ValexV's Coupe Thread

valexv · 08-01-2007, 11:37 PM

THE MODS BEGIN!!

After doing some research (not finished yet) I have a list of mods I want to do on my 02 coupe. This will take a while and if you have any advice or suggestions feel free to comment. Waiting for programming to put on the Bi-Xenons.

20% tint all around ( I already have mole skin; for those in Houston any tint shops recommended?)
Black Bi-Xenon with 10000k
Custom Body Kit
Custom Carbon Fiber Front and Rear Diffuser
Carbon Fiber Spoiler
Carbon Fiber Hood (if i can find one)
Black or Carbon Fiber Grill
05 Smoked Tails, Side Marker, & Blinker
Projector Fogs with 10000k
De-badge
AMG C32 Sways and Brakes
ASP Pulley
Supersprint Headers
Resonator Delete
Eisenmann Race
Powerchip or other ECU tune
Sprint Booster
Green Air Filter
Suspension
NGK Spark Plugs
Intercooler (any suggestions?)
Custom Carbon Fiber Engine Cover
AMG Pedals and Gauge Ring
AMG Steering Wheel
Black Leather Seats with other interior pieces changes to black
05 Shift Knob
Pioneer I.C.E.
19" AMG Wheels (Black w/ Chrome lip)

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valexv · 08-01-2007, 11:41 PM

rlee02135 · 08-01-2007, 11:44 PM

sounds good...but when will it be done?

C230 Sport Coup · 08-02-2007, 03:05 AM

Ha, my favorite color. Lookin' pretty stock there....
don't see spring or CO's on your list...I'd start there with the AMG sways while you're at it, wheels, then pulley.

Those 16's just spin once the pulley is on...I know, I tried 'em, and had to go back to the 17's for traction. 16s get better mileage though.
And the tint asap for sure too. Paint the grill black too. Looks hot.

Been a while since I saw a c230 sitting that high off the ground.
Stock suspension just sux. Bouncy bouncy in the front!

Thats about a $10K-20K list you got there. Plus install, unless you DIY.

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Originally Posted by valexv

ChristianJan · 08-02-2007, 03:16 AM

Wow that's a lot of mods to follow up on, but some great mods on that list. Just remember to take it one at a time. That is unless you have the money to buy everything all at once, in that case have fun! Also, if you have any questions, us Coupe-ers would be glad to help you with any questions that need to be answered

kompressorc230 · 08-02-2007, 03:36 AM

Nice color and nice MOD list

...future plans is always good. Go with performance then exterior in my opinion, But its all on you.

Like what christian said, "take it one at a time" lol

valexv · 08-02-2007, 09:32 AM

yeah it will be a while and one at a time. I forgot to put suspension but not sure who i want to go with. I already have the 05 shift ****, 05 blinkers, clear sides, bi-xenon, and some other parts. Hopefully it will be done this weekend. There are some more mods but those will be kept secret for a while. thanks, and I will keep you guys updated as I go along.

StealthAuto · 08-02-2007, 01:23 PM

Sounds like you have an awesome build planned! Let me know if I can help in any way.

-Aaron

jagsy · 08-02-2007, 01:54 PM

I am with you on most of those mods. My first is going to be the asp pulley then some coilovers , then tires. After that, command components. I really want the climatronic as well.

Saprissa · 08-02-2007, 07:09 PM

Check out my 25-page EuroCoupé thread to get lots of ideas for your Coupé !

FrankW · 08-02-2007, 07:40 PM

i think you did list the suspension in your original post, but you confused the Eibach Pro kit with the H&R sport springs.

cool list. have fun at it.

valexv · 08-02-2007, 07:58 PM

post edit to fix that, thanks!!

valexv · 08-03-2007, 01:05 PM

are there any other performance mods that i left out for m111 engine?

MJ50 · 08-03-2007, 01:07 PM

happy modding!

advans · 08-03-2007, 01:23 PM

already got bi-xenons!!!!?

valexv · 08-03-2007, 02:17 PM

yeah got the bi's hopefully install tomorrow

c32AMG-DTM · 08-03-2007, 05:04 PM

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Originally Posted by valexv

yeah got the bi's hopefully install tomorrow

Noticed that you're going with 10,000k bulbs in your bi-x set-up. You probably already know this, but a common misconception with color temp is that "higher = more light" - but most stock color temps are right on for the maximum output of lumens (around 4100 - 4300k). Going up from that actually DECREASES performance (i.e. lumen output) of the headlights, as the light goes from white, to blue, to purple, to black. This article states even going from 4300k to 6000k results in a loss of about 20% light output, and it keeps dropping like a rock from there - at 12,000k, your lights are equivalent to a blacklight, which has almost zero usable light output.

http://tbyrne.com/hids/hids.html

So, if you're looking for style, by all means go to the 10,000k bulbs - if you're looking for performance, stick with stock.

valexv · 08-03-2007, 06:32 PM

thanks but i've researched that already and I was going with the blue. I know its not as bright as 6000k.

