Custom ML - not for faint of heart

03-01-2009, 06:03 PM

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Custom ML - not for faint of heart

So im starting to fully customize my 99 ML320. This project will cover a remake of most interior pieces, a redesign of the rear area (only two seats when Im done), Wade (i think?) Body Kit, Projectors, and paint (Black w/ Blue Pearl?)...

I have already started on this project. My goal is to have it finished by May. I want to have the whole rough project done by end of March. Hopefully some (I know not all) will enjoy this view into the transformation of the ML.

Also, thanks to all in this forum that have helped me 100K overhaul my ML320 all by myself.. I am not a mechanic, but with the SEARCH function and my abilities, I handled almost everything myself... THANKS!!!

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03-01-2009, 06:15 PM

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2003 CLK55

Hmmmmmmmmmmmmm
Interesting

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03-01-2009, 08:48 PM

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sounds like when its done it'll be a show car of sorts.
seems pretty cool so far

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03-01-2009, 09:01 PM

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pick up

A good job man...Good Luck to that project of yours...

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03-01-2009, 11:59 PM

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Gracias...

I will update as the project runs, or you can follow on my website www.soundbyknight.com ...

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03-03-2009, 03:04 PM

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00 MB ML55, 91 Toyota Supra Turbo(sold), 06 E500(gone), 03 BMW M3

hmmm

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03-03-2009, 03:12 PM

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well you certainly have some work to do!!

not a big fan of neon inside (or outside for that matter) but to each his own i guess, the head unit looks pretty good though.

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03-03-2009, 06:02 PM

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01 ML55, 91 Supra Turbo, 05 Audi S4

mmmmm,...Very Futuristic looking for sure,...neon inside

, but hey go for it! Good luck...

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03-03-2009, 11:41 PM

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UPDATES.....

The skeleton on the wall of woofers...

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03-03-2009, 11:43 PM

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holy sh*t!

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03-03-2009, 11:50 PM

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2005 E55 AMG - - 2005 SL55 AMG - - - - - - 2006 SLK55 AMG - - - - - - 2013 Ducati Diavel AMG -

Yeah, that's going to HURT!!

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03-04-2009, 12:06 AM

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is that a suede or alcantara headliner?

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03-04-2009, 10:14 AM

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01 ML55, 91 Supra Turbo, 05 Audi S4

16 subs,

you're going to have to listen to that system from a few blocks away,..DAMN!!!

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03-04-2009, 10:42 AM

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2011 E350 4matic

buy stock in hearing aids now

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03-04-2009, 10:51 AM

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Hopefully they upgrade the brakes because with all that weight the car is going to have a hard time stopping

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03-04-2009, 02:50 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by shardul

Hopefully they upgrade the brakes because with all that weight the car is going to have a hard time stopping

The weight difference isnt that much (better than when I had the four fifteens in a wall!). Have you ever taken out the rear seats in these ML's? They have some serious weight! Also lost the spare and some other heavier items

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Originally Posted by SL-ML-C

is that a suede or alcantara headliner?

Suede. Its a light gray that matches the old color pretty damn good. Didnt even re-cover my sunroof door, cause you cant really tell.

Plan to have the enclosure wrapped tonite and glassed tomorrow!