My CLS build! - Prior Design Kit, blacked trim, black headlights, Concave wheels, etc
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My CLS build! - Prior Design Kit, blacked trim, black headlights, Concave wheels, etc
I said in another thread I would post this in here too since some of you may not venture in to the CLS55 section. I've been tied up recently but here here goes! I finally got back to building my CLS5. Been busy with work, traveling, family, and other things and haven't had a chance to really focus on my CLS55 but now that I have time, I'm not wasting another moment to continue my build. I'll post additional details as I go along with the build. Just thought I would post this for those that were interested in the Prior Design Kit among other things.
I already did the following mods a year ago:
-82mm throttle body
-Kleemann headers
-Primary race cats
-Resonator and second cat delete
-Custom x-pipe
-185mm ASP pulley
-550cc injectors
-K&N filters
-ASP idler pulley kit
-Colder NGK plugs
-Eurocharged Heat Exchanger
-Eurocharged ECU tune
-Meziere water pump
Now I'm getting the mod bug again and am now doing a body kit, wheels, and more motor mods! The build begins again!
My new kit arrived a month and a half ago. It's the first Prior Design PD600 body kit in the U.S. (Big thanks to Peter at ACG)
Doing test fitment of the kit
New Rear Test Fit
I installed my aftermarket screen and wrapped my dash in carbon fiber fabric about a year and a half ago in my garage.
Fast forward a year and a half and I hate it. I decided to pull it all out and get it re-done to something else.
Now, I get the pleasure of removing all the glue LOL.
This was progress from almost a month ago. More to follow!
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I already did the following mods a year ago:
-82mm throttle body
-Kleemann headers
-Primary race cats
-Resonator and second cat delete
-Custom x-pipe
-185mm ASP pulley
-550cc injectors
-K&N filters
-ASP idler pulley kit
-Colder NGK plugs
-Eurocharged Heat Exchanger
-Eurocharged ECU tune
-Meziere water pump
Now I'm getting the mod bug again and am now doing a body kit, wheels, and more motor mods! The build begins again!
My new kit arrived a month and a half ago. It's the first Prior Design PD600 body kit in the U.S. (Big thanks to Peter at ACG)
Doing test fitment of the kit
New Rear Test Fit
I installed my aftermarket screen and wrapped my dash in carbon fiber fabric about a year and a half ago in my garage.
Fast forward a year and a half and I hate it. I decided to pull it all out and get it re-done to something else.
Now, I get the pleasure of removing all the glue LOL.
This was progress from almost a month ago. More to follow!
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Here is more progress.
My CLS55 was at Progressive Autosports a month ago for prep and paint. I wanted to get my headlights re-done. I went with a matte black finish because I'm not a fan of chrome light housings. = )
Front Bumper sanded down and rid of ugly waves and pin holes. (I forgot to take pics of the lip that attaches to the bottom of it.)
The Prior Rear Bumper started off like this:
I wanted parts of it cut out = )
I opted to not go with a regular aluminum mesh grill for the cut outs. I wanted a cleaner/OEM look so I purchased some ABS plastic mesh with the wide honeycomb pattern.
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My CLS55 was at Progressive Autosports a month ago for prep and paint. I wanted to get my headlights re-done. I went with a matte black finish because I'm not a fan of chrome light housings. = )
Front Bumper sanded down and rid of ugly waves and pin holes. (I forgot to take pics of the lip that attaches to the bottom of it.)
The Prior Rear Bumper started off like this:
I wanted parts of it cut out = )
I opted to not go with a regular aluminum mesh grill for the cut outs. I wanted a cleaner/OEM look so I purchased some ABS plastic mesh with the wide honeycomb pattern.
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My long time industry friend Vincent, owner of iForged and Forgestar sent some pics of my wheels. These were taken a week and a half ago. The new Concave wheels arrive May 8th!
This was the progress two weeks after drop off. As you can see I also had my headlight housings sprayed and baked to matte black. They are dirty in these photos but looks fantastic in person! I think the headlight color change makes the whole front flow all together now.
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This was the progress two weeks after drop off. As you can see I also had my headlight housings sprayed and baked to matte black. They are dirty in these photos but looks fantastic in person! I think the headlight color change makes the whole front flow all together now.
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Here are a few shots of the rear bumper/diffuser while they were doing the finishing touches to it. = ) I had them paint the diffuser matte black. The mufflers were removed temporarily because they were touching the bumper during fitment. They'll go back on once they are done. Sorry for the subpar pics. I didn't have my DSLR with me.
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I did the interior re-assembly one late night about 2 and a half weeks ago in my garage. Here is a small update! = )
Newly painted dash in Piano Black
Putting it all back together
My E(moving) Lowering Module V2 with remote! Thanks Marcus for this smoking group buy deal you did on PSC!
Installation process. PIN swap!
Kenwood Screen going back in
My dumb @ss forgot to give the body shop the Screen faceplate and upper bar to paint Piano black as well. It's comng back out this weekend to get paint matched. Sheesh. In the mean time, here is what it looks like SOMEWHAT pieced back together.
Roof Spoiler paint matched
A better look at the Matte Black Housing headlights. Ignore the dust. It's a little dirty.
Tires arrived!
