S-Class (W221) 2007-2013: S 320 CDI, S 350, S 450, S 500, S 550, S 420 CDI, S 600

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Old Aug 26, 2012 | 03:23 AM
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Facelift style...
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Old Aug 26, 2012 | 03:56 AM
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V221 / W211 / R231
Sorry, what I mean with VH tuning Style:

http://www.vhtuning.be/wagens/w230sl-2009/index.htm

VH is a company in Belgium specialised in mercedes facelifts.
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Old Aug 26, 2012 | 05:43 PM
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Well so am I...
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Old Aug 26, 2012 | 08:17 PM
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Something like this perhaps?

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Old Aug 26, 2012 | 10:52 PM
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Originally Posted by ICTdesign
Sorry, what I mean with VH tuning Style:

http://www.vhtuning.be/wagens/w230sl-2009/index.htm

VH is a company in Belgium specialised in mercedes facelifts.
this place converts bodystyles according to their site. check out their w124 -> w211 conversion.
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Old Aug 27, 2012 | 02:38 AM
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I know.

There are some strange frankenstein cars on the road.
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Old Aug 27, 2012 | 04:35 AM
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Something like this perhaps?

Probebly....Anyone want to buy a SUPER cool W221?
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Old Sep 3, 2012 | 09:49 AM
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My new project for anyone who find it intresting:

https://mbworld.org/forums/sl-class-...ml#post5344022
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Old Sep 3, 2012 | 10:24 PM
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FINALLY I GOT THE AMG CALIPERS AND ROTORS ON THERE!!!!












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I just realized looking at the first 2 rear brake rotors. Both of them have different directional cross drilled holes?
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Old Sep 4, 2012 | 03:06 AM
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Well there you go..Didnt see that. Well dont have them anymore...
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Old Sep 4, 2012 | 08:34 AM
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How much were the brakes n where did you get em
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Old Sep 4, 2012 | 09:44 AM
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So Chris, since you are starting another project, are you taking everything off of this car and selling it and selling a car?
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Old Sep 4, 2012 | 05:10 PM
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I sell it mostly like it is...B&O system will be sold among many other lefover parts like interiors and lit sills and on and on..
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Old Sep 4, 2012 | 05:15 PM
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Too bad shipping would be much. I would love to get a lot of parts from you Chris.
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Chris, if you do part it out, I would love to talk to you about rear calipers.

Can't wait to see what you do to the new ride.
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I did a intresting list of all mods I could remeber and added the cost what a "normal" person would pay to get it all done:

Headlights 2395. Euro
Cable kit headlights 859 euro
Modules headlights 999 Euro
S65 kit inc Led lights 1599 Euro
Outside mirrors 699 Euro
Taillights 399 Euro
S65 pipes 579 Euro
Grill Distronic 369 Euro
Lowering kit 199 Euro
LED lights licenceplate 49 Euro

22” Wheels 2400 Euro
AMG Calipers,rotors and pads 1200 Euro
Carbonfiber wing 249 Euro
New chromelist trunk 50 Euro
Emblems 50 Euro
Paintjob 1700 Euro
MrCap paint treatment, buffing and waxing 250 Euro
Bluetooth module 350 Euro
Latest maps 200 Euro
Birdview telematics update 250 Euro
TV Free module 250 Euro
LED lights interior 100 Euro
OEM lit sills 500 Euro
Sport steeringwheel 599 Euro
Wheel padddles in metal 169 Euro
Designo interior 2400 Euro
Leather covers seats 600 Euro
Exclusive Alcatara roof liner and pillars 1300 Euro
Black seatbelts 200 Euro
Black seatbelt tentioners in front 350 Euro
Black carpet 500 Euro
Floor mats 100 Euro
New wood interior glossy 0 Euro (Exchange)
Extra wood parts in front 299 Euro
Extra wood parts in rear 139 Euro
Wood cover phone 149 Euro
Wood handles roof 459 Euro
New interior watch 299 Euro
Mirror covers with LED light 199 Euro
New buttons on steeringwheel 229 Euro
New leather airbag cover 200 Euro
Sportpedals 59 Euro
Night Edition emblem 40 Euro
Cupholder 52 Euro
Designo emblem 35 Euro
DVD headrests 379 Euro
AMG oillid 19 Euro
Sun rollos rear doors 500 Euro
Airbag sensors 30 Euro
Chrome door knobs 150 Euro
Misc parts 1000 Euro
New windscreen 700 Euro
Engine tuning up to 408 hp 500 Euro

Sum for parts without labor: 27269 Euro About $34 380
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Old Sep 4, 2012 | 08:52 PM
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As for the DVD headrest, are those OEM or aftermarket? I'm looking to get a pair soon? Thanks
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Why not sell the car as a whole? Would be a lot easier...
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Old Sep 5, 2012 | 03:48 AM
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As for the DVD headrest, are those OEM or aftermarket? I'm looking to get a pair soon? Thanks
Aftermarket. MUCH better with DVDs built in.
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Why not sell the car as a whole? Would be a lot easier...
I just said that.
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Aftermarket. MUCH better with DVDs built in.
Which ones are those. And where can I find a set? How is the picture quality. And does the sound come out of the car speakers. Or just from the head unit?I'm looking to do that next. Thanks
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You know where to get them. Picture is superb, Sound is only in wireless headphones from each headrest but you can conect them to the comand if you like.
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Old Sep 12, 2012 | 10:20 PM
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Guys, 'Chris The Swede' has been ban for 30 days for a few words that this adminstration considered to be a form of advertising. Smh! Anyhow, he will reply to your replies & pm's when his suspension is over.
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Yup. He's banned again for 30 days.
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Yup. He's banned again for 30 days.
Why not just edit his posts? 30 day suspension doesn't really seem appropriate, but then again, I'm no moderator.
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