My 2011 C300 Sport

jcreal · 07-20-2012, 12:44 PM

Completed first round of mods.. infinity speaker retrofit, cf lip, spyder projector, 8000K HIDs, LED side markers, one fin style grille, custom aluminum bottom mesh... all done thanks to mbworld DIY threads - let me know what you think... next up: xpipe - quad tips - cf rear diffuser

this is how it started...

let's take it apart..

my living room became my body shop lol

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JasonHu · 07-20-2012, 12:59 PM

That spyder projector looks great!

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Originally Posted by jcreal

Completed first round of mods.. infinity speaker retrofit, cf lip, spyder projector, 8000K HIDs, LED side markers, one fin style grille, custom aluminum bottom mesh... all done thanks to mbworld DIY threads - let me know what you think... next up: xpipe - quad tips - cf rear diffuser

this is how it started...
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xXHotelCrazyXx · 07-20-2012, 01:31 PM

Looks great, what was your method of attaching the front lip onto the bumper?

jcreal · 07-20-2012, 02:47 PM

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Originally Posted by xXHotelCrazyXx

Looks great, what was your method of attaching the front lip onto the bumper?

It was easy because I removed the bumper completely to replace the bottom mesh. I basically centered it and started drilling screws in (6 total). I did the ends first and then worked the screws in the middle. Also added some 3M double side tape in the mix.

You might have to lift it or use blocks if you're not removing the bumper completely.

Tjohnson4845 · 07-20-2012, 02:54 PM

Turned out fantastic! looks really good. Maybe its the camera angle, but you may need to snug the grill up a bit. It looks off on the passenger side compared to the drivers.

Your pics may have convinced me on the single fin grill.

Anyone know the OEM part number for the single fin grill?

jcreal · 07-20-2012, 03:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Tjohnson4845

Turned out fantastic! looks really good. Maybe its the camera angle, but you may need to snug the grill up a bit. It looks off on the passenger side compared to the drivers.

Your pics may have convinced me on the single fin grill.

Anyone know the OEM part number for the single fin grill?

Funny you mention that.. I noticed that after I saw my own post and raced to see where I went wrong.. turns out.. I simply didn't shut the hood completely.

Tjohnson4845 · 07-20-2012, 03:17 PM

Glad it was something easy. Looks killer!

xXHotelCrazyXx · 07-20-2012, 03:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jcreal

It was easy because I removed the bumper completely to replace the bottom mesh. I basically centered it and started drilling screws in (6 total). I did the ends first and then worked the screws in the middle. Also added some 3M double side tape in the mix.

You might have to lift it or use blocks if you're not removing the bumper completely.

Did you screw the screws in from the inside of the bumper through the lip, or through the lip into the bumper?

Boris0126 · 07-20-2012, 03:25 PM

Looks Great keep up the good work!

togaclk55 · 07-20-2012, 03:45 PM

Nice

jcreal · 07-20-2012, 03:49 PM

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Originally Posted by xXHotelCrazyXx

Did you screw the screws in from the inside of the bumper through the lip, or through the lip into the bumper?

good question.. I didn't really think about that. I just drilled from the bottom of the lip into the bumper. I suppose you can do it the other way but you might have the ends of the screws showing.

xXHotelCrazyXx · 07-20-2012, 04:13 PM

Does your lip have a gap the entire length (is it a solid piece?)

jcreal · 07-20-2012, 04:22 PM

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Originally Posted by xXHotelCrazyXx

Does your lip have a gap the entire length (is it a solid piece?)

it's the HC Suvneer lip that Gary sells in this forum.. it's a one piece lip but it does have a gap for two flaps in the middle... so there is some spacing there.

