A couple of OEM Mods...
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2006 Mercedes Benz E350
A couple of OEM Mods...
I decided upgrade the rear of my 06 e350 to look more like an 07-08 w211. I changed the tail lights and the rear trunk finisher. Tail lights are smoked as well:
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03 E500 Sport, 03 Eddie Bauer Explorer, 06 Pro Street Chopper
Looks good.
I've been considering changing the ones on my 03 E500 also. Where'd you get these and can you point me in the direction to find others.
captrivers
I've been considering changing the ones on my 03 E500 also. Where'd you get these and can you point me in the direction to find others.
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It's actually a change in body style on the w211. 03-06 had a smaller chrome strip and smaller license plate area. The 07-08 has a larger chrome strip and larger plate area to accomodate a euro plate. You can get the part from any MB Dealer in the US so it's not a euro part (i dont think).
I got them from my local dealer. If you need the part #'s let me know.
I got them from my local dealer. If you need the part #'s let me know.
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03 E500 Sport, 03 Eddie Bauer Explorer, 06 Pro Street Chopper
Yes, give me the part #'s. Do you think they'll fit my 03? Also, "smoked", is this a process you have done. Or do you buy them smoked?
I've seen some aftermarket lights available for W211's. What's your take on them(fitment, quality of part, etc.)?
captrivers
I've seen some aftermarket lights available for W211's. What's your take on them(fitment, quality of part, etc.)?
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They don't come smoked. I got them smoked at the shop where I get all of my stuff done. It should fit fine on a 03. I've heard a lot of things about aftermarket lights setting off warning lights and stuff...I personally would not go with aftermarket tail lights.
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It's actually a change in body style on the w211. 03-06 had a smaller chrome strip and smaller license plate area. The 07-08 has a larger chrome strip and larger plate area to accomodate a euro plate. You can get the part from any MB Dealer in the US so it's not a euro part (i dont think).
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Alright Eric, you need the chill the fack out with these mods. At least let me catch up a little. Geez. Go on vacation or something, will ya! 
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Al up at SonicMS where MPX got most if not all of his stuff done has a deal on both of these over at myMBonline. The SoCal guys I'm sure can contact HMS to get their stuck done. Here is the part number for the finisher and one of the taillights...
W211 Updated trunk finisher:
A 211 810 01 73
W211 Updated LED taillights:
A 211 820 26 64
W211 Updated trunk finisher:
A 211 810 01 73
W211 Updated LED taillights:
A 211 820 26 64
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No, he has the the e55/63 mufflers which can be cut and welded on the e320/350/500/550 exhaust piping. Yes, you would need to cut your rear bumper to fit the mufflers, there are a few members that have done so. Your more expensive option would be to replace the rear bumper with an e55/63which mpx220 and others have done.
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that looks great
only thing is....there's something about changing the older style to the new that seems a TAD bit "fake" to me. I'd prefer to keep my 05 as is because i feel like once the model ages it will be cool to have that style. in the years to come when they age the 03-05 will have a certain something that you are taking away.
then again, i like when people make 96-99s look like 02s so what am i saying?
just my 2 cents
only thing is....there's something about changing the older style to the new that seems a TAD bit "fake" to me. I'd prefer to keep my 05 as is because i feel like once the model ages it will be cool to have that style. in the years to come when they age the 03-05 will have a certain something that you are taking away.
then again, i like when people make 96-99s look like 02s so what am i saying?
just my 2 cents
