Face lift and AMG kit
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Face lift and AMG kit
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
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
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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.
Last edited by mercsd; 12-08-2010 at 02:40 PM. Reason: minor correction
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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
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
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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
I got a bit annoyed that no work on the actual car was done
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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
Mirrors fixed
lower apron fixed
Rear bumper fixed
front and rear lights fixed
Tail pipe tips WIP
Great progress!!
Here are some photos
Last edited by mercsd; 12-08-2010 at 02:43 PM. Reason: added bumper added
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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
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
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Agree its a bit steep but let me know after you see the photos tommorrow.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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You are right about the photos. Heres a better attempt I hope.
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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
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