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10-17-2005, 11:48 PM
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2002 C230 Coupe(M111)
Originally Posted by gaiex
it cools the intaked air before it enter the engine (don't know how to explain it better)
BTW, you missed a great opportunity to upgrade the intercooler...something the M271 supposedly could use.
10-18-2005, 09:17 PM
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2003 Citron Green C230KMT
the brace is back on, new washer nozzels and notice the new power steering cooler. they said this one superceeded the old style. it looks funky.
10-18-2005, 09:21 PM
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Midnight Blue 2004.5 C230 Kompressor Sport Sedan. 2002 w210 E320, 2009 w211 E350 Sport
Excellent, Doug! Your mis-hap, just may turn out to be something of "good" fortune (w/ exception to insurance rates).
10-18-2005, 11:14 PM
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Originally Posted by CitronC230K_03
the brace is back on, new washer nozzels and notice the new power steering cooler. they said this one superceeded the old style. it looks funky.
10-19-2005, 03:19 PM
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1959 220S / 1979 230 G / 2002 A210 AMG / 2003 C320 SC / 2004.5 C320 SS / 2005 ML350 SE / 2008 smart
looking better & better.....
almost there !!
almost there !!
10-19-2005, 03:44 PM
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Doug, how are you going to mount your old style grille to the new bumper? I noticed that you had the old one in your newly painted parts.
10-19-2005, 06:45 PM
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no, that grill which is bring painted is a 2005 non-evolution grill. my 2003 grill was painted already to match the car. the 2005 non-evo grill is being painted and i ordered a 2005 evolution (cheese grater) grill from steve so i can swap them out when ever i like. non modding required, just unclip and remove.
10-19-2005, 06:47 PM
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Originally Posted by justbuybenz
Nice, when will your car be finished ? Also how much was the damages and repairs ? Really Neat man.
my car would have been done monday, but the4 only delay ius getting the parts in. still need the foam absorbers, foglights, impact strips, headlights, and back support for bumper. looks like about 2-3 weeks.
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10-21-2005, 12:28 AM
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i took more pics today, installed the new side marker bulbs since the sockets are exposed and one of the bulbs burnt out in the accident.
the rear strip doesnt look as off as it did, but they are going to paint the two strips flanking the center strip when they paint the front impact strips once they arrive.
the rear strip doesnt look as off as it did, but they are going to paint the two strips flanking the center strip when they paint the front impact strips once they arrive.
10-24-2005, 09:19 PM
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here are the latest parts that arrived.
2005 Euro impact strips with PTS holes.
2005 foglights
Philips Ultinon 6000K D2S bulbs.
plus i got sensor clips and washers for PTS.
2005 Euro impact strips with PTS holes.
2005 foglights
Philips Ultinon 6000K D2S bulbs.
plus i got sensor clips and washers for PTS.
10-24-2005, 09:24 PM
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Sweet, Doug! You gonna have them paint the pillars? I think it looked good in my ghetto paint job pic of your car...LOL.
10-24-2005, 09:53 PM
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Originally Posted by CitronC230K_03
im not sure yet. i dont know if that will break up th lines on the side of the car with the dark windows and dark roof.
10-24-2005, 10:02 PM
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Those impact strips are huge! The car will be together before you know it and you will be back on the road. 
10-24-2005, 10:10 PM
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Originally Posted by johncl
Those impact strips are huge! The car will be together before you know it and you will be back on the road.
10-31-2005, 09:42 PM
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here are pics of the headlight comparison. the driver side is the new philips bulb, the passenger side is stock 4100K. kinda hard to tell in this pic, but in person a noticable difference.
10-31-2005, 10:46 PM
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they are saying tomorrow evening, hopefully. if not wednesday for sure. i took the rest of the parts in this morning at 7:30am.
10-31-2005, 10:50 PM
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Originally Posted by CitronC230K_03
here are pics of the headlight comparison. the driver side is the new philips bulb, the passenger side is stock 4100K. kinda hard to tell in this pic, but in person a noticable difference.
your car is almost done! sweet
