sanf

but hows the kenwood in general?

Midnight Koop

if you're a costco member... you can buy navigation with free installation. i just received my avic d3 indash navigation and with installation it was 1099. looks a lot more classy than flip up screen. just use the american international kit on the DIY avic-z1 thread and you're set.

you'll pay less than the kenwood and get a better looking unit with more functions.

johnand

Got any pics of your installation?

sanf

i am not a fan of flip out screens but I just thought a single din would hide the screen better. The idea of the fake face plate on a double din is nice. i will think about it.

I just ordered a Metra 99-8712 and see how it goes in terms of modding out the pocket. and also, so far I still haven't seen 1 pic yet with any 05+ w203 with aftermarket HU installed. Once I pick out which system I want, I will get a few pics going during the installation.

Midnight Koop

sorry... still waiting on the steering wheel adapter to come in. but i have an 03, and just realized that sanf has the 05+ console.

sanf

got the radio kit and threw it on for test fitting. it fits perfectly and looking good. I don't think I will mod the pocket out of this kit since the pocket is pretty much part of the radio kit, I will leave it as is. Now I just need to figure out which single din I should go with.... hmm

johnand

Thanks for the pics Sanf. That is a little disappointing that it doesn't look really easy to modify to fit a double din and still look good. I may have to have a custom panel made, as I am dead set on getting the Pioneer Avic-Z2.

sanf

yup, it's not too hard to custom one out. Now it's more of if I want to get some extra storage or not. ahhaha

check out the JVC NX5000 too..

jgsx

Ah, the kit is significantly different than the one for prefacelift W203. It looks like the kit could easily be opened up to accommodate a double din. Do NOT get a flip out, those are so ghetto.

Midnight Koop

OK... I am still in the process of lowering, throwing on a brabus rep lip, and getting bixenons... but attached are some pics of when it was bone stock...

outaurleague

So clean. I remember those stock days.

Midnight Koop

and here are some after pics...

drexappeal

Take updates after you get those springs, so you can show people the difference.

Am I seeing midnight blue or is that Capri blue?

Midnight Koop

and some more...

Midnight Koop

midnight blue... its really sunny today so its hard to tell? and i will def take pics after lowering and bixenons...

ok now for interior pics...

Midnight Koop

ok last coupe exterior... (i was trigger happy with the camera)

drexappeal

That's all I needed to know.

MIDNIGHT BLUE FOR THE WIN!

BTW...I also really like the 2007 sedan rims on the coupe. IMO it looks better on the coupe than the sedan.

Midnight Koop

thanks man! the rear wheels are much wider so it really fills out the fender compared to my old wheels.

outaurleague

I want those rims. What year do they come off of?
Cant believe they made a staggared oem wheel for the C !

johnand

Nice choice of wheels going with the OEM 07 W203's

How do you like the tint? I am just about ready to go with the same 30% Huper Optik on my 07.

Midnight Koop

came off a 2007 c230 sport... they were only driven for 600 miles and have virtually untouched tread on them. i got really lucky. they're only 17's... but because of the design i think the look bigger.

also... i think i remember you asking me about my tint and i was in a bad mood that day and was kinda *****y... but its huper optik (dual layer ceramic) and has sort of a blueish hue to it.

outaurleague

Lamo oh yeah that was you - It's all good. I wasnt mad or anything. Anywho, i think imma scout those wheels for my winter tires.

B189s

heyy,you chose 17s over waiting for 19s/18s It looks nicee. love your interior too,somehow it looks so cleann and lux coz of the color and I believe it's clean too LOL.

Midnight Koop

thanks! yeah.. too many potholes over here... plus the deal i got on the wheels and tires was too hard to pass up.

rtking

Looks great! I want a set of 2007 sport rims too, but can't seem to find a set for sale locally at a good price.

RE: Eibach Springs - have them and they work great. I used a #4 pad in the rear to get the right look. The shop that installed the kit tried #3 springs, but it gave too much of a "dumped" look for my tastes. #4 is just about right IMO.

Bob