So I've finally gotten to make an evolution type thread consisting of the lifespan of my ownership of my C230k. I was against it for a while cause I didnt feel that anything was really worth taking pics of, because we sort of all have the same mods, so to me it seemed pointless. But after today, with a few things that are going on, I felt it was time. Here is a small list of things that I've done so far with a few pics/dates to follow.
Purchase Date: September 29th 2006
10/03/06 • Tinted Windows (65% all around)
10/07/06 • Debadged
10/23/06 • '05 OEM Mirror Turn Signals
10/23/06 • W220 Non-LED Tail Lights
11/09/06 • Tein Basic Coilovers
11/17/06 • Clear Corner Markers
11/17/06 • Eisenmann Exhaust 2x83mm
03/05/07 • '05 OEM Headlights
03/16/07 • '05 OEM Foglights
September 2006:
Bone Stock
October / November 2006:
Tinted Windows (65% all around), Debadged, Clear Mirror Turn Signals, W220 Non-LED Tail Lights, Tein Basic Coilovers, Clear Corner Markers, and Eisenmann Exhaust 2x83mm
March 2007:
'05 OEM Headlights and '05 OEM Foglights
May 2007:
Teaser
So I know it may not be much, but thats about it for now... or is it!?
And just to clarify, I dont want bi-xenons. I do plan on doing an HID. I will not be installing any ///AMG body kit, lip kit, or any type of trunk spoiler. I've chosen the mods that I have and am set in what I am doing. Trying to be a bit different from everyone.
Don't forget, I still have things in the process of comin up or waiting to be installed. Hope you enjoyed
Purchase Date: September 29th 2006
10/03/06 • Tinted Windows (65% all around)
10/07/06 • Debadged
10/23/06 • '05 OEM Mirror Turn Signals
10/23/06 • W220 Non-LED Tail Lights
11/09/06 • Tein Basic Coilovers
11/17/06 • Clear Corner Markers
11/17/06 • Eisenmann Exhaust 2x83mm
03/05/07 • '05 OEM Headlights
03/16/07 • '05 OEM Foglights
September 2006:
Bone Stock
October / November 2006:
Tinted Windows (65% all around), Debadged, Clear Mirror Turn Signals, W220 Non-LED Tail Lights, Tein Basic Coilovers, Clear Corner Markers, and Eisenmann Exhaust 2x83mm
March 2007:
'05 OEM Headlights and '05 OEM Foglights
May 2007:
Teaser
So I know it may not be much, but thats about it for now... or is it!?
And just to clarify, I dont want bi-xenons. I do plan on doing an HID. I will not be installing any ///AMG body kit, lip kit, or any type of trunk spoiler. I've chosen the mods that I have and am set in what I am doing. Trying to be a bit different from everyone.Don't forget, I still have things in the process of comin up or waiting to be installed. Hope you enjoyed
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Now this thread is badass 
. Cool documentary, it's all coming together! Painting it all black? 
. Cool documentary, it's all coming together! Painting it all black? 
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so you're painting your roof, grille, and the inner part of your front bumper.... interesting... hope it turns out well... thats a mighty big plastic bag you got... same one your car came in?
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so you won't see your car for long??
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. LOL - yeah it kinda does...a happy c-class.
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this is kind of cool, i might eventually do one of these
Hey, you were too quick!
Looks like one of those cars in the Chevron Commercials!
Looks like one of those cars in the Chevron Commercials!
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. Cool documentary, it's all coming together! Painting it all black?
Thanks! Not allOriginally Posted by mig888
Now this thread is badass . Cool documentary, it's all coming together! Painting it all black?
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haha, yeah, dont think safeway carries these kinda bags, lolOriginally Posted by midnight kompre
so you're painting your roof, grille, and the inner part of your front bumper.... interesting... hope it turns out well... thats a mighty big plastic bag you got... same one your car came in?
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goin to pick it up mananaOriginally Posted by Brabus_x2
so you won't see your car for long??
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do wha?Originally Posted by kevblah
this is kind of cool, i might eventually do one of these
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heh, never thought about that. lmaoOriginally Posted by C230 Sport Coup
Looks like one of those cars in the Chevron Commercials!
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woooah, nice man! can't wait to see it painted!
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Nice ride Can't wait to the the "after paint" pics.
Can't wait to the the "after paint" pics.
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I'm looking forward to those after paint pics as well. Props for being unique and different.
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can you post more pics of the car after the exhuast and the tein basics were installed. thanks
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Nice! I have yet to see you around the neighborhood. Once you finish your custom painted mods (roof, grille, etc.), I'm sure too spot (and hear) you from a distance.
Aren't you listed as an attendee for the meet down south. Will your mods be done by then?
Aren't you listed as an attendee for the meet down south. Will your mods be done by then?
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lookin good! if you havent used that strut bar, you know who wants it back 
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thanks! Originally Posted by Ryanr317
I'm looking forward to those after paint pics as well. Props for being unique and different.
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hell yeah im goin to the meet @ rosebowl. me and my buddy are leavin the bay around 430/5 on friday. some of the mods are done. still wiating on a few. should be about 90% complete by the august 11th meet in SDOriginally Posted by NO_WUR_E
Aren't you listed as an attendee for the meet down south. Will your mods be done by then?
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funny you should mention that. i prepped for install under the hood, didnt mess with dropping the suspension for install. darwin said it was a headache [Originally Posted by rlee02135
lookin good! if you havent used that strut bar, you know who wants it back
lmao], so most likely not installing it. i still have the box you sent it in. think there is a 42% restocking fee involved. haha jk. pm me n we'll chat.
