/// Bilstein B12 Pro-Kit Installed!

leapingpoint · 05-03-2012, 11:35 PM

i think a dude was asking about this kit. well, just got mine installed yesterday. i chose eibach springs instead of H&R, coz the H&R springs are a bit too short for me. technicians in china are... hmm... usually not too skilled and needed 100% supervision. i had to remind them that the tip of ABS connector cable is made of plastic and asked them to please be careful not to break it... and after their lunch break and 2 1/2 hours of labor finally the whole set is installed.

then i did a walk-around and noticed that one of the springs was installed upside down. so another half an hour later, they finally got it right.

ride quality:
not bad. i have 19" forged rims running staggered with front: 245/35-19, rear: 275/30-19. the car is lowered for about 4cm, which is about 1.56 inches (you're very welcome, my fellow americans). after about 20 hours, so far so good. took the car for a spin in a near by no-man-land, feels a little bit stiffer than before (duh) but still comfortable.

i bought this kit for the looks. and i think it looks pretty good.

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BenzV12 · 05-04-2012, 04:08 AM

This car is a wicked one . I am thinking of buying Eibach springs too . However, I will not change OEM rims . Maximum lowering is 30mm

BM2BZ · 05-04-2012, 04:54 AM

very cool especially the front bumper

.

clmulli · 05-04-2012, 06:48 AM

Nice! Thanks for sharing.

PHML · 05-04-2012, 10:54 AM

you got any BEFORE pics to compare with your AFTER pics?

K-A · 05-04-2012, 11:00 AM

Nice. Notice you have a Luxury Grille on a Sport/AMG aesthetic W212 (4 slats VS 3 slats), interesting mix.

RNBRAD · 05-04-2012, 04:36 PM

Looks very good, just perfect IMHO. Great stance and really a nice rim style, compliments the car. Good eye K-A. You know I've never noticed the luzury grill. I'm really digging the extra fin in there. Just something about it makes it look more sporty. Hmm wonder how much they are. I could proably snag one off someone on here that purchased another unit.

RNBRAD · 05-04-2012, 04:37 PM

Wow did I mention I really like that grill?

BenzV12 · 05-04-2012, 05:24 PM

Yup, I like that 4 slat grill too , this is why I am going to replace my stock one for it

+1 on RNBRAD on K-A's eye , actually, it was not until you mentioned that it didn't dawn on me

leapingpoint · 05-04-2012, 07:45 PM

wow u guys are good! I didn't think anyone would pick up the grille difference...
This is a euro spec E, so it's equipped a bit differently...
For example, it's got full xenon LED package, but no keyless entry,
Comand APS with navi, but no voice control,
And its got the shifter at the center console.

Yeah I have some before pix, I will load one or two up tomorrow, along with one of interior...

Thanks guys!

EmE247 · 05-04-2012, 08:46 PM

Nice ride! Love the wheels.

PHML · 05-04-2012, 11:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by leapingpoint

wow u guys are good! I didn't think anyone would pick up the grille difference...
This is a euro spec E, so it's equipped a bit differently...
For example, it's got full xenon LED package, but no keyless entry,
Comand APS with navi, but no voice control,
And its got the shifter at the center console.

Yeah I have some before pix, I will load one or two up tomorrow, along with one of interior...

Thanks guys!

Would this Euro spec grill fit our US spec w212? Anyone knows?

leapingpoint · 05-04-2012, 11:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PHML

Would this Euro spec grill fit our US spec w212? Anyone knows?

it'll fit. it's the same grille used on the luxury line of US spec E.

K-A · 05-05-2012, 07:22 AM

Yeah, it's used in the Luxury line. I like it too, has a more classic-"boss" face, it also makes the grille look visually larger. I thought about getting it for my car, and figure that some people who buy Luxury E's and long for Sport E's, would do a straight trade for our 3-slat "Sport-Luxo" grille's, but I decided to stick with the 3-slat since I love how it looks so much itself.

IMO, painting the inner slats of the Luxo-4 Slat grille should look GREAT. Not as classic-classy as the (I think silvery-pewter) currently colored inner slats, but would probably be a cool mix of the 3-slat vibe with its sharp black slats contrasting with the chrome, and obviously the extra slat of the Luxury Grille.

leapingpoint · 05-06-2012, 09:30 AM

as promised, here are the photos of my car originally....
first photo is the interior, which i haven't changed at all...

leapingpoint · 05-06-2012, 09:32 AM

btw, today i did more mods...
i added a duck butt rear wing, and wrapped the center front lip in carbon fiber style...
no photos yet, will take some when the weather turns nicer...

Yosheego · 05-06-2012, 11:16 AM

nice! is your rear bumper/diffuser/tip OEM?

leapingpoint · 05-06-2012, 09:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Yosheego

nice! is your rear bumper/diffuser/tip OEM?

full replica E63 AMG body kit made in taiwan... AMG exhaust tips are chinese.

The Godfather · 05-06-2012, 09:54 PM

Next mod: Remove that AMG badge.

