WaveyKat Mods & questions
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Midnight Blue 2004.5 C230 Kompressor Sport Sedan. 2002 w210 E320, 2009 w211 E350 Sport
I don't think you can powder coat a color match. You can powder coat certain colors, but if you're going "color match" it has to be painted (like mine).
Either way, I say if you don't go color match, have them powder coated in a color that is somewhere between black and gunmetal metallic look.
Either way, I say if you don't go color match, have them powder coated in a color that is somewhere between black and gunmetal metallic look.
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You can powdercoat to color match, but you need to buy a complete batch of powder, usually 2,500 lbs, and pay for testing of the match.
I want to caution anyone who intends to powder coat wheels. These are pressure vessels, in that that hold a gas (air) at a higher pressure than the atmosphere. Very high temperatures are used to cure the powder, 350 degrees or more, sometimes for an extended period to get the proper surface temperature for the object being coated. I would check with the wheel manufacturer, not the seller, ie Ronal, not AMG, to see if the wheels are suitable for powder coating. A wheel that is damaged in the oven might look good, but fail when filled with air, or stressed during driving.
I would not want to loose someone because of their quest for a more fashionable wheel.
I want to caution anyone who intends to powder coat wheels. These are pressure vessels, in that that hold a gas (air) at a higher pressure than the atmosphere. Very high temperatures are used to cure the powder, 350 degrees or more, sometimes for an extended period to get the proper surface temperature for the object being coated. I would check with the wheel manufacturer, not the seller, ie Ronal, not AMG, to see if the wheels are suitable for powder coating. A wheel that is damaged in the oven might look good, but fail when filled with air, or stressed during driving.
I would not want to loose someone because of their quest for a more fashionable wheel.
Last edited by Moviela; Jun 7, 2006 at 08:12 PM.
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Something Slow
Adding More Horses
As u know i have a 2001 C320 i was wonder is there a way i can add more horses 
. i already have the evosport pulley kit and am gonna get the Power chip soon.. i wanted to make my car do aleast 300 Horses is this possible with out spending $10,000.
. i already have the evosport pulley kit and am gonna get the Power chip soon.. i wanted to make my car do aleast 300 Horses is this possible with out spending $10,000.
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IM IN NYC!
but sorry wavey have no idea where to get ur fender rolled... what happened? ur wheels are rubbing!?
check the body shops on queens blvd. they do modifications. I think this place on queensblvd. forgot the name of the place, something performance, they do custom body
but sorry wavey have no idea where to get ur fender rolled... what happened? ur wheels are rubbing!?
check the body shops on queens blvd. they do modifications. I think this place on queensblvd. forgot the name of the place, something performance, they do custom body
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I'd go to e46 fanatics, and look at the local forum; there are probably several places that are recommended in NYC.
I'm sure you could get many recommendations if you were willing to drive out to NJ or Long Island as well.
I'm sure you could get many recommendations if you were willing to drive out to NJ or Long Island as well.
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Originally Posted by tommy
I'd go to e46 fanatics, and look at the local forum; there are probably several places that are recommended in NYC.
I'm sure you could get many recommendations if you were willing to drive out to NJ or Long Island as well.
I'm sure you could get many recommendations if you were willing to drive out to NJ or Long Island as well.
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2005 G500
Euro Command and time setting?
I bought a Euro command system and now the time in my car is all wacked out. I can only select from European time zones and Mideast time zones. Is there a fix for this? Thanks
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03' E39 M5, 10' CLS63 AMG
Originally Posted by edd1e22
I bought a Euro command system and now the time in my car is all wacked out. I can only select from European time zones and Mideast time zones. Is there a fix for this? Thanks
Ed
Ed
if not go to the settings menu, and make it in syc with the inst. clus. and it will take the time from ur dash disp.
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Something Slow
ok try this thread
https://mbworld.org/forums/showthread.php?t=103628
https://mbworld.org/forums/showthread.php?t=103628
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Midnight Blue 2004.5 C230 Kompressor Sport Sedan. 2002 w210 E320, 2009 w211 E350 Sport
I like them much better than your old rims. Nice choice. Clean, but sporty enough to match the stylings of the C Class.
