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Old May 7, 2008 | 11:09 PM
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Originally Posted by YNVDIZW124
How come anyone with the word AMG in front of their name is kinda of a jerk? just saying...
Sometimes the badge can get to your head. But it's fine, we all have our things. The hard thing about these posts is the tone can get confused. Sounds like no one meant harm. Back to the topic the best mod you can do to a Benz diesel is run veggie. In the states you can get a set up for about $800 (which is like 25 euro these days) and convert vegetable oil to diesel and it cost about 60 cents a gallon. The cool part is you make no changes to the car except an optional bumper sticker that say VeggiePowered. Veggie diesel is actually cleaner and more efficient than regular diesel and most fast food joints have to pay to have there oil removed so they will give it to you. IT takes a bit of work but you can "brew" about 100 - 200 gallons at a time and it stores for about 4 - 6 months.
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Old May 8, 2008 | 05:54 AM
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I like the amg badge and the chrome wheel arch so I am not removing them.
As for the grill I will change it soon. Also, I hate the "I love drifting" decal too but I put it so I could hide a giant hole there. My car used to be a taxi so that's where the taxi fare meter was. Also that is the reason for the 870K miles.It's been a taxi since bought(1991). I will replace the thing that the sticker is on very soon too. If you don't like my car then you can buy me a new one because I got no cash. I am sorry that I was born poor. You should have seen the car before it got in my hands. Then we would see if you liked it. You people are lucky. The taxi driver who owned it(my dad) does not treat cars very well. Imagine that I found nuts under the wood where the transmission is
same here dude. my car was crap..........okay it still looks like crap my job sucks and i make very little. my car died in 3 weeks of getting it battery then the altornator died i had to rebuild that. god i could go on a list for a long time i have a 5 page report of all the stuff that needs to be done on my car.

i have to say your car is nice and i do love it just keep up the work and little by little your car will be one awsome work of art and it will be fun to drive
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Old May 8, 2008 | 06:13 AM
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Originally Posted by AMG_Fred
...This car is a family sedan meant for luxury. Get rid of that rice from it.

Remove: grill, replace with avantegard (sp?)
amg badge, that is not an AMG!
front fenders, do you really like those grills?
chrome wheel arch
AND THAT "I LOVE DRIFTING" DECAL!!!

I have been holding my car and was waiting to finish school so I can tastefully mod the car but it seems like this car is losing its image as the price goes down. If you really want the car to be fast then go buy a honda civic and remove all of the interior and change the engine. All of that will probably cost you $500. It is possible to make this car fast but you will need mainly custom work which is not available on eBay where it looks like all of your parts came from. I'm sorry but I just don't like your car at all.
I love the chrome wheel arches but thats just me i love chrome all together
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Old May 8, 2008 | 07:37 AM
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What do you guys think of it? Nice addition for the inside or not?

TO AMF_FRED: I do NOT intend to race with my car. I just want to make it look better and sound better(exhaust & woofers). I like the AMG badge and don't worry...I won't disgrace the name

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Old May 8, 2008 | 07:38 AM
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Originally Posted by Geh
I love the chrome wheel arches but thats just me i love chrome all together
And I LOVE your rims
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Old May 8, 2008 | 09:47 AM
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Demos_sav: If you have any questions about your stereo system, feel free to ask me or BigPete
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Old May 8, 2008 | 12:14 PM
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Originally Posted by STLe320
Demos_sav: If you have any questions about your stereo system, feel free to ask me or BigPete
I'm a total noob on stereo systems. Please tell me everything I need to know. My car has Riesen speakers at the back. Are they any good? What else can I do to the car to improve sound without having to buy an amplifier?

Please don't laugh at me but my car has got a casette radio. Not a cd radio. I will get one(my sister's) in about 2-3 months

Who are the moderators around here?

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Old May 8, 2008 | 12:33 PM
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Old May 10, 2008 | 01:27 AM
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Hey, don't sweat it. I bet the car will look great once you're done with it! I by no way intend to bash upon you. I guess the connotation wasn't the best for describing the situation. Oh and when I win the lottery, I'll be sure to paypal you some money for a mod of your choice! Remember, we're all family here. I love our w124s!
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Old May 10, 2008 | 03:23 AM
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Originally Posted by AMG_Fred
Hey, don't sweat it. I bet the car will look great once you're done with it! I by no way intend to bash upon you. I guess the connotation wasn't the best for describing the situation. Oh and when I win the lottery, I'll be sure to paypal you some money for a mod of your choice! Remember, we're all family here. I love our w124s!
It's ok bro

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Old May 10, 2008 | 05:32 AM
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I want to inform you guys that I will order this grille on Monday

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/86-93...spagenameZWD1V
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Old May 10, 2008 | 04:46 PM
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Very nice Demos! I bought that for my father to put on his 500e
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Old May 10, 2008 | 06:28 PM
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Demos are you sure that grille is the right one for your model? You have the early style grille and the one on that ebay auction shows pictures of a '94-95 model. It says it fits the pre-facelift w124's, but it shows the wrong pictures. I would ask the seller before you bid!
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Old May 10, 2008 | 07:02 PM
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Originally Posted by Bigpete123
Demos are you sure that grille is the right one for your model? You have the early style grille and the one on that ebay auction shows pictures of a '94-95 model. It says it fits the pre-facelift w124's, but it shows the wrong pictures. I would ask the seller before you bid!
Thanks for your reply. I am actually bying this one. I linked you to another one because it has pictures of before and after. Will this fit ok?
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Old May 17, 2008 | 05:49 AM
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A little update for you!!!!

Tell me what you think
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Old May 17, 2008 | 05:51 AM
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very nice i like the way it looks alot
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Old May 17, 2008 | 06:59 AM
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Rims, grille and many more coming soon
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Old May 20, 2008 | 04:31 PM
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So what do you guys think of my car now?
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Old May 20, 2008 | 10:01 PM
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looks a lot better!
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Old May 22, 2008 | 12:42 AM
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Wellnone of us can really tell you what to do cause we will only be telling you to make your car look like mine kinda thing and we all on here are unique. Just tell us whose cars here you like the most to get started....
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Old May 22, 2008 | 09:06 AM
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I like bertis_00's body kit, STLe320's sound system and Ron's performance :P
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Old May 22, 2008 | 10:08 AM
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Originally Posted by Demos_sav
I like bertis_00's body kit, STLe320's sound system and Ron's performance :P
what about my rust spot and dinged up rim?...Just can't get any love around here.
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Old May 22, 2008 | 10:49 AM
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Originally Posted by Demos_sav
STLe320's sound system
CHEAA!!

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Old May 22, 2008 | 11:12 AM
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CHEAA!!

What's so great about his sound system?
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