W222 Post Conversion 2018+ COMPLETE
07-22-2023, 04:09 PM
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W222 Post Conversion 2018+ COMPLETE
Well! - it is done! - W222 Post facelift conversion complete!
Wanted to share with you guys some stuff I learned along the journey along with some photos I took.
I do want to shout out @BenzNinja - during the this conversion I had some questions about the bodykit, taillights, headlights, ballasts etc and anyone whos spoken to him knows 1. How lucky we are to have him on this forum 2. How knowledgeable he is and respectful and 3. how committed he is to helping us all so Peter shout out to you man.
Got the kit on AliBaba - took 5 Weeks to deliver everything included except tail lights because I had gotten them on eBay prior. Everything was packaged perfectly, wrapped securely and every single piece of trim was provided. Quality is OEM like quality, my bodyshop i've been going to for years in NJ and if ever you need a body shop i'll forward they're info. I have done some crazy body work stuff over the years for all my cars and always perfect.
As for a few things I learned along the way.
OEM Post tail lights 2018+ DO NOT fit pre facelift. Different harness does not connect so you have to buy aftermarket tail lights I have someone on eBay who also I have emailed plenty of times on eBay who I purchased the tail lights from and gets back to me as fast as if I was texting a friend. Ill link the tail lights at the end quality is OEM like quality from the weight to the brightness of the LED lights to the reverse LEDs brightness etc.
OEM MB Headlights DO NOT FIT with the ballasts, I was stunned with that because the day before picking up the car my bodyshop called me and said we are stopped dead in the water and said the PRE face lift ballasts DO NOT fit the Post 2018+ OEM MB headlights and they cant finish the job because they cant put the bumper on but luckily I had the headlights I purchased along with the body kit on AliBaba so I had someone drop them off within minutes of finding that info out and luckily the PRE ballasts connect right into the aftermarket POST headlights I haven't seen them at night yet but brightness seems like there is no issue but ill have BenzNinja have a look at it.
360 Camera - The front facing camera has trouble opening the flap on POST 2018+ Grille - it opens and then closes i'll have that remedied with Peter.
Driver side mirrors blind spot isn't working it flashes but again I'll have Peter take a look.
Other then what's mentioned above that's the only issues I ran into and by sharing this thread and letting anyone interested in doing the conversion now you know.
As for pricing. - ALiBaba front & rear bumpers all the trim, exhaust tips, grille AND headlights $1700USD SHIPPED which included import duties, that pricing is UNBELIEVABLE when on eBay the body kit alone goes for $2,400 plus tax
Taillights were $438.00 shipped on eBay
Labor - This is my pricing for me because of the relationship I have with the body shop in NJ but I paid $1850 Cash
So ALL IN - not even $5,000 USD Most people would pay close to double that and I didnt even need the tail lights I could have kept my PRE.
As for the photos i'm no photographer and I have only had the vehicle for (1) day Ill take night photos when its dark.
Wanted to share with you guys some stuff I learned along the journey along with some photos I took.
I do want to shout out @BenzNinja - during the this conversion I had some questions about the bodykit, taillights, headlights, ballasts etc and anyone whos spoken to him knows 1. How lucky we are to have him on this forum 2. How knowledgeable he is and respectful and 3. how committed he is to helping us all so Peter shout out to you man.
Got the kit on AliBaba - took 5 Weeks to deliver everything included except tail lights because I had gotten them on eBay prior. Everything was packaged perfectly, wrapped securely and every single piece of trim was provided. Quality is OEM like quality, my bodyshop i've been going to for years in NJ and if ever you need a body shop i'll forward they're info. I have done some crazy body work stuff over the years for all my cars and always perfect.
As for a few things I learned along the way.
OEM Post tail lights 2018+ DO NOT fit pre facelift. Different harness does not connect so you have to buy aftermarket tail lights I have someone on eBay who also I have emailed plenty of times on eBay who I purchased the tail lights from and gets back to me as fast as if I was texting a friend. Ill link the tail lights at the end quality is OEM like quality from the weight to the brightness of the LED lights to the reverse LEDs brightness etc.
