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 04-02-2006, 01:50 PM
  #201  
Super Moderator Alumni
Thread Starter
 
drexappeal's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: West Los Angeles
Posts: 7,684
Likes: 0
Received 10 Likes on 5 Posts
Midnight Blue 2004.5 C230 Kompressor Sport Sedan. 2002 w210 E320, 2009 w211 E350 Sport
More pics to share...

Enjoy!
Attached Thumbnails The History of Drexappeal's Ride (9/1/09 Post 1309 - Nitto INVO Tires Installed)-oz-superleggera-iii-before-install-4.jpg   The History of Drexappeal's Ride (9/1/09 Post 1309 - Nitto INVO Tires Installed)-oz-superleggera-iii-center-cap-2.jpg   The History of Drexappeal's Ride (9/1/09 Post 1309 - Nitto INVO Tires Installed)-oz-superleggera-iii-side-shot.jpg   The History of Drexappeal's Ride (9/1/09 Post 1309 - Nitto INVO Tires Installed)-oz-superleggera-iii-ds-website.jpg   The History of Drexappeal's Ride (9/1/09 Post 1309 - Nitto INVO Tires Installed)-oz-superleggera-iii-front-rim-website.jpg  

Old 04-02-2006, 02:00 PM
  #202  
Super Moderator Alumni
Thread Starter
 
drexappeal's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: West Los Angeles
Posts: 7,684
Likes: 0
Received 10 Likes on 5 Posts
Midnight Blue 2004.5 C230 Kompressor Sport Sedan. 2002 w210 E320, 2009 w211 E350 Sport
more pics...
Attached Thumbnails The History of Drexappeal's Ride (9/1/09 Post 1309 - Nitto INVO Tires Installed)-oz-superleggera-iii-ds-front-website.jpg   The History of Drexappeal's Ride (9/1/09 Post 1309 - Nitto INVO Tires Installed)-oz-superleggera-iii-ps-front-wheel-website.jpg   The History of Drexappeal's Ride (9/1/09 Post 1309 - Nitto INVO Tires Installed)-oz-superleggera-iii-rear-rim-website.jpg   The History of Drexappeal's Ride (9/1/09 Post 1309 - Nitto INVO Tires Installed)-oz-superleggera-iii-front-caliper-clearance.jpg   The History of Drexappeal's Ride (9/1/09 Post 1309 - Nitto INVO Tires Installed)-oz-superleggera-iii-lip.jpg  

Old 04-02-2006, 02:08 PM
  #203  
MBWorld Fanatic!
 
jo17jC230's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: Chino Hills, CA
Posts: 1,034
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
2008 C300 Sport
Looks good
Old 04-02-2006, 04:40 PM
  #204  
MBWorld Fanatic!
 
electromethod's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: stix of florida
Posts: 2,618
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Honda Grom
hawt! congrats!
Old 04-03-2006, 09:01 AM
  #205  
Out Of Control!!
 
tommy's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2001
Location: Westwood, NJ
Posts: 10,067
Received 10 Likes on 10 Posts
2004 Civic Si. FWD for the Win!
Awesome, Drex!

Looks like they were worth the wait.

Color looks like milk that's had Boo Berry sitting in it for too long. My tires "should" be in today, so I'm hoping to have my Ultras on by the end of the day, too.
Old 04-03-2006, 11:47 AM
  #206  
MBWorld Fanatic!
 
NO_WUR_E's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: bay area, CA
Posts: 1,605
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
'06 E350 Iridium Silver with pano
Drex......BEAUTIFUL! Costom made to perfection! 3 months was certainly a long time, but well worth the wait based on the pics. You and I do need to get euro strips for a much cleaner look. Keep the pics coming bro!
Old 04-03-2006, 12:07 PM
  #207  
Super Member
 
SEXSPHERE's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Toronto, Canada
Posts: 746
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
//WALD C320 Magnifique [sold], BMW Z4 3.0i 6spd[sold]
looking nice Drex!
Old 04-03-2006, 12:26 PM
  #208  
MBWorld Fanatic!
 
