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I've searched through the forums for countless hours to say the least for information on the mods/pictures. I'd like to return the favor by posting my mods/pictures for those who are interested in doing the same.
Background info:
I purchased a 2013 E350 4M CPO with 13K miles in March 2015. I was content with the purchase for the most part until I caught the mod bug again. The plan of keeping the car stock didn't work out too well.
The first mod was a set of smoked side markers (stock amber was an eyesore). The second mod was a 35% ceramic tint on all four front windows including the rear followed by Piaa Stratos Blue 6K H7 light bulbs (didn't realize the car wasn't equipped with HID's until after the purchase ). The third mod was a cf trunk spoiler from ebay and debadged the trunk. The fitment wasn't perfect, so the body shop ended up using urethane adhesive to install the spoiler instead of the 3M mounting tape provided. The next mod was going to be an exhaust and amg quad tips with matching carbon fiber diffuser. Then I realized, why not just get an amg? Next thing you know...one thing lead to another, I ended up trading the E350 4M for a 2012 E63 with 28k miles CPO. And I must say, I am a happy camper and not looking back.
Without further ado, on to the pictures.
2013 E350 4M
Smoked Side Markers
Piaa Stratos Blue 6K Bulbs
Ebay CF Trunk Spoiler
35% Formula One Pinnacle Tint
2012 E63:
Lowered on RENNtech HAS/adjustable links (might lower a bit more depending on how it looks with the spacers)
RW Carbon Fiber Mirror Covers
Ebay Black AMG Command iDrive Decal
Formula One Pinnacle 35% Tint all four side windows
Formula One Pinnacle 15% Tint rear window
Mod List:
Smoked side markers
Formula One Pinnacle 35% tint all four front windows and 15% rear
RENNtech HAS/adjustable links
Resonator delete=muffler vibration (have a separate thread regarding this)
Ebay black amg command iDrive decal
OEM amg 'cf look' license plate frame
Gloss black window trim/trunk piece
Ebay chrome seat controls
TSW Bathurst 19x8.5 et32 F / 19x9.5 et39 R
OEM Flat hood emblem
Pending Mods:
Formula One Pinnacle 50% Windshield tint (probably couple of weeks when Nino is back in town)
Light smoke tails
RW Carbon V Style Front Lip (Currently FS)
Caliper paint
your car looks great. please post pictures of the gloss black window trim and trunk delete. i've been debating if to go gloss or flat but have been leaning towards glass from day one.
how does the car ride at the level you have it lowered in the picture? i'd love to lower mine too but am afraid the ride will suffer substantially.
Looks great. I love my 2012 AMG, best car I've ever had. My only issue is it's rough on the bumps and there are a lot of them on the R.I Roads. Rims bend very easily, one of these days I'll figure out how to prevent this, more solid rims I guess and maybe 18 inch instead of the 19's.
Just came back from the shop. Sadly, the shop forgot that I was coming and ran out of the gloss black vinyl. I was tempted to go with the satin black but decided to wait for the gloss black. Will update next Saturday.
As for the ride with Renntech has, the car does feel stiffer but not harsh and it's not bouncy on the highway, which is common with the springs.
As for the ride with Renntech has, the car does feel stiffer but not harsh and it's not bouncy on the highway, which is common with the springs.
when you say stiffer are you referring to driving in C mode or S/S+?
would you say the car is as stiff in C mode when lowered as it is in S or S+ when not lowered? i'm just trying to gauge how much stiffer it drives when lowered.
when you say stiffer are you referring to driving in C mode or S/S+?
would you say the car is as stiff in C mode when lowered as it is in S or S+ when not lowered? i'm just trying to gauge how much stiffer it drives when lowered.
Car feels stiffer in C mode but soaks up the bump nicely. I'd say it's equivalent to S/S+ in stock form if not slightly stiffer. In S/S+, the car is noticeably stiffer but not to the point its bone jarring. Then again, the level of stiffness is different for everyone. I personally have high tolerance for stiffness given that I'm used to driving the s2000. Hope this is somewhat helpful.
I've searched through the forums for countless hours to say the least for information on the mods/pictures. I'd like to return the favor by posting my mods/pictures for those who are interested in doing the same.
Background info:
I purchased a 2013 E350 4M CPO with 13K miles in March 2015. I was content with the purchase for the most part until I caught the mod bug again. The plan of keeping the car stock didn't work out too well.
The first mod was a set of smoked side markers (stock amber was an eyesore). The second mod was a 35% ceramic tint on all four front windows including the rear followed by Piaa Stratos Blue 6K H7 light bulbs (didn't realize the car wasn't equipped with HID's until after the purchase ). The third mod was a cf trunk spoiler from ebay and debadged the trunk. The fitment wasn't perfect, so the body shop ended up using urethane adhesive to install the spoiler instead of the 3M mounting tape provided. The next mod was going to be an exhaust and amg quad tips with matching carbon fiber diffuser. Then I realized, why not just get an amg? Next thing you know...one thing lead to another, I ended up trading the E350 4M for a 2012 E63 with 28k miles CPO. And I must say, I am a happy camper and not looking back.
