vip-inspired w212

Hello everyone!

Been a fan of vip cars for many years now but never had the opportunity to build one. Couldn't really pull it off with my first car (2005 MB C230) and when I was in the market for a new car, couldn't get a good deal on a ls460.  So about a year ago I picked up a 2011 E350 to see what I can do with it.  

Here is a shot right before I pulled it out of the dealership:

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First thing I did was put a system in:

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Wanted to keep a simple clean look with full access to my spare:

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Not my first choice in rims but ran into a good deal that I couldn't refuse.  20x10 and 20x8.5 Fabulous Profounds.  I had no choice but to rock these at stock height for a few months before my KW v1 coilovers finally came in:

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Found a set of e63 AMG brakes that I had painted "Burnt Orange" (picture taken from an iphone so color doesn't show well) and dropping the front another 0.75".

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After all of this, I added a few more mods but no photos.  Rear carbon fiber diffuser, Junction Produce Curtains/Fusa/Kurotsuna/Neck Pads and Brabus puddle lights.

And here she is now:

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Next plans will be Brabus front lip, exhaust system and new set of wheels (any suggestions?)

Love it!! Nice progress

Looks good. Profounds make any car look good haha..

Beautiful! I love it!

nice what are your plans as far as suspension? Air?

^^ I believe he stated that he is waiting for his KW coilovers.  Nice ride, great choices in terms of mods.

I love the new Eclass'.  Looks real nice

thanks for the comments everyone!

[QUOTE=eight08customs;426949]nice what are your plans as far as suspension? Air?[/QUOTE]

no plans for air unless I plan on being serious with showing this car.  as of now it's just a daily/family car.

[QUOTE=Celsior21;426953]^^ I believe he stated that he is waiting for his KW coilovers.  Nice ride, great choices in terms of mods.[/QUOTE]

In the last picture, the kw's are installed.

I think it looks awesome with those wheels! some of my fave on benz's too It also shows it is a timeless classic wheel something that has been out well before the new body style, but yet looks fantastic on the new E

wheels flow well with the car, as well as the caliper color choice! good work!

i love everything but the brembo decal.

Looks amazing

Baller! Looking good!

Don't get me wrong here ... the car looks great however i don't think the Wheels match the time line of the car .. 
 
 Designs like VIP modular VR0 6 .. would have been a more time lined / style  wheel .. 
 
very nice never the less ..

very nice, been seeing more and more e-classes getting doneee :biggthumpup:

looking good , looking good mate

[QUOTE=widebody_Q;426958]I love the new Eclass'. Looks real nice[/QUOTE]
 
Same here. Actually the whole Merc. lineup right now is ill!