steering wheel. The problem you’re going to have is that most 202's are junk by now and their owners don’t take care of them and certainly don’t want to spend more money on uses AMG parts.

Personally I would throw the engine, wiring harness, computer, and a few other bits in my garage for a future project. “Modern”300+ whp I6 1960's Benz, anyone?

slipperysallylikespenguins > AMGtech - now with more recalls! 04/14/2016 at 02:11

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I never really thought much about the C36, but an I6 AMG excites me quiet a bit. Examples on ebay aren’t too expensive.

AMGtech - now with more recalls! > slipperysallylikespenguins 04/14/2016 at 02:30

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Nobody does. Because e36 m3. But that doesn’t mean the c36 isn’t any good. They’re pretty quick, sound great, and comfortable. I wanted one pretty badly (or a c43) but could never find one in good enough condition for the asking price, so I increased my budget and bought my e55 instead.

My bird IS the word > slipperysallylikespenguins 04/14/2016 at 11:02

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Well even if you don't do me a favor, you can probably make a hot buck if you can prove they work. If the factory amp is burnt out they are useless but I doubt a scrapyard will charge you more than like 10-20$ for one. Gotta love eBay