My CLS build! - Prior Design Kit, blacked trim, black headlights, Concave wheels, etc
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From: Spring/Houston, TX
CLS 55 AMG, FX45, F-350, Top Secret Widebody Supra (Sold) and other vehicles on another Planet
Working on it bro!
Yes it is a factory color
Actually it is LOL. The paint literally has a mind of it's own. Depending on what time of the day, my car color changes 2 different colors. It's actually really neat. It changes from greyish blue to a dolphin grey. In broad daylight you see more of the greyish blue tone. The sun really brings out the pearls in the paint. In the evening or in the shade it looks like a dolphin grey. This is a pic of my car in a parking garage in dolphin grey mode LOL.
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Last edited by cmusngi; Jun 28, 2012 at 10:21 PM.
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Joined: Jun 2010
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From: Spring/Houston, TX
CLS 55 AMG, FX45, F-350, Top Secret Widebody Supra (Sold) and other vehicles on another Planet
It's been a while since I posted any updates. Been busy with so many things lately. Here are a few small updates! My interior is quite dusty and dirty in these photos since I took the photos after the install so please ignore the dust and other junk in the background 
Installed the new screen with the paint matched dash kit (faceplate)
Hello Rear back up camera!
Hello newly installed hidden Front bumper camera! (still need to make some adjustments on the positioning)
This new screen and the technology it packs is simply amazing! Video and Music streaming anywhere we go! (when connected to the iPhone)
A little something that's in the works. The fit and finish on these LED DRLs is spot on and will look OEM.
Can't wait to install this new UPD Supercharger Pulley!
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Installed the new screen with the paint matched dash kit (faceplate)
Hello Rear back up camera!
Hello newly installed hidden Front bumper camera! (still need to make some adjustments on the positioning)
This new screen and the technology it packs is simply amazing! Video and Music streaming anywhere we go! (when connected to the iPhone)
A little something that's in the works. The fit and finish on these LED DRLs is spot on and will look OEM.
Can't wait to install this new UPD Supercharger Pulley!
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Last edited by cmusngi; Jun 28, 2012 at 11:57 PM.
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2006 cls55 amg
It's been a while since I posted any updates. Been busy with so many things lately. Here are a few small updates! My interior is quite dusty and dirty in these photos since I took the photos after the install so please ignore the dust and other junk in the background
Installed the new screen with the paint matched dash kit (faceplate)
Hello Rear back up camera!
Hello newly installed hidden Front bumper camera! (still need to make some adjustments on the positioning)
This new screen and the technology it packs is simply amazing! Video and Music streaming anywhere we go! (when connected to the iPhone)
A little something that's in the works. The fit and finish on these LED DRLs is spot on and will look OEM.
Can't wait to install this new UPD Supercharger Pulley!
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Installed the new screen with the paint matched dash kit (faceplate)
Hello Rear back up camera!
Hello newly installed hidden Front bumper camera! (still need to make some adjustments on the positioning)
This new screen and the technology it packs is simply amazing! Video and Music streaming anywhere we go! (when connected to the iPhone)
A little something that's in the works. The fit and finish on these LED DRLs is spot on and will look OEM.
Can't wait to install this new UPD Supercharger Pulley!
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cls build- prior design
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From: Mount Dora, FL
2013 SL63 AMG
Sorry for the bombardment... I'm just looking at putting a pretty unique setup in my car and it involves a kenwood deck.
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Wow the car came out nice! I'm glad you had a good experience with progressive autosport, as I went in there a few days back and got treated like garbage. Anyway, what are those wheels specs? If you mind me asking, Im just really looking for wheels to put on my SL and I know CLS have the same fitment. I'm the same way, lip+concave=sex.
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From: Trinidad & Tobago / Canada
CLS550 AMG Pkg.
Very interested. Where you able to find harnesses or did you have to splice yourself? Does the kenwood play nice with the harmon kardon amp? Did you use your factory GPS antenna? Any crazy converters I should know about?
Sorry for the bombardment... I'm just looking at putting a pretty unique setup in my car and it involves a kenwood deck.
Sorry for the bombardment... I'm just looking at putting a pretty unique setup in my car and it involves a kenwood deck.
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From: Scottsdale, Arizona
2020 S63 Coupe, 2006 Hummer H1 Alpha, 2018 McLaren 720S, 2022 Porsche 911 TurboS, 2022 Tesla Model X
Very impressive work.
Besides losing the steering wheel controls, any downside to swapping the COMAND unit with the Kenwood ? It looks much more modern - and even the new Mercedes W218 frustrate me with the small screen used.
Besides losing the steering wheel controls, any downside to swapping the COMAND unit with the Kenwood ? It looks much more modern - and even the new Mercedes W218 frustrate me with the small screen used.
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C5 LS6 and CLS55
PM me your email. If you decide to get this kit, follow my instructions EXACTLY and it will save you a lot of headaches. I have the entire kit andnmy dad just picked up his CLS55 tonight with his full PD kit installed so I know exactly what needs to be done. Send me your email address.
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I sent you a PM with my email address. Im in need of help with exact instructions on a PD install on a '06 CLS55.
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I am trying to install that same Kenwood Nav on mine and can't seem to find the correct Dash Faceplate Kit, can you let me know were you purchased it? Also, How did you go about removing the headlights? I want to clean mines from the inside but heard it's a nightmare to remove! Any help would be greatly appreciated! Thank you!
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Cls63 amg
Vehicle colour code
Hi there i know this thread is quite old now but like to say your car is amazing. Can you please give me the colour code for your car as i want to get mine resprayed exactly the same. Thanks
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SL55
Want to know the car
Chris,
I learned that you are the creator of this car that I’m about to buy, it has 89k miles now. I would love to learn all about the problems that u had. Pmed you my cell number.
I dont want to walk into a bad one.
I learned that you are the creator of this car that I’m about to buy, it has 89k miles now. I would love to learn all about the problems that u had. Pmed you my cell number.
I dont want to walk into a bad one.
