w221 S550 to S65 conversion
#76
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Everything will work.
You can use your existing foam reinforcement too if your new bumper doesn't have it. Post pics when you complete the upgrade. ONly thing you 'll need are the fender liner inserts to cover the gap.
You can use your existing foam reinforcement too if your new bumper doesn't have it. Post pics when you complete the upgrade. ONly thing you 'll need are the fender liner inserts to cover the gap.
#80
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I am in the process of doing the S65 body kit mod to my 07 S550. Earlier I changed the front bumper side marker lights from amber lenses to clear lenses and clear bulbs that when activated light up as a yellow bulbs. I never liked the amber lens nor my "fix". When I ordered the new S65 body kit, I asked the supplier if they can produce the front bumper without the cut outs for the side markers. They can.
Once I do this change:
What do I do with the wires and bulb holders for the side makers?
How do I stop/prevent the "Side Marker Light Out" warning signal?
Thanks in advanced to the forum members for your help.
Once I do this change:
What do I do with the wires and bulb holders for the side makers?
How do I stop/prevent the "Side Marker Light Out" warning signal?
Thanks in advanced to the forum members for your help.
#83
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Sorry, been extremely busy lately...
Exhaust is about $1600 per side OEM S65 AMG.
The rear diffuser is 2 piece. I used a VIN from a 07-09 S65 on Autotrader for the parts department to verify correct part. Mine are installed so I can't access the numbers anymore. Can't remember the pricing on the diffuser pieces but they are pricey for being so small.
Good luck!
Exhaust is about $1600 per side OEM S65 AMG.
The rear diffuser is 2 piece. I used a VIN from a 07-09 S65 on Autotrader for the parts department to verify correct part. Mine are installed so I can't access the numbers anymore. Can't remember the pricing on the diffuser pieces but they are pricey for being so small.
Good luck!
#88
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Hey Bensitto i got my S65 mufflers installed and they look and sound great on start up and accelleration, but i get a drone humming sound sometimes when cruising.
Do you experience this, someone told me to add an xpipe?
Do you experience this, someone told me to add an xpipe?
#91
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That's why im afraid to touch stock mufflers. last time i did (CLK500) i was getting headaches from drone. I would love to free up the exhaust but don't want to have it drone like crazy.
#92
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Yes, I had to keep in the stock resonators, it was way too loud using the entire 3" pipe all the way up. It sounds perfect now.
#94
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Its like when you can feel someones 18 inch subs two blocks away, it not loud but your ears are not happy
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resonator changes the frequency of the sound that exhaust caries from the engine and helps in removing sound and drone at the same time. the problem is it slows down the exhaust flow a little. but you have to sacrifice somewhere
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Last edited by malahhaor; 06-11-2013 at 11:14 PM.
#95
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Just converted my S550 to S65!
OEM bodykit, OEM S65 exhaust. Wheels are next...
Has anyone with a 550 put the S65 exhaust on? I did the entire exhaust which removed the S550 resonator but it's really really loud! It sounds like a 65!
I might have the resonator added back on, louder than I expected.
I'll post youtube clips before I change it back.
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OEM bodykit, OEM S65 exhaust. Wheels are next...
Has anyone with a 550 put the S65 exhaust on? I did the entire exhaust which removed the S550 resonator but it's really really loud! It sounds like a 65!
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I'll post youtube clips before I change it back.
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And i also think it'll look kinda weird to just buy a rear bumper cover conversion for the sole reason of quad tips and then don't change the side skirts and front cover too. My car would look stupid to real MB enthusiasts.
Last edited by njsdavis; 05-01-2014 at 12:21 AM.