GL Class (X166) 2013-2015 after facelift became GLS (X166)

Custom diffuser

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Rate Thread
 
Old May 8, 2019 | 05:04 PM
  #1  
khaleds's Avatar
Thread Starter
Junior Member
 
Joined: Jul 2014
Posts: 21
Likes: 1
C180
Custom diffuser

My handmade diffuser. Thought nice to share with community
it took me 3 weeks to build and install



Reply
Old May 8, 2019 | 06:24 PM
  #2  
DaveW68's Avatar
MBWorld Fanatic!
Veteran: Army
10 Year Member
Loved
Community Favorite
 
Joined: Nov 2014
Posts: 4,242
Likes: 628
From: Chicago burbs
2015 S550
That looks great for custom work. The only thing I'd change would be to ditch the brake light. Did you add AMG exhaust tips?
Reply
Old May 8, 2019 | 06:49 PM
  #3  
khaleds's Avatar
Thread Starter
Junior Member
 
Joined: Jul 2014
Posts: 21
Likes: 1
C180
Yes i changed the old exhaust tips by the AMG ones
Reply
Old May 8, 2019 | 11:20 PM
  #4  
black06c230's Avatar
MBWorld Fanatic!
15 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
 
Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 2,004
Likes: 241
From: Usa
mgLipGD
Wow!!
Reply
Old May 9, 2019 | 08:37 AM
  #5  
BlownV8's Avatar
MBWorld Fanatic!
20 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
 
Joined: Aug 2003
Posts: 8,882
Likes: 1,214
From: In my garage
E55, GLS450, GL63, GLE350
Damn cool. Make it work with a trailer hitch and have the 4th brake light as an option. You could sell quite a few of these.
Reply
Old May 19, 2019 | 10:26 PM
  #6  
450Boss's Avatar
Member
5 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
 
Joined: Jun 2017
Posts: 201
Likes: 12
2013 GL450
Very cool am guessing your in the uae or euro countries because you have a gl500 and not a 550 us model. Your truck looks to be lowered ? I like the idea you’ve done if only you can mock up a version for non amg trucks.
Reply
Old May 21, 2019 | 09:04 AM
  #7  
chriswit1's Avatar
Junior Member
 
Joined: Sep 2008
Posts: 46
Likes: 0
From: Philly
2000 ML320
Are you saying custom as in you molded and finished the glass/carbon, or custom as you bought it and installed it. There's a company, I think renegade or something like that, that makes this one with the same brake light. Either way, Not for me, but still looks great. !!
Reply
Old May 22, 2019 | 08:25 AM
  #8  
BlownV8's Avatar
MBWorld Fanatic!
20 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
 
Joined: Aug 2003
Posts: 8,882
Likes: 1,214
From: In my garage
E55, GLS450, GL63, GLE350
That's exactly where it is from. https://rng-t.com/tuning/mercedes-benz-GL-GLS/
Reply
MB World Stories

The Best of Mercedes & AMG

story-0

New Electric Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door Coupe Unveiled: 10 Things You Need to Know

 Verdad Gallardo
story-1

6 Mercedes Models That Did NOT Age Well (But Are Somehow Still Cool)

 Verdad Gallardo
story-2

Manual Mercedes? 6 Times Sindelfingen Let Drivers Have All The Fun

 Verdad Gallardo
story-3

Mercedes SLR McLaren 722 S Is Extremely Rare Example Modified by McLaren

 Verdad Gallardo
story-4

8 Classic Boxy Mercedes Designs That Have Aged Like Fine Wine

 Verdad Gallardo
story-5

Flawlessly Restored Mercedes 190E Evo II Heads to Auction

 Verdad Gallardo
story-6

Electric Mercedes C-Class Unveiled: 11 Things You Need to Know

 Verdad Gallardo
story-7

Mercedes EQS Gets A Major Update: Everything You Need to Know

 Verdad Gallardo
story-8

5 Underrated Mercedes-Benz Models That Don't Get the Love They Deserve

 Verdad Gallardo
story-9

Mercedes 300D Has Pushed Well Past 1 Million Miles and It Ain't Stopping

 Verdad Gallardo
Old May 22, 2019 | 08:54 AM
  #9  
DaveW68's Avatar
MBWorld Fanatic!
Veteran: Army
10 Year Member
Loved
Community Favorite
 
