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My W126 500SEC. Any ideas?

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StreekGFebruary 10, 2008
#126670

My W126 500SEC. Any ideas?

Hey guys, i sold my C123 280CE a few months back due to becoming a serious money pit of stuff to fix up, so i bought a good second gen 500SEC W126 and sold the 123 afterwards. All i've done on the car so far is the sound system, some work to the exhaust system for a nice sound, and a K&N filter. I have eibach springs on the way soon, hopefully after i get back from my holiday next week sometime.

Any ideas guys on what i should do aside. I like the wheels on it currently, but am looking for something else too... not sure what though.

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and the exhaust
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Hey guys, i sold my C123 280CE a few months back due to becoming a serious money pit of stuff to fix up, so i bought a good second gen 500SEC W126 and sold the 123 afterwards. All i've done on the car so far is the sound system, some work to the exhaust system for a nice sound, and a K&N filter. I have eibach springs on the way soon, hopefully after i get back from my holiday next week sometime. 

Any ideas guys on what i should do aside. I like the wheels on it currently, but am looking for something else too... not sure what though.

[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v97/StreekG/5000012.jpg[/IMG]
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[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v97/StreekG/TheEngine.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v97/StreekG/Driveway0032.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v97/StreekG/MYCD7100.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v97/StreekG/Myboot.jpg[/IMG]
and the exhaust
[youtube]cmzp6W_2IVA[/youtube]
DriftGirlFebruary 10, 2008
#126673
gotta love the old Benz coupes! :runcoold:

if it were mine id do Euroline DH in 19's. It kinda keeps with the old school style of the car but updated at the same time, being bigger and having a more aggressive offset and stance.

cant go wrong with that car...classsic:biggthumpup:
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gotta love the old Benz coupes! :runcoold: 
 
if it were mine id do Euroline DH in 19's. It kinda keeps with the old school style of the car but updated at the same time, being bigger and having a more aggressive offset and stance. 
 
cant go wrong with that car...classsic:biggthumpup:
StreekGFebruary 10, 2008
#126675
The Euroline DH is an awesome wheel that i would love. Just finding a set is what i need to figure out.
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The Euroline DH is an awesome wheel that i would love. Just finding a set is what i need to figure out.
piolazzFebruary 10, 2008
#126752
i would go bbs le mans 18"....19" looks to big on that car...starts 2 look like a donk..:pat:

...anyway...be carefull wit that baby...don't spoil her...she's a beauty
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i would go bbs le mans 18"....19" looks to big on that car...starts 2 look like a donk..:pat:

...anyway...be carefull wit that baby...don't spoil her...she's a beauty
kreasimsFebruary 11, 2008
#126804
Merc collector & very rare indeed, P plater with S class! :biggthumpup:
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Merc collector & very rare indeed, P plater with S class! :biggthumpup:
kreasimsFebruary 11, 2008
#126806
piolazz;126752 wrote:i would go bbs le mans 18"....19" looks to big on that car...starts 2 look like a donk..:pat:

...anyway...be carefull wit that baby...don't spoil her...she's a beauty


19" too big on S class??? :smiley-rofl:
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[quote=piolazz;126752]i would go bbs le mans 18"....19" looks to big on that car...starts 2 look like a donk..:pat:

...anyway...be carefull wit that baby...don't spoil her...she's a beauty[/quote]

19" too big on S class??? :smiley-rofl:
ebruce2February 11, 2008
#126814
I wanted this car so bad when I was a teenager. Very clean.

While you're waiting for your springs, I would buff the yellowing out of the headlights and fogs.
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I wanted this car so bad when I was a teenager. Very clean. 