BM2BZ · 05-06-2012, 09:54 PM

something seriously wrong with your car...it has stick

! j/k

! just wondering what did you do w/your old parts

?

leapingpoint · 05-06-2012, 10:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Godfather

Next mod: Remove that AMG badge.

AMG badge is a free gift from the auto shop that did the mod.
you don't really say no to gifts in china, it's a sign of disrespect, and they take that personally.....
ha, i'm j/k but it's true

just so you know, E63 is not sold in china, and i paid around 90k USD for this fully equipped E200...
so... yeah, call me pretentious or E63-AMG-wanna-be as u please...

leapingpoint · 05-06-2012, 10:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BM2BZ

something seriously wrong with your car...it has stick

! j/k

! just wondering what did you do w/your old parts

?

i'm keeping all my old parts in storage...

The Godfather · 05-06-2012, 10:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by leapingpoint

AMG badge is a free gift from the auto shop that did the mod.
you don't really say no to gifts in china, it's a sign of disrespect, and they take that personally.....

Take it off, don't return to the shop, nobody loses face, everybody's happy!

lol

leapingpoint · 05-06-2012, 10:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Godfather

Take it off, don't return to the shop, nobody loses face, everybody's happy!

lol

perhaps i'll just add "E63" to make it a whole set. that should add another 20 horsepower too, and really make me happy!

mbluver111 · 05-07-2012, 01:34 PM

@leapingpoint, just wondering, what kind of tint do you have?

05-04-2012, 04:08 AM	#2
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RNBRAD Super Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 653 Drives: W211 E320 & W212 E550	Looks very good, just perfect IMHO. Great stance and really a nice rim style, compliments the car. Good eye K-A. You know I've never noticed the luzury grill. I'm really digging the extra fin in there. Just something about it makes it look more sporty. Hmm wonder how much they are. I could proably snag one off someone on here that purchased another unit. __________________

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RNBRAD Super Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 653 Drives: W211 E320 & W212 E550	Wow did I mention I really like that grill? __________________

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leapingpoint Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 231 Drives: E-class	wow u guys are good! I didn't think anyone would pick up the grille difference... This is a euro spec E, so it's equipped a bit differently... For example, it's got full xenon LED package, but no keyless entry, Comand APS with navi, but no voice control, And its got the shifter at the center console. Yeah I have some before pix, I will load one or two up tomorrow, along with one of interior... Thanks guys! __________________ Ｒ①③⑤ └┼┼┤ ..②④⑥ Mercedes-Benz now in garage: 2010 Mercedes-Benz W212 E200 CGI 2004 Mercedes-Benz W211 E240 Mercedes-Benz owned: 1999 Mercedes-Benz W140 S320 LWB 1992 Mercedes-Benz W124 260E

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K-A MBWorld Fanatic! Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Earth Posts: 8,674 Drives: '13 BMW 535i M Sport / Ex M-B's: '11 & '10 & '06 E350's, '02 S500	Yeah, it's used in the Luxury line. I like it too, has a more classic-"boss" face, it also makes the grille look visually larger. I thought about getting it for my car, and figure that some people who buy Luxury E's and long for Sport E's, would do a straight trade for our 3-slat "Sport-Luxo" grille's, but I decided to stick with the 3-slat since I love how it looks so much itself. IMO, painting the inner slats of the Luxo-4 Slat grille should look GREAT. Not as classic-classy as the (I think silvery-pewter) currently colored inner slats, but would probably be a cool mix of the 3-slat vibe with its sharp black slats contrasting with the chrome, and obviously the extra slat of the Luxury Grille. __________________ '13 F10 BMW 535i ///M Sport : Jet Black/Black-Anthracite : Premium & Technology Packages/Sport Auto Trans/Camera/Park Distance Control/Heated Seats/Tinted Windows/Blacked Out Markers/Performance Spoiler. Ex M-B's: '11/'10/'06 E350's w/ AMG Sport Package, '02 S500 w/ Every Option.

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leapingpoint Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 231 Drives: E-class	as promised, here are the photos of my car originally.... first photo is the interior, which i haven't changed at all... __________________ Ｒ①③⑤ └┼┼┤ ..②④⑥ Mercedes-Benz now in garage: 2010 Mercedes-Benz W212 E200 CGI 2004 Mercedes-Benz W211 E240 Mercedes-Benz owned: 1999 Mercedes-Benz W140 S320 LWB 1992 Mercedes-Benz W124 260E

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leapingpoint Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 231 Drives: E-class	btw, today i did more mods... i added a duck butt rear wing, and wrapped the center front lip in carbon fiber style... no photos yet, will take some when the weather turns nicer... __________________ Ｒ①③⑤ └┼┼┤ ..②④⑥ Mercedes-Benz now in garage: 2010 Mercedes-Benz W212 E200 CGI 2004 Mercedes-Benz W211 E240 Mercedes-Benz owned: 1999 Mercedes-Benz W140 S320 LWB 1992 Mercedes-Benz W124 260E Last edited by leapingpoint; 05-06-2012 at 06:21 PM.

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