By popular demand I am going to use this post to update you on all of my mods as they develop.
Here's the plan:
-AMG rear trunk spoiler (1 piece, E63)
-HID conversion kit (errors are a big issue with the 2009's in particular, Ill let you know how it goes)
-Chrome seat adjust covers (pretty cool, ill take pics)
-Chrome A/C control and front vents covers (also pretty cool)
-AMG illunimated door sills on all 4 doors
-Chrome door lock pins
-Debaging rear except mercedes trunk symbol
-AMG chrome license plate
-AMG pedals / e brake / dead pedal
Next up:
Interior lighting makeover to compliment the AMG illuminated door sills. Im thinking a crisp white, maybe a touch of blue. The ambient overhead light will look great like that. The foot areas in the front and back also need to look crispier. The stock lights look yellow compared to most modern lights.
I've decided to hold off on the red brake calipers (although i think it will look great- I even bought the "AMG" brake decals in white) and also the CL style grille / hood ornament. Im going to wait a few months until I get bored with the current setup and need a change.
I've gotten most of the parts and they are being prepped for installation. My car is getting dropped off on Monday for everything to get installed.
I did get the chrome A/C control and front vent covers which many of you have been emailing me about. I've attached pics of the piece in place, but not permanently affixed. To be honest, Im afraid it looks cheap and cheezy but havent decided yet. The fit on the center piece is not precise as shown below, which is a big issue for me. Its not terrible, but not perfect and mildly noticeable.
Not feeling the chrome bits personally. IMO they look cheesy and they don't seem to fit well, as the gaps and non-lining-up are pretty noticable.
I get where you're going with this though, and it's a good idea, changing up the interior bits, but I personally don't think those pieces suit the car. Maybe brushed aluminum with a better fit?
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2006 M-B, E350 AMG Sport:
Pewter/Black, AMG Sport Package, Premium & Entertainment Packages, Driving Dynamic Front Seats w/ Massage, All Rear & Electronic Sun Shades, Smoked Rear Lights, Blacked Out Side Markers, Full Limo Tints....
SOLD: 2002 M-B, S500
Brilliant Silver/Black, Distronic, Parktronic, ABC Suspension, 18" AMG's, Comfort Front Seats w/ Heat/AC/Massage/Vents, Rear Seat Package w/ Heat/AC/Adjust, All Rear Sun Shades, Smoked Headlights, Blacked Out Side Markers, Full Limo Tints
Not feeling the chrome bits personally. IMO they look cheesy and they don't seem to fit well, as the gaps and non-lining-up are pretty noticable.
I get where you're going with this though, and it's a good idea, changing up the interior bits, but I personally don't think those pieces suit the car. Maybe brushed aluminum with a better fit?
what version of the nav software are you using ? I only have 2D and it looks like you havd 3d view in your eclass??
thanks
2009's come with an an entirely new COMAND system, not the "Commadore 64" version in all previous models. Truth is both nav's suck. Have you ever used the nav on a Lexus? Its night and day. MB has some of the worst nav out there. However as my dealer says...thats great, the only problem is the lexus nav comes with a lexus wrapped around it.
Not feeling the chrome bits personally. IMO they look cheesy and they don't seem to fit well, as the gaps and non-lining-up are pretty noticable.
I get where you're going with this though, and it's a good idea, changing up the interior bits, but I personally don't think those pieces suit the car. Maybe brushed aluminum with a better fit?
I agree, not feeling them myself, good thing i never stuck them on. Is there a site you can direct me to that might have some other similar interior upgrade options?
MODS ROUND 2: HID's, Door Sills, AMG Pedals Chrome Door Lock Pins
Glad to report that I got some mods installed today, take a look, Im really happy with them:
HID headlight conversion to 8000k digital
AMG Pedal Set
AMG Illuminated Door Sills (4 doors)
Chrome Door Lock Pins (forgot to take pic..coming soon but looks great)
Linear Mode