Joined: Nov 2014
Posts: 4,242
Likes: 628
From: Chicago burbs
2015 S550
Even if it is a near knock-off of the Renegade, that is an impressive looking home-made diffuser. Home-made add-ons or the ill fitting kits from China are very easy to spot. This one isn't.
Reply
Old May 23, 2019 | 05:39 PM
  #10  
khaleds's Avatar
Thread Starter
Junior Member
 
Joined: Jul 2014
Posts: 21
Likes: 1
C180
Actually not inspired by renegade! But inspired by previous larte for GL and recent brabus for GLS. Something between both in simple way without any need to touch or change anything in bumper. Built on the original lower skid to be replaced anytime.
Reply
Old May 23, 2019 | 05:44 PM
  #11  
khaleds's Avatar
Thread Starter
Junior Member
 
Joined: Jul 2014
Posts: 21
Likes: 1
C180
Originally Posted by 450Boss
Very cool am guessing your in the uae or euro countries because you have a gl500 and not a 550 us model. Your truck looks to be lowered ? I like the idea you’ve done if only you can mock up a version for non amg trucks.
Exactly It is GL500 and UAE version
Reply
Old May 23, 2019 | 05:48 PM
  #12  
khaleds's Avatar
Thread Starter
Junior Member
 
Joined: Jul 2014
Posts: 21
Likes: 1
C180
Originally Posted by chriswit1
Are you saying custom as in you molded and finished the glass/carbon, or custom as you bought it and installed it. There's a company, I think renegade or something like that, that makes this one with the same brake light. Either way, Not for me, but still looks great. !!
No , i built it on existing lower skid from being shaped by foam, covered by fiberglass& epoxy till painted. I not a professional but i repair my own boat with fiberglass from time to time.
Reply

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
 


You have already rated this thread Rating: Thread Rating: 0 votes,  average.


All times are GMT -4. The time now is 02:36 AM.

story-0
New Electric Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door Coupe Unveiled: 10 Things You Need to Know

Slideshow: Mercedes-AMG's new electric GT 4-Door Coupe trades combustion for software, synthetic noise, and more than 1,100 horsepower.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-20 20:08:15


VIEW MORE
story-1
6 Mercedes Models That Did NOT Age Well (But Are Somehow Still Cool)

Slideshow: Not every Mercedes design becomes timeless, some feel stuck in the era they came from.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-12 18:09:07


VIEW MORE
story-2
Manual Mercedes? 6 Times Sindelfingen Let Drivers Have All The Fun

Slideshow: Yes, Mercedes built manual cars, and some of them are far more interesting than you'd expect.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-02 12:36:58


VIEW MORE
story-3
Mercedes SLR McLaren 722 S Is Extremely Rare Example Modified by McLaren

Slideshow: A one-of-one U.S.-spec Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Roadster became even rarer after a factory-backed transformation at McLaren's headquarters.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-29 11:19:28


VIEW MORE
story-4
8 Classic Boxy Mercedes Designs That Have Aged Like Fine Wine

Slideshow: Before curves took over, Mercedes mastered the art of the straight line, and some of those shapes still look right today.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-25 12:05:49


VIEW MORE
story-5
Flawlessly Restored Mercedes 190E Evo II Heads to Auction

Slideshow: The 190E Evolution II shows how a homologation necessity became a six-figure collector icon.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-22 17:53:47


VIEW MORE
story-6
Electric Mercedes C-Class Unveiled: 11 Things You Need to Know

Slideshow: Mercedes is turning one of its core nameplates electric, and the details show just how serious this shift is.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-21 13:58:06


VIEW MORE
story-7
Mercedes EQS Gets A Major Update: Everything You Need to Know

Slideshow: Faster charging, longer range, and a controversial steer-by-wire system define the latest evolution of Mercedes-Benz EQS.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-15 10:35:34


VIEW MORE
story-8
5 Underrated Mercedes-Benz Models That Don't Get the Love They Deserve

Slideshow: These overlooked Mercedes-Benz models never got the spotlight, but they quietly delivered more than most remember.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-13 19:35:45


VIEW MORE
story-9
Mercedes 300D Has Pushed Well Past 1 Million Miles and It Ain't Stopping

Slideshow: A well-used 1991 Mercedes-Benz 300D with more than one million miles is now looking for a new owner, and it still appears ready for more.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-10 10:05:15


VIEW MORE