something different:: my bentley black wald w124 buildup process/pix =)
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something different:: my bentley black wald w124 buildup process/pix =)
updated on last pg. some of the older pix dont work now. sorry
SMALL UPDATE ON PG4
i wanted to build something different than what im use to. ive had fast hondas, built show hondas, show and go wrx. here are a few ive built and sold.
for my next car i wanted something bigger, more "mature", automatic and comfortable. oh and paid off, that was important. i wanted to get into luxury tuning (eh.. vipish for those who keep up) but didnt wanna go with everyone else doing lexus. so why not a mercedes right? i shopped and shopped. i bought a 93 190e and a wald kit, sold it after a month because it was too small (see: http://www.houston-imports.com...98775) and right afterwards i found a dark blue 1995 e320 on ebay. it was local too. so i picked it up and went to town with it.
my inital goal was to play off of the fabolous s-class. this is what i wanted mine to look like:
but this is what i was stuck with lol
step 1 was the exterior
so i ordered:
avantegarde grille
euro glass headlights with HID and clear corners
wald v2 kit from sander @ the wheel supply
wald foglights with HID
wald emblems
window visors
custom led tailights
work done:
all dents taken out
antenna shaved
shaved emblems
complete respray of bentley black (motor pulled, interior pulled, etc)
the process:
yes, an integra hood. laugh it up.
eh, more.
ba boom!
random crap:
eh sure why not
my bitch. waited 5 months for it and well worth that wait i must add.
w00t for dust collecting
pulled her out for a drive. but still not done body wise (as you can see, still not washed)
i still have some body mods that need to be done before im satisfied. my wheels should be here in a few weeks (moderately wide, crazy low offsets.. unheard of! lol). im also in the process of building a custom air suspension kit but it sits fine on springs in the mean time i guess. my goal is to daily drive and show the car when i get the chance. its been a fun build to say the least. ill post more progress as i get things so just keep an eye out.
heres a run down on mods and prices for my own book keeping.
- brand new bentley black paint job ($4000)
- custom body work (antenna shaved, emblems shaved, not a single dent on the entire car)
- authentic wald v4 kit ($2300)
- authentic wald foglights ($500)
- european glass headlights with clear corners($350)
- authentic avantegarde grille ($200)
- intrax springs with custom spring rates ($400)
- bilstein yellow sport shocks ($550)
- wald type 1 emblem set ($300)
- wald 124 front euro plate ($100)
- custom updated tails with LED ($400)
- 18x8 + 38 work euroline DH ($2500)
- brand new unmounted 225/35/18 tires ($500)
- custom 2" amg fender spacer kit to clear low offsets ($50)
- 15mm wheel spacers for the rear/10mm for the front ($200)
- s500 wood grain steering wheel ($250)
- and a lot more im sure im missing.
and if you hate my car, im sorry. deeply sorry. i just wanted to build something a bit different from the norm.
thx HT!
houston, tx represent! (ok, ill stop)
Modified by djcttb at 7:24 PM 9/24/2006
Modified by djcttb at 8:39 PM 10/6/2006
SMALL UPDATE ON PG4
i wanted to build something different than what im use to. ive had fast hondas, built show hondas, show and go wrx. here are a few ive built and sold.
for my next car i wanted something bigger, more "mature", automatic and comfortable. oh and paid off, that was important. i wanted to get into luxury tuning (eh.. vipish for those who keep up) but didnt wanna go with everyone else doing lexus. so why not a mercedes right? i shopped and shopped. i bought a 93 190e and a wald kit, sold it after a month because it was too small (see: http://www.houston-imports.com...98775) and right afterwards i found a dark blue 1995 e320 on ebay. it was local too. so i picked it up and went to town with it.
my inital goal was to play off of the fabolous s-class. this is what i wanted mine to look like:
but this is what i was stuck with lol
step 1 was the exterior
so i ordered:
avantegarde grille
euro glass headlights with HID and clear corners
wald v2 kit from sander @ the wheel supply
wald foglights with HID
wald emblems
window visors
custom led tailights
work done:
all dents taken out
antenna shaved
shaved emblems
complete respray of bentley black (motor pulled, interior pulled, etc)
the process:
yes, an integra hood. laugh it up.
eh, more.
ba boom!
random crap:
eh sure why not
my bitch. waited 5 months for it and well worth that wait i must add.
w00t for dust collecting
pulled her out for a drive. but still not done body wise (as you can see, still not washed)
i still have some body mods that need to be done before im satisfied. my wheels should be here in a few weeks (moderately wide, crazy low offsets.. unheard of! lol). im also in the process of building a custom air suspension kit but it sits fine on springs in the mean time i guess. my goal is to daily drive and show the car when i get the chance. its been a fun build to say the least. ill post more progress as i get things so just keep an eye out.
heres a run down on mods and prices for my own book keeping.
- brand new bentley black paint job ($4000)
- custom body work (antenna shaved, emblems shaved, not a single dent on the entire car)
- authentic wald v4 kit ($2300)
- authentic wald foglights ($500)
- european glass headlights with clear corners($350)
- authentic avantegarde grille ($200)
- intrax springs with custom spring rates ($400)
- bilstein yellow sport shocks ($550)
- wald type 1 emblem set ($300)
- wald 124 front euro plate ($100)
- custom updated tails with LED ($400)
- 18x8 + 38 work euroline DH ($2500)
- brand new unmounted 225/35/18 tires ($500)
- custom 2" amg fender spacer kit to clear low offsets ($50)
- 15mm wheel spacers for the rear/10mm for the front ($200)
- s500 wood grain steering wheel ($250)
- and a lot more im sure im missing.
and if you hate my car, im sorry. deeply sorry. i just wanted to build something a bit different from the norm.
thx HT!
houston, tx represent! (ok, ill stop)
Modified by djcttb at 7:24 PM 9/24/2006
Modified by djcttb at 8:39 PM 10/6/2006
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Re: something different:: my bentley black wald w124 buildup process/pix =) (djcttb)
god damn.
4k for paint omg.
yep you're an official baller
4k for paint omg.
yep you're an official baller
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Re: something different:: my bentley black wald w124 buildup process/pix =) (JDM knowledge)
props for doing something different, but doing it right!!!
I want to see it finished with the wheels
I want to see it finished with the wheels
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not too shabby, but you're missing one thing. The wheels!
19x10.5 -30 rear and 19x9 -18 front; would set that car off right.
here's a set of equip for 1300 bucks:
you can find him on zilvia.
not bad for texas, the vip style probably isn't that popular. Out here in so cal, it's a big thing.
japanese WALD product with a UK/Euro plate on a euro car. ironic hehe.
19x10.5 -30 rear and 19x9 -18 front; would set that car off right.
here's a set of equip for 1300 bucks:
you can find him on zilvia.
not bad for texas, the vip style probably isn't that popular. Out here in so cal, it's a big thing.
japanese WALD product with a UK/Euro plate on a euro car. ironic hehe.
