[Stance Lab] C350 coupe Build
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[Stance Lab] C350 coupe Build
Hello everyone, I will like to introduce to you a project I have been planning.
I recently purchased a 2012 C350 coupe with the intentions of it being a project. In collaboration with StanceLab and Mercedes Benz of San Francisco, we will be building the C350 for the coming up 2012 SEMA. There are big plans for this vehicle. To name is few parts, Airrex is providing their whole air suspension kit to lower this to the ground while sitting on Forgestars wrapped with Toyo Tires. I just placed an order with Vividracing and will be receiving a Meisterschaft GT exhaust pretty soon.
I have been in the automotive business for a good amount of time. I feel that Mercedes in the past has never developed a vehicle where the public can mod easily. BMWs has great appeal and can be customized simply/tastefully. This has been true until the W212 and W204 coupe came out. I personally hope that others will see this build and realize how great of a vehicle this coupe is and consider it when choosing between brands.
Please follow this thread to keep updated with all the mods.
When I first bought the car
![[Stance Lab] C350 coupe Build-photo5.jpg](https://mbworld.org/forums/attachments/c-class-coupe-c204/409200d1542335001t-stance-lab-c350-coupe-build-photo5.jpg)
First mod, reverse camera. Thanks to this forum and realizing how ridiculous it is to have the stock location offset to the side, I opted for the middle approach.
Tearing the interior apart to hid all the wiring proper
![[Stance Lab] C350 coupe Build-photo8.jpg](https://mbworld.org/forums/attachments/c-class-coupe-c204/409201d1542335001t-stance-lab-c350-coupe-build-photo8.jpg)
Location of the controller
![[Stance Lab] C350 coupe Build-photo7.jpg](https://mbworld.org/forums/attachments/c-class-coupe-c204/409202d1542335001t-stance-lab-c350-coupe-build-photo7.jpg)
Hidden away now, can't even see it
![[Stance Lab] C350 coupe Build-photo4.jpg](https://mbworld.org/forums/attachments/c-class-coupe-c204/409203d1542335001t-stance-lab-c350-coupe-build-photo4.jpg)
Before the camera, you can clearly see where there is two circle markings
![[Stance Lab] C350 coupe Build-photo2.jpg](https://mbworld.org/forums/attachments/c-class-coupe-c204/409204d1542335001t-stance-lab-c350-coupe-build-photo2.jpg)
![[Stance Lab] C350 coupe Build-photo.jpg](https://mbworld.org/forums/attachments/c-class-coupe-c204/409205d1542335001t-stance-lab-c350-coupe-build-photo.jpg)
Here is the picture quality at night
![[Stance Lab] C350 coupe Build-photo3.jpg](https://mbworld.org/forums/attachments/c-class-coupe-c204/409206d1542335001t-stance-lab-c350-coupe-build-photo3.jpg)
A proper photo shoot
Thanks to my good buddy, Richard Tong
![[Stance Lab] C350 coupe Build-_mg_5171copy.jpg](https://mbworld.org/forums/attachments/c-class-coupe-c204/409207d1542335001t-stance-lab-c350-coupe-build-_mg_5171copy.jpg)
![[Stance Lab] C350 coupe Build-_mg_5176copy.jpg](https://mbworld.org/forums/attachments/c-class-coupe-c204/409208d1542335001t-stance-lab-c350-coupe-build-_mg_5176copy.jpg)
![[Stance Lab] C350 coupe Build-_mg_5185copy.jpg](https://mbworld.org/forums/attachments/c-class-coupe-c204/409209d1542335001t-stance-lab-c350-coupe-build-_mg_5185copy.jpg)
![[Stance Lab] C350 coupe Build-_mg_5181copy.jpg](https://mbworld.org/forums/attachments/c-class-coupe-c204/409210d1542335001t-stance-lab-c350-coupe-build-_mg_5181copy.jpg)
Proper shot of the camera location
I recently purchased a 2012 C350 coupe with the intentions of it being a project. In collaboration with StanceLab and Mercedes Benz of San Francisco, we will be building the C350 for the coming up 2012 SEMA. There are big plans for this vehicle. To name is few parts, Airrex is providing their whole air suspension kit to lower this to the ground while sitting on Forgestars wrapped with Toyo Tires. I just placed an order with Vividracing and will be receiving a Meisterschaft GT exhaust pretty soon.
