Chris The Swede

So I could NOT keep my hands of the W221 model..

Here is what I am starting with this time.

S65 AMG 2007

ALL options....

Done so far:

All chrome transformed to black
21" Khan wheels
Lowered
TV unlocked
Facelift Mirrors
Facelift taillights

Plans to do:

As usual a new Black/biege designo interior.
New sport Wood/leather wheel
Metal shiftpaddles.
22" wheels like the other S-klass
Facelift AMG kit with DRL
Facelift headlights
Facelift grill

and so on..

orisderoa07

Hey Chris, my name is Sam. New to the forum. I gotta tell ya the past day and a half I've been reading scrolling through all of your projects and must admit that I am stunned!! Your work is what made me want to join this forum. You have an amazing gift, and are extremely talented sir. I am amazed of the effort you put towards your vehicles and how detailed you are, never seen nothing like it! I recently bought my first MB, and am very satisfied with the craftsmanship of this vehicle. Got mines with the AMG appearance package which is exactly what I was looking for. I am very excited to follow this new build, because I am planning to do a lot of changes to my car as well and am inspired by your work! You're the man!!

orisderoa07

This is my car by the way, next thing I'm planning to do is to lower it.

Pufftrees

Wooot, my favorite build thread creator! Can't wait for the results on another (sure to be) epic project.

Atcpup

That car looks bad *** already, can't wait to see what you do with it....

Chris The Swede

Thanx a million. Superhappy as usual that you like them..

Nuru

Yes Chris your updates/retrofits are very impressive. I plan to implement some of them myself at some point in the future. One I am researching right now is adding a FLIR camera and have its output selectable in the IC via the Night Vision Interfaces or in COMAND display via the video interface (?). The FLIR will provide IR viewing/vision out to 800+meters. I have the rear back-up camera and so I may have to jump through some hoops for that, if I use the same interface on the rear of my command. Any advice?

Chris The Swede

No clue this time..Dont even know what FLIR is.

Nuru

Chris it is just a infrared spectrum camera, and outputs video to a display. I will send you a PM with more specific questions - as to not hi-jack this thread.

Chris The Swede

If anyone is intrested in the used parts I replace with new, like for example the grey AMG interior and so on just let me know on PM..

gh421

Chris, I need lots of detail on the paddle shifts and DLR please

Chris The Swede

You mean you need DRL and metal padles?

bensitto

Interested how the FLIR camera works out...

Also... Chris, did you just use a Drive in Motion bypass module or are you using Star Diagnostics to unlock the TV somehow?

Nuru

its an infrared camera that outputs NTSC or PAL. Take a look on the web, you can see a lot of info on it.

Chris The Swede

Drive in Motion bypass module is the only option.

orisderoa07

I'm curious to ask Chris, did you sell your other S class? Or do you currently own 2 of them?

Chris The Swede

No I sold it...To finance this one.

Chris The Swede

2 more pics.

Chris The Swede

FACELIFTING OR NOT?

As some of you might know I am ALL over facelifting on all my Projects..But now I get unsure...Since a W221 AMG in White makes the lines of a bumper show so much I actually Think the old bumper looks alot more sporty and agressive then the facelift. BUT I LOVE the DRLs. I sure will go for the NEW facelift headlights but I amd totally torn about the bumpers..For example I really miss the black mesh on the sides on the facelift and so on....DAMN...

BenzV12

Headlamps and LED DRLs in facelifts look nicer and sportier . Namely when you turn the headlamps on the difference is between pre facelift headlamps and facelift headlamps is more dramatic .
Bumper cover ? I would still go one step further and replace it as well to complete the look

Chris The Swede

HATE all grey interior....


SO Here we go........



Panel in Designo leather exclusive.



Doorpaneles in Designo leather exclusive.



Centerpanel in Designo leather exclusive.



New OEM AMG seat covers.



Black seat panel rear.



Black interior matt.

orisderoa07

Man Chris, you don't waste any time!!! The car looks AMAZING! I remember you saying on an earlier post how much you wanted a white S class, congrats!! I do agree with you about the preface lift amg bumpers do look a lot more aggressive and I believe that they are a little rare. I would do the facelift headlights and facelift rear diffuser but keep these bumper covers. Great progress with the interior by the way!!👍👍

Chris The Swede

Thanx a million. Keeps me going.

jawilliams07

Chris do you have he facelift mirrors black for a good price preferably a plug and play thing. i have a page on Instagram called Benz Addicts I am going to post your car, do you have an Instagram I can tag you in

Chris The Swede

Dont want to sell mirrors to USA anymore since there seems to be trouble with the verions from europe all the time. Sorry but I am one of those guys that refuse to use all these twitters,facebooks and instagrams and ****...

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