Blake P's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Fresno, CA
Posts: 4,278
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
'09 A4 S Line
That looks awesome Drex! I'm loving the color matched wheels. Much more unique than the current "black fad".
Old 04-03-2006, 12:42 PM
  #209  
Member
 
ekimpay's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: SoCal
Posts: 226
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
'06 C230WZ
i agree, color-matched looks awesome! well worth the wait (and tease)
Old 04-03-2006, 01:17 PM
  #210  
Super Moderator Alumni
Thread Starter
 
drexappeal's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: West Los Angeles
Posts: 7,684
Likes: 0
Received 10 Likes on 5 Posts
Midnight Blue 2004.5 C230 Kompressor Sport Sedan. 2002 w210 E320, 2009 w211 E350 Sport
Thanks, everybody! Yeah, I'd say they were definitely worth the wait. Only thing is, I didn't get a chance to take some better pictures yesterday (ran into rubbing issues with 5 people in the car).

It'll all work itself out, but I will try to take some nicer pics this weekend (since it's supposedly gonna be clear).
Old 04-03-2006, 01:33 PM
  #211  
MBWorld Fanatic!
 
mig888's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: Socal
Posts: 2,175
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
EVE
Originally Posted by drexappeal
Thanks, everybody! Yeah, I'd say they were definitely worth the wait. Only thing is, I didn't get a chance to take some better pictures yesterday (ran into rubbing issues with 5 people in the car).

It'll all work itself out, but I will try to take some nicer pics this weekend (since it's supposedly gonna be clear).
Damn - I wish I saw these in person! Finally back in NorCal though. Beautiful wheels drex, now go get some wheel locks =o.

flip
Old 04-03-2006, 02:01 PM
  #212  
MBWorld Fanatic!
 
Sauceboy01's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2003
Posts: 2,036
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Blimp
looking good!
Old 04-03-2006, 02:49 PM
  #213  
Super Moderator Alumni
Thread Starter
 
drexappeal's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: West Los Angeles
Posts: 7,684
Likes: 0
Received 10 Likes on 5 Posts
Midnight Blue 2004.5 C230 Kompressor Sport Sedan. 2002 w210 E320, 2009 w211 E350 Sport
Originally Posted by mig888
Damn - I wish I saw these in person! Finally back in NorCal though. Beautiful wheels drex, now go get some wheel locks =o.

flip
Yo! Thanks, mang. That's the thing, the initial intention was to have wheel locks on there, but the wheel lock key couldn't fit around the lugnut without scratching the finish (whenever I would need to take the wheels off), so I'm trying to think of another alternative.

I know there is a wheel lock out there that has a key that goes inside rather than the outside, but I think that is only for JDM cars. Not sure though. If you can recommend any, let me know.

How was the drive back? Aight, dawg, we'll chat more later.

drex
Old 04-03-2006, 03:13 PM
  #214  
Out Of Control!!
 
tommy's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2001
Location: Westwood, NJ
Posts: 10,067
Received 10 Likes on 10 Posts
2004 Civic Si. FWD for the Win!
Drex, I was wondering this as well.

What about McGard? They have "tuner bolt locks" which might work. Bottom of this page.

http://www.mcgard.com/search/default...D=9&GroupID=40

Not sure about what length you would need.
Old 04-03-2006, 03:20 PM
  #215  
Super Moderator Alumni
Thread Starter
 
drexappeal's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: West Los Angeles
Posts: 7,684
Likes: 0
Received 10 Likes on 5 Posts
Midnight Blue 2004.5 C230 Kompressor Sport Sedan. 2002 w210 E320, 2009 w211 E350 Sport
Originally Posted by tommy
Drex, I was wondering this as well.

What about McGard? They have "tuner bolt locks" which might work. Bottom of this page.

http://www.mcgard.com/search/default...D=9&GroupID=40

Not sure about what length you would need.
tommy, thanks for the 411! Imma check these out and see if TWS can get them. This is exactly the style of lock I was looking for and similar to the ones my cousin has on his EVO.
Old 04-03-2006, 05:01 PM
  #216  
Super Member
 
SEXSPHERE's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Toronto, Canada
Posts: 746
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
//WALD C320 Magnifique [sold], BMW Z4 3.0i 6spd[sold]
Originally Posted by tommy
Drex, I was wondering this as well.

What about McGard? They have "tuner bolt locks" which might work. Bottom of this page.

http://www.mcgard.com/search/default...D=9&GroupID=40

Not sure about what length you would need.
Im using those wheel locks also
Old 04-03-2006, 06:22 PM
  #217  
Out Of Control!!
 
tommy's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2001
Location: Westwood, NJ
Posts: 10,067
Received 10 Likes on 10 Posts
2004 Civic Si. FWD for the Win!
Originally Posted by SEXSPHERE
Im using those wheel locks also
Could you give me your key number, just for comparative purposes?

SEX - you're using the tuner locks, correct?