I have been in the automotive business for a good amount of time. I feel that Mercedes in the past has never developed a vehicle where the public can mod easily. BMWs has great appeal and can be customized simply/tastefully. This has been true until the W212 and W204 coupe came out. I personally hope that others will see this build and realize how great of a vehicle this coupe is and consider it when choosing between brands.
Please follow this thread to keep updated with all the mods.
When I first bought the car
![[Stance Lab] C350 coupe Build-photo5.jpg](https://mbworld.org/forums/attachments/c-class-coupe-c204/409200d1542335001t-stance-lab-c350-coupe-build-photo5.jpg)
First mod, reverse camera. Thanks to this forum and realizing how ridiculous it is to have the stock location offset to the side, I opted for the middle approach.
Tearing the interior apart to hid all the wiring proper
![[Stance Lab] C350 coupe Build-photo8.jpg](https://mbworld.org/forums/attachments/c-class-coupe-c204/409201d1542335001t-stance-lab-c350-coupe-build-photo8.jpg)
Location of the controller
![[Stance Lab] C350 coupe Build-photo7.jpg](https://mbworld.org/forums/attachments/c-class-coupe-c204/409202d1542335001t-stance-lab-c350-coupe-build-photo7.jpg)
Hidden away now, can't even see it
![[Stance Lab] C350 coupe Build-photo4.jpg](https://mbworld.org/forums/attachments/c-class-coupe-c204/409203d1542335001t-stance-lab-c350-coupe-build-photo4.jpg)
Before the camera, you can clearly see where there is two circle markings
![[Stance Lab] C350 coupe Build-photo2.jpg](https://mbworld.org/forums/attachments/c-class-coupe-c204/409204d1542335001t-stance-lab-c350-coupe-build-photo2.jpg)
![[Stance Lab] C350 coupe Build-photo.jpg](https://mbworld.org/forums/attachments/c-class-coupe-c204/409205d1542335001t-stance-lab-c350-coupe-build-photo.jpg)
Here is the picture quality at night
![[Stance Lab] C350 coupe Build-photo3.jpg](https://mbworld.org/forums/attachments/c-class-coupe-c204/409206d1542335001t-stance-lab-c350-coupe-build-photo3.jpg)
A proper photo shoot
Thanks to my good buddy, Richard Tong
![[Stance Lab] C350 coupe Build-_mg_5171copy.jpg](https://mbworld.org/forums/attachments/c-class-coupe-c204/409207d1542335001t-stance-lab-c350-coupe-build-_mg_5171copy.jpg)
![[Stance Lab] C350 coupe Build-_mg_5176copy.jpg](https://mbworld.org/forums/attachments/c-class-coupe-c204/409208d1542335001t-stance-lab-c350-coupe-build-_mg_5176copy.jpg)
![[Stance Lab] C350 coupe Build-_mg_5185copy.jpg](https://mbworld.org/forums/attachments/c-class-coupe-c204/409209d1542335001t-stance-lab-c350-coupe-build-_mg_5185copy.jpg)
![[Stance Lab] C350 coupe Build-_mg_5181copy.jpg](https://mbworld.org/forums/attachments/c-class-coupe-c204/409210d1542335001t-stance-lab-c350-coupe-build-_mg_5181copy.jpg)
Proper shot of the camera location
![[Stance Lab] C350 coupe Build-_mg_5178copy.jpg](https://mbworld.org/forums/attachments/c-class-coupe-c204/409211d1542335001t-stance-lab-c350-coupe-build-_mg_5178copy.jpg)
#4
I like where you're headed with this. I didn't think moving the reverse cam was a worthwhile mod though. Realistically you can see what's behind you and not hit it. That's all the camera is used for really.
