Before and After Pics Thread!

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Apr 11, 2006 | 10:06 PM
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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
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Apr 12, 2006 | 12:15 PM
  #2  
Schweet!!
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Apr 12, 2006 | 01:43 PM
  #3  
Quote: 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

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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Apr 12, 2006 | 04:26 PM
  #4  
Quote: 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

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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Apr 12, 2006 | 04:36 PM
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Quote: 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.

Thank-you, ViKTORiOUS!
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Apr 18, 2006 | 07:18 PM
  #6  
Wow. That change is ridiculous. No...its so wild its bananas. Nice job homeboy. Looks slick like ice. congrats keep bangin
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Apr 26, 2006 | 03:40 PM
  #7  
Where did you get the chrome Polished Roof Rack (DIY)????
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Apr 26, 2006 | 06:06 PM
  #8  
Quote: Where did you get the chrome Polished Roof Rack (DIY)????
I had the roof racks detached...and brought the pieces for chroming...and the other black plastic pieces to paint-to-match the body colour. I did this--b/c being single--I rarely use the racks....when I go skiing and/or camping--w/ everything is at the back(seats fold down).....And--SHOO--I go!!

There are many places you can bring your metals in for chroming...if you want to.

Cheers!
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Apr 27, 2006 | 01:47 PM
  #9  
I also live in Canada Toronto area!

Where do I bring pieces to get chromed??
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Apr 27, 2006 | 03:11 PM
  #10  
Quote: I also live in Canada Toronto area!

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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Apr 27, 2006 | 05:56 PM
  #11  
how to remove the orange reflectors from the headlights? I wanna take mine out!!
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Apr 27, 2006 | 06:00 PM
  #12  
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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Apr 27, 2006 | 06:01 PM
  #13  
Quote: how to remove the orange reflectors from the headlights? I wanna take mine out!!

Got me, bro.
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Apr 27, 2006 | 11:29 PM
  #14  
Quote: 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...
wait, are u kidding? or you're serious?
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Apr 28, 2006 | 01:09 AM
  #15  
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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Feb 20, 2007 | 01:22 PM
  #16  
I think Ill be throwin the 22" Canyons on my GL450, hope it loox as smooth as that..
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Mar 1, 2007 | 03:10 AM
  #17  
hey vik can you get me a pic of your car from the front with the brush bar?
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Mar 1, 2007 | 11:44 AM
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Mar 1, 2007 | 12:02 PM
  #19  
what a big difference Vik!! looks even better when you see it LIVE!
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Mar 1, 2007 | 12:06 PM
  #20  
Nice
Very Nice
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Mar 1, 2007 | 04:19 PM
  #21  
OMG...you have one sexy ML ViKTORiOUS
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Mar 1, 2007 | 04:36 PM
  #22  
wait till you see my WALD kit when the truck is done next month.
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Mar 1, 2007 | 07:03 PM
  #23  
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..
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Mar 2, 2007 | 08:30 AM
  #24  
by chance you sellin your brushbar now that you have the wald kit?
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Mar 2, 2007 | 09:32 AM
  #25  
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!
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