W221 S-Class Official Picture Thread
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From: Shanghai China
Originally Posted by Bogdan
sorry for the offtopic but something is really bothering my mind.
Somebody is telling me that this 2 cars (from the photos) are S600 and not S65AMG. They have so many thing in common with the 65AMG (also 4 exhaust pipes but you cannot see them in the photos) that couldn't make me believe him. He also told me that they were regular S600 in the beginning and they mounted the AMG kit ( the 65 AMG kit ) afterwards.
Could this be possible ?
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i'm sorry for my bad english
Somebody is telling me that this 2 cars (from the photos) are S600 and not S65AMG. They have so many thing in common with the 65AMG (also 4 exhaust pipes but you cannot see them in the photos) that couldn't make me believe him. He also told me that they were regular S600 in the beginning and they mounted the AMG kit ( the 65 AMG kit ) afterwards.
Could this be possible ?
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i'm sorry for my bad english
i can see that black one is fake..look at the brake caliper u will see what i mean..
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From: Romania
SLK 350 2008
Originally Posted by Nevada Jack
These appear to be the S65's...this is based on the fact that the AMG body shows the vent in the front fender just forward of the well. If this was a S600 with the AMG package it would not have this vent.
I have another question for you Jack (but you can answer me in private if you want), why do all US S-class W221 have that orange signal light on the front bumper ?
Star&Car : thank's
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interesting
The white one is not clear enough to tell, but the black one is an S600 as it does have the bigger brakes of the S600 but not the really big ones (twin looking calipers) of the new S65.
They did add the bi-turbo to their already existing V12 badge. Though whether this is "wrong" is debatable as the 600 V12 is a bi-turbo engine or twin turbo to those not in the know. So is it really wrong to put the badge that tells it as it is???
Then of course since they are in Europe they just went to AMG and bought all the S65 bumpers and exhausts to complete the look.
My 2cents
They did add the bi-turbo to their already existing V12 badge. Though whether this is "wrong" is debatable as the 600 V12 is a bi-turbo engine or twin turbo to those not in the know. So is it really wrong to put the badge that tells it as it is???
Then of course since they are in Europe they just went to AMG and bought all the S65 bumpers and exhausts to complete the look.
My 2cents
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Originally Posted by Bogdan
I know , S600 with Amg body is different than this two.
I have another question for you Jack (but you can answer me in private if you want), why do all US S-class W221 have that orange signal light on the front bumper ?
Star&Car : thank's
I have another question for you Jack (but you can answer me in private if you want), why do all US S-class W221 have that orange signal light on the front bumper ?
Star&Car : thank's
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Originally Posted by GMW
The white one is not clear enough to tell, but the black one is an S600 as it does have the bigger brakes of the S600 but not the really big ones (twin looking calipers) of the new S65.
They did add the bi-turbo to their already existing V12 badge. Though whether this is "wrong" is debatable as the 600 V12 is a bi-turbo engine or twin turbo to those not in the know. So is it really wrong to put the badge that tells it as it is???
Then of course since they are in Europe they just went to AMG and bought all the S65 bumpers and exhausts to complete the look.
My 2cents
They did add the bi-turbo to their already existing V12 badge. Though whether this is "wrong" is debatable as the 600 V12 is a bi-turbo engine or twin turbo to those not in the know. So is it really wrong to put the badge that tells it as it is???
Then of course since they are in Europe they just went to AMG and bought all the S65 bumpers and exhausts to complete the look.
My 2cents
Nice car." I think he saw my 6 piston Brabus brakes and bodykit, then he must have seen the C320 badge and said WTF was that? There was a older couple inside, going a conservative 78mph. I was driving rather unconservatively when I passed him.
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2007 s550 with AMG package, 1991 BMW 850
Finally
Hi everyone. My first post.
Picking up my new S550 with AMG package tomorrow. Trading in 2001 S55.
It will be interesting to see if there is any difference in acceleration and torque.
This site seems to be a great resourse with a lot of nice people.
Roman.
Picking up my new S550 with AMG package tomorrow. Trading in 2001 S55.
It will be interesting to see if there is any difference in acceleration and torque.
This site seems to be a great resourse with a lot of nice people.
Roman.
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Originally Posted by romanv
Hi everyone. My first post.
Picking up my new S550 with AMG package tomorrow. Trading in 2001 S55.
It will be interesting to see if there is any difference in acceleration and torque.
This site seems to be a great resourse with a lot of nice people.
Roman.
Picking up my new S550 with AMG package tomorrow. Trading in 2001 S55.
It will be interesting to see if there is any difference in acceleration and torque.
This site seems to be a great resourse with a lot of nice people.
Roman.
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Thanks Jack. I will post some pics soon.
I will be looking for your words of wisdom in order to fully utilize the cars' potential.
Off to the Cubs game (don't ask).
I will be looking for your words of wisdom in order to fully utilize the cars' potential.
Off to the Cubs game (don't ask).
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Originally Posted by clsamg
This picture has been taken in Paris (Avenue Georges V 50 yards from the four season hotel.
It's hard to belive that it's not a photoshop color...
I'm very suprise about the wheels???
It's hard to belive that it's not a photoshop color...
I'm very suprise about the wheels???
