C-Class (W203) 2001-2007, C160, C180, C200, C220, C230, C240, C270, C280, C300, C320, C230K, C350, Coupe

The History of Drexappeal's Ride (9/1/09 Post 1309 - Nitto INVO Tires Installed)

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Rate Thread
 
Old Aug 9, 2007 | 01:51 PM
  #901  
drexappeal's Avatar
Thread Starter
Super Moderator Alumni
 
Joined: Mar 2004
Posts: 7,684
Likes: 12
From: West Los Angeles
Midnight Blue 2004.5 C230 Kompressor Sport Sedan. 2002 w210 E320, 2009 w211 E350 Sport
Originally Posted by MiKeSSw203
Mike, how's your front bumper? You'll have all day long to check out my scrape while going the speed limit.
Reply
Old Aug 9, 2007 | 01:53 PM
  #902  
MiKeSSw203's Avatar
MBWorld Fanatic!
 
Joined: Sep 2005
Posts: 1,244
Likes: 0
From: South Coast Metro/Cerritos/Yorba Linda California
'05 C230K '10 GLK350 '13 SMART
I think we struck a nerve
Reply
Old Aug 9, 2007 | 01:54 PM
  #903  
Blake P's Avatar
MBWorld Fanatic!
 
Joined: Nov 2003
Posts: 4,278
Likes: 0
From: Fresno, CA
'09 A4 S Line
Uh oh...he's firing back!
Reply
Old Aug 9, 2007 | 01:54 PM
  #904  
drexappeal's Avatar
Thread Starter
Super Moderator Alumni
 
Joined: Mar 2004
Posts: 7,684
Likes: 12
From: West Los Angeles
Midnight Blue 2004.5 C230 Kompressor Sport Sedan. 2002 w210 E320, 2009 w211 E350 Sport
Originally Posted by MiKeSSw203
I think we struck a nerve
@$$holes!...LOL...I love it!

Yo!, but in all seriousness, is the front bumper aight?
Reply
Old Aug 9, 2007 | 01:55 PM
  #905  
drexappeal's Avatar
Thread Starter
Super Moderator Alumni
 
Joined: Mar 2004
Posts: 7,684
Likes: 12
From: West Los Angeles
Midnight Blue 2004.5 C230 Kompressor Sport Sedan. 2002 w210 E320, 2009 w211 E350 Sport
Originally Posted by Blake P
Uh oh...he's firing back!
B, reminds me though, are you heading down for the C drive next weekend? I think you said you had a family thing goin' on, but can't remember.
Reply
Old Aug 9, 2007 | 01:58 PM
  #906  
nlpamg's Avatar
Super Moderator Alumni
MBWorld Ambassador

 
Joined: Oct 2002
Posts: 8,692
Likes: 58
From: So Cal.
2019 GT3 RS, 2017 M3 30 Jahre
Reply
Old Aug 9, 2007 | 01:58 PM
  #907  
jo17jC230's Avatar
MBWorld Fanatic!
 
Joined: Mar 2003
Posts: 1,034
Likes: 0
From: Chino Hills, CA
2008 C300 Sport
hahaha... we're gonna get banned now
Reply
Old Aug 9, 2007 | 02:00 PM
  #908  
MiKeSSw203's Avatar
MBWorld Fanatic!
 
Joined: Sep 2005
Posts: 1,244
Likes: 0
From: South Coast Metro/Cerritos/Yorba Linda California
'05 C230K '10 GLK350 '13 SMART
Originally Posted by drexappeal
@$$holes!...LOL...I love it!

Yo!, but in all seriousness, is the front bumper aight?
Yeah Its cool! I posted before and after pics over yonder. CF lip is still on tight. No ghetto zip ties for the Fog light bracket. Made some custom ones out of genuine MB plastic from the OEM intercooler surround.