#5
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I didn't think it matter much as well but after driving one with the rear view camera option offset to the side, it made the angle of items different from left to right. You might be closer on the left side as compared to the right but the angle of the camera makes the depth look off. Now the position of the camera isn't really a big deal but because I was already installing it, might as well place it in the middle
#6
I didn't think it matter much as well but after driving one with the rear view camera option offset to the side, it made the angle of items different from left to right. You might be closer on the left side as compared to the right but the angle of the camera makes the depth look off. Now the position of the camera isn't really a big deal but because I was already installing it, might as well place it in the middle
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Very nice! We're excited and honored to be part of this project, can't wait to see it all come together
![Smilie](https://mbworld.org/forums/images/smilies/smile.gif)
Last edited by GT HAUS; 02-17-2012 at 12:01 PM.
#10
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The Meisterschaft exhaust will definitely look good surrounded by this
Just received a big fin diffuser from JL-motoring, excellent product
![](http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r283/natriciayee/2012-02-28100738.jpg)
![](http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r283/natriciayee/2012-02-28100800.jpg)
Here it is next to the stock trim on a C250
![[Stance Lab] C350 coupe Build-dscn5727.jpg](https://mbworld.org/forums/attachments/c-class-coupe-c204/409212d1542335001t-stance-lab-c350-coupe-build-dscn5727.jpg)
Also just in is a 380mm/345mm 6pot/4pot Brembo kit
Unbelievable how light these rotors are compared to the size
![[Stance Lab] C350 coupe Build-dscn5733.jpg](https://mbworld.org/forums/attachments/c-class-coupe-c204/409213d1542335001t-stance-lab-c350-coupe-build-dscn5733.jpg)
![[Stance Lab] C350 coupe Build-dscn5732.jpg](https://mbworld.org/forums/attachments/c-class-coupe-c204/409214d1542335001t-stance-lab-c350-coupe-build-dscn5732.jpg)
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Interesting question ^^^
Initial photoshoot pics above clearly show a C350, might be 2 different cars both getting done![Smilie](https://mbworld.org/forums/images/smilies/smile.gif)
That diffuser looks great, lokking forward to seeing the completed project
Initial photoshoot pics above clearly show a C350, might be 2 different cars both getting done
![Smilie](https://mbworld.org/forums/images/smilies/smile.gif)
That diffuser looks great, lokking forward to seeing the completed project
![Smilie](https://mbworld.org/forums/images/smilies/smile.gif)
#19
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Hello All
This build is indeed for a C350, the C250 was only used in the picture because my C350 was home
Sorry for such a long gap between updates but I have been working/waiting on some parts. Main concern now is fitting the massive 345mm mono block Brembo setup in the rear. I will go more in-depth on this later. The rear diffuser but it is pretty straight forward, not much to it.
