C-Class (W203) 2001-2007, C160, C180, C200, C220, C230, C240, C270, C280, C300, C320, C230K, C350, Coupe

rims and grill on!

Old Aug 8, 2007 | 12:51 PM
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rims and grill on!

pics are pretty much self explanatory, luckily the car is starting to come along! got the black grill on, and stealth bulbs all around.

oh and yesterday i ripped apart the TT to finally install my components...pics to follow..enjoy



19'' iForged Aero's in Gloss Black








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Old Aug 8, 2007 | 12:53 PM
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wooohoo dino! cars looking sexy!

now...the chrome trim pieces, paint that black!
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Old Aug 8, 2007 | 02:53 PM
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I'm feeling the new wheels. Well done.
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Old Aug 8, 2007 | 03:27 PM
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wooohoo dino! cars looking sexy!

now...the chrome trim pieces, paint that black!
thanks gary! im actually going to try and do what nick did with the black pinstriping to cover the chrome trim..
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Old Aug 8, 2007 | 03:27 PM
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I'm feeling the new wheels. Well done.
thanks!!
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Old Aug 8, 2007 | 03:59 PM
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that looks hot!
you got a great deal on those
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Old Aug 8, 2007 | 04:01 PM
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Dino,

Looks great man. If you cant find the pinstriping tape let me know I still have alot left over.
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Old Aug 8, 2007 | 04:16 PM
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nice wheels & grille
not feeling the smoked tails on red car tho...
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Old Aug 8, 2007 | 07:02 PM
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Lovin the car bro!!!

Black and red is always a good mix
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Old Aug 8, 2007 | 07:34 PM
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Old Aug 8, 2007 | 07:38 PM
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Old Aug 8, 2007 | 08:37 PM
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looks great man! looks like you're the one that got JTC55's wheels!

and most def cover up the chrome strips with the pin striping, that'll be hott!
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Old Aug 9, 2007 | 03:15 AM
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Benzboi3, what % tint do you have?
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Old Aug 9, 2007 | 03:44 AM
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Old Aug 9, 2007 | 04:35 AM
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Smooth ride man! Couple questions for you though. Where did you find the black grill, how much, etc. Also, where did you find the Stealth Bulbs?

Sorry I'm new to the car scene....
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Old Aug 9, 2007 | 05:51 AM
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Old Aug 9, 2007 | 10:58 AM
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Looks great man. debating on that grill myself. with black rims.....been so busy with the bike i have been treating the benz like a station wagon.
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Old Aug 9, 2007 | 11:14 AM
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Old Aug 9, 2007 | 01:07 PM
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rlee: thanks! i know i lucked out on that one!

nick: thanks man! i think i might need to get that tape from you, been to a few body shops and none have the 1/2! ahh!

mj50: thanks for the compliments, got the tails tinted for free so i figured why not, haha. but im looking into getting some s55 tails and tinting the 4 lines darker.

badass: thanks! theyre 19's

kompressor: thank you!

greg: thanks man!

waveykat: thanks! loving that front lip!

saprissa: thanks!

nlpamg: yup thatd be me, thanks!

frank: supposed to be 20%, looks more like 35 though.

rareamg: thanks!!

ramenbouy: as far as the black grill i took it to a local body shop and had the grill painted for $50. the stealth bulbs are on ebay and are about $10 per set. if you need any help PM me.

frankw: thanks! i think it looks evil! bwahaha!

outaurleague: thanks! ahh cbr i see

ryan: thank you!

now someone buy my 18'' mandrus regenmeisters! haha!

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Old Aug 9, 2007 | 02:58 PM
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wow, the car looks soo much better now
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Old Aug 9, 2007 | 04:26 PM
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Looks hot bro.
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Old Aug 9, 2007 | 04:39 PM
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Dino, I had to special order the 1/2" tape from a local store. Shoot me a pm if you want me to send you the roll.
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