AkaSigFreak · 07-20-2012, 05:12 PM

Looks Great! Lights and Grille definitely changed the look.

xXHotelCrazyXx · 07-20-2012, 05:56 PM

Would you be willing to post a couple photos on the attachment of the lip?

jcreal · 07-20-2012, 06:46 PM

sure I'll take some close-up pix of the lip attached to the bumper and post

xXHotelCrazyXx · 07-20-2012, 10:17 PM

Thanks so much

nvmichael · 07-20-2012, 10:50 PM

Looks Great. Where did you buy the Smoked LED Side Markers.
Thanks

smehdic300 · 07-21-2012, 10:07 AM

Are you in the US? If you are, where'd you get the German plates ?!

mhad2480 · 07-22-2012, 03:19 PM

Looks good. I have the same car, same color, I'm liking the single fin grill. Fortunately I haven't had any issues with the lower mesh yet.

Domm · 07-22-2012, 05:33 PM

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Originally Posted by smehdic300

Are you in the US? If you are, where'd you get the German plates ?!

There's a website where you can order European plates. Just google it. The problem is that they're illegal if your state requires front license plates.

ggms16 · 07-22-2012, 09:30 PM

That's what Im talking about, show some love to your benzes.

07-20-2012, 01:31 PM	#3
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07-20-2012, 03:25 PM	#9
Boris0126 Super Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Westchester, NY Posts: 527 Drives: 2009 C-300 Sport	Looks Great keep up the good work! __________________ 2009 C-300 Sport 4-Matic

07-20-2012, 04:13 PM	#12
xXHotelCrazyXx MBWorld Fanatic! Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: six oh one Posts: 1,630 Drives: 2008 W204 Sport	Does your lip have a gap the entire length (is it a solid piece?) __________________ www.facebook.com/xxhotelcrazyxx

07-20-2012, 05:12 PM	#14
AkaSigFreak MBWorld Fanatic! 2008 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Orlando, Florida Posts: 2,418 Drives: 2013 C250 Coupe w/Sports PLUS//Urban Assault Vehicle (UAV)	Looks Great! Lights and Grille definitely changed the look. __________________

07-20-2012, 05:56 PM	#15
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07-20-2012, 02:54 PM	#5
Tjohnson4845 Junior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: May 2012 Location: SoCal Posts: 32 Drives: C300	Turned out fantastic! looks really good. Maybe its the camera angle, but you may need to snug the grill up a bit. It looks off on the passenger side compared to the drivers. Your pics may have convinced me on the single fin grill. Anyone know the OEM part number for the single fin grill?

07-20-2012, 03:17 PM	#7
Tjohnson4845 Junior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: May 2012 Location: SoCal Posts: 32 Drives: C300	Glad it was something easy. Looks killer!

07-20-2012, 03:45 PM	#10
togaclk55 MBWorld Fanatic! Garage is empty, add now Join Date: May 2011 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 1,421 Drives: CLK55	Nice

07-20-2012, 06:46 PM	#16
jcreal Junior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Stamford, CT Posts: 27 Drives: 2011 - C-300 Sport 4MATIC - Palladium Silver	sure I'll take some close-up pix of the lip attached to the bumper and post __________________ _________________ 2011 C300 Sport 4Matic Palladium Silver Panorama Roof Current Mods: - Debadged - Retrofit Infinity Speaker Upgrade - AMG Style 1 Fin Front Grille - Smoked LED Side Markers Mods in the works: - CF Front Lip - Spyder Projectors - Black - AZN LEDs - 8000k HIDs

07-20-2012, 10:17 PM	#17
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07-20-2012, 10:50 PM	#18
nvmichael Junior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 25 Drives: C300 4Matic	Looks Great. Where did you buy the Smoked LED Side Markers. Thanks

07-21-2012, 10:07 AM	#19
smehdic300 Junior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 33 Drives: 2008 Mercedes C300	Are you in the US? If you are, where'd you get the German plates ?!

07-22-2012, 03:19 PM	#20
mhad2480 Senior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Monterey Bay Posts: 285 Drives: 2011 C300 Sport, 2007 Nissan Titan Crew Cab	Looks good. I have the same car, same color, I'm liking the single fin grill. Fortunately I haven't had any issues with the lower mesh yet.

07-22-2012, 09:30 PM	#22
ggms16 Senior Member 2005 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Orlando FL Posts: 383 Drives: 2009 C300 4Matic Sport	That's what Im talking about, show some love to your benzes. __________________ 2009 C300 4Matic Sport

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