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From: San Diego, CA & San Jose, Costa Rica & Stuttgart, Germany
1959 220S / 1979 230 G / 2002 A210 AMG / 2003 C320 SC / 2004.5 C320 SS / 2005 ML350 SE / 2008 smart
that's right DIAMOND...
the Euro rubbing strips are not available from US dealers. When they look up the part # or use EPC it won't come up, because it's not meant to be installed on US cars.
Only source is Steve, the Euro Parts Pimp, or tuners in Canada, or straight from dealerships in Germany (if you've got the connections) !
and yes, they come pre-painted with your 3-digit color code.
the Euro rubbing strips are not available from US dealers. When they look up the part # or use EPC it won't come up, because it's not meant to be installed on US cars.
Only source is Steve, the Euro Parts Pimp, or tuners in Canada, or straight from dealerships in Germany (if you've got the connections) !
and yes, they come pre-painted with your 3-digit color code.
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From: Puerto Rico
................ Bell Helicopter & '05 C230 SS
Originally Posted by DiamondNoir2K5
Oh that's not good. He appears to have a fairly good seller's reputation, and it seems TOPSPIN71 got his sidemarkers from F1 too...
Not to excuse him at all, but are there extra steps to ship something to PR? Maybe he's too lazy to do extra paper work or something.
Not to excuse him at all, but are there extra steps to ship something to PR? Maybe he's too lazy to do extra paper work or something.
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2005 C230 Kompressor Sports Sedan
Now that I've thought about what I asked in regards those side markers that match the color of the car, I feel stupid. I mean it does make sense that the dealer wouldn't sell it. 
Well, I guess that is the effect of me having to deal with my own hurricane here in San Diego. I came home and my house was flooded. Just dealing with a lot of crap, but it doesn't stop me from reading the forum.
Anyway, does anyone know how much these would cost anywhere then?
Well, I guess that is the effect of me having to deal with my own hurricane here in San Diego. I came home and my house was flooded. Just dealing with a lot of crap, but it doesn't stop me from reading the forum.
Anyway, does anyone know how much these would cost anywhere then?
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From: Puerto Rico
................ Bell Helicopter & '05 C230 SS
Interesting how after my post F1 emailed me. I guess he's in the shadows. He gave me a delivery confirmation number. He shipped them almost a week after the auction. Let's see what happens when they get here.
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i paid $120 for them painted from Steve. my new PTS impact strips are coming primered because they are no longer painting Citron anymore so i have to get those painted at my local body shop. my old euro stips anyone can have, they will just have to get them painted on their own. or if you know any Citron owners put the word out.
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From: Boston
2005 C230 SS
Originally Posted by PRHeloPilot
Interesting how after my post F1 emailed me. I guess he's in the shadows. He gave me a delivery confirmation number. He shipped them almost a week after the auction. Let's see what happens when they get here.
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2005 C230 Kompressor Sports Sedan
PRHELOPILOT AND Aurora,
Let me know if the ones you bought from F1 fit the '05s. Also let me know if they are somewhat snugged. I know they will never be close to OEM. Keep me posted. Much appreciated, thanks!
Let me know if the ones you bought from F1 fit the '05s. Also let me know if they are somewhat snugged. I know they will never be close to OEM. Keep me posted. Much appreciated, thanks!
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From: Puerto Rico
................ Bell Helicopter & '05 C230 SS
Originally Posted by Aurora
Hmm... so much for the "we will ship no later than 2 business days..." I just paid for mine today, we'll see how long it takes for delivery.
"The U.S. Postal Service was electronically notified by the shipper or shipping partner on September 13, 2004 to expect your package for mailing. Information, if available, is updated every evening. Please check again later."
What this means is that they printed a mailing label but it doesn't mean they have taken it to the Post Office yet !! Also if they had, it would have changed the message to something lie " package was accepted at XXXXX for delivery..."
Still, they printed the label 4 days after I paid them, so you be the judge of "we will ship no later than 2 business days..."
Last edited by PRHeloPilot; Sep 16, 2004 at 01:54 PM.
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From: Boston
2005 C230 SS
Sure, will do, but as Pilot pointed out ernster was already the guinea pig.