Without further ado, on to the pictures.
2013 E350 4M
Smoked Side Markers
Piaa Stratos Blue 6K Bulbs
Ebay CF Trunk Spoiler
35% Formula One Pinnacle Tint
2012 E63:
Lowered on RENNtech HAS/adjustable links (might lower a bit more depending on how it looks with the spacers)
RW Carbon Fiber Mirror Covers
Ebay Black AMG Command iDrive Decal
Formula One Pinnacle 35% Tint all four side windows
Formula One Pinnacle 15% Tint rear window
Mod List:
Smoked side markers
Formula One Pinnacle 35% tint all four front windows and 15% rear
RENNtech HAS/adjustable links
Resonator delete=muffler vibration (have a separate thread regarding this)
Ebay black amg command iDrive decal
OEM amg 'cf look' license plate frame
Pending Mods:
Gloss black window trim wrap/chrome trunk delete (scheduled 8/8)
RW Carbon V style cf front lip spoiler
Formula One Pinnacle 50% Windshield tint (probably couple of weeks when Nino is back in town)
H&R 10mm F/20mm R wheel spacers with extended bolts (arriving next week)
Light smoke tails
I will post more pictures tomorrow after the window trim/trunk piece wrap.
Since I'm posting pictures, might as well include some pictures from the past.
2010 650i:
Conservative drop with a set of H&R springs/ADV1 20" Wheels
Black rear emblem/CF trunk spoiler
Gloss black roof wrap
2007 Audi RS4:
Magnaflow Exhaust
2004 Honda S2000
Hooters
Defi gauge/PLX A/F
Comptech S/C
Saved best for last. When I was taking delivery of the E63, this one lucky guy was taking delivery of custom ordered 918 spyder (1.3M).
Thanks for looking and hope to see you local guys around.
Ryan
Congrats. Solid mods list. May I suggestion you go for the chrome seat control and AMG door pins as pending mods instead of future mods as these are the least expensive yet most visual mods.
Also, looks like your running stock (OEM) wheels. May I ask why you would need 10mm and 20mm spacers? Is it to clear your fender due to the Renntech Has and lowering links? Is it rubbing without the spacers?
I might just add the door pins and the chrome seat controls. I read the rear door pins require some loctite so it doesn't pop out. This made me little hesitant but I guess I can give it a try. And the chrome seat controls, I was hoping to find one for sale in the classifieds. I recently saw one for sale for 250 (oem).
Now as for the spacers, I got them because I want the wheels to push out a bit to be flush with the fenders.
I might just add the door pins and the chrome seat controls. I read the rear door pins require some loctite so it doesn't pop out. This made me little hesitant but I guess I can give it a try. And the chrome seat controls, I was hoping to find one for sale in the classifieds. I recently saw one for sale for 250 (oem).
Now as for the spacers, I got them because I want the wheels to push out a bit to be flush with the fenders.
My pleasure. If you read through to my man's thread, Peterubers. He has a thread about the installation of the door pins and he too mentioned loctite is needed, but it was a simple job.
As for the seat control. No need to pay $250 for OEM, when you can get it for less than $31 on eBay: http://www.ebay.com/itm/321500405058?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT
If you look at my photos, that is who I got my seat control from.
Spacers. I had asked about if adding spacers was safe because when I parted out with my old E350. I had 20" Vossen wheels with E350 specs to my E63 which required spacers ( 15mm ). Some say it was ok, some say they would recommended. If you don't absolutely need to add spacers, I wouldn't recommended. As a matter a fact. I'm thinking of getting the Vossen VSF2 with E63 specs. so I do not need spacers to be safe.
Good luck on your built and wanted to add one last thing. When you get the Renntech ECU and 200 cat downpipes. It will really transform the E63 into a beast.
Last edited by Davidkuo0330; 08-10-2015 at 04:09 PM.
David is exactly right... Easy job for door pins....buuuuuut
Keep in mind for the rear door pins, this eliminates the ability for a rear passenger to unlock the door at all. And when I say this I mean it has nothing to do with the child safety lock. Even if you refer to the W212 manual you will see that the only way to unlock the doors in the rear is to pull up on the OEM door pin
I am strongly debating on replacing the OEM door pins back in replacement of the rear AMG version for the safety of the rear occupants
David what are your thoughts? You and I and many other members have precious cargo sitting in the backseats of our rides…
Last edited by PeterUbers; 08-10-2015 at 11:33 AM.