OEM MB Headlights DO NOT FIT with the ballasts, I was stunned with that because the day before picking up the car my bodyshop called me and said we are stopped dead in the water and said the PRE face lift ballasts DO NOT fit the Post 2018+ OEM MB headlights and they cant finish the job because they cant put the bumper on but luckily I had the headlights I purchased along with the body kit on AliBaba so I had someone drop them off within minutes of finding that info out and luckily the PRE ballasts connect right into the aftermarket POST headlights I haven't seen them at night yet but brightness seems like there is no issue but ill have BenzNinja have a look at it.
360 Camera - The front facing camera has trouble opening the flap on POST 2018+ Grille - it opens and then closes i'll have that remedied with Peter.
Driver side mirrors blind spot isn't working it flashes but again I'll have Peter take a look.
Other then what's mentioned above that's the only issues I ran into and by sharing this thread and letting anyone interested in doing the conversion now you know.
As for pricing. - ALiBaba front & rear bumpers all the trim, exhaust tips, grille AND headlights $1700USD SHIPPED which included import duties, that pricing is UNBELIEVABLE when on eBay the body kit alone goes for $2,400 plus tax
Taillights were $438.00 shipped on eBay
Labor - This is my pricing for me because of the relationship I have with the body shop in NJ but I paid $1850 Cash
So ALL IN - not even $5,000 USD Most people would pay close to double that and I didnt even need the tail lights I could have kept my PRE.
As for the photos i'm no photographer and I have only had the vehicle for (1) day Ill take night photos when its dark.
Last edited by MayorMcCheese; 07-22-2023 at 04:12 PM.
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07-23-2023, 02:44 AM
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Congrats, that's a great upgrade . I love it
Thanks for sharing
Thanks for sharing
12-04-2023, 04:07 PM
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@MayorMcCheese how did you go about the front blind spot sensors under the bumper as it seems like the 2018+ kit has only one spot not 2 and in a different location. I got everything done except I'm fighting this issue
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12-06-2023, 06:18 PM
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@MayorMcCheese how did you go about the front blind spot sensors under the bumper as it seems like the 2018+ kit has only one spot not 2 and in a different location. I got everything done except I'm fighting this issue
thanks everyone - i've since added the 20" black AMG wheels and I absolutely love the car
07-08-2024, 11:35 AM
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Well! - it is done! - W222 Post facelift conversion complete!
Wanted to share with you guys some stuff I learned along the journey along with some photos I took.
I do want to shout out @BenzNinja - during the this conversion I had some questions about the bodykit, taillights, headlights, ballasts etc and anyone whos spoken to him knows 1. How lucky we are to have him on this forum 2. How knowledgeable he is and respectful and 3. how committed he is to helping us all so Peter shout out to you man.
Got the kit on AliBaba - took 5 Weeks to deliver everything included except tail lights because I had gotten them on eBay prior. Everything was packaged perfectly, wrapped securely and every single piece of trim was provided. Quality is OEM like quality, my bodyshop i've been going to for years in NJ and if ever you need a body shop i'll forward they're info. I have done some crazy body work stuff over the years for all my cars and always perfect.
As for a few things I learned along the way.
OEM Post tail lights 2018+ DO NOT fit pre facelift. Different harness does not connect so you have to buy aftermarket tail lights I have someone on eBay who also I have emailed plenty of times on eBay who I purchased the tail lights from and gets back to me as fast as if I was texting a friend. Ill link the tail lights at the end quality is OEM like quality from the weight to the brightness of the LED lights to the reverse LEDs brightness etc.
OEM MB Headlights DO NOT FIT with the ballasts, I was stunned with that because the day before picking up the car my bodyshop called me and said we are stopped dead in the water and said the PRE face lift ballasts DO NOT fit the Post 2018+ OEM MB headlights and they cant finish the job because they cant put the bumper on but luckily I had the headlights I purchased along with the body kit on AliBaba so I had someone drop them off within minutes of finding that info out and luckily the PRE ballasts connect right into the aftermarket POST headlights I haven't seen them at night yet but brightness seems like there is no issue but ill have BenzNinja have a look at it.
