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Before and After Pics Thread!
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W209 - W163
Before and After Pics Thread!
Guys! Post up your before and after pictures of your ML. I'll go first...
2002 ML320 - Stock Picture
Modifications
Exterior
: Custom "Euro-Spec" Headlights (DIY)
: ML500 Grill
: ML55 Grill Conversion (DIY)
: OEM Chrome Grill Guard
: OEM Chrome Sidesteps
: Chrome Tailgate Handle Cover
: Sunroof Wind Deflector
: AMG Rear Spoiler
: 15% Tint
: Debadged
: European Plate "W163 ML"
: Painted Doorhandles
: Polished Roof Rack (DIY)
Interior
: Lorinser Burlwood Shiftknob
: All-Season Rubber Floormats
: Hardwired Escort SoloS2 Radar Detector
Lighting
: Catz 8000k H.I.D. System
: Nokya 7000k Arctic-White Bulbs
: Phillips Silvervision Bulbs
: Varad LED Scanner
: Smoked Taillights
Audio
: Apple iPod Mini Dension ICE Link Hardwire Kit
: Q-Logic Titanium Bandpass Subwoofer Box
: Street Glow Neo-Blue 12" Neon
: 2 JL Audio 12W0 Subwoofers
: Phoenix Gold Octane-R 2.5:1 Amplifier
: Phoenix Gold Blue TBNEON5 Kit
: Phoenix Gold Digital Voltage Display
: Monster Capacitor
: Monster Wires
: MB Quart RSC-Series Component Speakers
: Sound Gate Line Output Converter
: Dynamat Soundproofing
: Optima Yellow Battery
Wheels/Tires/Suspension
: 22x10" OZ Canyon ST's
: 285/35/22 Nitto 555 Extreme Tires
: H&R Lowering Springs
: Bilstien Shocks
2002 ML320 - Stock Picture
Modifications
Exterior
: Custom "Euro-Spec" Headlights (DIY)
: ML500 Grill
: ML55 Grill Conversion (DIY)
: OEM Chrome Grill Guard
: OEM Chrome Sidesteps
: Chrome Tailgate Handle Cover
: Sunroof Wind Deflector
: AMG Rear Spoiler
: 15% Tint
: Debadged
: European Plate "W163 ML"
: Painted Doorhandles
: Polished Roof Rack (DIY)
Interior
: Lorinser Burlwood Shiftknob
: All-Season Rubber Floormats
: Hardwired Escort SoloS2 Radar Detector
Lighting
: Catz 8000k H.I.D. System
: Nokya 7000k Arctic-White Bulbs
: Phillips Silvervision Bulbs
: Varad LED Scanner
: Smoked Taillights
Audio
: Apple iPod Mini Dension ICE Link Hardwire Kit
: Q-Logic Titanium Bandpass Subwoofer Box
: Street Glow Neo-Blue 12" Neon
: 2 JL Audio 12W0 Subwoofers
: Phoenix Gold Octane-R 2.5:1 Amplifier
: Phoenix Gold Blue TBNEON5 Kit
: Phoenix Gold Digital Voltage Display
: Monster Capacitor
: Monster Wires
: MB Quart RSC-Series Component Speakers
: Sound Gate Line Output Converter
: Dynamat Soundproofing
: Optima Yellow Battery
Wheels/Tires/Suspension
: 22x10" OZ Canyon ST's
: 285/35/22 Nitto 555 Extreme Tires
: H&R Lowering Springs
: Bilstien Shocks
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From: Canada
'03-ML350 'inspiration'
Originally Posted by ViKTORiOUS
Guys! Post up your before and after pictures of your ML. I'll go first...
