Liberty S500 W220

Chopstar lives a couple blocks from me and doesn't post on forums.  He works at a body shop and can't consider getting a knockoff or even OEM aftermarket part because hes real anal on how things fit.  :biggthumpup:

So far, he got some wheels that are CLS/SL fitment which is pretty aggressive for the Sclass.  in order to fit them, he had to work the quarter panels, bumper molding (which is real thick and regid) and the rear bumper.  The car is still far from done.


3pc GFG's


[img]http://jdmmotorworks.com/rims/GFG/AzulChrome3.jpg[/img]

[img]http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y170/aedprix/chopster.jpg[/img]

[img]http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y170/aedprix/chopster2.jpg[/img]

The moldings on the both sides of the wheel well and the rear bumper are in the way

[img]http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y170/aedprix/choppy2.jpg[/img]

He got a smaller tire and worked the quarter panel but still not complete

[img]http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y170/aedprix/choppy4.jpg[/img]

[IMG]http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y170/aedprix/chopp2.jpg[/IMG]

Thats the current state of it.  He pulled out just enough on each side.  The quarter panels will get smoothened down and painted.  There will be lots of surprises in this build.  With a nickname like ChopStar, you know he is going to go in to live up to that name.

I will keep you guys posted once there are more updates and pics.

Thanks for posting! I love seeing 220's done up, and will always want to do mine someday.. these will go in the book of inspiration into mine! 

Can you say Subscribed :)

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gonna b gangsta, i always liked that s class body

Gonna be sick.

I got him to get me a few more pics.  Hes still trying to go lower

[IMG]http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y170/aedprix/okeyy.jpg[/IMG]

[IMG]http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y170/aedprix/sick.jpg[/IMG]

The car looks much better in person.  I can't wait to see it complete

Choppy's car is lookin really nice

fiyah

Choppy is goin in.  That bumper is 04-06 that means the whole bumper hood was changed to fit that 04 amg bumper.  He plans to change  the side skirts too.  I informed him of the duraflex ebay side skirts but he wont event consider anything other than OEM.  I applaud that.

Shit looks siiick.

[QUOTE=widebody_Q;307950]Choppy is goin in.  That bumper is 04-06 that means the whole bumper hood was changed to fit that 04 amg bumper.  He plans to change  the side skirts too...[/QUOTE]
= BANK

Yeah! when it comes to those cars.. oem is the best mod :)

Looks great so far.

damn, liberty has like 500 members.

Diggin the S500, don't matter what wheels it's got as long as the fitment is on point!

Yea we are like 35-40 deep just in NY/NJ.  I would say 55-60 deep total.  Lots of cars which are not posted much on forums.

This Benz is fire!!

[IMG]http://www.wonderlanddj.com/troy/chopster2a.jpg[/IMG]

Tell your friend and anyone working on w220s that this is where is he will experience the most problems when trying to slam the car.   I would like to see how he will bodywork the moldings to get it to fit.  This was my biggest challenge when trying to lower the car.  The front is no problem just the back is a pain in the ass.  Is he going to modify the stock air or switch everything out?

Very interesting point, never looked that close to the fender design of the S..

^^^Check out this w220 at about :20 and :26 mark for some ideas.
[url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IoLO0ELxe5Q[/url]
...and trip out it's a female rolling the S

^^^^ IM in love with this chick.... IN LOVE!!!!

Nice look! Makes me want those wheels again LoL. As for the plastic that is stopping you i would take off that small chrome clip and as for the rear bumper... probably ahve to insert a small cut and pull it out a little. Then go back and clean it up with some fiberglass. Just saying.

[QUOTE=vision808;309041][IMG]http://www.wonderlanddj.com/troy/chopster2a.jpg[/IMG]

Tell your friend and anyone working on w220s that this is where is he will experience the most problems when trying to slam the car.   I would like to see how he will bodywork the moldings to get it to fit.  This was my biggest challenge when trying to lower the car.  The front is no problem just the back is a pain in the ass.  Is he going to modify the stock air or switch everything out?[/QUOTE]

Yea thats what I pointed out in the first post without the arrows.  He is done, just needs to smooth out the quarters with a skim coat of filler and paint.  With some work, he was able to move them just enough to clear.  He is waiting to upgrade to adjustable suspension so he can lower it more.

Nice vid Nelson

Christ.. lol. I love it, and vision808's I really wanna pull the cover off the S and start work!! I know at leas the quarter panels on that are fine (rolls eyes) Keep up with the awesome work, can not wait to see more :)

Nice work! We need videos of this beast rolling.

does it rub?  that pretty wide setup...and the tires pretty thick..



here's mine w220  ...i can stick the wheels out with additional 5mm .. right now 255/30/20.. in the rear..

probably go have to 245's to prevent rubbing

pics of right now..

[IMG]http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3424/3929607930_34725cf294_b.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2625/3928815135_ba42124055_b.jpg[/IMG]

He is on a 245/35 which is shown in one of the pics with the car lowered.  The pic above was with the 255/35.  Hes not rubbing, he had the moldings on both sides pulled out as well as the quarter panels.  Its still a work in progress though.

Nice car BTW

love the fitment

care to elaborate on the wheel specs???...

[QUOTE=phillygs3;309442]Nice vid Nelson[/QUOTE]
hahaa, just saw this now. Thanks man...sharing is caring=)
...Didn't he swap the S class out for a Jag?...any progress at all?:giggity:

we need more updates!

I'm pretty sure he sold it.

! well we need more S-class threads haha

Yes he sold it and picked up a Jaguar XJ8

As for the wheel specs, I believe the rears were around 20x10.5 +20

Here are a few more pics before he got rid of it.  He just swapped out the engine too :(

[IMG]http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y170/aedprix/liberty-3.jpg[/IMG]

[IMG]http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y170/aedprix/choppy.jpg[/IMG]

[img]http://i743.photobucket.com/albums/xx78/peter718nyc/BBQ%20in%20SI%205-30-10/IMGP5497.jpg[/img]

wow! sits pretty tough. xj8 huh? seems more and more people want them now days. what year did he get?

Yea El Pres started the trend along with pictures of the nicely done vip style versions in Japan.  Not sure of the year but he got the x308.  I think his is a 99.  He doesn't keep cars for long but he said he would keep it until next year.

Damn 20's are huge on the W220.

nice! Maybe i should do up my 99! Though I like it stock since it is almost a sentimental investment. Since its rare for that color and wheel base. No heated seats either, cali car. Hardly any for sale like the one i have. Though I do want to put the bigger newer XJ rims on it. hmm...

he did an engine swap to the s500? what did he swap it too?

[QUOTE=Green Poupon;342600]Damn 20's are huge on the W220.[/QUOTE]

Not at all, the chassis is bigger than VIP chassis'.  It's the design of the wheel, a full face and chrome at that, thats makes 20's look huge.  I think they are proportional to the body.  I prefer 19's though

[QUOTE=carlos;342620]he did an engine swap to the s500? what did he swap it too?[/QUOTE]

He put the newer one in it.  Not sure of the exact year though but it was low mileage.

This chassis is becoming more and more my fav!!  I'm swaying to the euro side day by day!!!