There are two rivets, one on each side by the stock exhaust tips, these have to drilled out. After that, it is only the matter of pulling on the stock diffuser and it will snap off
Update - Air-Rex Digital Air suspension arrived, Installed Meisterschaft exhaust, Installed CF big fin diffuser, Fitted Brembo kit, Interior trim sent out to be CF
![[Stance Lab] C350 coupe Build-beautifulwelds.jpg](https://mbworld.org/forums/attachments/c-class-coupe-c204/409217d1542335001t-stance-lab-c350-coupe-build-beautifulwelds.jpg)
![[Stance Lab] C350 coupe Build-leftmeisterschaftmuffler.jpg](https://mbworld.org/forums/attachments/c-class-coupe-c204/409218d1542335001t-stance-lab-c350-coupe-build-leftmeisterschaftmuffler.jpg)
![[Stance Lab] C350 coupe Build-meisterschaftcloseup.jpg](https://mbworld.org/forums/attachments/c-class-coupe-c204/409219d1542335001t-stance-lab-c350-coupe-build-meisterschaftcloseup.jpg)
![[Stance Lab] C350 coupe Build-meisterschaftwithdiffuserleft.jpg](https://mbworld.org/forums/attachments/c-class-coupe-c204/409220d1542335001t-stance-lab-c350-coupe-build-meisterschaftwithdiffuserleft.jpg)
![[Stance Lab] C350 coupe Build-meisterschaftwithdiffuserright.jpg](https://mbworld.org/forums/attachments/c-class-coupe-c204/409221d1542335001t-stance-lab-c350-coupe-build-meisterschaftwithdiffuserright.jpg)
Front rotor (stock compared to Brembo)
![[Stance Lab] C350 coupe Build-oemandbrembocomparison.jpg](https://mbworld.org/forums/attachments/c-class-coupe-c204/409222d1542335001t-stance-lab-c350-coupe-build-oemandbrembocomparison.jpg)
![[Stance Lab] C350 coupe Build-15inchfrontrotors.jpg](https://mbworld.org/forums/attachments/c-class-coupe-c204/409223d1542335001t-stance-lab-c350-coupe-build-15inchfrontrotors.jpg)
![[Stance Lab] C350 coupe Build-closeup.jpg](https://mbworld.org/forums/attachments/c-class-coupe-c204/409224d1542335001t-stance-lab-c350-coupe-build-closeup.jpg)
Now the problem is in the rear, the front bolts up fine. My kit is off a W212 E550. From what I can tell, W204 share same brakes as a C207 or W212 E350. Now W212 E550 uses larger rear parking shoes (different from W204), so that is where things get interesting. Front on all vehicles will fit, rear calipers will fit, just not the rotors in the rear. After some research I found that I can swap the rear spindles and convert this to a W212 setup, but I went a different route. I am very good friends with a shop around here that specializes in building custom BBK setup and I opted to make a custom top hat through them instead
Here are some pictures of the air suspension with custom camber plates in the front
![[Stance Lab] C350 coupe Build-airrexarrives.jpg](https://mbworld.org/forums/attachments/c-class-coupe-c204/409225d1542335001t-stance-lab-c350-coupe-build-airrexarrives.jpg)
![[Stance Lab] C350 coupe Build-rearstrutwithexternalbags.jpg](https://mbworld.org/forums/attachments/c-class-coupe-c204/409226d1542335001t-stance-lab-c350-coupe-build-rearstrutwithexternalbags.jpg)
![[Stance Lab] C350 coupe Build-tankwithvalves.jpg](https://mbworld.org/forums/attachments/c-class-coupe-c204/409227d1542335001t-stance-lab-c350-coupe-build-tankwithvalves.jpg)
![[Stance Lab] C350 coupe Build-frontstrut.jpg](https://mbworld.org/forums/attachments/c-class-coupe-c204/409228d1542335005t-stance-lab-c350-coupe-build-frontstrut.jpg)
![[Stance Lab] C350 coupe Build-frontstrutwithcustomcamberplate.jpg](https://mbworld.org/forums/attachments/c-class-coupe-c204/409229d1542335005t-stance-lab-c350-coupe-build-frontstrutwithcustomcamberplate.jpg)
