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Old Mar 6, 2008 | 10:06 PM
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playing with PHOTOSHOP should I black out my roof, hood, grill, limo tints, black rims and tail light?

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Old Mar 6, 2008 | 10:07 PM
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a quarter mile at a time
i think the roof would look ok but not the rest of it.
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Old Mar 6, 2008 | 10:09 PM
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nope. dont do it. i like how your car is right now
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Old Mar 6, 2008 | 10:14 PM
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i like the roof, the rims, and hte lower air damn. but that's bout iot
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Old Mar 6, 2008 | 10:16 PM
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i actually dont mind that look
i think it'd look very aggressive and modded
except for the grille, dont leave the sides chrome
c24owner had it like that and i hated it
if you're gonna paint the grille..black it ALL out
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Old Mar 6, 2008 | 10:34 PM
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I like the idea about the bumper, looks better blacked out without the slits; (looks kinda like the Expression Kit, imo) but don't do the side marker like that, just get them color matched. Is that Shell car wash on Highway7?
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Old Mar 6, 2008 | 10:38 PM
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Don't do it man. I love your car because it is cleaan and classy.
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Old Mar 6, 2008 | 10:45 PM
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Originally Posted by D_Star
I like the idea about the bumper, looks better blacked out without the slits; (looks kinda like the Expression Kit, imo) but don't do the side marker like that, just get them color matched. Is that Shell car wash on Highway7?
I'm pretty sure it's a car wash in Mississauga since he lives there

Sal, your car now looks way better than that Just do the roof and tint your car and maybe your wheels if you're looking for a sportier look.
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Old Mar 7, 2008 | 12:25 AM
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i would say go for it once you get new bumper
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Old Mar 7, 2008 | 01:15 AM
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I just realized how much cooler that new 05 + luxury bumper is from the pre05 "sports" bumpers.
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Old Mar 7, 2008 | 12:22 PM
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whatever u want to do, one thing first, get a bodykit =)
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Old Mar 7, 2008 | 12:22 PM
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the car wouldn't look great no matter how crazy you paint your car, if it's stock looking that is
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Old Mar 7, 2008 | 01:35 PM
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I think it looks alright. I like the idea, but the car might look weird at a different angle or lighting
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Old Mar 7, 2008 | 01:39 PM
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Old Mar 7, 2008 | 01:47 PM
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whatever u want to do, one thing first, get a bodykit =)
If he does hopefully a better looking one than yours, that wing gives your car a very veilside jap look, not classy on a benz
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Old Mar 7, 2008 | 01:56 PM
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I like it~, Black is HOT!
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Old Mar 7, 2008 | 06:54 PM
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do the tints and the roof it looks like a rice boy mb
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Old Mar 7, 2008 | 07:20 PM
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Looks alot more agressive/sportier blacked out. Just Black out the roof, tint it, and black out the air dam. Color match the side markers...rims look fine..
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Old Mar 7, 2008 | 07:20 PM
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Originally Posted by MJ50
cf hood!
I'm trying to sell the car but if I don't then I want to have a different look this year...how about CF hood, black roof, Limo tints, AMG front bumper with CF lip? Also thinking about powder coating the rims
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Old Mar 7, 2008 | 07:29 PM
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I'm trying to sell the car but if I don't then I want to have a different look this year...how about CF hood, black roof, Limo tints, AMG front bumper with CF lip? Also thinking about powder coating the rims
if anything do that but dont go the all black route.. but i think it looks pretty clean the way it is if any just AMG bumper and maybe a lip
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Old Mar 7, 2008 | 07:33 PM
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Originally Posted by Endless230
if anything do that but dont go the all black route.. but i think it looks pretty clean the way it is if any just AMG bumper and maybe a lip
yeah the AMG bumper and lip will be #1 but people are saying keep the luxury bumper looks unique on my car so I'm confused... are there any lips for the 05+ luxury bumpers?
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Old Mar 7, 2008 | 09:23 PM
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I just realized how much cooler that new 05 + luxury bumper is from the pre05 "sports" bumpers.
because that is the new Avantgarde bumper. luxury sedan never made any bodykit changes in Europe. They still look gay as ever like before.
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Old Mar 7, 2008 | 09:25 PM
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Originally Posted by benz_addict
yeah the AMG bumper and lip will be #1 but people are saying keep the luxury bumper looks unique on my car so I'm confused... are there any lips for the 05+ luxury bumpers?
there are NONE, but there is a CF lip for the CLK350 bumper. maybe with some modification you can get it to fit.



btw, black out the lower grille on the bumper looks pretty good.
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I think a large wing and a white "EURO PERFORMANCE" windshield banner would really complete the look.

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there are NONE, but there is a CF lip for the CLK350 bumper. maybe with some modification you can get it to fit.



btw, black out the lower grille on the bumper looks pretty good.
I'm going to look into the CLK350 lip... thanks

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I think a large wing and a white "EURO PERFORMANCE" windshield banner would really complete the look.
No I don't your idea thanks for your input though
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