Is Blakey comin down???
Reply
MB World Stories

The Best of Mercedes & AMG

story-0

New Electric Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door Coupe Unveiled: 10 Things You Need to Know

 Verdad Gallardo
story-1

6 Mercedes Models That Did NOT Age Well (But Are Somehow Still Cool)

 Verdad Gallardo
story-2

Manual Mercedes? 6 Times Sindelfingen Let Drivers Have All The Fun

 Verdad Gallardo
story-3

Mercedes SLR McLaren 722 S Is Extremely Rare Example Modified by McLaren

 Verdad Gallardo
story-4

8 Classic Boxy Mercedes Designs That Have Aged Like Fine Wine

 Verdad Gallardo
story-5

Flawlessly Restored Mercedes 190E Evo II Heads to Auction

 Verdad Gallardo
story-6

Electric Mercedes C-Class Unveiled: 11 Things You Need to Know

 Verdad Gallardo
story-7

Mercedes EQS Gets A Major Update: Everything You Need to Know

 Verdad Gallardo
story-8

5 Underrated Mercedes-Benz Models That Don't Get the Love They Deserve

 Verdad Gallardo
story-9

Mercedes 300D Has Pushed Well Past 1 Million Miles and It Ain't Stopping

 Verdad Gallardo
Old Aug 9, 2007 | 02:04 PM
  #909  
Blake P's Avatar
MBWorld Fanatic!
 
Joined: Nov 2003
Posts: 4,278
Likes: 0
From: Fresno, CA
'09 A4 S Line
Originally Posted by drexappeal
B, reminds me though, are you heading down for the C drive next weekend? I think you said you had a family thing goin' on, but can't remember.
Next weekend is a no-go for sure. We have a wedding on Saturday and baptism on Sunday. As for this weekend... I'll drive down if Flip and Phil man up and decide to go!
Reply
Old Aug 9, 2007 | 02:05 PM
  #910  
nlpamg's Avatar
Super Moderator Alumni
MBWorld Ambassador

 
Joined: Oct 2002
Posts: 8,692
Likes: 58
From: So Cal.
2019 GT3 RS, 2017 M3 30 Jahre
Originally Posted by jo17jC230
hahaha... we're gonna get banned now
don't worry, I'll un-ban you guys.
Reply
Old Aug 9, 2007 | 02:05 PM
  #911  
nlpamg's Avatar
Super Moderator Alumni
MBWorld Ambassador

 
Joined: Oct 2002
Posts: 8,692
Likes: 58
From: So Cal.
2019 GT3 RS, 2017 M3 30 Jahre
Originally Posted by Blake P
Next weekend is a no-go for sure. We have a wedding on Saturday and baptism on Sunday. As for this weekend... I'll drive down if Flip and Phil man up and decide to go!
beeeeatch!
Reply
Old Aug 9, 2007 | 02:13 PM
  #912  
drexappeal's Avatar
Thread Starter
Super Moderator Alumni
 
Joined: Mar 2004
Posts: 7,684
Likes: 12
From: West Los Angeles
Midnight Blue 2004.5 C230 Kompressor Sport Sedan. 2002 w210 E320, 2009 w211 E350 Sport
Originally Posted by jo17jC230
hahaha... we're gonna get banned now
Nah, j, just wish I could change your usernames... Then you'd regret it

Oh, btw, are you goin' to So-Cal Euro?
Reply
Old Aug 9, 2007 | 02:18 PM
  #913  
jo17jC230's Avatar
MBWorld Fanatic!
 
Joined: Mar 2003
Posts: 1,034
Likes: 0
From: Chino Hills, CA
2008 C300 Sport
Originally Posted by drexappeal
Nah, j, just wish I could change your usernames... Then you'd regret it

Oh, btw, are you goin' to So-Cal Euro?
of course ill be there... can't miss the biggest euro meet of the year!
should be rolling down with Factor One and some other peeps
Reply
Old Aug 9, 2007 | 02:21 PM
  #914  
drexappeal's Avatar
Thread Starter
Super Moderator Alumni
 
Joined: Mar 2004
Posts: 7,684
Likes: 12
From: West Los Angeles
Midnight Blue 2004.5 C230 Kompressor Sport Sedan. 2002 w210 E320, 2009 w211 E350 Sport
Originally Posted by jo17jC230
of course ill be there... can't miss the biggest euro meet of the year!
should be rolling down with Factor One and some other peeps
Sounds good. See you saturday...Damn, I'm not looking forward to having to wake up that early on a Saturday.
Reply
Old Aug 9, 2007 | 02:24 PM
  #915  
jo17jC230's Avatar
MBWorld Fanatic!
 
