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Old 01-22-2010, 07:21 PM
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Originally Posted by OneOfaKindTrini
European Impact Strips Ftw! Or wait until you need a new bumper, get a new front bumper from Eurodyne I think it is.
what are "european impact strips"?

these are the ones i want. will they fit on the 07 c230?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/MERCE...#ht_2795wt_939
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You see how Glyn's car doesn't have a side marker? That's what a Euro Impact Strip Is. Your won't have those hole things because Glyn has Distronics. Yours will look even. Just imagine the way it is now but without the plastic side marker. Just 1 piece.

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Originally Posted by Karo
You see how Glyn's car doesn't have a side marker? That's what a Euro Impact Strip Is. Your won't have those hole things because Glyn has Distronics. Yours will look even. Just imagine the way it is now but without the plastic side marker. Just 1 piece.

so what do you do to the sidemarkers?

and is it easy to install the strips?
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Old 01-22-2010, 07:41 PM
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IMO the Euro Impact Strips look more cleaner but you will have to buy them at 50 dollars then have them painted. Then take of your old Impact Strips and put these new ones. (more work and more money)

Here is a Euro impact strip thread.
https://mbworld.org/forums/c-class-w...want-know.html
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Originally Posted by Karo
IMO the Euro Impact Strips look more cleaner but you will have to buy them at 50 dollars then have them painted. Then take of your old Impact Strips and put these new ones. (more work and more money)

Here is a Euro impact strip thread.
https://mbworld.org/forums/c-class-w...want-know.html
For now I just want to put in some smoked side markers, I might get the strips later on.

Do you know if 02-06 side markers fit on my 07?
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Seriously... strips just cost a lil more and offer a much cleaner look just sayin.... do it once, do it right I wish impact strips were this cheap when I was first gettin into modding...
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Originally Posted by TruTaing
Seriously... strips just cost a lil more and offer a much cleaner look just sayin.... do it once, do it right I wish impact strips were this cheap when I was first gettin into modding...
Well I just ordered the black CL style grille, and flat hood emblem.

Don't have too much money for the strips on the front, cause then you gotta paint them.

I'm saving up for a nice headunit.
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Maybe when the tax refund comes

Ya 02-06 will fit the 07

Why don't you just paint them instead. Or wrap them in Vinyl?
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Originally Posted by Karo
Maybe when the tax refund comes

Ya 02-06 will fit the 07

Why don't you just paint them instead. Or wrap them in Vinyl?
yeah maybe lol.

thanks for answering my question. i was confused on if they fit or not.
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where is everyone getting the impact strips so cheap from?!
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Just paint em, It's cheaper and faster than to have em Shipped to you..
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Originally Posted by Karo
You see how Glyn's car doesn't have a side marker? That's what a Euro Impact Strip Is. Your won't have those hole things because Glyn has Distronics. Yours will look even. Just imagine the way it is now but without the plastic side marker. Just 1 piece.

wow...quality control at mercedes benz is such crap...what moron at the factory accidentally put the steering wheel on the wrong side?! how did this go unnoticed while leaving the assembly line
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wow...quality control at mercedes benz is such crap...what moron at the factory accidentally put the steering wheel on the wrong side?! how did this go unnoticed while leaving the assembly line
he is in south africa... so it is on the right side...
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Sterring wheel on the right? What is next, driving on the left side of the road????????
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paint them yourself. it's cheap and easy and looks great.
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Well I already ordered them for 30$ with chrome bulbs.

If I sell my car or something, I want to be able to put back the OEM ones.
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Clear side marker lights
Anyone kno whow to remove the old amber ones to repalce with the clear euro style. I have a C300, 2009. The Right side was a hassle, but I managed, the left side is impossible to reach unless I pull off the wheel well cover (which are impossible to remove) Any tips?
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Originally Posted by Steve Elder
Anyone kno whow to remove the old amber ones to repalce with the clear euro style. I have a C300, 2009. The Right side was a hassle, but I managed, the left side is impossible to reach unless I pull off the wheel well cover (which are impossible to remove) Any tips?
Try here buddy

https://mbworld.org/forums/c-class-w204-83/

this section is for up to 2007 C class, you have the new body C class (w204).
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Originally Posted by Cintoman
European regulations do not require amber side markers. As a result, the European impact strip is different than the US market in that it does not have the amber side marker light. Many on the forum prefer this cleaner look. Some purchase these impact strips (see Steve, aka MBenzNL); others replace their amber light with a clear, black, or smoked light; still others paint their side marker their car's body color.

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I ended up getting the JTauto front bumper (Carlsson Rep) and there aren't any side markers. My 194 bulbs are just dangling inside the bumper.
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Hi guys,

I have a black 2002 C230 Kompressor. I was wondering if I should go with the DEPO smoke side marker/bumper lights?

or if I should go for the DEPO clear side marker/bumper lights?....


any suggestions?


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Not too much a fan of the clear on black. If you go with any housing, you should get stealth/concealment bulbs (silver coated ones) so amber or blue ones don't stick out like sore thumbs.

I think a lot of people here will suggest Euro impact strips.
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Thanks so much for the opinion!

I appreciate it. Looks like stealth wins!...haha...

cheers,
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Paul, I have a black C-Class as well. I've gone through the clear sidemarkers, smoked the stock orange ones myself and now have the euro impact strips. the strips are my favorite look:

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