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New S63 owner chiming in
Hey guys! Picked up an 08 S63 yesterday and absolutely love it! Thought I'd pop in to say hello to the S crew. Already started the light modding process.

VIM221 ordered - video in motion module for DVD video playback, had it overnighted so should be a quick install
Valentine One hardwire kit ordered, probably wife through the fuse panel
2011 red rear taillights ordered, hopefully a simple deal with no warning lights
Painted rear lip spoiler ordered

Any suggestions for other mods? Potential problem areas to watch?

Thanks in advance!
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Man 1st day and I'm seeing 9.5 mpg in the city without giving it the beans! I guess I need to become good friends with the gas pump.

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Oops my mistake, it's an 06.... corrected.
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Originally Posted by 2thfixr
Man 1st day and I'm seeing 9.5 mpg in the city without giving it the beans! I guess I need to become good friends with the gas pump.

That's worse than my S65 gets! I do mostly city driving and average 12-13
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Perhaps I'm a biased party here...but big proponent for a new set of wheels. The S class is a perfect canvas.

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Ha! Love those! Did the trunk lip spoiler, 2012 rear LEDs, Nav/DVD module and Reus is coming tomorrow to do their complete audio system. Next on the hit list is wheels.
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