Joined: Mar 2003
Posts: 1,034
Likes: 0
From: Chino Hills, CA
2008 C300 Sport
Originally Posted by drexappeal
Sounds good. See you saturday...Damn, I'm not looking forward to having to wake up that early on a Saturday.
yup... actually for us I think its closer then driving down to santa barbara last year hahaha
Reply
Old Aug 9, 2007 | 02:44 PM
  #916  
drexappeal's Avatar
Thread Starter
Super Moderator Alumni
 
Joined: Mar 2004
Posts: 7,684
Likes: 12
From: West Los Angeles
Midnight Blue 2004.5 C230 Kompressor Sport Sedan. 2002 w210 E320, 2009 w211 E350 Sport
Originally Posted by jo17jC230
yup... actually for us I think its closer then driving down to santa barbara last year hahaha
Damn, is that where it was last year?

I just wish I knew a good place to get Tapsilog in SD. I'll hit up my homeboy and see if he knows a good place in D'ego that's open early.
Reply
Old Aug 9, 2007 | 04:17 PM
  #917  
Tangerine's Avatar
Super Member
 
Joined: May 2006
Posts: 664
Likes: 0
From: 02116
Is @ Home
Its smiling at me
Reply
Old Aug 9, 2007 | 04:59 PM
  #918  
FrankW's Avatar
MBworld Guru
20 Year Member
Photogenic
Photoriffic
Shutterbug
 
Joined: Apr 2002
Posts: 22,058
Likes: 18
From: Diamond Bar, CA
W206 PHEV AMG
Originally Posted by jo17jC230
yup... actually for us I think its closer then driving down to santa barbara last year hahaha
it is...SB is 1hr45min without traffic...SD is more like 1hr10-20min tops
Reply
Old Aug 9, 2007 | 06:28 PM
  #919  
drexappeal's Avatar
Thread Starter
Super Moderator Alumni
 
Joined: Mar 2004
Posts: 7,684
Likes: 12
From: West Los Angeles
Midnight Blue 2004.5 C230 Kompressor Sport Sedan. 2002 w210 E320, 2009 w211 E350 Sport
No more jokes today. Just found out one of our VP's in our department passed away.
Reply
Old Aug 9, 2007 | 06:30 PM
  #920  
Blake P's Avatar
MBWorld Fanatic!
 
Joined: Nov 2003
Posts: 4,278
Likes: 0
From: Fresno, CA
'09 A4 S Line
Originally Posted by drexappeal
No more jokes today. Just found out one of our VP's in our department passed away.
Promotion time!

My bad... condolences to his family.
Reply
Old Aug 9, 2007 | 06:58 PM
  #921  
FrankW's Avatar
MBworld Guru
20 Year Member
Photogenic
Photoriffic
Shutterbug
 
Joined: Apr 2002
Posts: 22,058
Likes: 18
From: Diamond Bar, CA
W206 PHEV AMG
Originally Posted by drexappeal
No more jokes today. Just found out one of our VP's in our department passed away.
condolences for your VP's family and your scratched bumper.

Last edited by FrankW; Aug 9, 2007 at 07:07 PM.
Reply
Old Aug 9, 2007 | 07:10 PM
  #922  
Blake P's Avatar
MBWorld Fanatic!
 
Joined: Nov 2003
Posts: 4,278
Likes: 0
From: Fresno, CA
'09 A4 S Line
Originally Posted by FrankW
...your scratched bumper.
He's gonna need more than prayers for that!
Reply
Old Aug 9, 2007 | 07:35 PM
  #923  
drexappeal's Avatar
Thread Starter
Super Moderator Alumni
 
Joined: Mar 2004
Posts: 7,684
Likes: 12
From: West Los Angeles
Midnight Blue 2004.5 C230 Kompressor Sport Sedan. 2002 w210 E320, 2009 w211 E350 Sport
Nah, for real, this lady taught me the little nuances of the business that I didn't have much experience with.

Within the brief time I worked with her, she basically taught me everything she had learned the past 30-40 years she's been in the business and was such a nice lady.
Reply
Old Aug 9, 2007 | 07:39 PM
  #924  
Blake P's Avatar
MBWorld Fanatic!
 