2002 ML320 - Stock Picture
Modifications
Exterior
: Custom "Euro-Spec" Headlights (DIY)
: ML500 Grill
: ML55 Grill Conversion (DIY)
: OEM Chrome Grill Guard
: OEM Chrome Sidesteps
: Chrome Tailgate Handle Cover
: Sunroof Wind Deflector
: AMG Rear Spoiler
: 15% Tint
: Debadged
: European Plate "W163 ML"
: Painted Doorhandles
: Polished Roof Rack (DIY)
Interior
: Lorinser Burlwood Shiftknob
: All-Season Rubber Floormats
: Hardwired Escort SoloS2 Radar Detector
Lighting
: Catz 8000k H.I.D. System
: Nokya 7000k Arctic-White Bulbs
: Phillips Silvervision Bulbs
: Varad LED Scanner
: Smoked Taillights
Audio
: Apple iPod Mini Dension ICE Link Hardwire Kit
: Q-Logic Titanium Bandpass Subwoofer Box
: Street Glow Neo-Blue 12" Neon
: 2 JL Audio 12W0 Subwoofers
: Phoenix Gold Octane-R 2.5:1 Amplifier
: Phoenix Gold Blue TBNEON5 Kit
: Phoenix Gold Digital Voltage Display
: Monster Capacitor
: Monster Wires
: MB Quart RSC-Series Component Speakers
: Sound Gate Line Output Converter
: Dynamat Soundproofing
: Optima Yellow Battery
Wheels/Tires/Suspension
: 22x10" OZ Canyon ST's
: 285/35/22 Nitto 555 Extreme Tires
: H&R Lowering Springs
: Bilstien Shocks
2002 ML320 - Stock Picture
Modifications
Exterior
: Custom "Euro-Spec" Headlights (DIY)
: ML500 Grill
: ML55 Grill Conversion (DIY)
: OEM Chrome Grill Guard
: OEM Chrome Sidesteps
: Chrome Tailgate Handle Cover
: Sunroof Wind Deflector
: AMG Rear Spoiler
: 15% Tint
: Debadged
: European Plate "W163 ML"
: Painted Doorhandles
: Polished Roof Rack (DIY)
Interior
: Lorinser Burlwood Shiftknob
: All-Season Rubber Floormats
: Hardwired Escort SoloS2 Radar Detector
Lighting
: Catz 8000k H.I.D. System
: Nokya 7000k Arctic-White Bulbs
: Phillips Silvervision Bulbs
: Varad LED Scanner
: Smoked Taillights
Audio
: Apple iPod Mini Dension ICE Link Hardwire Kit
: Q-Logic Titanium Bandpass Subwoofer Box
: Street Glow Neo-Blue 12" Neon
: 2 JL Audio 12W0 Subwoofers
: Phoenix Gold Octane-R 2.5:1 Amplifier
: Phoenix Gold Blue TBNEON5 Kit
: Phoenix Gold Digital Voltage Display
: Monster Capacitor
: Monster Wires
: MB Quart RSC-Series Component Speakers
: Sound Gate Line Output Converter
: Dynamat Soundproofing
: Optima Yellow Battery
Wheels/Tires/Suspension
: 22x10" OZ Canyon ST's
: 285/35/22 Nitto 555 Extreme Tires
: H&R Lowering Springs
: Bilstien Shocks
Nice wheels!
One question I'd like to ask...How SignificanT does it feel from 17" to 20"(?) w/ regards to riding/comfortability? The reason for my asking that question is b/c I've been thinking about it -- but don't want to sacrifice too much of the comfortability...Or, even the rapid wear of the shock system.
Thank-you!
Kind regards,
Reynaldo
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W209 - W163
Originally Posted by Reynaldo
Nice wheels!
One question I'd like to ask...How SignificanT does it feel from 17" to 20"(?) w/ regards to riding/comfortability? The reason for my asking that question is b/c I've been thinking about it -- but don't want to sacrifice too much of the comfortability...Or, even the rapid wear of the shock system.
Thank-you!
Kind regards,
Reynaldo
One question I'd like to ask...How SignificanT does it feel from 17" to 20"(?) w/ regards to riding/comfortability? The reason for my asking that question is b/c I've been thinking about it -- but don't want to sacrifice too much of the comfortability...Or, even the rapid wear of the shock system.