Cool thing about this kit is that all the necessary plumbing, wiring and connections all are made and tested to be working in one complete unit. You just running power and ground, connect the air lines to each strut, install all struts/bags and you are ready to go. Wireless remote controller, no need to rip apart your interior to run one wire
![[Stance Lab] C350 coupe Build-thewholesetup.jpg](https://mbworld.org/forums/attachments/c-class-coupe-c204/409230d1542335005t-stance-lab-c350-coupe-build-thewholesetup.jpg)
![[Stance Lab] C350 coupe Build-img_0735.jpg](https://mbworld.org/forums/attachments/c-class-coupe-c204/409231d1542335005t-stance-lab-c350-coupe-build-img_0735.jpg)
![[Stance Lab] C350 coupe Build-pluginandwirelesscontrollers.jpg](https://mbworld.org/forums/attachments/c-class-coupe-c204/409232d1542335005t-stance-lab-c350-coupe-build-pluginandwirelesscontrollers.jpg)
Here are some pictures of all the interior trim
![[Stance Lab] C350 coupe Build-alloutforcarbonfiberwrapping.jpg](https://mbworld.org/forums/attachments/c-class-coupe-c204/409233d1542335005t-stance-lab-c350-coupe-build-alloutforcarbonfiberwrapping.jpg)
![[Stance Lab] C350 coupe Build-removingdoortrim.jpg](https://mbworld.org/forums/attachments/c-class-coupe-c204/409234d1542335005t-stance-lab-c350-coupe-build-removingdoortrim.jpg)
This build is indeed for a C350, the C250 was only used in the picture because my C350 was home
Sorry for such a long gap between updates but I have been working/waiting on some parts. Main concern now is fitting the massive 345mm mono block Brembo setup in the rear. I will go more in-depth on this later. The rear diffuser but it is pretty straight forward, not much to it.
There are two rivets, one on each side by the stock exhaust tips, these have to drilled out. After that, it is only the matter of pulling on the stock diffuser and it will snap off
Update - Air-Rex Digital Air suspension arrived, Installed Meisterschaft exhaust, Installed CF big fin diffuser, Fitted Brembo kit, Interior trim sent out to be CF
![[Stance Lab] C350 coupe Build-beautifulwelds.jpg](https://mbworld.org/forums/attachments/c-class-coupe-c204/409217d1542335001t-stance-lab-c350-coupe-build-beautifulwelds.jpg)
![[Stance Lab] C350 coupe Build-leftmeisterschaftmuffler.jpg](https://mbworld.org/forums/attachments/c-class-coupe-c204/409218d1542335001t-stance-lab-c350-coupe-build-leftmeisterschaftmuffler.jpg)
![[Stance Lab] C350 coupe Build-meisterschaftcloseup.jpg](https://mbworld.org/forums/attachments/c-class-coupe-c204/409219d1542335001t-stance-lab-c350-coupe-build-meisterschaftcloseup.jpg)
![[Stance Lab] C350 coupe Build-meisterschaftwithdiffuserleft.jpg](https://mbworld.org/forums/attachments/c-class-coupe-c204/409220d1542335001t-stance-lab-c350-coupe-build-meisterschaftwithdiffuserleft.jpg)
![[Stance Lab] C350 coupe Build-meisterschaftwithdiffuserright.jpg](https://mbworld.org/forums/attachments/c-class-coupe-c204/409221d1542335001t-stance-lab-c350-coupe-build-meisterschaftwithdiffuserright.jpg)
Front rotor (stock compared to Brembo)
![[Stance Lab] C350 coupe Build-oemandbrembocomparison.jpg](https://mbworld.org/forums/attachments/c-class-coupe-c204/409222d1542335001t-stance-lab-c350-coupe-build-oemandbrembocomparison.jpg)
![[Stance Lab] C350 coupe Build-15inchfrontrotors.jpg](https://mbworld.org/forums/attachments/c-class-coupe-c204/409223d1542335001t-stance-lab-c350-coupe-build-15inchfrontrotors.jpg)
![[Stance Lab] C350 coupe Build-closeup.jpg](https://mbworld.org/forums/attachments/c-class-coupe-c204/409224d1542335001t-stance-lab-c350-coupe-build-closeup.jpg)
