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Old 08-20-2007, 07:04 PM
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yea i always thought that was a track/jdm thing, never seen it on a benz, and it doesnt really look to great on a c32, maybe on a dtm clk or something.
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they look much better on the e46s. This is the first one i've seen on a w203 so maybe my eyes need some time to get used to it.
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Originally Posted by Shake
they look much better on the e46s. This is the first one i've seen on a w203 so maybe my eyes need some time to get used to it.
the thing on mines is that it is not on there. its just resting on the bumper, not screwed in all the way.

the thread is too big, so it won't screw on.
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Originally Posted by rlee02135
the thing on mines is that it is not on there. its just resting on the bumper, not screwed in all the way.

the thread is too big, so it won't screw on.

ohh, so you're not going to fit it somehow?
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ohh, so you're not going to fit it somehow?
nope, just going to return it.
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Old 08-22-2007, 08:23 PM
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nice I just put on my new plugs (finally) runs great and smooth. great maintainance item.
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The IK20 installation was not my favorite DIY. Those ****’s closest to the firewall resulted in some choice language.

After closing the hood and its subsequent test drive, all was seemingly right in the engine compartment, and the bloody knuckles soon healed.
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Carbon fiber or paint?
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Carbon fiber or paint?
both

plan to paint them red, then do CF on the top of the airboxes
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very nice Robert glad I could help.
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plan to paint them red, then do CF on the top of the airboxes

sounds awsome

Can't wait to see what the finished product looks like
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plan to paint them red, then do CF on the top of the airboxes
Nice! That'll look good.
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Paint is done:



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The paint came out really nice
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haha...looks like you did a better job than i did. I took out the star and made the mesh in the middle black btw. goes really well with our black/red theme.


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