Thank-you!
Kind regards,
Reynaldo
Hey Reynaldo...
Well after I dropped my truck on my stock 17's, the ride was horrible, but surprisingly with the new wheels and tires, the ride has been alot more comfortable, even my cousin who drove my truck said "your ml drives a whole lot better" I've noticed it too. However, nothing will beat 17's comfort for obvious reasons, since im running a lowprofile 35 series tires. 20's shouldnt be too bad, aslong as you have enough rubber, you should be okay.
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From: Canada
'03-ML350 'inspiration'
Originally Posted by ViKTORiOUS
Hey Reynaldo...
Well after I dropped my truck on my stock 17's, the ride was horrible, but surprisingly with the new wheels and tires, the ride has been alot more comfortable, even my cousin who drove my truck said "your ml drives a whole lot better" I've noticed it too. However, nothing will beat 17's comfort for obvious reasons, since im running a lowprofile 35 series tires. 20's shouldnt be too bad, aslong as you have enough rubber, you should be okay.
Well after I dropped my truck on my stock 17's, the ride was horrible, but surprisingly with the new wheels and tires, the ride has been alot more comfortable, even my cousin who drove my truck said "your ml drives a whole lot better" I've noticed it too. However, nothing will beat 17's comfort for obvious reasons, since im running a lowprofile 35 series tires. 20's shouldnt be too bad, aslong as you have enough rubber, you should be okay.
Thank-you, ViKTORiOUS!
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'03-ML350 'inspiration'
Originally Posted by bcaese
Where did you get the chrome Polished Roof Rack (DIY)????
There are many places you can bring your metals in for chroming...if you want to.
Cheers!
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From: Canada
'03-ML350 'inspiration'
Originally Posted by bcaese
I also live in Canada Toronto area!
Where do I bring pieces to get chromed??
Where do I bring pieces to get chromed??
Start w/ Yellow Pages....look for chroming company...in Toronto--there should be a long listing.
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00 MB ML55, 91 Toyota Supra Turbo(sold), 06 E500(gone), 03 BMW M3
you need to heat the headlamp in the oven. Seperate the lens from the housing, then you brake the orange reflector and anything you cant get off paint with a chrome paint...
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2000 ML320
Originally Posted by 55fanatic
you need to heat the headlamp in the oven. Seperate the lens from the housing, then you brake the orange reflector and anything you cant get off paint with a chrome paint...
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00 MB ML55, 91 Toyota Supra Turbo(sold), 06 E500(gone), 03 BMW M3
serious, you could also use a heat gun im sure but you heat the head lamp in order for the silicone to melt... when reassembling it, you resilicone it
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From: Bay area - California
2000 ML320 2006 SLK 350
I'm surprised, you haven't considered adding fender flares on your ML yet..
ViKTORiOUS, your ML looks awesome....have you considered investing in fender flares?
They will certainly beef up the look of your ML..
They will certainly beef up the look of your ML..
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From: NYC/NJ.
W209 - W163
Sure am, the front brush guard took a slight hit in a fender bender while back, my body shop just straightened out the bracket, I need to take a look at it before I sell it to someone, don't want it being all f*cked up if I ship it out. I'm also selling my side steps.
PM me offers... these won't be available until next month though.
I have looked into getting fender flares, however very hard to find and if i do fender flares, i want to mold them into the fenders, give it the widebody look. my wald kit does come with fender flares, but the rear flares are soooo fugly, i'm seeing if my bodyshop can cut excess i dont want, and make them look like the oem flares.
thanks for the kind words fellas!
PM me offers... these won't be available until next month though.
I have looked into getting fender flares, however very hard to find and if i do fender flares, i want to mold them into the fenders, give it the widebody look. my wald kit does come with fender flares, but the rear flares are soooo fugly, i'm seeing if my bodyshop can cut excess i dont want, and make them look like the oem flares.
thanks for the kind words fellas!
