JohnCL

Ahhh, much better on the flat badge! I've got #140.

Only4ZQ

I agree. Carlos put it on after I came home one afternoon, and I noticed it right away. Like it much better than the regular SCHATZ flat hood-badge. I think I want one for my ML350 as well..... if it fits.

JohnCL

There is absolutely no comparison in the two. This badge will stand the test of time. I am glad that Carlos got one for you.

I am working on the wifes car now and the next thing she wants is the grille. I think I will go the same route as you with the CL grille from formymercedes.com. That is the best look that I have seen yet.

Keep up the good work on your 320.

JohnCL

I don't think it will, but I may be wrong. I think the ML has the same setup as the coupe.

yeuchau

ZQ
where did you find the c32 exhaust??
I've been looking for one, but no luck yet

Only4ZQ

My husband (Carlos / Saprissa) buys and sells 'em all the time, mostly from the Classifieds here on MBWorld. This one on my car is the last one he bought for $100 from a local San Diego C32 AMG owner who posts here on MBWorld.

We've had quite a few C32 exhausts in our garage for the past 2-3 years.
He was looking for the right one to fit his Coupe for the longest time, and finally gave up and used one of the C32 Sedan exhausts. I'm just glad we're finally rid of them all.

I would say keep checking the classifieds. That's where he got them all.

Saprissa

yeah !
what she ^ said


Carlos

Saprissa@aol.com
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1979 230 G-Wagen
2003 C320 Sports Coupé
2004 A210 EVO AMG
2004.5 C320 Sports Sedan
2005 ML350 Special Edition

drexappeal

Carlos, that has to be one of the funniest things I didn't know!

Z's car is getting there and looking nice. I'm hoping to be done (with at least the exterior) by this summer.

Only4ZQ

So the time finally came to install my C32 AMG exhaust.
Thanks to Mark in San Diego for an awesome deal.... $100

A 203 491 06 00

Took the C320 SS to the same muffler shop that Carlos took his C320 SC for his C32 AMG exhaust install: Ed Hanson's Muffler Service in Spring Valley (San Diego).


Anyone who knows Mr. Ed Hanson and his wife will never meet a nicer couple and wonderful human beings. You would think that after decades of working on cars, Ed would just sit back and watch somebody else do the work. No he loves what he does, and the passion shows. He goes the extra mile to ensure that his customers are satisfied and given the very best quality work !

Here he is going at it on my Sport Sedan:


Removed 2004.5 C320 Sport Sedan exhaust (A 203 491 21 01)

This exhaust recently sold on the MBWorld Classifieds for $75.

Also installed C32 AMG exhaust heat shields (screening) (2 on the side, and one in the middle).
This work is not necessary, but since Carlos got the parts for real cheap, and it makes the undercarriage look like new again, I went ahead and got it done.

A 203 682 05 71 - $25
A 203 682 06 71 - $19.50
A 203 682 07 71 - $35


So, in summary:
$100 (C32 AMG exhaust) + $79.50 (heat shields) + $100 (install) - $75 (sold C320 exhaust) = $204.50 TOTAL

not bad for going from this:


to this:

Ryanr317

How's the sound now? Do you have a resonator or no?

drexappeal

Z! Congrats. Looks very nice.

Only4ZQ

TEASER # 1

C55 AMG HeckSpoiler
A 203 790 07 88


painted at Harbor MotorSports (HMS) in Santa Ana, CA.

Only4ZQ

Hello Ryan,
nope, no resonator. My Sport Sedan didn't come with a resonator.
The sound is a little lower, but not too noticeable. I really enjoy it. It sounds the way these V6 Sport Sedans are meant to sound.

ZQ

Only4ZQ

Thanks Drex!
Carlos tells me that you're coming down to San Diego soon to one of the upcoming meets, yeah ?

ZQ

Only4ZQ

TEASER # 2

2007 C350 Kevlar-look air intake pipes
left A 272 090 07 82
right A 272 090 02 82

$28.50 each




Carlos will be installing these tonight. They fit perfectly with M112 V6 engines, except the C32 AMG.

ZQ

Only4ZQ

TEASER # 3

2005+ W203 Tail Lights
left 203 820 19 64
right 203 820 20 64



thanks to Steve @ www.MBenzNL.com

Also,
included are a pair of 7-pin connectors
A 211 545 03 28

and a "klinge" (blade tool), not really sure what it does
000 589 13 99 30

ZQ

Ryanr317

Hmm, looks like the resonator removal will be my next mod. The older sport sedans (2001-2004) still have the resonator for some reason. Do you hear it in the cabin more? That's my main worry, cabin noise.

Oh yea, and is an AMG front bumper on the list too? I think it'll work nicely.

splinter

Only4ZQ,

Excellent…props to you and Mr. Saprissa for sourcing and fitting all those cool OEM pieces.

Only4ZQ

No, there's no cabin noise. Not noticeable anyway. I don't think the swap out of just a muffler is going to make things louder on the inside.

AMG front bumper came & went. We got one (new & ready for painting) for $400 but it showed up broken in pieces. So we're waiting for a refund, to start our search for another one.

ZQ

Only4ZQ

Thanks.
Yeah, Carlos is all about OEM stuff.

ZQ

(aka Mrs. Saprissa)

Only4ZQ

TEASER # 4

installed last Saturday:
- C32 AMG 5 twin-spoke 17" powdercoated silver staggered wheels
will post pics later tonight....

also, ordered:
- spare tire shell (fits full size wheel & tire)
A 203 898 01 07 7c45
$15.30

- spare tire bracket
A 203 899 04 14 7c45
$4.90


ZQ

drexappeal

Definitely for the Euro meet on the 11th. Not sure about the Benz meet yet. If my car is finished by then, I'll be there on the 23rd too. If it's not finished by then, it'll only be the 11th.

All depends on my newest mod, which is definitely going to be unique compared to any w203 out there.

drexappeal

Ahh.. I see Carlos didn't waste any time after I gave him the part numbers.

But as I told him, I can't take credit for those. Props goes to MJ50 and BlakeP for those part numbers.

What's funny is I've had those part numbers for over 2 years and still haven been too lazy to order (and it's an easy install from what I understand)

Only4ZQ

Before & After photos:

stock C320 V6 air intake tubes


stock C350 V6 air intake tubes


ZQ

Only4ZQ

Wheels were bought from an MBWorld member for $360.
Installed by Harbor MotorSports (HMS) in Santa Ana, CA.





Here's a photo of C32 AMG wheels next to CLK55 AMG wheels:


And finally, the requisite plug for the off-going wheels:
See the post on the MBWorld Classifieds.
W203 staggered 17" wheels

• front: A 209 401 05 02 / offset: ET 36 / 7.5Jx17
• rear: A 203 401 35 02 / offset: ET 34 / 8.5x17

ZQ