While you're waiting for your springs, I would buff the yellowing out of the headlights and fogs.
piolazzFebruary 11, 2008
#126882
kreasims;126806 wrote:19" too big on S class??? :smiley-rofl:


....sure you can put a 22'' onnit.....and to be exact---it is NOT a s-class,it's a CL,126 SEC
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[quote=kreasims;126806]19" too big on S class??? :smiley-rofl:[/quote]

....sure you can put a 22'' onnit.....and to be exact---it is NOT a s-class,it's a CL,126 SEC
kreasimsFebruary 11, 2008
#126907
piolazz;126882 wrote:....sure you can put a 22'' onnit.....and to be exact---it is NOT a s-class,it's a CL,126 SEC

Hahaha. My bad. Did not pay enough attention... Anyhow, 22" is too much....
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[quote=piolazz;126882]....sure you can put a 22'' onnit.....and to be exact---it is NOT a s-class,it's a CL,126 SEC[/quote]
Hahaha. My bad. Did not pay enough attention... Anyhow, 22" is too much....
StreekGFebruary 11, 2008
#126934
Thanks guys. I think 19" is a good size, for a big car like the 126, i wouldn't want any bigger though.

ebruce2: i'm planning on spraying that plastic inside the headlights black, like i did with my W123 coupe. Really makes a difference in appearance.
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Thanks guys. I think 19" is a good size, for a big car like the 126, i wouldn't want any bigger though. 

ebruce2: i'm planning on spraying that plastic inside the headlights black, like i did with my W123 coupe. Really makes a difference in appearance.
chrispyFebruary 11, 2008
#126997
+1 for some wide Euroline DH's or similar dish style. I love how DH's look on german cars.
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+1 for some wide Euroline DH's or similar dish style. I love how DH's look on german cars.
UberE500February 16, 2008
#128890
Buddy put the Wald kit on that car, absolutely stunning, just need to mod the w124 coupe for a W126 coupe cause there ain't no kit for the W126 coupe

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Buddy put the Wald kit on that car, absolutely stunning, just need to mod the w124 coupe for a W126 coupe cause there ain't no kit for the W126 coupe

[img]http://www.wald.co.jp/english/catalog/mercedes/e/w124ce_v4/img_1.jpg[/img]
elpresidenteFebruary 16, 2008
#128915
How about an AMG kit and euro healights/tails..or a retrofit headlight plus the clear corners? Plus some wheels to maybe look like this chop I just made:
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I also paint matched the outer portion of the grill.
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How about an AMG kit and euro healights/tails..or a retrofit headlight plus the clear corners?  Plus some wheels to maybe look like this chop I just made:
[IMG]http://www.vipemporium.com/vsc/w126chop.jpg[/IMG]

I also paint matched the outer portion of the grill.
TransformCelsiorFebruary 16, 2008
#128958
IMO that style benz looks best when left alone.
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IMO that style benz looks best when left alone.
widebody_QFebruary 16, 2008
#128997
Slam it and get some AMG hammers and call it a day.
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Slam it and get some AMG hammers and call it a day.
chrispyFebruary 17, 2008
#129037
elpresidente;128915 wrote:How about an AMG kit and euro healights/tails..or a retrofit headlight plus the clear corners? Plus some wheels to maybe look like this chop I just made:
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I also paint matched the outer portion of the grill.


I love it. Makes me want to go find myself one of these.
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[QUOTE=elpresidente;128915]How about an AMG kit and euro healights/tails..or a retrofit headlight plus the clear corners?  Plus some wheels to maybe look like this chop I just made:
[IMG]http://www.vipemporium.com/vsc/w126chop.jpg[/IMG]

I also paint matched the outer portion of the grill.[/QUOTE]

I love it. Makes me want to go find myself one of these.
StreekGFebruary 19, 2008
#129846
The chop looks awesome! I love it.
I ordered my Eibach springs today, so i should have the car lowered next week.
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The chop looks awesome! I love it.
I ordered my Eibach springs today, so i should have the car lowered next week.
RollingDeepFebruary 21, 2008
#130910
Looking good mate love those whips:runcoold:

here's an idea for you from one of my fave flicks (have to do it for my self one day)

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Looking good mate love those whips:runcoold: 

here's an idea for you from one of my fave flicks (have to do it for my self one day)

[IMG]http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa164/crapmk3/588-1.jpg[/IMG]