Some small updates...
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2008 BMW 335i Convertible; SOLD*2004.5 C230 Sedan*SOLD
Some small updates...
Here are some updated photos... Since the last post, I had Darwin @ Carlab drop the car a bit more (thanks for the info Frank!) and I had him install StopTech drilled rear rotors to match the fronts. I also installed Brabus pedals and door pins, and a '05 aluminum shift knob.
Next on the list is a full Brabus flat badge/emblem kit and an exhaust.
Edit: I just realized how crappy my driveway looks in these photos.. i might have to get that taken care of first
Next on the list is a full Brabus flat badge/emblem kit and an exhaust.
Edit: I just realized how crappy my driveway looks in these photos.. i might have to get that taken care of first
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w203 m112
lookin good 
Love the wheels! they kinda look like MBVI's but hawter w/ a deeper dish!
Did you have a classic rear bumper (non amg style)? How does the brabus rear bumper apron fit on there? (ive always wondered this because there is already a bit of curvey aproon back there w/ the classic bumper. does that section come off or does the new brabus apron just cover it?)
-j0hn
Love the wheels! they kinda look like MBVI's but hawter w/ a deeper dish!Did you have a classic rear bumper (non amg style)? How does the brabus rear bumper apron fit on there? (ive always wondered this because there is already a bit of curvey aproon back there w/ the classic bumper. does that section come off or does the new brabus apron just cover it?)
-j0hn
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Originally Posted by TruTaing
lookin good Love the wheels! they kinda look like MBVI's but hawter w/ a deeper dish!
Did you have a classic rear bumper (non amg style)? How does the brabus rear bumper apron fit on there? (ive always wondered this because there is already a bit of curvey aproon back there w/ the classic bumper. does that section come off or does the new brabus apron just cover it?)
-j0hn
Love the wheels! they kinda look like MBVI's but hawter w/ a deeper dish!Did you have a classic rear bumper (non amg style)? How does the brabus rear bumper apron fit on there? (ive always wondered this because there is already a bit of curvey aproon back there w/ the classic bumper. does that section come off or does the new brabus apron just cover it?)
-j0hn
My car is a 2004.5 Sport Sedan, so I had the non AMG look. Both the front and rear Brabus bumpers are complete replacement parts, thus, you'll need to have your stock bumpers taken off of the car, their inner shells removed and replaced onto the brabus bumpers. I have to admit, I was amazed at how the Brabus bumpers fit like a glove. Their quality is as good as the OEM stock ones.
Cheers!
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ah, that makes sense! I thought the rear was an addon this whole time. Do you have a pic before ya got the kit? Im tryin to see how much lower it is from the stock bumpers.
thanks!
-j0hn
thanks!
-j0hn
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ah, that makes sense! I thought the rear was an addon this whole time. Do you have a pic before ya got the kit? Im tryin to see how much lower it is from the stock bumpers.
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Dang... one of the nicest C here on this forum!
. Cheers Mark, ride looks hot. Time to get those blinkers done bro!flip
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appleguy,
what brand of tires are you running and what decklid spoiler is that? Car looks Awesome!!
Thanks
what brand of tires are you running and what decklid spoiler is that? Car looks Awesome!!
Thanks
Im running the Falken 452's. They are good tires, but the do have a aggressively angled side wall.
The decklid spoiler is a OEM C55 one that i bought from the dealership. At the time I bought it, we had to use a VIN number off of a C55 in order to purchase it. I'm not sure if that's true anymore. There are some aftermarket ones, but I have heard horror stories about fit/quality.
Good Luck!
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Thanks to everyone for the complements, I really appreciate it.
Flip, those turnsignals will get done soon enough! (like when you come by and install them for me!)
Ryanr317, I bought the kit from a good friend, so I got a GREAT deal on it.
MJ50, very funny
I wish that Blakey still had his sedan.
nibo83, yes, Brabus exhaust is on the list of things to come along with some "unmentionable" ones
Flip, those turnsignals will get done soon enough! (like when you come by and install them for me!)
Ryanr317, I bought the kit from a good friend, so I got a GREAT deal on it.
MJ50, very funny
I wish that Blakey still had his sedan. nibo83, yes, Brabus exhaust is on the list of things to come along with some "unmentionable" ones