^Thanks for the heads up Peter. Now that you mentioned it, I think I remember reading about it. Will keep this in mind since I do have a 5yr old daughter who rides in the back.
Just replaced the door pins last nigh in my Gardge. Just as what Peter said, the front is a twist off and the rear are poop off ( pull up with a pair of pliers. Here is a photo of the old plastic door pins when they are taken off:
As far as safety is concern. My 8 year old always ride in the back so the safe lock ( can't open from the inside of the car ) is always on so we will always have to open the door for her when getting out of the car. Even with the new AMG door pins that can't be pulled up when located is actually same as the safety lock for me.
This provides extra safety that the kids don't accidentally open the door while the car is in motion. It also brings conform that you don't have to always tell your kid(s) to watch out the the car next to you or even behind you when opening the door so this is a plus for me.
Nice. Was going to get that cover when I first got the car, then though to myself. My key fob is in my pocket 99.99% of the time and the only time it sees light of day is when I switch pants so opted to forgo it. Nice though.
David is exactly right... Easy job for door pins....buuuuuut
Keep in mind for the rear door pins, this eliminates the ability for a rear passenger to unlock the door at all. And when I say this I mean it has nothing to do with the child safety lock. Even if you refer to the W212 manual you will see that the only way to unlock the doors in the rear is to pull up on the OEM door pin
I am strongly debating on replacing the OEM door pins back in replacement of the rear AMG version for the safety of the rear occupants
David what are your thoughts? You and I and many other members have precious cargo sitting in the backseats of our rides…
Peter, my precious cargo goes back to school on Aug. 17, how about yours? Don't know why, but I find myself counting the days They are all great and I'm sure we'll miss them while they are in school, but the thought about downtime brings a SAD SMILE to my face.
Peter, my precious cargo goes back to school on Aug. 17, how about yours? Don't know why, but I find myself counting the days They are all great and I'm sure we'll miss them while they are in school, but the thought about downtime brings a SAD SMILE to my face.
David bro--- I hear ya!! September 9 but who's counting. The oldest are yet 4 and 5 and our youngest, 1.5, is truly an amg fan so he's cool and just likes to chill with dad while I wax/polish or do work from home lol... Precious cargo indeed!! Are you guys done or is there another little one in your future
Keep in mind for the rear door pins, this eliminates the ability for a rear passenger to unlock the door at all. And when I say this I mean it has nothing to do with the child safety lock. Even if you refer to the W212 manual you will see that the only way to unlock the doors in the rear is to pull up on the OEM door pin
I have solved this issue with European Rear Door locks. What are the Euro door locks you might ask?
They allow you to:
-Open the rear doors from the inside when the car is locked
-Globally unlocks all doors when interior handle is pulled
-You can still override this function by turning on the child safety lock and manually opening the rear door from the outside when the car is unlocked
In short the rear door pulls operate the exact same as the front door pulls with the added benefit of child safety locks should you choose to use that feature. Now I don't need to unlock the doors from the front or open a front door before the rear occupants can get out. MB just started putting the Euro locks on the W205 C-Class so I'd imagine more models will follow suit.
I'll post more info in my build thread soon- I've just been too backlogged with other stuff. The install was pretty straightforward with my experienced tech it took 2 hours per door. It's the actual locking mechanism in the door and latch that needs to be replaced. I highly recommend having an experienced installer doing the work as the whole inner workings of the door must be taken apart.
David bro--- I hear ya!! September 9 but who's counting. The oldest are yet 4 and 5 and our youngest, 1.5, is truly an amg fan so he's cool and just likes to chill with dad while I wax/polish or do work from home lol... Precious cargo indeed!! Are you guys done or is there another little one in your future
I can tell you love you babies just by the way you talk about them bro. Sept. 9 is a little bit long though. I guess the babies started summer later than we did. I wish I can get my princess to just wash the car with me, but she is very busy playing mind craft ( you will know the game if you don't already ) lol.
Yeah, I think we will have another baby. Nothing plan, so it up to the gracious of God.
Tires sit flush to the f/r fenders. No visible sign of rubbing but hair away from front tires touching the fender when steering wheel is turned all the way to the sides.
08-07-2015, 06:33 PM
Silvers2k mini build thread and intro '12 E63
). The third mod was a cf trunk spoiler from ebay and debadged the trunk. The fitment wasn't perfect, so the body shop ended up using urethane adhesive to install the spoiler instead of the 3M mounting tape provided. The next mod was going to be an exhaust and amg quad tips with matching carbon fiber diffuser. Then I realized, why not just get an amg? Next thing you know...one thing lead to another, I ended up trading the E350 4M for a 2012 E63 with 28k miles CPO. And I must say, I am a happy camper and not looking back. 
They are all great and I'm sure we'll miss them while they are in school, but the thought about downtime brings a SAD SMILE to my face. 
