My 1996 E220 W124: A Restoration Project | Running Report

Machdar · 5th June 2010, 13:24

Some more good news my smoked lights have arrived from HONG KONG! here are the pics..

I think it will look cool on a black car! What do you think people?

Repsol · 5th June 2010, 17:44

The smoked tail lights look good, but somehow, the idea of Xenon Headlamps and Smoked Tail lamps don't gel with the character of a W124. Just my opinion

Machdar · 7th June 2010, 11:56

Hi Repsol,

I know what you mean well the option to fix back the original grill, headlamps & Tails are always available. And will not take more than an hour to do that. I wanted to do the mods to see how it will come out! Its better to try than never try right? Also will be a change from the regular!

IndrojitSircar · 10th June 2010, 02:38

Hi Machdar,

The colour you have chosen is really good. Apart from that could you please put up some pics of the full car from both the sides, front, back ? Could give us a better idea of how it is looking.

GoldenParadox · 10th June 2010, 02:40

Good thing everyone talked you out of the matt paint...

Also, you should consider giving us some zoomed out shots of the beauty ... to allow us to ogle her in her entirety...

Also, was the painting done over the door handles? Is that correct? Or am I missing something?

We await further posts and pics...

GoldenParadox · 10th June 2010, 02:42

I too vote for the classic look...

Machdar · 10th June 2010, 10:58

Hi Guys,

Little bot of painting still waiting to happen on the rear end as the mechanic's helper boy had rammed it into another car. So will be ready for the photoshoot over the weekend!

Viraat13 · 20th July 2010, 16:14

Any updates? Been over a month since the last post!

Machdar · 9th August 2010, 12:59

Finally a long delayed update! The car is 99% done! I have done the following:

- Brand new seats -pure leather from ovion with carbon black inlays. Seats, Steering, Door PAds + Boot etc
- New AMG Alloys - 16inch upsize + Maxxis 205/55/16 tyres
- Brand new music set up - Hetrz component speakers + Polk Audio speakers+ MTX Amplifier+ MB Quart Dual Coil Sub woofer + Kenwood 6043 speajkers
- New sunfilm
- New Tail Pipe
- P8 HID kit for my high beam and fog lamps
- New floor mats
- Interior led lighting

Here are some teaser pics!!!

Will do proper photo shoot soon..for now camera phone pics

nandishpal · 9th August 2010, 18:05

Darshan the car looks simply amazing.my favourite picture is the first one.
one small request,please fix the original grill with good chromium,this after market grill is killing the look.
also i liked the 15 inch 7 spoke original wheel more than the AMG.
i am giving you a honest opinion.

nandishpal · 9th August 2010, 18:13

how about these??
the AMG 17" mono block 2 piece wheels??

absynthguzzler · 9th August 2010, 18:23

These are available in Hyd. Original Brabus set of 5 in immaculate condition.

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avishar · 9th August 2010, 23:40

The front grille doesnt look good though,other than that the car looks very good.The AMG actaully well with the all black look.Congrats!

wmanu · 10th August 2010, 09:11

Wow, that was simply amazing! It was worth the wait though. Brilliant work indeed.

If you could provide the cost breakup, that would be really useful for W124 fans (including me). Thanks!

Machdar · 10th August 2010, 11:25

Thank You all! Nandish I have 15 inch original set of alloys so upgraded to the 16inch.

Hi Manu - the costs for just the seats, alloys, tyres, Hid kits, Music set up and mats is nearly 2 lacs.

I will post better pics soon!

