E350 CDI Brabus D6

[lordlee]

So here’s the new to us E350 CDI Cabriolet.
She’s pretty well specced with only Distronic and HK missing. The car has been fully main dealer serviced from new and has a Brabus D6 box fitted.
She’s in great condition all around with only a couple of very small marks that I have polished out.

Plans so far are:
Replace rear seat middle panel as it’s had a cut in it
Refurbish calipers
Replace front discs and pads
Raise the headlight level as the beam is pretty short on the road
Fully clay bar, car lack sealant protection going on
Refurb or replace wheels
Repair seat belt butler on passenger side
Replace wheel with facelift wheel

No rush to do any of the above bar the front discs and pads which are in tolerance but quite rusty in appearance.

 

[Brian k]

Very smart, love the polar white colour !

 

[lordlee]

Thanks Brian. Its called Calcite white - we were worried it was a little 'Dubai' being white with tobacco but we really like it nows its on the drive.

 

[fabes]

I have the same seats in my E coupe
Really like the colour.......
Very nice in yours

 

[lordlee]

Fitted a rear spoiler to her - I think it makes a nice addition to the rear.

 

[lordlee]

So I’ve been racking through some jobs on the car but holiday and the weather has put back quite a few. I’ve started to like the copper caliper idea enough to go for it - i’ll do it when I can do the brakes too. I’ve purchased some facelift side vents for the dash - i’m loathe to start prying the plastic trim away to fit them in such low temps. Also I’ve installed LED’s across the cabin, number plate, courtesy and boot lights. I’ve left the footwell alone - is it right that only the left footwell illuminates? Both rears do but the drivers side has no light?? I also raised the headlight beam a little - i’ll need to check it out on the road to see if it’s made much difference. I can’t wait to do a full paintwork correction on it but th weather isn’t up to it. I’ve certainly got it looking much better so that’s a step in the right direction.

 

[lordlee]

Facelift Comand surround ordered so that will be going on soon.

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[lordlee]

Facelift vents in place now...

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[Brian k]

Quite surprising how much that small change uplifts the whole look. Simple but effective huh.

 

[lordlee]

Quite surprising how much that small change uplifts the whole look. Simple but effective huh.

Totally agree Brian - small mod that makes a good difference

 

[lordlee]

Brake calliper colour is next so considering bronze, silver or black. I quite like the bronze idea still as that what I’ve touched them in with for now.

 

[Ben320cdi]

Great choice of car, but then I'm biased. Intrigued on what sort of difference the D6 makes. I did boot lip, after market grill, and black calipers. I also de-chromed the sides. I preferred the cleaner lines.

 

[lordlee]

Great choice of car, but then I'm biased. Intrigued on what sort of difference the D6 makes. I did boot lip, after market grill, and black calipers. I also de-chromed the sides. I preferred the cleaner lines.

The D6 box doesnt make it a traffic light GP monster but really sets itself apart when overtaking as the torque comes in spades - as effortless as standard (from what I've driven when test driving the E350) but just stronger anywhere in the powerband.

 

[lordlee]

So my calipers are of the type in the photo and I'm debating whether or not to leave the black piece as is and spray the rest or go fully one colour. Current preference is to keep a slightly stock look and go with the black plate.

 

[Brian k]

Is that a cerise pink or red Lee ?

 

[PhilLinda]

Facelift vents in place now...

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Looks good. Do you have the part numbers and did the central vents include the analogue clock? Thanks


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[lordlee]

Hi Phil

Right is A2078300200
Left is A2078300100

At least I believe thats correct but my parts were from Lithuania so best to double check. I haven't bought the centre vents as yet as you need to buy the lower panel too NEW OEM MERCEDES C207 LCI FRONT PANEL ANALOG CLOCK WITH ALU VENTS AND HAZARD KIT | eBay

 

[Ben320cdi]

I went all black. Plus I have a confession to make I had some AMG decals left from my previous car and fitted them. I know there not AMG calipers but they looked so bare just black. You can of course by the merc decals to fit after paint if you prefer. Will you be attending Benz on the Green I was the only A207 last year!

 

[lordlee]

Is that a cerise pink or red Lee ?

The picture is pinched from a US thread - says its red. We have a german car that comes from the factory with red calipers so I wont be going with red. Its literally black, silver or copper/bronze. However I saw a black caliper'd car earlier and I'm not sure its what i like. Maybe its down to copper vs silver?

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[Ben320cdi]

I like the copper against the tan seats!