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

my own w221!!!! thanks Chris the Swede:D

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Old Dec 11, 2012 | 08:26 AM
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Well then it is just the same as the cable kit and with that one you dont need any mods...
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Old Dec 11, 2012 | 10:52 AM
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i dont concur you on this one...
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Old Dec 11, 2012 | 10:56 AM
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for this retrofit to work you need
1. cable kit that costs 600$
2. SAM that costs at least 500$

i have some ideas how to make it work flawlessly with just
some adjustable cables and maybe... maybe a new SAM
if this works, then maybe it will save me 700+$
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Old Dec 11, 2012 | 10:58 AM
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if anyone is interested.... i will post my progress on this by the end of next week, when my headlamps arrive
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Old Dec 11, 2012 | 12:45 PM
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Working cable kit with NO mods is like $995
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Old Dec 11, 2012 | 05:03 PM
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the cable kit that i intend to use is worth less than 80$
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Old Dec 11, 2012 | 05:03 PM
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original MBenz cable kit with some small mods
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Old Dec 11, 2012 | 07:38 PM
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Nice job on the work done so far! Please continue to share the results.
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Old Dec 12, 2012 | 02:46 AM
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And you will make "inteligent light" work with some cable mods? Curvelight? Dimfunction? Nightvision? No errors? LED DRLs and on and on just to mention a few things they do?
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Old Dec 12, 2012 | 05:15 AM
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Originally Posted by Chris The Swede
And you will make "inteligent light" work with some cable mods? Curvelight? Dimfunction? Nightvision? No errors? LED DRLs and on and on just to mention a few things they do?
yes 100% functionable
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Old Dec 12, 2012 | 12:14 PM
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Nice.. I personally like the 07 model taillights. .. lol when I paint my s600 im going to paint that strip too
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Originally Posted by deserthopper86
yes 100% functionable
WOW....look forward to your update...
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Old Dec 13, 2012 | 11:55 AM
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Nice.. I personally like the 07 model taillights. .. lol when I paint my s600 im going to paint that strip too

that black strip isn't painted... it comes as an alternative for the aftermarket LED taillights... no need to paint them
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Old Jan 1, 2013 | 04:26 PM
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okay.... i've done my restiling in full
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Old Jan 1, 2013 | 04:29 PM
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the thing for the headlamps worked and it costed me like 400 euros in parts that included a brand new SAM from the 2010 w221 model and the wires from the same model.... thats it guys, no need for the retrofit kit or buying some stuff that is overpriced and needless


i will post some picts soon

if there are some questions or somebody doubts my words... i'm here to answer
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Old Jan 2, 2013 | 05:35 AM
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Well then you MUST list what parts you bought because this I NEVER heard of. Sound like magic to me. Only the SAM cost more and it needs programming as well.
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Old Jan 2, 2013 | 07:15 AM
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Well then you MUST list what parts you bought because this I NEVER heard of. Sound like magic to me. Only the SAM cost more and it needs programming as well.
1. new LED headlamps with active cornering, night vision, intelegent system....that costs 1500 euros
2. brand new SAM from w221 2010 model that was coded from an actual w221 from 2010 that costs 300 euros
3. actual wire kit from 2010 model that costs 100 euros MAX
the whole work was done in a mercedes benz workshop
if needed i can get you the codes of the parts that i used...
i'll post some picts soon with the work done and some more details
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Old Jan 2, 2013 | 08:06 AM
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But programing it all also cost alot for normal guys. Not something you get for free and the problem for all is that the sam needs to be programmed in a 2010 or later car. Not many have acces to that and that is what makes the module great and often you get error messages whan doing your method. Partsnumbers is always intresting.
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Old Jan 15, 2013 | 09:25 PM
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Can't wait to see it! Post pics!
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yeah !!! we love to see those pics !!!!
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Where did you find Wald side fender and side skirts and how much? Not a big fan of full Wald body kit but would liked to get those.
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Originally Posted by deserthopper86
changed the tailights with the facelifts ones, which look so much better adding some agression to the back of the car

BEFORE...
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AFTER....
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You "tinted" the middle portion of the lights?
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Originally Posted by Jason B
You "tinted" the middle portion of the lights?
No, you have to different options. Not sure myself which one to choose. Does the "tinted" one look only good on black car?




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