Just picked up my car with the Ultraleggeras installed. Had to pull over to the side after I saw them on the car.

Drex, I'll have pics up tomorrow night, hopefully. Damn, they're nice, and those center caps add to it, too.

Buttdyno says that my car feels faster (rims/tire combo is a decent amt lighter than the lead-like C7 rims). Rainy here, so didn't try anything stupid on the new tires.
Old 04-03-2006, 06:25 PM
  #218  
Super Moderator Alumni
Thread Starter
 
drexappeal's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: West Los Angeles
Posts: 7,684
Likes: 0
Received 10 Likes on 5 Posts
Midnight Blue 2004.5 C230 Kompressor Sport Sedan. 2002 w210 E320, 2009 w211 E350 Sport
Originally Posted by tommy
Drex, I'll have pics up tomorrow night, hopefully. Damn, they're nice, and those center caps add to it, too.
Tommy, did you get the carbon fiber center caps also? I'm sure they look tight. Can't wait to see it. It's raining here in L.A. also, so hopefully the weather people are right and it'll clear up by the weekend for more pics.
Old 04-03-2006, 06:36 PM
  #219  
Out Of Control!!
 
tommy's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2001
Location: Westwood, NJ
Posts: 10,067
Received 10 Likes on 10 Posts
2004 Civic Si. FWD for the Win!
Yes, I did. Was a nice little bonus that I wasn't expecting.

I also got from Tirerack the correct rim from your initial order.

Got these little crescent-shaped white OZ stickers, too. I have absolutely no use for them, and am scared to think of what some people do with theirs.

Very pleased for $1200 in rims, $340 to powdercoat, and $1065 for the Yokos/installation. Glad I didn't buy Brabus.
Old 04-03-2006, 08:43 PM
  #220  
Super Moderator Alumni
Thread Starter
 
drexappeal's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: West Los Angeles
Posts: 7,684
Likes: 0
Received 10 Likes on 5 Posts
Midnight Blue 2004.5 C230 Kompressor Sport Sedan. 2002 w210 E320, 2009 w211 E350 Sport
Originally Posted by tommy
Yes, I did. Was a nice little bonus that I wasn't expecting.
Ultraleggeras are gonna be SO much lighter than the Brabus! And yeah, I was surprised about the carbon fiber center caps also. I was expecting the silver ones! I'm sure the carbon fiber center cap looks good with your powdercoating.
Old 04-04-2006, 02:51 AM
  #221  
MBworld Guru
 
FrankW's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2002
Location: Diamond Bar, CA
Posts: 22,007
Likes: 0
Received 6 Likes on 6 Posts
white and whiter
take better pics Drex!! pics are too dark to show the wheels with the entire car.
Old 04-04-2006, 04:02 AM
  #222  
MBWorld Fanatic!
 
Alexbenz's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Los Angeles, Ca
Posts: 5,622
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Sean's Sister--
yes better pics for sure..........i love those oz wheels... i saw a c32 at home depot last night with the same wheels........
Old 04-04-2006, 04:52 AM
  #223  
MBWorld Fanatic!
 
mig888's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: Socal
Posts: 2,175
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
EVE
Originally Posted by drexappeal
Ultraleggeras are gonna be SO much lighter than the Brabus! And yeah, I was surprised about the carbon fiber center caps also. I was expecting the silver ones! I'm sure the carbon fiber center cap looks good with your powdercoating.
NO kidding there, bro! Haha - I've got another set of wheels in mind - something other than these show wheels . Actually I wonder about the weight of Brabus VI 18s vs. Ultraleggera 19s...hrm..

flip
Old 04-04-2006, 12:26 PM
  #224  
MBWorld Fanatic!
 
kaze81's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: CA
Posts: 1,172
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Mercedes
Originally Posted by FrankW
take better pics Drex!! pics are too dark to show the wheels with the entire car.
Agree, it's hard to see.
Old 04-04-2006, 02:31 PM
  #225  
Super Moderator Alumni
Thread Starter
 
drexappeal's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: West Los Angeles
Posts: 7,684
Likes: 0
Received 10 Likes on 5 Posts
Midnight Blue 2004.5 C230 Kompressor Sport Sedan. 2002 w210 E320, 2009 w211 E350 Sport
Wuddup! Yeah, I'll take better pics for sure, everybody. Just didn't wanna do it this weekend, cuz I knew it was gonna rain and didn't get a chance on Sunday. But I'll post 'em as soon as I do it.


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

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



All times are GMT -4. The time now is 03:47 AM.