C-Class (W203) 2001-2007, C160, C180, C200, C220, C230, C240, C270, C280, C300, C320, C230K, C350, Coupe
View Poll Results: Which one should I keep?
Stick with the clear sidemarkers...
49.50%
Smoked...
36.63%
Stick with the original ambers.
13.86%
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Sidemarkers

Old Feb 15, 2008 | 01:00 AM
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Where can i find a euro impact strip and how much is it?!?!

Also, guys if thats too much $$$$... I want your honest opinions:

My car is silver with dark tints all around and I am putting black wheels on it with a polished lip. So the theme is silver/black. I am thinking about getting smoked sidemarkers to keep that color theme going but wanna know if that would be too much contrast on the silver in that little area where the sidemarkers go. I feel that would be a lil ricerish, but still wanna know your opinion. ill probably tint my tail lights later also.

so.. Brilliant Silver w203, Black wheels/polished lip, Dark tints, Prolly tinted tails later. so,,,,
SMOKED or CLEAR side markers?!?!?!?!
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Old Feb 15, 2008 | 01:04 AM
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Originally Posted by Benzboy13
Where can i find a euro impact strip and how much is it?!?!

Also, guys if thats too much $$$$... I want your honest opinions:

My car is silver with dark tints all around and I am putting black wheels on it with a polished lip. So the theme is silver/black. I am thinking about getting smoked sidemarkers to keep that color theme going but wanna know if that would be too much contrast on the silver in that little area where the sidemarkers go. I feel that would be a lil ricerish, but still wanna know your opinion. ill probably tint my tail lights later also.

so.. Brilliant Silver w203, Black wheels/polished lip, Dark tints, Prolly tinted tails later. so,,,,
SMOKED or CLEAR side markers?!?!?!?!
If your going to be tinting your tails and getting black wheels you should just get the smoked instead of the clear....
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Old Feb 15, 2008 | 05:39 AM
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Originally Posted by LuxuryC240
If your going to be tinting your tails and getting black wheels you should just get the smoked instead of the clear....
keep it consistent.
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Old Feb 15, 2008 | 09:20 AM
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no doubt maybe.

AND this grill?!?!
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Merce...spagenameZWDVW


FRANK, your grill... is it starless? Can't tell from your sig.
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Old Feb 15, 2008 | 10:28 AM
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--without the chrome fins!-- id get the all blacked out CL style if youre gonna upgrade to it-- like you said you wanted honest opinions! i think the all black would look great on silver!
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Old Feb 15, 2008 | 09:14 PM
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I got a pair....just pay for shipping

BTw...i bought some chrome side marker bulbs...i dont like them..they look too purple/bluish for me...i got them from autoillumination.com....it said super white...guess not...can anybody tell me where to buy a set that are actually white!!! if someone wants these just pay for shipping....it would cost more money just to return them...ill post pics when i get home this evening to show how they look when they are on...
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Old Feb 15, 2008 | 09:15 PM
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btw...i dropped my iphone for the first time taking this picture....Sh*$


this bulbs are bad luck!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Old Feb 15, 2008 | 09:25 PM
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Originally Posted by Benzboy13
no doubt maybe.

AND this grill?!?!
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Merce...spagenameZWDVW


FRANK, your grill... is it starless? Can't tell from your sig.
i have a 05-07 grille.
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Old Feb 16, 2008 | 01:24 AM
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wow. thats pretty damn blue.
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Old Feb 16, 2008 | 01:33 AM
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i had black 19" rims and tint and an all black CL grille on my w203 a while back. i didnt really like the all black, i would have preferred it with the chrome fins.
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Old Feb 16, 2008 | 01:41 AM
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i had black 19" rims and tint and an all black CL grille on my w203 a while back. i didnt really like the all black, i would have preferred it with the chrome fins.
+1 black with chrome
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Old Oct 26, 2008 | 06:45 PM
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Lightly Smoked Amber Markers

Does anyone have this specific side marker on their car???


http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2001-...mZ360098398495


I wanted to see if anyone had any pics of their cars with this side marker
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Old Oct 26, 2008 | 08:20 PM
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Originally Posted by BlackLiquorish8
Does anyone have this specific side marker on their car???


http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2001-...mZ360098398495


I wanted to see if anyone had any pics of their cars with this side marker
Nope....I have the all tinted black ones and they look real nice and clean especially on a black car.
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Old Oct 26, 2008 | 08:51 PM
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those things look hawwwt
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Old Oct 27, 2008 | 09:22 AM
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o finally all ive been finding of the smoked ones is for the c55 and it was ticking me off...im glad you found them! im def gonna be getting those if i dont get the reiger e63 bumper
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Old Oct 27, 2008 | 10:18 AM
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Hi,

I tinted a set of clear lights days within having mine back in 2005...

Here is an OLD image...
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Old Oct 27, 2008 | 12:39 PM
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ya im not a fan of the smoked + amber...i'd have to atleast go white /LED or nothing at all...
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Old Oct 27, 2008 | 12:55 PM
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imo:

Euro impact strips > Color matched markers > clear (w/ clear bulbs) + smoked > stock amber

Clear and smoked could easily swap positions on that list :P
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Old Oct 27, 2008 | 01:27 PM
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Originally Posted by TruTaing
imo:

Euro impact strips > Color matched markers > clear (w/ clear bulbs) + smoked > stock amber

Clear and smoked could easily swap positions on that list :P
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Old Oct 27, 2008 | 01:30 PM
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HaHa yeahhh... +1
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Old Oct 27, 2008 | 03:15 PM
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Euro impact strips > Color matched markers > clear (w/ clear bulbs) + smoked > stock amber

Clear and smoked could easily swap positions on that list
yuppp
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Old Oct 27, 2008 | 03:18 PM
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I agree - Out of the gate these tinted units worked...Now I have my European Impact Strips...Much nicer!

Jake
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Old Oct 27, 2008 | 04:33 PM
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what are european impact strips?
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Old Oct 27, 2008 | 04:37 PM
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better yet what i really mean is what is the difference between the european impact strips and smoked...?
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Old Oct 27, 2008 | 05:12 PM
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I much prefer the clear lens with amber bulbs as I have on my black SS.
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