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Old Jun 18, 2009 | 01:22 AM
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what is a castor arm??

I just go the car back from dealer, they said front control arms needs to be replaced and it's covered under warranty.

they did not mention anything else other than that.
Hi Michael,
Control/Castor arm is the same thing. Sorry, we all call them different things around the world. I'm pleased they are being honest with you because that is a known weakness on the W203
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Old Jun 18, 2009 | 01:33 PM
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Originally Posted by Glyn M Ruck
Hi Michael,
Control/Castor arm is the same thing. Sorry, we all call them different things around the world. I'm pleased they are being honest with you because that is a known weakness on the W203
i checked my paper work, the control arms were replaced about 30k miles ago, and i guess it's going bad again??
Is that normal, i would think 30k miles is too soon to replace control arms
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Old Jun 18, 2009 | 05:59 PM
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Thats about right. These had done 27,000 miles on my car.

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Old Aug 28, 2009 | 07:34 PM
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Update:

going to get new tips for my muffler, just order the tips similar to below.


tips will be here next week, maybe wednesday or thursday and will put it on by the weekend.
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Old Aug 28, 2009 | 07:58 PM
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wow. just finished browsing your thread.. good to see from bone stock to a beauty.. i shoulda made my own thread too... boohoo... i liked those LM1's allot Btw. and +1 on the AVIC!!! did you install yourself? post pics on the new tips! good way to make a quad exhaust also. hope you lower your car soon.
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Old Aug 28, 2009 | 10:33 PM
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ooh noes...the turbo style tips.

will wait till you get it done to decide.
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Old Aug 29, 2009 | 04:00 AM
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ooh noes...the turbo style tips.

will wait till you get it done to decide.
yap, the turbo style, that's been in my mind for a while, just don't know how it will look, but i'll give it a try..
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Old Aug 30, 2009 | 08:32 AM
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Originally Posted by yeuchau
yap, the turbo style, that's been in my mind for a while, just don't know how it will look, but i'll give it a try..
i thought you were going back to stock and seling your car? great to see your mind's changed
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Old Aug 30, 2009 | 08:34 AM
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Update:

going to get new tips for my muffler, just order the tips similar to below.


tips will be here next week, maybe wednesday or thursday and will put it on by the weekend.
i was looking at these two when i was lookng for some tips, but i coudnt find anything that didnt break my bank....mad props if you get these or are you trying to have the shop fanagle you a set liek this?
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Old Sep 1, 2009 | 07:41 PM
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i was looking at these two when i was lookng for some tips, but i coudnt find anything that didnt break my bank....mad props if you get these or are you trying to have the shop fanagle you a set liek this?
don't recall that i said i am going back to stock and sell the car, but anyway.
as for the tips, the shop ordered them from the manufacture for me.
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Old Sep 1, 2009 | 07:43 PM
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wow. just finished browsing your thread.. good to see from bone stock to a beauty.. i shoulda made my own thread too... boohoo... i liked those LM1's allot Btw. and +1 on the AVIC!!! did you install yourself? post pics on the new tips! good way to make a quad exhaust also. hope you lower your car soon.
the shop installed the AVIC for me. won't be lowering my car, i think it's fine as is..

i think after i change the tips, i will swap to the other set of wheels, so it looks a bit more sporty.
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Old Sep 4, 2009 | 02:34 AM
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Update: New tips in

just couple quick pics, will take more during later on.

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Old Sep 4, 2009 | 04:39 AM
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not bad... but need a day time pics to do the justice...
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Old Sep 4, 2009 | 07:04 AM
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I think that looks neat & different - not chintzy - I like the way they are stepped back unlike your original pic - nice
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Old Sep 4, 2009 | 07:52 AM
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Old Sep 4, 2009 | 01:28 PM
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looks like those Porsche tips that come as an option...
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Old Sep 4, 2009 | 10:16 PM
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it turns out a bit better than I tought it would be, will post day time pick up soon (after car wash)
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Old Jan 12, 2010 | 03:47 PM
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Exclamation retrofit on 2003 S430 from halogen to bixenon

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Old Jan 12, 2010 | 08:04 PM
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sweet tips!

is it just me or is your lip spoiler sitting hella high?
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Old Jan 13, 2010 | 08:40 AM
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Old Apr 24, 2012 | 12:38 AM
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haven't post here for a while.
It's also been a while since i did anything to the car and just wanted to share my latest mod. (actually wanted to try this on this car first before i install it on the new car).

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Old Apr 24, 2012 | 01:29 AM
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^that looks pretty cool. i think better if you had HID along with it =)
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Old Apr 24, 2012 | 03:16 AM
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been a long time alright!...LOL looking good
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Old Apr 24, 2012 | 04:28 AM
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WOW its really been long, i thought u disappear already
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Old Apr 24, 2012 | 06:51 AM
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