Ernster, how was the removal of the original lens?
Ernster, how was the removal of the original lens?
Originally Posted by ernster
I got mine from F1. I have the c320ss 2005. They fit great. Plus they look soooo much better than the amber colored ones.
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From: Puerto Rico
................ Bell Helicopter & '05 C230 SS
Originally Posted by Aurora
Hmm... so much for the "we will ship no later than 2 business days..." I just paid for mine today, we'll see how long it takes for delivery.
I'm calling them tomorrow to see if they have shipped, if not I'm telling them I don't want them. I hate people like that. I'd rather pay more to a responsible person, if I have to.
I might even paint mine also.
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From: Puerto Rico
................ Bell Helicopter & '05 C230 SS
No, after MANY emails they sent me a tracking number but to this date it still hasn't even been taken to the post office !
Like I said, I'm calling tomorrow and I'll let you know.
Like I said, I'm calling tomorrow and I'll let you know.
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................ Bell Helicopter & '05 C230 SS
I called today and left them an earful on their machine because I've called many times and they never answer in person. I also emailed them again and they replied to my email that they will put a tracer on it , to give them 3 or 4 more days now.
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From: Boston
2005 C230 SS
i got my sidemarkers today. total transaction time: won eBay bid 9/15, paid 9/16, shipped out on 20th, arrived 22. now do all these clear sidemarkers always look so cheap? i know they're made in taiwan and all, but still... kinda flimsy up close. only thing now is i won't know how these actually fit until next month when my car finally arrives. 
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................ Bell Helicopter & '05 C230 SS
Originally Posted by Aurora
i got my sidemarkers today. total transaction time: won eBay bid 9/15, paid 9/16, shipped out on 20th, arrived 22. now do all these clear sidemarkers always look so cheap? i know they're made in taiwan and all, but still... kinda flimsy up close. only thing now is i won't know how these actually fit until next month when my car finally arrives.
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From: Irvine
05 C230 Kompressor Sports Sedan
I ordered some today as well
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Just ordered those today, I like the euro look, but that is my call. I just hope that they fit correctly on my 05 c230. it say's they do, so I will have my fingers crosses. You guys ordered the one's that is shown in the picture on the first page of this post correct? Those look CLEAN but I like the euro look for some reason, beats me! Good luck on your part's though, sometimes people on ebay, you just want to .. yea you get the picture
Just ordered those today, I like the euro look, but that is my call. I just hope that they fit correctly on my 05 c230. it say's they do, so I will have my fingers crosses. You guys ordered the one's that is shown in the picture on the first page of this post correct? Those look CLEAN but I like the euro look for some reason, beats me! Good luck on your part's though, sometimes people on ebay, you just want to .. yea you get the picture
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05 C230 Kompressor Sports Sedan
What bulbs do you think fit in there? I want to get some PIAA clear white one's!
The 9006 Series? Thats what I had in my 5 series, so I was thinking it might be the same size possibly?
The 9006 Series? Thats what I had in my 5 series, so I was thinking it might be the same size possibly?
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Originally Posted by vishaL iZ mE
What bulbs do you think fit in there? I want to get some PIAA clear white one's!
The 9006 Series? Thats what I had in my 5 series, so I was thinking it might be the same size possibly?
The 9006 Series? Thats what I had in my 5 series, so I was thinking it might be the same size possibly?
And should do less typing and more reading...
Originally Posted by CitronC230K_03
194 wedge 5W
Then no one will help you......... learn to STFF...... thats ..Search The F.cken Forum
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Only reason I asked cause I went on ebay, typed that in, got nothing with piaa. Only Polorig or w/e its called. Was nothing to anyone about ignoring there post. I just typed in 194 PIAA and it came up, so yea, it was my mistake .. my bad. Damn .. some people have to chill ...
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Originally Posted by vishaL iZ mE
Only reason I asked cause I went on ebay, typed that in, got nothing with piaa. Only Polorig or w/e its called. Was nothing to anyone about ignoring there post. I just typed in 194 PIAA and it came up, so yea, it was my mistake .. my bad. Damn .. some people have to chill ...
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Originally Posted by amdeutsch