Joined: Nov 2003
Posts: 4,278
Likes: 0
From: Fresno, CA
'09 A4 S Line
Originally Posted by drexappeal
Nah, for real, this lady taught me the little nuances of the business that I didn't have much experience with.

Within the brief time I worked with her, she basically taught me everything she had learned the past 30-40 years she's been in the business and was such a nice lady.
So...no promotion?
Reply
Old Sep 9, 2007 | 05:59 AM
  #925  
drexappeal's Avatar
Thread Starter
Super Moderator Alumni
 
Joined: Mar 2004
Posts: 7,684
Likes: 12
From: West Los Angeles
Midnight Blue 2004.5 C230 Kompressor Sport Sedan. 2002 w210 E320, 2009 w211 E350 Sport
No teaser this time. Stopping Power Anyone? 030 FTW

So, I've gone and spent more meaningless money on making my driving experience safe for me and for others... But I don't care. It was well worth the money.
I think it's safe to say that my car can stop on a dime even more-so now thanks to Pshek and TWS!

030 SLK 55 AMG / CLK 63 AMG Performance Brake Upgrade on a w203:

My 19's w/ the color match centers make these brakes look kinda small even though they're not (no Frank and flip, I am not gonna go down to 19's!)

Light goes away earlier nowadays so no crazy photoshoots w/ the w203 modding fanatics again, , but I do have this pic w/ Frank's car.


Upclose and personal:
Front

Rear


I think it's safe to say that I did my research right and left the perfect amount of room for a BBK upgrade, with the offset of my rims. No clearance issues what-so-ever!
Front Clearance

Rear Clearance
Reply


You have already rated this thread Rating: Thread Rating: 1 votes, 5.00 average.


All times are GMT -4. The time now is 03:05 PM.

story-0
New Electric Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door Coupe Unveiled: 10 Things You Need to Know

Slideshow: Mercedes-AMG's new electric GT 4-Door Coupe trades combustion for software, synthetic noise, and more than 1,100 horsepower.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-20 20:08:15


VIEW MORE
story-1
6 Mercedes Models That Did NOT Age Well (But Are Somehow Still Cool)

Slideshow: Not every Mercedes design becomes timeless, some feel stuck in the era they came from.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-12 18:09:07


VIEW MORE
story-2
Manual Mercedes? 6 Times Sindelfingen Let Drivers Have All The Fun

Slideshow: Yes, Mercedes built manual cars, and some of them are far more interesting than you'd expect.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-02 12:36:58


VIEW MORE
story-3
Mercedes SLR McLaren 722 S Is Extremely Rare Example Modified by McLaren

Slideshow: A one-of-one U.S.-spec Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Roadster became even rarer after a factory-backed transformation at McLaren's headquarters.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-29 11:19:28


VIEW MORE
story-4
8 Classic Boxy Mercedes Designs That Have Aged Like Fine Wine

Slideshow: Before curves took over, Mercedes mastered the art of the straight line, and some of those shapes still look right today.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-25 12:05:49


VIEW MORE
story-5
Flawlessly Restored Mercedes 190E Evo II Heads to Auction

Slideshow: The 190E Evolution II shows how a homologation necessity became a six-figure collector icon.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-22 17:53:47


VIEW MORE
story-6
Electric Mercedes C-Class Unveiled: 11 Things You Need to Know

Slideshow: Mercedes is turning one of its core nameplates electric, and the details show just how serious this shift is.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-21 13:58:06


VIEW MORE
story-7
Mercedes EQS Gets A Major Update: Everything You Need to Know

Slideshow: Faster charging, longer range, and a controversial steer-by-wire system define the latest evolution of Mercedes-Benz EQS.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-15 10:35:34


VIEW MORE
story-8
5 Underrated Mercedes-Benz Models That Don't Get the Love They Deserve

Slideshow: These overlooked Mercedes-Benz models never got the spotlight, but they quietly delivered more than most remember.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-13 19:35:45


VIEW MORE
story-9
Mercedes 300D Has Pushed Well Past 1 Million Miles and It Ain't Stopping

Slideshow: A well-used 1991 Mercedes-Benz 300D with more than one million miles is now looking for a new owner, and it still appears ready for more.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-10 10:05:15


VIEW MORE