Now the problem is in the rear, the front bolts up fine. My kit is off a W212 E550. From what I can tell, W204 share same brakes as a C207 or W212 E350. Now W212 E550 uses larger rear parking shoes (different from W204), so that is where things get interesting. Front on all vehicles will fit, rear calipers will fit, just not the rotors in the rear. After some research I found that I can swap the rear spindles and convert this to a W212 setup, but I went a different route. I am very good friends with a shop around here that specializes in building custom BBK setup and I opted to make a custom top hat through them instead
Here are some pictures of the air suspension with custom camber plates in the front
![[Stance Lab] C350 coupe Build-airrexarrives.jpg](https://mbworld.org/forums/attachments/c-class-coupe-c204/409225d1542335001t-stance-lab-c350-coupe-build-airrexarrives.jpg)
![[Stance Lab] C350 coupe Build-rearstrutwithexternalbags.jpg](https://mbworld.org/forums/attachments/c-class-coupe-c204/409226d1542335001t-stance-lab-c350-coupe-build-rearstrutwithexternalbags.jpg)
![[Stance Lab] C350 coupe Build-tankwithvalves.jpg](https://mbworld.org/forums/attachments/c-class-coupe-c204/409227d1542335001t-stance-lab-c350-coupe-build-tankwithvalves.jpg)
![[Stance Lab] C350 coupe Build-frontstrut.jpg](https://mbworld.org/forums/attachments/c-class-coupe-c204/409228d1542335005t-stance-lab-c350-coupe-build-frontstrut.jpg)
![[Stance Lab] C350 coupe Build-frontstrutwithcustomcamberplate.jpg](https://mbworld.org/forums/attachments/c-class-coupe-c204/409229d1542335005t-stance-lab-c350-coupe-build-frontstrutwithcustomcamberplate.jpg)
Cool thing about this kit is that all the necessary plumbing, wiring and connections all are made and tested to be working in one complete unit. You just running power and ground, connect the air lines to each strut, install all struts/bags and you are ready to go. Wireless remote controller, no need to rip apart your interior to run one wire
![[Stance Lab] C350 coupe Build-thewholesetup.jpg](https://mbworld.org/forums/attachments/c-class-coupe-c204/409230d1542335005t-stance-lab-c350-coupe-build-thewholesetup.jpg)
![[Stance Lab] C350 coupe Build-img_0735.jpg](https://mbworld.org/forums/attachments/c-class-coupe-c204/409231d1542335005t-stance-lab-c350-coupe-build-img_0735.jpg)
![[Stance Lab] C350 coupe Build-pluginandwirelesscontrollers.jpg](https://mbworld.org/forums/attachments/c-class-coupe-c204/409232d1542335005t-stance-lab-c350-coupe-build-pluginandwirelesscontrollers.jpg)
Here are some pictures of all the interior trim
![[Stance Lab] C350 coupe Build-alloutforcarbonfiberwrapping.jpg](https://mbworld.org/forums/attachments/c-class-coupe-c204/409233d1542335005t-stance-lab-c350-coupe-build-alloutforcarbonfiberwrapping.jpg)
![[Stance Lab] C350 coupe Build-removingdoortrim.jpg](https://mbworld.org/forums/attachments/c-class-coupe-c204/409234d1542335005t-stance-lab-c350-coupe-build-removingdoortrim.jpg)
![[Stance Lab] C350 coupe Build-piecestobesentoutforcarbonfiberwrapping.jpg](https://mbworld.org/forums/attachments/c-class-coupe-c204/409235d1542335005t-stance-lab-c350-coupe-build-piecestobesentoutforcarbonfiberwrapping.jpg)
Last edited by ricecooker713; 03-29-2012 at 01:37 AM.
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Rhd Integra, C55
Thanks vcruiser, i didnt get a c63 because it would be a shame to tear apart a c63. Beside that fact, it also wouldnt make sense financially for me to get one. They are almost double in price
#24
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You can contact AirRex air suspension directly or MemoryFab in Hayward, Ca which is the main dealer for AirRex, a complete kit runs about 5k, roughly 2500 for the air management and 2500 for struts/bags. http://airrex-usa.com/