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Old Sep 23, 2018 | 10:27 AM
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Upgrades for my new 08 s550

Hey guys I've had my 2008 s550 so far for a month now I've put on wheels and lowered it and tinted out the windows is there anything else cool I can put on my car that you guys recommend? Thanks in advance. IG waseem_abdel



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Old Sep 23, 2018 | 11:01 AM
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Clear sidemarkers with chrome amber bulbs.

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Old Sep 23, 2018 | 11:45 AM
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Originally Posted by Bahnstormer
Clear sidemarkers with chrome amber bulbs.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/DEPO-07-09-...8AAMXQTgZQ~NVN
I'm about to order them now thank you!
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Old Sep 23, 2018 | 02:17 PM
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You could do the facelift headlights and taillights. Other than that, i would do nothing else or you risk tackiness.
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Old Sep 23, 2018 | 02:36 PM
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You could do the facelift headlights and taillights. Other than that, i would do nothing else or you risk tackiness.
yea I was thinking of just changing the taillights, and I'm trying to stay far away from tackiness but only simple mods like what that guy mentioned above about clear marker lights that I never knew about and small cool things like that that will improve the overall look of the car
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Old Sep 23, 2018 | 06:02 PM
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Originally Posted by superpop
You could do the facelift headlights and taillights. Other than that, i would do nothing else or you risk tackiness.
^^^^^ THIS.
Do the lights and leave it alone after that. Car looks great, no need for any further/additional mods.
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Originally Posted by Bahnstormer
Clear sidemarkers with chrome amber bulbs.
As mentioned before Bahnstormer, you are obsessed with clear side markers.
Do you get a kick back from the eBay seller I wonder?????
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Old Sep 23, 2018 | 06:09 PM
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^^^^^ THIS.
Do the lights and leave it alone after that. Car looks great, no need for any further/additional mods.
but don't you have to change the bumper as well when you change the headlights or no?
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Originally Posted by Truckingking973
but don't you have to change the bumper as well when you change the headlights or no?
I personally would not even mess with the headlights.
Change the front side markers and put the LED tails on, ......... DONE!
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Originally Posted by Truckingking973
but don't you have to change the bumper as well when you change the headlights or no?
Headlights are a direct swap. HOWEVER... the preferred model (from a company called "Depo") are really hard to find. So, then you're looking at some really ugly "custom" or very very expensive OEM.

If you haven't done so already, go ahead and replace the transmission wiring harness plug. It's fairly easy to do and is a good maintenance item.

http://www.mercedesmedic.com/722-6-t...sion-plug-diy/
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As mentioned before Bahnstormer, you are obsessed with clear side markers.
Do you get a kick back from the eBay seller I wonder?????
Not at all, just a cheap and easy upgrade that looks really good - that is the only reason I suggest it.
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Originally Posted by Bahnstormer
Not at all, just a cheap and easy upgrade that looks really good - that is the only reason I suggest it.
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car looks sweet, those wheels go well. What size are they? dont expect the air shocks to last long lowered like that. Mine lasted 6 mos and I blew out the rears...car rode like *** after.
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