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2005 CLS55 AMG W219 C219
Replaced the coated T10 halogen bulb with a Hella LED
Osram Cool Blue Intense H7 bulbs with the Hella LED
And see the difference in light output. The bulbs are both Osram Xenarc Classic with the same amount of usage. I stored the Hella bulb as a spare
Notice that the left side does not have a hot spot! The hotspot on the side of the passenger is apparent.
View from the side
And from the other side
Osram Cool Blue Intense H7 bulbs with the Hella LED
And see the difference in light output. The bulbs are both Osram Xenarc Classic with the same amount of usage. I stored the Hella bulb as a spare
Notice that the left side does not have a hot spot! The hotspot on the side of the passenger is apparent.
View from the side
And from the other side
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2005 CLS55 AMG W219 C219
Replaced the steering wheel cover as I couldn't really get used to the material. I like the perforated look of this one better to be honest. Fitment is ok, not perfect.
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2005 CLS55 AMG W219 C219
Seems I forgot to post the pictures of getting the old headlight off, so here we go!
Getting the bumper off was easier than I thought, so happy days
The old worn headlight...
You will have to remove the headlight washer, its only 1 philips screw and then you slide it of the headlight (towards the front)
The difference is crazy!
Added the installation date for my own documentation
Getting the bumper off was easier than I thought, so happy days
The old worn headlight...
You will have to remove the headlight washer, its only 1 philips screw and then you slide it of the headlight (towards the front)
The difference is crazy!
Added the installation date for my own documentation
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Swapped the valve block last weekend
New vs Old
Happy that they were color coded, so you basically cant mess this up
Even with my small hands I found it quite fiddly
New vs Old
Happy that they were color coded, so you basically cant mess this up
Even with my small hands I found it quite fiddly
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My first new part of 2024! A new original alarm siren. Quite an expensive part at €145 euro
Partnr: A219820322664
New vs Old
Build date from 2019 so it seems
Made by our dear friends at Bosch
Partnr: A219820322664
New vs Old
Build date from 2019 so it seems
Made by our dear friends at Bosch
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The alarm siren housing has been battered by moisture over the last 18 years, so a little refresh is in place
Fresh zinc coating in my professional paint booth
Looking better already
And back in it's place! I extended the A-pillar drain hose with some extra hose I had lying around, so the water goes down as fast as possible instead of splattering around and draining. I did the same modification on the passenger side
Fresh zinc coating in my professional paint booth
Looking better already
And back in it's place! I extended the A-pillar drain hose with some extra hose I had lying around, so the water goes down as fast as possible instead of splattering around and draining. I did the same modification on the passenger side
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Got new wiper blades. Opted for SWF after seeing them being recommended by M539 etc. There have a smaller footprint, but look well constructed. They are replacing the Bosch Aerotwins
DAS ORIGINALLLLLL
All in place
DAS ORIGINALLLLLL
All in place
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Replaced the interior fan and resistor. Started to make a little bit more noise and when I got it out, it gave more resistance than the new Thermotec unit. Easy DIY, only the location is a bit fiddly
NRF resistor
Location of the fan and resistor and how it sits in place
What 18 years of service looks like
Old vs new. As you can see, its an easy diy
NRF resistor
Location of the fan and resistor and how it sits in place
What 18 years of service looks like
Old vs new. As you can see, its an easy diy
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Also bought new HT leads from Magneti Marelli, but I should've done a little bit more investigating. The connections on the coils could've been better. The leads protrude a little but too much. The old leads disintegrated on me when I pulled them loose from the coils, so no way back
Gave it the Gold treatment
Gave it the Gold treatment
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Bought some different center caps which give a little bit more contrast. I like these!
You can see the remnants of the old HT leads
Before
After
You can see the remnants of the old HT leads
Before
After
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And something which totally transforms the car with the push of a button....
I added 2 cutout valves, just before the mufflers. Even though the CLS sounds great, I miss some volume every now and then. The shape of the sound is good, just a little bit more volume would be great. And we succeeded in that with these 2 valves. They are vacuum operated.
I found out that the company Sebring is responsible for these great sounding mufflers. They were highly popular in the Netherlands back then!
2 Weeks later I went back and added an Xpipe. As you guys know, the center resonator is basically an Xpipe and when I bought the car, it was already removed.
I added 2 cutout valves, just before the mufflers. Even though the CLS sounds great, I miss some volume every now and then. The shape of the sound is good, just a little bit more volume would be great. And we succeeded in that with these 2 valves. They are vacuum operated.
I found out that the company Sebring is responsible for these great sounding mufflers. They were highly popular in the Netherlands back then!
2 Weeks later I went back and added an Xpipe. As you guys know, the center resonator is basically an Xpipe and when I bought the car, it was already removed.
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Found some 60mm hub caps for my Japan Racing wheels which will give a little bit of contrast (instead of full black wheels). Only difference is that they are a little bit recessed in the wheel
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Last year I found some PLM style headers. Unfortunately they were in backorder and a little while ago, I got the green light that they were in stock again. They looked very good for the price and I went ahead and bought all new hardware for replacing them (16x studs, the copper bolts, metal gaskets etc etc).
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The difference in diameter is very apparent and got even more excited
Then I got to measuring
46mm for the aftermarket header
41mm for the stock header
But of you look closely, the real opening is even smaller at 36mm...
The collector also measures 46mm
vs 41mm for the stock collector
Seems I found another oil leak (rocker cover gasket)
BUT the biggest joke is...it doesnt fit! The bolt holes dont even line up, I think the heat warped the metal so much during the welding process. So I sent it all back hahah
Then I got to measuring
46mm for the aftermarket header
41mm for the stock header
But of you look closely, the real opening is even smaller at 36mm...
The collector also measures 46mm
vs 41mm for the stock collector
Seems I found another oil leak (rocker cover gasket)
BUT the biggest joke is...it doesnt fit! The bolt holes dont even line up, I think the heat warped the metal so much during the welding process. So I sent it all back hahah
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Bought 2 Stahlbus oil drain valves for the upcoming oil change. Fumoto valves are quite hard to get here in the Netherlands and these were readily available. About 90 euros inc shipment for 2 valves
https://www.stahlbus.com/products/en...alve/index.php
https://www.stahlbus.com/products/en...alve/index.php
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With the exhaust work, I found out that the rocker cover on passenger side was leaking. 3rd time is a charm, this time with an original gasket off course. Drivers side was already done with OE gasket.
Partnr: A1130160321
Partnr: A1130160321