C24owner · 08-03-2007, 07:09 PM

I have 10,000k in my headlights and fog lights and the visibility is still great.

valexv · 08-18-2007, 09:43 PM

nothing big but here are pics of two mods that are done.
05 shifter

clear side markers

valexv · 08-18-2007, 09:44 PM

sorry for the big pics, didnt realize that was the size

rlee02135 · 08-18-2007, 09:53 PM

looks good!

advans · 08-18-2007, 10:12 PM

not bad! looks good!

ChristianJan · 08-18-2007, 11:11 PM

Awesome first mods.

HKevinF · 08-20-2007, 05:00 PM

Valexv:
How do you go about installing an '05 shifter on an earlier model sports coupe? I have not been able to find concrete instructions on this site and people at two MB parts departments in Houston have told me that it can't be done because of some differences in the structure of the shifter. Any help would be appreciated, include what parts are needed, where to buy, etc. Thanks.

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08-02-2007, 03:16 AM	#5
ChristianJan Super Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Chula Vista, San Diego Posts: 952 Drives: c230 Kompressor Coupe	Wow that's a lot of mods to follow up on, but some great mods on that list. Just remember to take it one at a time. That is unless you have the money to buy everything all at once, in that case have fun! Also, if you have any questions, us Coupe-ers would be glad to help you with any questions that need to be answered __________________ 2005 c230 Kompressor Coupé- \|\| 1.8L \|\| Alabaster White \|\| Black Leather \|\| C7 Rims \|\| Entertainment Package \|\| Mods - \|\| 20% Tint \|\| 8000k HIDs \|\| 19x8.5 & 19x9.5 Black AMG Monoblock IV \|\| H&R Coilovers \|\| H&R Spacers (5mm) \|\| White LED Dome Lights \|\| iPod AUX Setup \|\| OEM Bi-Xenons \|\| Wind Deflectors \|\| Brabus Style Lip Kit \|\| Euro Impact Strips \|\| CF Diffuser \|\| Front Prefacelift Bumper Conversion \|\|

08-02-2007, 03:36 AM	#6
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08-02-2007, 09:32 AM	#7
valexv Super Member 2002 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Houston Posts: 907 Drives: 02 cl203	yeah it will be a while and one at a time. I forgot to put suspension but not sure who i want to go with. I already have the 05 shift ****, 05 blinkers, clear sides, bi-xenon, and some other parts. Hopefully it will be done this weekend. There are some more mods but those will be kept secret for a while. thanks, and I will keep you guys updated as I go along.

08-02-2007, 01:23 PM	#8
StealthAuto Banned Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: West Los Angeles Posts: 988 Drives: Cobra/E55	Sounds like you have an awesome build planned! Let me know if I can help in any way. -Aaron

08-02-2007, 01:54 PM	#9
jagsy Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: North Florida Posts: 152 Drives: 2002 C230 Kompressor, Capri Blue	I am with you on most of those mods. My first is going to be the asp pulley then some coilovers , then tires. After that, command components. I really want the climatronic as well.

08-02-2007, 07:58 PM	#12
valexv Super Member 2002 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Houston Posts: 907 Drives: 02 cl203	post edit to fix that, thanks!!

08-03-2007, 01:05 PM	#13
valexv Super Member 2002 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Houston Posts: 907 Drives: 02 cl203	are there any other performance mods that i left out for m111 engine?

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08-03-2007, 02:17 PM	#16
valexv Super Member 2002 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Houston Posts: 907 Drives: 02 cl203	yeah got the bi's hopefully install tomorrow

08-03-2007, 06:32 PM	#18
valexv Super Member 2002 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Houston Posts: 907 Drives: 02 cl203	thanks but i've researched that already and I was going with the blue. I know its not as bright as 6000k.

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08-18-2007, 09:43 PM	#20
valexv Super Member 2002 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Houston Posts: 907 Drives: 02 cl203	nothing big but here are pics of two mods that are done. 05 shifter clear side markers

08-18-2007, 09:44 PM	#21
valexv Super Member 2002 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Houston Posts: 907 Drives: 02 cl203	sorry for the big pics, didnt realize that was the size

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08-18-2007, 11:11 PM	#24
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08-20-2007, 05:00 PM	#25
HKevinF Newbie Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 24 Drives: 2003 C320 Sports Coupe	Valexv: How do you go about installing an '05 shifter on an earlier model sports coupe? I have not been able to find concrete instructions on this site and people at two MB parts departments in Houston have told me that it can't be done because of some differences in the structure of the shifter. Any help would be appreciated, include what parts are needed, where to buy, etc. Thanks.

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