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Bentley Continental GT 2004
Got around to changing the hideous seven spoke wheels that are standard issue with six cylinder cars to original MB 19" multispoke items.
The fronts are 19"x8.5" and run 255/40/19 tyres, the rear are 19"x9.5" and run 275/40/19s. I am using Pirelli PZero rosso tyres which are relatively quiet and not too harsh.
Not long after the Bentley was treated to some new wheels too, these are OEM 2 piece wheels. As the car is 4wd the front and back are the same size, 275/40/19.
The fronts are 19"x8.5" and run 255/40/19 tyres, the rear are 19"x9.5" and run 275/40/19s. I am using Pirelli PZero rosso tyres which are relatively quiet and not too harsh.
Not long after the Bentley was treated to some new wheels too, these are OEM 2 piece wheels. As the car is 4wd the front and back are the same size, 275/40/19.
Last edited by hcwong; Aug 8, 2006 at 08:09 PM.
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Originally Posted by hcwong
Got around to changing the hideous seven spoke wheels that are standard issue with six cylinder cars to original MB 19" multispoke items.
The fronts are 19"x8.5" and run 255/40/19 tyres, the rear are 19"x9.5" and run 275/40/19s. I am using Pirelli pZero rosso tyres which are relatively quiet and not too harsh.
Not long after the Bentley was treated to some new wheels too, these are OEM 2 piece wheels. As the car is 4wd the front and back are the same size, 275/40/19.
The fronts are 19"x8.5" and run 255/40/19 tyres, the rear are 19"x9.5" and run 275/40/19s. I am using Pirelli pZero rosso tyres which are relatively quiet and not too harsh.
Not long after the Bentley was treated to some new wheels too, these are OEM 2 piece wheels. As the car is 4wd the front and back are the same size, 275/40/19.
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BMW 650i Vert, Lexus RX 400h, Honda Pilot
that took a long time to get registered. i guess mbworld and comcast dont get along...anyways....
i am looking for some pictures on some specific things.
1) the simplicity of using the start/stop button like taking off the actual button etc
2) the ambient lighting system - how it looks (the more shots the better)
thanks for your help,
i am looking for some pictures on some specific things.
1) the simplicity of using the start/stop button like taking off the actual button etc
2) the ambient lighting system - how it looks (the more shots the better)
thanks for your help,
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Originally Posted by Jblackbelt
that took a long time to get registered. i guess mbworld and comcast dont get along...anyways....
i am looking for some pictures on some specific things.
1) the simplicity of using the start/stop button like taking off the actual button etc
2) the ambient lighting system - how it looks (the more shots the better)
thanks for your help,
i am looking for some pictures on some specific things.
1) the simplicity of using the start/stop button like taking off the actual button etc
2) the ambient lighting system - how it looks (the more shots the better)
thanks for your help,
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is a German Tank
Originally Posted by hcwong
Got around to changing the hideous seven spoke wheels that are standard issue with six cylinder cars to original MB 19" multispoke items.
The fronts are 19"x8.5" and run 255/40/19 tyres, the rear are 19"x9.5" and run 275/40/19s. I am using Pirelli PZero rosso tyres which are relatively quiet and not too harsh.
Not long after the Bentley was treated to some new wheels too, these are OEM 2 piece wheels. As the car is 4wd the front and back are the same size, 275/40/19.
The fronts are 19"x8.5" and run 255/40/19 tyres, the rear are 19"x9.5" and run 275/40/19s. I am using Pirelli PZero rosso tyres which are relatively quiet and not too harsh.
Not long after the Bentley was treated to some new wheels too, these are OEM 2 piece wheels. As the car is 4wd the front and back are the same size, 275/40/19.
absolutely stunning.
the benz looks SO much better now with the upgrades wheels
let me ask you something: is it me or does the benz have really bad negative camber in the rear? Is it just the angle of the photo or am I going
...and the car could use a drop...then its just right 
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Originally Posted by hcwong
When I have spent a little more time with the S Class I hope to be able to contribute relevant input to the thread discussing the merits of the Flying Spur compared to the S65 (I've owned the Continental GT since November 2004).
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Originally Posted by Nevada Jack
Here is the ambient lighting system. The button just pops out if you want to use the key in the normal manner.
My car doesnt brighten to THAT degree, and its set to level 5.... it seems a lot duller than yours... is that due to some adjustment in ur garage lighting? Photoshop effect to intensify the picture??
Brad
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Originally Posted by Jblackbelt
chucky3000 whats ur car look like with the ambient lighting? do u have a picture. the more shots the better
It is nice, but it isnt that intense. Ill have to take a pic of it sometime at night in the dark. but regardless.... i can tell u now that nevada jacks lighting is MUCH brighter and more intense than that in my car.
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Originally Posted by Chucky300
HI
It is nice, but it isnt that intense. Ill have to take a pic of it sometime at night in the dark. but regardless.... i can tell u now that nevada jacks lighting is MUCH brighter and more intense than that in my car.
It is nice, but it isnt that intense. Ill have to take a pic of it sometime at night in the dark. but regardless.... i can tell u now that nevada jacks lighting is MUCH brighter and more intense than that in my car.
i have a question. does the ambient lighting extend to the rear seats also?
