New w221 purchased

[JRH]

Right ok, neither am I by any stretch of the imagination. The stock car does seem to ride high, but I suppose it was designed to do a different job to the C class?
How is the ride in this, does the air ride make a difference, never been in a car with air suspension.

Boat-like

 

[keefysher]

Boat-like

Do you have a poverty spec W221?

The suspension can be changed for stiffness using the settings. Only time I used mine with stiffened dampers it was uncomfortable for my then 335 mile commute. But then I used mine to make effortless progress over considerable distances, not throw it round like a boy racer or drug dealer getting away from the feds.

Perhaps you've got the wrong model for what you want it to do??

 

[Capra]

Do you have a poverty spec W221?

The suspension can be changed for stiffness using the settings. Only time I used mine with stiffened dampers it was uncomfortable for my then 335 mile commute. But then I used mine to make effortless progress over considerable distances, not throw it round like a boy racer or drug dealer getting away from the feds.

Perhaps you've got the wrong model for what you want it to do??

I was thinking the same, you can spend time on money with car trying to make it into something that it was never designed to be. I've heard that even the S600 can struggle with handling, but is pure luxury when cruising. I suppose I think of the number of buyers of the C250 CDI spending time and money on increasing performance when they could have picked up the C350 CDI.
Apart from maybe the remap, I've decided that the next one for me will be a proper AMG. But that will have to wait for now.

 

[JRH]

Do you have a poverty spec W221?

The suspension can be changed for stiffness using the settings. Only time I used mine with stiffened dampers it was uncomfortable for my then 335 mile commute. But then I used mine to make effortless progress over considerable distances, not throw it round like a boy racer or drug dealer getting away from the feds.

Perhaps you've got the wrong model for what you want it to do??

I don’t have the “wrong model” for what I want to do. All I want is for it to sit a little closer to the ground for aesthetic reasons of my own. What Mercedes intended with their design was fine. I’m changing it to my taste, no one else’s.

 

[JBell]

I don’t have the “wrong model” for what I want to do. All I want is for it to sit a little closer to the ground for aesthetic reasons of my own. What Mercedes intended with their design was fine. I’m changing it to my taste, no one else’s.

And why shouldn't you personalise YOUR car, I like it and if I drove one would probably do the same

 

[JRH]

And why shouldn't you personalise YOUR car, I like it and if I drove one would probably do the same

Thanks. Anyone can buy a standard car and park it next to an identical one. How effing boring and unimaginative is that?

 

[Capra]

I don’t have the “wrong model” for what I want to do. All I want is for it to sit a little closer to the ground for aesthetic reasons of my own. What Mercedes intended with their design was fine. I’m changing it to my taste, no one else’s.

Maybe MB knew they were sitting fairly higher than others cars but, they knew their market and most owners of the S class would have issues with getting in and out of a lowered version? Serious question?

 

[John Laidlaw]

Thanks. Anyone can buy a standard car and park it next to an identical one. How effing boring and unimaginative is that?

Agreed but you’ll always get opinions.....
It’s all about what you feel is right for you and what level- my 63 visually looks not much different a standard 63 with a few subtle additions , boot lip spoiler , AMG centre caps and a black Mercedes laurel bonnet badge, others choose a complete restyle - chrome delete black grille, wheels and tints everywhere but not for me....

 

[Borys]

Car looks stunning!!!!



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[JRH]

New headlight bulbs put in today, hopefully they’re better than the eBay knockoff leds that were on there. They only lit for about 2 meters. Have gone for osram night breakers. Shame they’re that orange tint, old looking colour though, I like the hid colours.

Also have a new hood badge arriving this week, totally black one which will blend in better with the car. (Pics will follow once arrived and installed).

 

[Wighty]

New headlight bulbs put in today, hopefully they’re better than the eBay knockoff leds that were on there. They only lit for about 2 meters. Have gone for osram night breakers. Shame they’re that orange tint, old looking colour though, I like the hid colours.

Also have a new hood badge arriving this week, totally black one which will blend in better with the car. (Pics will follow once arrived and installed).

Good call with the new black badge buddy

 

[Blobcat]

This the look you're going for?

 

[Capra]

This the look you're going for?

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Is this the night edition taken to the extreme?

 

[Blobcat]

Is this the night edition taken to the extreme?

There's "Black" and then there's the absence of all light...

I almost bought a Ducati 1098S a few years ago in "absence of all light" black - it had a red frame and the rest just sucked your eyeballs in.

 

[Capra]

There's "Black" and then there's the absence of all light...

I almost bought a Ducati 1098S a few years ago in "absence of all light" black - it had a red frame and the rest just sucked your eyeballs in.

It's a good point, there are a few of the blacked out MB's on YouTube, they tend to lose the flowing lines of the original car! Not my cup of tea.

 

[JRH]

This the look you're going for?

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Not massively. Tbh I know someone with a blacked out RR Ghost which is more of an inspiration. Unfortunately I don’t have red leather seats.

 

[JRH]

Inbetween rain clouds, had a good wash today and then waxed with turtle wax paste wax. Not used it before and is 1/5th the price of autoglym HD which is my normal tipple.

 

[McDonald]

You have a very striking-looking car and in gleaming condition. Of course it's not to everyone's taste, but I have to admire your energy in doing all this to an already handsome machine.

 

[JRH]

You have a very striking-looking car and in gleaming condition. Of course it's not to everyone's taste, but I have to admire your energy in doing all this to an already handsome machine.

Thanks, that’s nice of you to say. It’s always nice to be appreciated!

 

[SmartAmg]

Like your S class a lot, looks stunning!!!
P.S. when you get ya new alloys stick to nice clean
5 spokes in silver.
What about Veeman F-S8
in 20" gorgeous!