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Old Mar 4, 2009 | 12:45 AM
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more power?

hey everyone, i haven't posted for a pretty long time now, hows everyone been?! so alot of you know i have a 400sel. it runs great and i love it to death, i have a few extra bucks i can spend on it here and there. so i am pretty much posting to ask for any suggestions that i can do, i would really love some more power out of it. i am also open to any suggestions on looks or tips on anything. some pics....








thanks for the help!
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Old Mar 4, 2009 | 02:03 AM
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Ditch the orange side markers for clear and get rid of the smoke tail lights so they match better to the front. At present looks awkward. very stately looking ride though.
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Old Mar 4, 2009 | 07:00 PM
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yeah i have been wanting to do the clear corners for a long time, and found em for cheap on ebay, but i dont know how to change them out. anyone know how? or maybe a DIY?
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Old Mar 5, 2009 | 10:22 AM
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Originally Posted by aallii1991
but i dont know how to change them out. anyone know how? or maybe a DIY?
http://v12uberalles.com/Headlamp_Wiper_Motor.htm



What size wheels/tires you running???
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Old Mar 5, 2009 | 11:21 AM
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That is one good looking W140.
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Old Mar 6, 2009 | 02:29 AM
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thanks, and thanks for the link that will help! and the rims are 19 inch, off a 2008 s550. tires i will have to check but i will let you know later on
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Old Mar 7, 2009 | 06:54 PM
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Agree, no more yellow and change the smoke rear to bright red and bright white updated reflective look. Last,,,I would prob paint the wipers on the front silver to match. That would be awesome. Oh yeah, and change the back license plate lights to an HID look. I saw that yesterday on a lexus and gives any car a "nice touch"

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Old Mar 7, 2009 | 09:20 PM
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oh painting the light wipers, that might look cool!
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That's a beautiful 400 I would agree with removing the smoked tail lights and going with a Euro style light or the late model of W140 gen.
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Originally Posted by aallii1991
hey everyone, i haven't posted for a pretty long time now, hows everyone been?! so alot of you know i have a 400sel. it runs great and i love it to death, i have a few extra bucks i can spend on it here and there. so i am pretty much posting to ask for any suggestions that i can do, i would really love some more power out of it. i am also open to any suggestions on looks or tips on anything. some pics....








thanks for the help!

Thanks for posing this question they are giving me some ideas as well.
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Old Mar 28, 2009 | 03:10 AM
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lol no problem!
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