Had the chrome window trim wrapped in matte black
The Prior Design bumpers looked great and I thought I could get away with just the AMG side skirts but after further evaluation I determined it definitely needs the PD side skirts. These just arrived yesterday and thanks again to Peter at ACG for getting these to me so quickly. A special thanks to Ray at Prior Design as well for additional support. So the car went back to Progressive Autosports to be painted and installed.
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Newly painted dash in Piano Black
Putting it all back together
My E(moving) Lowering Module V2 with remote! Thanks Marcus for this smoking group buy deal you did on PSC!
Installation process. PIN swap!
Kenwood Screen going back in
My dumb @ss forgot to give the body shop the Screen faceplate and upper bar to paint Piano black as well. It's comng back out this weekend to get paint matched. Sheesh. In the mean time, here is what it looks like SOMEWHAT pieced back together.
Roof Spoiler paint matched
A better look at the Matte Black Housing headlights. Ignore the dust. It's a little dirty.
Tires arrived!
Had the chrome window trim wrapped in matte black
The Prior Design bumpers looked great and I thought I could get away with just the AMG side skirts but after further evaluation I determined it definitely needs the PD side skirts. These just arrived yesterday and thanks again to Peter at ACG for getting these to me so quickly. A special thanks to Ray at Prior Design as well for additional support. So the car went back to Progressive Autosports to be painted and installed.
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Here is a side (3/4 angle) shot that was taken by District Speed during the Eurocharged open house event a week and a half ago. Side skirts are on and I also added matte black to the front bumper air slits. The District Speed videographer is back there in that photo doing some sick video shots of the rear. They have one video up buy I think there is another. I'll post those as well. I didn't want to debut the car in public with this kit with the stock wheels but there's no way I was missing Jerry and Jake's Grand Opening event. I can't wait for my new wheels to arrive this week!
BTW, here is my dad's CLS55 right next to mine. He has a Prior Design body kit on the way as we speak. His car goes straight to the body shop as soon as the kit arrives! = )
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BTW, here is my dad's CLS55 right next to mine. He has a Prior Design body kit on the way as we speak. His car goes straight to the body shop as soon as the kit arrives! = )
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that 3/4 shot is hot...your paint color and the black accents (headlights, lettering, window trim) work well together...cant wait to see it with the wheels on!
man that black 55 is sick too...the dish on the back wheels is sexxxx
man that black 55 is sick too...the dish on the back wheels is sexxxx
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Alrighty, a quick update. I've been hush about the wheels I'm getting and wanted to wait until I was closer to receiving them before I gave any details. I got my tracking number for my wheels on Tuesday! Here is what I am going with. It's the iForged Equip V3 Concave wheels. The wheel face will be brushed aluminum with a tint on it. When the light hits it directly, it doesn't show much of a tint and just looks almost like a brushed aluminum color. When there's less light, the wheel will look like a medium grey brushed aluminum. The wheel will also have a chrome lip. Here's a preview of the front wheel that my friend Vincent from iForged sent me. Waiting sucks!!!! Hurry up Friday!
Here is an iForged Equip V3 with regular brushed aluminum and chrome.
Here's a preview of mine in its final finish. This is the front wheel.
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Here is an iForged Equip V3 with regular brushed aluminum and chrome.
Here's a preview of mine in its final finish. This is the front wheel.
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Alrighty, a quick update. I've been hush about the wheels I'm getting and wanted to wait until I was closer to receiving them before I gave any details. I got my tracking number for my wheels on Tuesday! Here is what I am going with. It's the iForged Equip V3 Concave wheels. The wheel face will be brushed aluminum with a tint on it. When the light hits it directly, it doesn't show much of a tint and just looks almost like a brushed aluminum color. When there's less light, the wheel will look like a medium grey brushed aluminum. The wheel will also have a chrome lip. Here's a preview of the front wheel that my friend Vincent from iForged sent me. Waiting sucks!!!! Hurry up Friday!
Here is an iForged Equip V3 with regular brushed aluminum and chrome.
Here's a preview of mine in its final finish. This is the front wheel.
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Here is an iForged Equip V3 with regular brushed aluminum and chrome.
Here's a preview of mine in its final finish. This is the front wheel.
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Hey what year is your cls? Fiber optics? I ask bc I'd like to know what all you had to do to get that kenwood in? Please help. I'm looking to upgrade but the dynavin unit doesn't look like an option anymore an no one has any idea how to install one in a 2008 with fiber optics.
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That finish is unique...looking at the color of the face I think it will go perfectly with the shade of your paint; good call on the tint too because I think a straight aluminum finish would contrast too much with the shade of your ride as it would be too "bright"....and damn that concave is sick
LOL. You crazy bro! Come down here to Houston and hang out with us!
Thanks brotha! I can't wait to join you and the others in the CLS63 bi-turbo club soon!
Hey what year is your cls? Fiber optics? I ask bc I'd like to know what all you had to do to get that kenwood in? Please help. I'm looking to upgrade but the dynavin unit doesn't look like an option anymore an no one has any idea how to install one in a 2008 with fiber optics.
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Carlos, I have all the converters for the steering wheel control but I haven't gotten around do installing it. I actually don't mind being without it since the Kenwood remote is pretty easy to memorize button placement wise. I've had the steering wheel PAC modules/converters for over a year and a half and I haven't really missed not having steering wheel volume and track control. I may not even install those. The touch screen and remote have been just fine for a while now.
