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Old Oct 2, 2007 | 05:22 PM
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C230 Coupe question

i got a 2003 c230 coupe.. i want to put on chrome trim like the sedan has, and also.. i dont know if you guys have seen this but instead of the regular clear fog lights, i would like to place in 2 smaller fog lights on each side.. dont know if its possible, but if anyone knows if i can do this id like to know. thanks alot
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Old Oct 2, 2007 | 05:28 PM
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Yes the fog lights have been done. Ask drexappeal the moderator.
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Old Oct 2, 2007 | 05:31 PM
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oh also where can i get new grills for the coupe? i cant find on ebay or anywhere! going crazy.. should i just paint it black?? lol
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Old Oct 3, 2007 | 01:27 AM
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Originally Posted by AJTanner
oh also where can i get new grills for the coupe? i cant find on ebay or anywhere! going crazy.. should i just paint it black?? lol
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/MERCE...spagenameZWDVW

These are chrome covers for each slat... apply with 3m tape... looks good and cheap!!!!

If you want chrome?!!?
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Old Oct 3, 2007 | 02:13 AM
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lol. Don't paint it unless you have experience. I messed up painting my grille but im going to get a mattig grille so no worries. ...what kind of grille you taking about? mattig or just painted black?
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Old Oct 3, 2007 | 02:18 AM
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Originally Posted by rjab0196
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/MERCE...spagenameZWDVW

These are chrome covers for each slat... apply with 3m tape... looks good and cheap!!!!

If you want chrome?!!?
what do you mean by "looks good and cheap"...
=> looks good and it is cheap
or
=> looks good and looks cheap
If looks cheap I might wanna take the out lol
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Old Oct 3, 2007 | 08:43 AM
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what do you mean by "looks good and cheap"...
=> looks good and it is cheap
or
=> looks good and looks cheap
If looks cheap I might wanna take the out lol
LOL...

No.. I mean They LOOK GOOD... But they are only $25 <----cheap
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Old Oct 3, 2007 | 08:44 AM
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Originally Posted by spyderpig
what do you mean by "looks good and cheap"...
=> looks good and it is cheap
or
=> looks good and looks cheap
If looks cheap I might wanna take the out lol
LOL...

No.. I mean They LOOK GOOD... But they are only $25 <----cheap

I will be ordering very soon......
There is a before and after pic on the link.....
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Old Oct 4, 2007 | 12:25 AM
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and it looks cheap...too much chrome. unless your trying to be arnold..lmao
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Old Oct 4, 2007 | 12:40 AM
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any ways I wanted to take mine out (got bored of it) I wanted the one with little holes in it that comes with european models stock. I m pretty sure it doesn't fit coz of the bumper (different from '02)
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Old Oct 4, 2007 | 02:09 PM
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is there any way i can put on the chrome strips around the car like the sedans?
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Old Oct 15, 2007 | 04:38 PM
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Originally Posted by rjab0196
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/MERCE...spagenameZWDVW

These are chrome covers for each slat... apply with 3m tape... looks good and cheap!!!!

If you want chrome?!!?

I would like to retract my previous statment and issuse a waning to all.. Do not Order these...... I just recieved mine... it looks like the chrome door trim you can buy at autozone...... I am so p-ed off right now.......

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Old Oct 15, 2007 | 05:52 PM
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Yeah i fell for this scam, too. Even sent them back, trying to get my money back. They wanted me to cut them to fit the grill!?! bendable plasticy "chrome" scam.
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