Yet Another 98 remodel (Lotsa pics)
08-26-2003, 03:15 PM
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1998 ML-320
Yet Another 98 remodel (Lotsa pics)
A work in progress.
98 ML320, M1, 3rd row, smoke hood and roof deflectors, OEM brushguard ...
with Hella 500 fogs. Added '02 BiXenon ...
Bilsteins ...
35% Front window tint ...
and also 35% at the top of the windshield ...
OEM hitch ...
and added MBQuart Speakers and AMG Chrome Guage Surround ...
Installation of '01 MCS ran into a bit of a problem ...
which I'm still trying to sort out ...
So far so good!
98 ML320, M1, 3rd row, smoke hood and roof deflectors, OEM brushguard ...
with Hella 500 fogs. Added '02 BiXenon ...
Bilsteins ...
35% Front window tint ...
and also 35% at the top of the windshield ...
OEM hitch ...
and added MBQuart Speakers and AMG Chrome Guage Surround ...
Installation of '01 MCS ran into a bit of a problem ...
which I'm still trying to sort out ...
So far so good!
08-27-2003, 10:08 AM
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Originally posted by AlBoston
UncAl, that looks sweet! How are the bixenons!! (lets see some nite pics)
UncAl, that looks sweet! How are the bixenons!! (lets see some nite pics)
I apologize in advance for my crappy dig cam and lack of skillz.
Low Beam with fogs, before
Low Beam, with BiXenons
High Beam, Before
High Beam, with BiXenons
These pictures don't even come close to illustrating the difference! The improvement is INCREDIBLE!!
For aiming, I relied on comments here . I parked close to this wall, and marked the wall with white paper tape directly in front of the lights. Then, I backed up and set the alignment ...
Low
Low with fogs (VERY little difference! I remember someone telling me I wouldn't be using my fogs much!)
Also notice I tried to lower the left a little.
High Beam
And, low beam about 30 yards back ...
Do you think I need to adjust it further, or take it to the dealer? I've got them low enough that I never see the beam higher than the trunk lid of the car in front of me. No one is flashing me now.
08-27-2003, 10:16 AM
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1998 ML-320
Originally posted by kenylau
Where you get the AMG Chrome Guage ? How to install it?
Where you get the AMG Chrome Guage ? How to install it?
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08-27-2003, 10:18 AM
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Originally posted by Darkmann
It's looking really good. I'm interested in the MCS install when you're done. Will you keep the two tone color or will you blacken the bumpur ang lower aprons? Blacken!!!
It's looking really good. I'm interested in the MCS install when you're done. Will you keep the two tone color or will you blacken the bumpur ang lower aprons? Blacken!!!
Bumpers? Hmmm, dunno yet.
08-27-2003, 10:23 AM
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Originally posted by UncAl
Thanks, Darkman! I picked up the socket pins yesterday. I'll be repairing the 16 pin socket (or two 8's, whatever OEM was), the 10-pin socket, and the antennae connector. I'm shooting for this weekend!
Bumpers? Hmmm, dunno yet.
Thanks, Darkman! I picked up the socket pins yesterday. I'll be repairing the 16 pin socket (or two 8's, whatever OEM was), the 10-pin socket, and the antennae connector. I'm shooting for this weekend!
Bumpers? Hmmm, dunno yet.
08-27-2003, 10:25 AM
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Originally posted by AlBoston
Dude, u need to do the 00 door seals! Makes such a huge difference. Just call clairparts, its like 180 bucks.
Dude, u need to do the 00 door seals! Makes such a huge difference. Just call clairparts, its like 180 bucks.
08-28-2003, 06:29 PM
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Originally posted by Darkmann
It's looking really good. I'm interested in the MCS install when you're done. Will you keep the two tone color or will you blacken the bumpur ang lower aprons? Blacken!!!
It's looking really good. I'm interested in the MCS install when you're done. Will you keep the two tone color or will you blacken the bumpur ang lower aprons? Blacken!!!
08-31-2003, 03:12 PM
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Originally posted by Darkmann
It's looking really good. I'm interested in the MCS install when you're done.
It's looking really good. I'm interested in the MCS install when you're done.
After researching Wolfgang's site, Ken Yee's site, and other sources including Becker, I was able to determine the correct plug pinouts. I purchased the replacement plug, the socket pins, and the antennae cable (to pirate the plug) from the dealer. Most (but not all) of the wires had the pin location printed on it, but once you touch the wires, it rubs off pretty easily. Identifying the correct wires was the major portion of this project. This is a picture of the wires labeled, with pins attached and soldered on ...
and this is the completed plug. Note the end of the antenna cable is prepared for splicing (more on that later) ...
and, the MCS finally installed ...
The CD works perfectly ...
BTW, that is a burned CD, but recorded at 4x in WAV, not MP3.
After finishing, radio reception was very weak. There was not enough OEM cable to solder the (new) plug, so I spliced it. Soldered center wire, wrapped it in electrical tape, soldered shield wire, wrapped it in electrical tape.
Today, I re-did the antenna cable splice using Radio Shack connectors, and now everything works perfectly!
