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Old 08-30-2015, 12:05 AM
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New To The Forums And Driving A 2008 S550

Just wanted to make my presents known and at the same time hope to meet some great people that are into they'er Benz just as I am. I will be posting pics of my 2008 s550 once its delivered to me. I recently purchased it from NY and had it shipped down to Roseville CA where I am located and its set to be here by the 6th of Sept. I also decided to go ahead and do the 2010 face lift on it after doing all my research on it, so I hope you all will stay tuned to see the outcome on it. Any extra advice and tips will be highly appreciated also,

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Thanks I can't wait. I already ordered everything for the new face lift and the car isnt even here yet lol. I was thinking about putting some 22" Forgiatos or Asanti wheels too but I haven't made a decision yet.
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Welcome to MBWorld! Not sure if you already have a shop you work with, but we used to work with TNT AutoBody up in Sactown.
No I haven't found a shop yet, do you recommend one? who do you work with now?
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No I haven't found a shop yet, do you recommend one? who do you work with now?
We'd still recommend TNT. They do clean work on several of the local show cars there.

And let us know if you want to modernize her looks with whiter lighting.
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We'd still recommend TNT. They do clean work on several of the local show cars there.

And let us know if you want to modernize her looks with whiter lighting.
Are they reasonable in price?
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Are they reasonable in price?
Our prices are very competitive, and cheaper than vast majority of comparable canbus units. You can find cheaper units out there, but we don't sacrifice quality with our products, using only the latest in LED technology. Like for instance your parking light and rear plate would be the most common exterior light to switch out for LEDs and use our 194 wedge bulb which we're in our 5th revision incorporating latest technology as of 4 months ago when we released. COB based diodes matched with our constant current IC drive. Pure white 5000K in color. We have LEDs for your interior as well as LED or HID options for your fogs. Just shoot us a PM and we can work it out if interested
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Welcome to MBWorld, Tee! Be sure to post pictures once you do the face lift!
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Welcome to MBWorld, Tee! Be sure to post pictures once you do the face lift!
I sure will! ill post before and after pics and maybe some pics as each part is done.
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Sounds great! Looking forward to seeing the process.
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A few parts came in today, still waiting for more to arrive to start the face lift
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side skirts just came in
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Amg ghost logo courtesy door lights
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My new Tips came in today. Still waiting for the front and back bumper to come in, as well as the new grille.
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My 2008 s550 before the facelift
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removed old rear bumper and installed new rear facelift bumper
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took it to the shop to get the AMG tips put on
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painted the faceLift parts to match the car
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Also the Side Mirrors have also been upgraded, as you can see in the pics above
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the license plate lights have been upgraded to the led white lights
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