talbir
MB Enthusiast
The estate car now begins the transition from multi-tuner 3.0 M103 car into a 5.6 M117 Brabus beast.
As shown in the other thread, the Brabus roll bar has already been fitted. Next up, wheels and bodywork.
I had already fitted the Brabus rear apron over a year ago, but didn't find side skirts or front bumper to match. So ended up fitting AMG skirts and Carat Duchatelet front bumper.
Finally got hold of the right bits. Fitted up the front bumper, refurbishing the bumper bar at the same time and cleaning up the fog lamps.
Fitted up the Brabus monoblock I wheels as well. Need to get the outer dish polished to restore original look, will do this soon.
Also replaced the Us spec clear and amber indicator lenses (same as Jay's E500) to the period correct orange ones. Aim is to get the car looking exactly like the Brabus press pic w124 TE car.
Also got the period correct Brabus tailgate badge...absolute gold dust, can't find these anywhere !
Next steps are fitting the side skirts, then removing the 3 litre lump, welding in the neccesary components required for the V8 M117, then dropping that in. Physical fitment and plumbing are the brief challenges with this conversion, wiring is a doddle.
Also fitted up a period Brabus steering by Victor....not something that everyone would like but it's period correct, feels great and is another Brabus goodie !
Need to find the Brabus rear box for this car to complete the look.
Car needs a bottom-half blowover...will wait until conversion is complete, just incase i smack the engine against the body when i'm hoisting it in !!!
As shown in the other thread, the Brabus roll bar has already been fitted. Next up, wheels and bodywork.
I had already fitted the Brabus rear apron over a year ago, but didn't find side skirts or front bumper to match. So ended up fitting AMG skirts and Carat Duchatelet front bumper.
Finally got hold of the right bits. Fitted up the front bumper, refurbishing the bumper bar at the same time and cleaning up the fog lamps.
Fitted up the Brabus monoblock I wheels as well. Need to get the outer dish polished to restore original look, will do this soon.
Also replaced the Us spec clear and amber indicator lenses (same as Jay's E500) to the period correct orange ones. Aim is to get the car looking exactly like the Brabus press pic w124 TE car.
Also got the period correct Brabus tailgate badge...absolute gold dust, can't find these anywhere !
Next steps are fitting the side skirts, then removing the 3 litre lump, welding in the neccesary components required for the V8 M117, then dropping that in. Physical fitment and plumbing are the brief challenges with this conversion, wiring is a doddle.
Also fitted up a period Brabus steering by Victor....not something that everyone would like but it's period correct, feels great and is another Brabus goodie !
Need to find the Brabus rear box for this car to complete the look.
Car needs a bottom-half blowover...will wait until conversion is complete, just incase i smack the engine against the body when i'm hoisting it in !!!
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