5th June 2010, 13:24	#61
Machdar BHPian Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Bangalore Posts: 199 Thanked: 17 Times View My Garage	Some more good news my smoked lights have arrived from HONG KONG! here are the pics.. I think it will look cool on a black car! What do you think people? Attached Thumbnails
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5th June 2010, 17:44	#62
Repsol BHPian Join Date: May 2010 Location: KA51/KL66 Posts: 383 Thanked: 226 Times	The smoked tail lights look good, but somehow, the idea of Xenon Headlamps and Smoked Tail lamps don't gel with the character of a W124. Just my opinion
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7th June 2010, 11:56	#63
Machdar BHPian Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Bangalore Posts: 199 Thanked: 17 Times View My Garage	Hi Repsol, I know what you mean well the option to fix back the original grill, headlamps & Tails are always available. And will not take more than an hour to do that. I wanted to do the mods to see how it will come out! Its better to try than never try right? Also will be a change from the regular!
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10th June 2010, 02:38	#64
IndrojitSircar Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Kolkata/Delhi Posts: 2,319 Thanked: 1,001 Times	Hi Machdar, The colour you have chosen is really good. Apart from that could you please put up some pics of the full car from both the sides, front, back ? Could give us a better idea of how it is looking.
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10th June 2010, 02:40	#65
GoldenParadox BHPian Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Bangalore Posts: 57 Thanked: 4 Times View My Garage	Good thing everyone talked you out of the matt paint... Also, you should consider giving us some zoomed out shots of the beauty ... to allow us to ogle her in her entirety... Also, was the painting done over the door handles? Is that correct? Or am I missing something? We await further posts and pics...
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10th June 2010, 02:42	#66
GoldenParadox BHPian Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Bangalore Posts: 57 Thanked: 4 Times View My Garage	I too vote for the classic look... Last edited by GoldenParadox : 10th June 2010 at 02:45. Reason: Mistaken post!
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10th June 2010, 10:58	#67
Machdar BHPian Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Bangalore Posts: 199 Thanked: 17 Times View My Garage	Hi Guys, Little bot of painting still waiting to happen on the rear end as the mechanic's helper boy had rammed it into another car. So will be ready for the photoshoot over the weekend!
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20th July 2010, 16:14	#68
Viraat13 BHPian Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: New Delhi Posts: 790 Thanked: 3,419 Times View My Garage	Any updates? Been over a month since the last post!
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9th August 2010, 12:59	#69
Machdar BHPian Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Bangalore Posts: 199 Thanked: 17 Times View My Garage	Finally a long delayed update! The car is 99% done! I have done the following: - Brand new seats -pure leather from ovion with carbon black inlays. Seats, Steering, Door PAds + Boot etc - New AMG Alloys - 16inch upsize + Maxxis 205/55/16 tyres - Brand new music set up - Hetrz component speakers + Polk Audio speakers+ MTX Amplifier+ MB Quart Dual Coil Sub woofer + Kenwood 6043 speajkers - New sunfilm - New Tail Pipe - P8 HID kit for my high beam and fog lamps - New floor mats - Interior led lighting Here are some teaser pics!!! Will do proper photo shoot soon..for now camera phone pics Attached Thumbnails
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9th August 2010, 18:05	#70
nandishpal BHPian Join Date: May 2006 Location: bangalore Posts: 493 Thanked: 80 Times	Darshan the car looks simply amazing.my favourite picture is the first one. one small request,please fix the original grill with good chromium,this after market grill is killing the look. also i liked the 15 inch 7 spoke original wheel more than the AMG. i am giving you a honest opinion. Last edited by nandishpal : 9th August 2010 at 18:07.
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9th August 2010, 18:13	#71
nandishpal BHPian Join Date: May 2006 Location: bangalore Posts: 493 Thanked: 80 Times	how about these?? the AMG 17" mono block 2 piece wheels?? Attached Thumbnails
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9th August 2010, 18:23	#72
absynthguzzler BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: hyderabad Posts: 651 Thanked: 245 Times	These are available in Hyd. Original Brabus set of 5 in immaculate condition.
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9th August 2010, 23:40	#73
avishar Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: kolkata/bangalore,india Posts: 2,907 Thanked: 4,236 Times	The front grille doesnt look good though,other than that the car looks very good.The AMG actaully well with the all black look.Congrats!
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10th August 2010, 09:11	#74
wmanu BHPian Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 139 Thanked: 28 Times View My Garage	Wow, that was simply amazing! It was worth the wait though. Brilliant work indeed. If you could provide the cost breakup, that would be really useful for W124 fans (including me). Thanks! Last edited by wmanu : 10th August 2010 at 09:14.
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10th August 2010, 11:25	#75
Machdar BHPian Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Bangalore Posts: 199 Thanked: 17 Times View My Garage	Thank You all! Nandish I have 15 inch original set of alloys so upgraded to the 16inch. Hi Manu - the costs for just the seats, alloys, tyres, Hid kits, Music set up and mats is nearly 2 lacs. I will post better pics soon!
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