mercsd

Hello all,

I am in the process of face lifting MY 2006 S class to look like 2011 S63

I originally tried to sell the car and get the real thing but wow is the depreceation horrible these days.

So gonna stick to the old car for a while longer and let her (its the wifes car) enjoy the new looking ride.

The car is still in WIP and I will post photos in coming days.

Regards

phatisfy

Don't think it's possible.the new body lines are different from the older style S class?

MBZFAN55

In that he has an S350, he may have a European model, which would be a W221, the US 2007 version.

mercsd

Yes you are right its a W221.

Not sure how and why but over here in Dubai the W221 came first as a W221.

BYW any idea why does my "attach file" option not working??

mercsd

Yes you are right its a W221.

Not sure how and why but over here in Dubai the W221 came first as a MY 2006.

Here are some photos before the upgrade.

mercsd

Day 1 of upgrade

Front and rear bumpers removed
Side mirrors removed
New parts painted
New rims in place before car went to garage

Some pictures of from the works

Speedriven1

Good progress - keep us posted!

mercsd

Day 2 Tuesday 7th Dec mostly electrical tests were carried out and various electrical componets checked by garage to confirm compatability wrt options like curve lights etc were checked.

I got a bit annoyed that no work on the actual car was done

mercsd

Day 3 Wednesday 8th
Mirrors fixed
lower apron fixed
Rear bumper fixed
front and rear lights fixed
Tail pipe tips WIP

Great progress!!

Here are some photos

Ahmedito

How much are they chargeing for parts in Duabi? I heard it is cheaper then Saudi Arabia. Nice jop and keep us updated

mercsd

For me the four AMG 20" rims with with used continental tires was approx USD 1500 including fixing but an additional USD 150 for the four wheel alignment and wheel balancing.

The parts together with paint job fixing and limited warranty was under USD 10000.

What is your experience with prices in US and Saudi Arabia.

I will be posting the finished product photos tommorrow.

regards

phatisfy

The wheels you got a good deal on. But for the kit nearly $10k is expensive?! Wow

mercsd

All parts are from OEM who manufacture for Mercedes. Plus the workmanship is superb including the paint job and repolish of the whole car.

Agree its a bit steep but let me know after you see the photos tommorrow.

phatisfy

Oh I know it's gonna look really good from the progress pics already. It's just thinking about spending $10k on the kit. I once spend almost that much on my BMW 6series to look like the M6, and kind of regret it now. I could of traded my car in and put that money on top to buy the real deal.

phatisfy

Btw, did you get the s63 exhaust also? Or you just had the tips put on?

mercsd

Okay guys and gals here is the final product compared with the original. Do give your feedback. I am going back tommorrow to have the final touch up on the wheels where the guy is gonna put a smoked foil for me.

mercsd

Just the tips

The OEM exhaust is very dear with the car only a six cylinder the guy advised me against it as I will not get any substantial "sound"

Any way I have the sweet Carrera for that

NH_Clark

Pictures never give the whole story but I think it looks fantastic! Great job on the before/after. I'm a big fan of the "if I got the money and can afford it... DO IT!". You did it and I think it came out looking very nice.

mercsd

You are right about the photos. Heres a better attempt I hope.

Ahmedito

$10k is a very good deal if icluding everything. Also do you see any error massages on the dash? is everything working on the headlights?

mercsd

The price is all inclusive including the foil work on wheels tommorrow. The actual cost is actually little lower but that for my mates at the garage to offer to their customers. If u know what I mean

phatisfy

Car looks good! But why put them amg 63 badges on?

mercsd

Its the S 63 kit as opposed to the normal AMG sports package. But u right they arent 100% required.

phatisfy

Now you need them AMG big brakes.

mercsd

Followed eventually by a new engine

Till then I'll just let my lady enjoy her new (looking) ride