W124 E-Class Picture Thread
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1994 E320
My ride, 1994 E320 that i repainted pearl white
rebuilt engine (cause i blew a head gasket)
rebuilt trans when i bought it
All stock except sportline shocks and new 205 tires]\
and a pioneer nav unit i installed with rear view camera
rebuilt engine (cause i blew a head gasket)
rebuilt trans when i bought it
All stock except sportline shocks and new 205 tires]\
and a pioneer nav unit i installed with rear view camera
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From: New Jersey
1995 E420
Shrewz - Nice work on the stereo and outlets! How/where did you get the trim? Any details you could share would be helpful. I have factory stereo that needs replacing and I would like to put something like this is in.
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1994 E320
well when i bought it had an aftermarket stero that didnt have a faceplate so i had to replace it, i wanted a nav unit since the dash only houses a single din stero i had to remove all the panels and grind and remove all the struture inside so that the pioneer unit would fit and it barley does you have to pull on the sides of the dash so it will go in and i fabbed up a steel bracket underneath the radio to hold it up
As for the trim i cut out templets of cardboard around the radio and coated them with fiberglass and resin then painted the pieces i did the same for the panel under the radio i just went down to local electronics store and bought the duel cigarette lighter plugs
but wiring that thing was such a pain you have to tap into your speed sensor, your hand break sensor and much more and i had to run wire to the back for back up camera but it was all worth it it sounds great i have to take some more pictures but i custom built a 12 in sub bux that sits in the back between the rear seats and the glass (cause i didnt wanna loose any truck space) and replaced the stock dash speakers
As for the trim i cut out templets of cardboard around the radio and coated them with fiberglass and resin then painted the pieces i did the same for the panel under the radio i just went down to local electronics store and bought the duel cigarette lighter plugs
but wiring that thing was such a pain you have to tap into your speed sensor, your hand break sensor and much more and i had to run wire to the back for back up camera but it was all worth it it sounds great i have to take some more pictures but i custom built a 12 in sub bux that sits in the back between the rear seats and the glass (cause i didnt wanna loose any truck space) and replaced the stock dash speakers
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1994 E320
also one big issue i encountered is there is a air bag controll module that is housed in the dash right under where radio is currently thats y it sits farther out of the dash then stock, the unit can not be moved or messed with it made it extremely difficult to tuck the wiring back
just make sure when you pull out the radio check for that before you start cutting things up to fit the double din radio
just make sure when you pull out the radio check for that before you start cutting things up to fit the double din radio
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03' CL55 AMG
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From: New Jersey
1995 E420
also one big issue i encountered is there is a air bag controll module that is housed in the dash right under where radio is currently thats y it sits farther out of the dash then stock, the unit can not be moved or messed with it made it extremely difficult to tuck the wiring back
just make sure when you pull out the radio check for that before you start cutting things up to fit the double din radio
just make sure when you pull out the radio check for that before you start cutting things up to fit the double din radio
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Here pic of the install in my cabrio
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Noo way!! I've debated about selling her, but with the resale value in mind it would hardly be worth the effort of posting an ad. I'm just at the point in my life where I really want something a bit newer with a bit of thrill, AMG more than fills that niche. I plan on keeping both if I can afford it, however, I might end up selling the cosmetic stuff like the lowering springs, rims, camber arms etc. for some extra cash torwards the C36 purchase. It all depends on how quickly things happen. I love my W124 way too much, even with all of the problems it throws at me weekly! All I have to do is take it for a drive on the freeway and cruise, all my complaints go away..........
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My advice is keep all the cosmetic stuff and save up until you can afford the AMG you need without having to sacrifice things. If you sell it all off, you won't have as much pride in the car, nor will it look as awesome 
Find a local junkyard and get that bumper swapped out! $40 and 20mins of your time.
Find a local junkyard and get that bumper swapped out! $40 and 20mins of your time.
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I agree with above/\/\/\/\ The car will not be the same, and you might only realize a $1,000
Not worth it. Besides, it would be a shame - may inspire others to keep more 124's on the road - or even this one, if you sell it!
I understand though, a C-36 would be fun and you need to purchase a good one.
Nest of lick.
Not worth it. Besides, it would be a shame - may inspire others to keep more 124's on the road - or even this one, if you sell it!
I understand though, a C-36 would be fun and you need to purchase a good one.
Nest of lick.
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95' AMG SeeThreeSix
My advice is keep all the cosmetic stuff and save up until you can afford the AMG you need without having to sacrifice things. If you sell it all off, you won't have as much pride in the car, nor will it look as awesome
Find a local junkyard and get that bumper swapped out! $40 and 20mins of your time.
Find a local junkyard and get that bumper swapped out! $40 and 20mins of your time.
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95' AMG SeeThreeSix
I agree with above/\/\/\/\ The car will not be the same, and you might only realize a $1,000
Not worth it. Besides, it would be a shame - may inspire others to keep more 124's on the road - or even this one, if you sell it!
I understand though, a C-36 would be fun and you need to purchase a good one.
Nest of lick.
Not worth it. Besides, it would be a shame - may inspire others to keep more 124's on the road - or even this one, if you sell it!
I understand though, a C-36 would be fun and you need to purchase a good one.
Nest of lick.
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95' AMG SeeThreeSix
. Cold brittle plastic and snow banks = failure! I'll have to keep my eyes open for a new one at the junkyards here. The junkies here are nothing like the W124 heavens in CA, I've seen maybe 2 W124s in the past year here and one was a 300D. Thanks for the kind words guys!! You've all convinced me to hold onto everything, looking forward to a nice dual shot of the lowered 300E and C36 side by side 
, I bet they will look strikingly similar!
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2001 C320, 1997 E320, 1993 300e & 2005 F150 Supercrew
Updated look for son's 93 300E
Here's a couple updated pictures of my son's 93 300E. He decided that the classic look real wasn't him, So I got him these Euro lights and shinny chrome wheels.
Now he doesn't feel like he's driviing his old mans car!
Now he doesn't feel like he's driviing his old mans car!