360 Camera - The front facing camera has trouble opening the flap on POST 2018+ Grille - it opens and then closes i'll have that remedied with Peter.
Driver side mirrors blind spot isn't working it flashes but again I'll have Peter take a look.
Other then what's mentioned above that's the only issues I ran into and by sharing this thread and letting anyone interested in doing the conversion now you know.
As for pricing. - ALiBaba front & rear bumpers all the trim, exhaust tips, grille AND headlights $1700USD SHIPPED which included import duties, that pricing is UNBELIEVABLE when on eBay the body kit alone goes for $2,400 plus tax
Taillights were $438.00 shipped on eBay
Labor - This is my pricing for me because of the relationship I have with the body shop in NJ but I paid $1850 Cash
So ALL IN - not even $5,000 USD Most people would pay close to double that and I didnt even need the tail lights I could have kept my PRE.
As for the photos i'm no photographer and I have only had the vehicle for (1) day Ill take night photos when its dark.
Wanted to share with you guys some stuff I learned along the journey along with some photos I took.
I do want to shout out @BenzNinja - during the this conversion I had some questions about the bodykit, taillights, headlights, ballasts etc and anyone whos spoken to him knows 1. How lucky we are to have him on this forum 2. How knowledgeable he is and respectful and 3. how committed he is to helping us all so Peter shout out to you man.
Got the kit on AliBaba - took 5 Weeks to deliver everything included except tail lights because I had gotten them on eBay prior. Everything was packaged perfectly, wrapped securely and every single piece of trim was provided. Quality is OEM like quality, my bodyshop i've been going to for years in NJ and if ever you need a body shop i'll forward they're info. I have done some crazy body work stuff over the years for all my cars and always perfect.
As for a few things I learned along the way.
OEM Post tail lights 2018+ DO NOT fit pre facelift. Different harness does not connect so you have to buy aftermarket tail lights I have someone on eBay who also I have emailed plenty of times on eBay who I purchased the tail lights from and gets back to me as fast as if I was texting a friend. Ill link the tail lights at the end quality is OEM like quality from the weight to the brightness of the LED lights to the reverse LEDs brightness etc.
OEM MB Headlights DO NOT FIT with the ballasts, I was stunned with that because the day before picking up the car my bodyshop called me and said we are stopped dead in the water and said the PRE face lift ballasts DO NOT fit the Post 2018+ OEM MB headlights and they cant finish the job because they cant put the bumper on but luckily I had the headlights I purchased along with the body kit on AliBaba so I had someone drop them off within minutes of finding that info out and luckily the PRE ballasts connect right into the aftermarket POST headlights I haven't seen them at night yet but brightness seems like there is no issue but ill have BenzNinja have a look at it.
360 Camera - The front facing camera has trouble opening the flap on POST 2018+ Grille - it opens and then closes i'll have that remedied with Peter.
Driver side mirrors blind spot isn't working it flashes but again I'll have Peter take a look.
Other then what's mentioned above that's the only issues I ran into and by sharing this thread and letting anyone interested in doing the conversion now you know.
As for pricing. - ALiBaba front & rear bumpers all the trim, exhaust tips, grille AND headlights $1700USD SHIPPED which included import duties, that pricing is UNBELIEVABLE when on eBay the body kit alone goes for $2,400 plus tax
Taillights were $438.00 shipped on eBay
Labor - This is my pricing for me because of the relationship I have with the body shop in NJ but I paid $1850 Cash
So ALL IN - not even $5,000 USD Most people would pay close to double that and I didnt even need the tail lights I could have kept my PRE.
As for the photos i'm no photographer and I have only had the vehicle for (1) day Ill take night photos when its dark.
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No, they won't fit.
