=2007 Mercedes Benz ML63 AMG W164= Project Car by Zebra555

Overview Discussion
Hi everyone,
I just picked a new daily to replace my 2004 Infiniti FX35. This is our second AMG. Another one is a 2007 SL65, currently at the shop getting new coilover suspension. Here is a project thread if anyone cares:

=Zebra SL65 AMG= - MBWorld.org Forums


This one is a two owner 2007 ML63 AMG with around 70k miles.


39447245884_229dcb63e6_c.jpgML63 (1 of 5) by Tuner Store, on Flickr
40125948892_2702381f8b_c.jpgML63 (3 of 5) by Tuner Store, on Flickr
39447232554_69d3c37d36_c.jpgML63 (4 of 5) by Tuner Store, on Flickr
39447227294_c5f840d7ba_c.jpgML63 (5 of 5) by Tuner Store, on Flickr



First couple minor mods.

Charcoal Filter delete and K&N filter installation
28378243939_a6c8e216fb_c.jpgIMG_20171212_145655312_HDR by Tuner Store, on Flickr
40125983222_214300868f_c.jpgIMG_20171212_145856079 by Tuner Store, on Flickr
28378242079_b6b98299b1_c.jpgIMG_20171212_150030098_HDR by Tuner Store, on Flickr
40125982362_199e4d17d2_c.jpgIMG_20171212_150226668_HDR by Tuner Store, on Flickr

Next is a door pin replacement. I couldn't stand those nasty plastic factory pins:
40125981142_c2edb2352c_c.jpgIMG_20171214_132038567_HDR by Tuner Store, on Flickr
39447282944_4ec08406f9_c.jpgIMG_20171214_132030692 by Tuner Store, on Flickr
28378238249_2c49c2a907_c.jpgIMG_20171214_132302066_HDR by Tuner Store, on Flickr

The car didn't come with factory floor mats, so we decided to try the new style of floor mats from Asia. These are Manicci Brand. Overall I like them alot, good fit. Before:
40125979222_0637526d34_c.jpgIMG_20171222_144228201_HDR by Tuner Store, on Flickr
28378236119_4dc43fd60a_c.jpgIMG_20171222_144210956 by Tuner Store, on Flickr

After:
25286594287_8153fc6cff_c.jpgIMG_20171222_144648579 by Tuner Store, on Flickr
28378232419_8819af77a3_c.jpgIMG_20171222_144637804 by Tuner Store, on Flickr
26285636438_71018211e8_c.jpgIMG_20171222_144859425_HDR by Tuner Store, on Flickr
25286596427_4f82cb43c7_c.jpgIMG_20171222_144434236_HDR by Tuner Store, on Flickr
28378233549_4ec9d78bbc_c.jpgIMG_20171222_144417492_HDR by Tuner Store, on Flickr

The rear cargo mat is on the way as well.

Next Mod is Affalterbach Wheel Emblem. Before:
28378228379_02a661a48d_c.jpgIMG_20171223_135130960 by Tuner Store, on Flickr

After:
26285634478_cb4d6e149b_c.jpgIMG_20171223_140553593 by Tuner Store, on Flickr
28378226199_1b5a018341_c.jpgIMG_20171223_140708062 by Tuner Store, on Flickr

and LED upgrades though out

Fog LED lights:
40125985862_e997147cfb_c.jpgIMG_20171212_100600327_HDR by Tuner Store, on Flickr
40125984622_4299c43dce_c.jpgIMG_20171212_102657486_HDR by Tuner Store, on Flickr

25286578147_05c1db9e5c_c.jpgIMG_20180113_150724967_HDR by Tuner Store, on Flickr
28378204149_8f54be160d_c.jpgIMG_20180113_151013955_HDR by Tuner Store, on Flickr
26285611168_eff174221e_c.jpgIMG_20180113_151401960_HDR by Tuner Store, on Flickr

26285631138_9e9d59e9fa_c.jpgIMG_20171223_142353327_HDR by Tuner Store, on Flickr
26285628898_694a946806_c.jpgIMG_20171223_142458927 by Tuner Store, on Flickr
40158510451_e7b510538b_c.jpgIMG_20171223_142606112_HDR by Tuner Store, on Flickr
40158511621_f84cda9291_c.jpgIMG_20171223_142446385 by Tuner Store, on Flickr

26285625308_26dfed5f9e_c.jpgIMG_20180102_143852263 by Tuner Store, on Flickr
26285624988_cd63e714bb_c.jpgIMG_20180102_143958088 by Tuner Store, on Flickr

upgraded the rear turn signal bulb to OSRAM European neon version. Before:
26285624868_18dfff8379_c.jpgIMG_20180102_144617041_HDR by Tuner Store, on Flickr

After:
26285617798_1b496eb5fc_c.jpgIMG_20180102_145222700_HDR by Tuner Store, on Flickr
25286579957_e2001f4b88_c.jpgIMG_20180102_145233089_HDR by Tuner Store, on Flickr
 
FX45Chicago said:
Hey Z what you think about this
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FX45Chicago said:
High miles looks clean what should I look out for. How much you think it’s worth


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Check the VMR report with Mercedes dealership. I would check if the engine studs were ever replaced, if not try to negotiate that. This job will cost around 1000-1500, depending on the shop. Check if the multi contour seats are working or not. Mine are shot, need to find a leak. Not a big deal, but that's the only thing I didn't check when I bought mine. I sill need to replace the engine studs, as a pro-caution, once this is done it should be a bulletproof vehicle.

BTW the price is a bit high. The dealer auction price for that car is $19k with all the fees.
 
Chedman13 said:
Zebra! Nice pick-up. Love the W164 ML63 body style. Where did you get the floor mats? Can you get me a set for my X166?

If you need any Brabus parts, let me know!
Wider ist Better: 550-hp BRABUS Widestar - the ultimate ML63?
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Hey Ed,
long time no see. Thanks. I got the floor mats here:

Home - Manicci

Send them a message and see if they make one for your SUV.

I'm not going to modify this one too much, it's my daily, so it's will stay fairly simple. SL65 takes too much time and it's not even half way done yet.
 
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