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hell yeah im goin to the meet @ rosebowl. me and my buddy are leavin the bay around 430/5 on friday. some of the mods are done. still wiating on a few. should be about 90% complete by the august 11th meet in SD
funny you should mention that. i prepped for install under the hood, didnt mess with dropping the suspension for install. darwin said it was a headache [ lmao], so most likely not installing it. i still have the box you sent it in. think there is a 42% restocking fee involved. haha jk. pm me n we'll chat.
I know of the strutbar ya'll are speaking of - Darwin and I first tried to install that bar on my car... then we realized what if you wanted to lift off the engine cover to check something? Oh man.. Originally Posted by BadAssC230k
thanks! hell yeah im goin to the meet @ rosebowl. me and my buddy are leavin the bay around 430/5 on friday. some of the mods are done. still wiating on a few. should be about 90% complete by the august 11th meet in SD
funny you should mention that. i prepped for install under the hood, didnt mess with dropping the suspension for install. darwin said it was a headache [
lmao], so most likely not installing it. i still have the box you sent it in. think there is a 42% restocking fee involved. haha jk. pm me n we'll chat.
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well i figured out a way to do it. screw a [x2] steel plate with 2 bolts facing up and 2 bolts facing down [welded to the plate itself]. set the plate on the strut tower, drop the suspension, bolt the plate to the tower. mount the strut bar to the the 2 bolts facing up [off the plate] and tighten it down. that way when you wanted to have it serviced or needed to get to the engine, you wouldnt have to drop the front end just cause of the damned bar.Originally Posted by mig888
I know of the strutbar ya'll are speaking of - Darwin and I first tried to install that bar on my car... then we realized what if you wanted to lift off the engine cover to check something? Oh man.. .
good idea, yes/no? they'd have to be super strong welds... thankfully i know someone who is a badass welder. however, with all the thought invested towards it... i never did it. lmao
btw, pics will be posted later tonite.
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good thing i didn't know how to take off the engine cover until i sold the car Originally Posted by mig888
I know of the strutbar ya'll are speaking of - Darwin and I first tried to install that bar on my car... then we realized what if you wanted to lift off the engine cover to check something? Oh man.. .
i had it installed the lazy way... (it was held down by the two ground screws)
this time around, i'll try to do it right
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i had it installed the lazy way... (it was held down by the two ground screws)
this time around, i'll try to do it right
im surprised it didnt affect the ground bolts. i saw that when you sent me the pics. thought i was retarded and saw the bar simply placed on top of the ground/strut tower. ah well, heh.Originally Posted by rlee02135
good thing i didn't know how to take off the engine cover until i sold the car i had it installed the lazy way... (it was held down by the two ground screws)
this time around, i'll try to do it right
So as promised here is a few pics and details to go with my latest mods. As seen in my signature I was set to do a custom blackout grille, painted roof, and painted lower air dam. The grille was the original grille that came with the car. I decided to remove all of the vertical slats in back of the grille with the help of a hacksaw blade. With a few portions of the vertical slats leftover, I then sanded them down smooth with 80 grit. Once that was completed, I then sanded out the 4 years worth of pit marks and such. Worked my way up to 400 grit sandpaper. Thereafter, we [my dad & I], degreased and scuffed the roof and the lower air to prep for masking. Once that was done, we masked and bagged the car. After that was done it wasnt long before it was time to get wet. With 5 coats of black and 3 coats of clear, later, the semi-finished product was left to dry/harden. We came back this morning to pick up and unmask the car. Got it sanded, buffed, and polished. Lastly, it was given a quick washing and well rather then go any further, lets get to the pics...
FTR, my dad used to be heavily into auto-body, paint, fabricating, etc, so this was like a stroll down memory lane, heh.
May 2007:
Custom OEM Blackout Grille, Custom Painted Lower Air Dam, Custom Painted Roof
Last moments of a solid white car
Let the painting begin!
Nearly done with the roof
Shooting the grille
What Chrome?!
"2 coats will cover..." We did 5 instead. ha!
Painted and cleared grille during dry/harden time
Roof during beginning stages of dry/harden time
Voila!
Hawt!
Post-Kineda Renaissance
Facelifted lights and paint
Now just playin around
Love it!
Now all I have to wait for is my wheels to come and throw those bad boys on. A few small things to do cosmetically and the exterior is finished. Anyways, thanks for your guy's comments and support! See most of you at Saprissa's meet!
Jay
FTR, my dad used to be heavily into auto-body, paint, fabricating, etc, so this was like a stroll down memory lane, heh.
May 2007:
Custom OEM Blackout Grille, Custom Painted Lower Air Dam, Custom Painted Roof
Last moments of a solid white car
Let the painting begin!
Nearly done with the roof
Shooting the grille
What Chrome?!
"2 coats will cover..." We did 5 instead. ha!
Painted and cleared grille during dry/harden time
Roof during beginning stages of dry/harden time
Voila!
Hawt!
Post-Kineda Renaissance
Facelifted lights and paint
Now just playin around
Love it!
Now all I have to wait for is my wheels to come and throw those bad boys on. A few small things to do cosmetically and the exterior is finished. Anyways, thanks for your guy's comments and support! See most of you at Saprissa's meet!
Jay
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wow...looks very nice! the air dam idea is very original.
what wheels are you getting?
what wheels are you getting?
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Phatt...Throw on The Rims Nowww!!...and Snap some More Pics... its coming along great...
