GL Class (X164) 2007-2012: GL320CDI, GL420CDI, GL450, GL550

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Old Jan 25, 2008 | 01:08 AM
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So I decided to get mine detailed the day before the "SoCal Storm of 08" hit. Yup, I am like that G
Looks good Nish!
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Old Jan 25, 2008 | 02:12 AM
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Originally Posted by oknish
So I decided to get mine detailed the day before the "SoCal Storm of 08" hit. Yup, I am like that

John, my detailer, took these and did an excellent job as usual in the detail. Of course, he is no NJ when it comes to taking pics

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Your Specimen looks great Nish. Stew
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Old Jan 25, 2008 | 08:58 AM
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Looks fantastic nish!!! Hope the snow and rain didn't mess it up, Makes me want to have mine done but I will wait until the six month mark.

Pictures are excellent and show the detail work fine.
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Old Jan 25, 2008 | 11:01 AM
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I saw that front grill Nish and thought for one fleeting moment, what in the world did Nish put over his star?

Then I remembered... his most treasured possession after family of course!
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Old Jan 25, 2008 | 09:45 PM
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Lookin shiny, Nish!
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Old Jan 26, 2008 | 12:38 PM
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Nish.....Your vehicle really looks great. I may have missed it in another thread, but I wnated to ask you where you got that cover for the big, center star in your front grill? I really like it and want to purchase one. Thanks.
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Old Jan 26, 2008 | 01:04 PM
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Nish.....Your vehicle really looks great. I may have missed it in another thread, but I wnated to ask you where you got that cover for the big, center star in your front grill? I really like it and want to purchase one. Thanks.
Have to chuckle...he paid $3100 for it since it comes with the Distronic option...:-)

I guess you could buy the plastic cover from the parts department but you would have to find an adhesive to mount it.
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Old Jan 26, 2008 | 02:02 PM
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Originally Posted by Nevada Jack
he paid $3100 for it since it comes with the Distronic option...:-)


Thanks for the compliments, guys. That Black is so hard to keep clean (and trust me, I tried) but when it's clean and shiny, it looks amazing.
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Old Jan 26, 2008 | 02:05 PM
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Originally Posted by Newbie_2_MB
Looks good Nish!
You oughtta give John a try, Jen. He is a good kid and does an excellent job. Him and his partner spent almost 10 hours on my detail this time.
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Old Jan 26, 2008 | 02:08 PM
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Originally Posted by Nevada Jack
Makes me want to have mine done but I will wait until the six month mark.
Come down to LA, Jack, and we can line up John for you. Or we can ask Kar Don since he is here too now
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Old Jan 26, 2008 | 02:44 PM
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Originally Posted by oknish
You oughtta give John a try, Jen. He is a good kid and does an excellent job. Him and his partner spent almost 10 hours on my detail this time.
I bet John and his partner cried when the storm came to SoCal.
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Old Jan 26, 2008 | 03:21 PM
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Originally Posted by AsianML
I bet John and his partner cried when the storm came to SoCal.
More like laughing all the way to the bank. Everybody comes back for another wash.
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Old Jan 26, 2008 | 04:20 PM
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Originally Posted by Stumblefoot
More like laughing all the way to the bank. Everybody comes back for another wash.
Bingo. We are like clean car freaks in SoCal. I have not seen so many car wash/per capita anywhere else in the Country. The sun is out today and it's supposed to rain tomorrow but all the washes were backed up this AM.
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Old Jan 26, 2008 | 06:00 PM
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Originally Posted by oknish
Come down to LA, Jack, and we can line up John for you. Or we can ask Kar Don since he is here too now
Sounds interesting nish...we will see what spring will bring.
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Old Jan 26, 2008 | 06:19 PM
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Good news is my tires went from 275's to 345's.
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Old Jan 27, 2008 | 02:13 AM
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Good news is my tires went from 275's to 345's.
How in the devil did you load up the wheels like that and keep it off the paint? I mean, the tires are filthy and yet your exterior looks like Nish's detail guy had just done it.

BTW... that hill in the background looks like it would be great for sledding!
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Old Jan 27, 2008 | 04:22 AM
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Originally Posted by Stumblefoot
How in the devil did you load up the wheels like that and keep it off the paint? I mean, the tires are filthy and yet your exterior looks like Nish's detail guy had just done it.
I was pleasantly surprised that there was little spray on the body. Kinda makes me question the need for mudflaps. There's something beautiful about the contrast between the mud and the pristine paint.

The GL pulled though admirably. And of course the ride was incredibly smooth compared to the Chevy 4X4 I rode through this area in previously.
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Old Jan 29, 2008 | 04:33 PM
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Awesome pics Oknish!
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Old Jan 29, 2008 | 05:04 PM
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Awesome pics Oknish!
Thanks, patsy. Your turn now
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Old Jan 30, 2008 | 04:01 PM
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Originally Posted by Nevada Jack
Have to chuckle...he paid $3100 for it since it comes with the Distronic option...:-)

I guess you could buy the plastic cover from the parts department but you would have to find an adhesive to mount it.
FYI......found out the OEM part number is 164-888-0311. At autopartspeople.com, the MSRP is $125.00, but they'll sell it for $96.25.
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Old Jan 30, 2008 | 07:21 PM
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Heres mine, nothing real fancy. Its a 320 with the 19's and running boards. Only thing I've added were the chrome hood fins:

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Old Jan 30, 2008 | 09:16 PM
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Originally Posted by canvasback13
Heres mine, nothing real fancy. Its a 320 with the 19's and running boards. Only thing I've added were the chrome hood fins:

Nice shot and very nice GL!

If that is Chesapeake Bay in the background I am homesick!
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Old Jan 30, 2008 | 10:35 PM
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I concur with NJ, canvasback. Very nice shot of a great looking GL.
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Old Jan 30, 2008 | 11:35 PM
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Originally Posted by canvasback13
Heres mine, nothing real fancy. Its a 320 with the 19's and running boards. Only thing I've added were the chrome hood fins:
Really like the looks of those fins too canvasback. Thanks for sharing a great shot with us all. We don't get to see lakes around here with liquid water for another 4 months!
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Old Jan 31, 2008 | 08:31 AM
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NJ-

Yes thats the chesapeake. I have a place on the eastern shore where I fish and hunt. Thats just my normal parking spot across from our house. It's a pretty good view. The view on the other side of the house is equally impressive. It over looks a river a couple miles wide. The strip of land our house is on is less than 100 yards across.
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