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Old Apr 8, 2008 | 04:07 PM
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The c-class challenge, kit fitted

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So to cut a long story short I was given a challenge by the boss (My Dad) to take a standard C-class (C180 Classic) and make it nice.

We have had the car in stock for over a year and no one wanted it, so anyway he told me to do what I wanted to it and have it ready for selling. I am very happy with the way things have went so far.

The before and after :







Details of the work and further pics :

18" Wheels and Eibach pro springs


Reiger kit, door handles painted








Still to be done :

Lower spring pads to be fitted at rear



Also have to fill the exhaust hole at rear, flat bonnet badge

What do you think?

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Old Apr 8, 2008 | 04:09 PM
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not bad...now update the lights and grille.
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Old Apr 8, 2008 | 04:11 PM
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flat hood emblem too! and clear fog lenses too, its cheap like 40 $
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Old Apr 8, 2008 | 04:11 PM
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yeah definitely need a new grille and lights, and exhaust with tips to match the rieger rear valence
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Old Apr 8, 2008 | 04:31 PM
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ditto...
05 grille, bi-xenons, exhaust
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Old Apr 8, 2008 | 05:23 PM
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Cheers for the replies and suggestions

Its still work in progress, defo gonna fill the exhaust hole. Rear lights i am not so sure, I prefer them standard at the rear. Xenons nope, that would be the most expensive mod of the whole project

I am gonna give the dealer a call in the morning about the 05 grille.

Also to fit the flat bonnet badge, I did ask the dealer before about this but they said there was none listed for a c class w203 , only the coupe and new model. Can you tell me what I would need to order? Cant remember if i asked them if the coupe one would suit.

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Old Apr 8, 2008 | 09:40 PM
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Maybe try to buy some Depo lights off of ebay since they are relatively cheap, look like oem bix (when off), and will give the car a very refreshed look.
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Old Apr 8, 2008 | 09:44 PM
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so you're trying to sell the car then right? i don't know if going all out will net you profit, but for cheaper and still great looks you can:

1) get 05+ headlights, their clear and still use halogen h7 bulbs. then you wouldn't need to buy the entire OEM Bi-X assembly, because that will cost you a lot.

2)get the 05+ grille as a lot of people mentioned.

3)get the 05+ led mirror blinkers, it's refreshing and adds to the whole facelifted project

4) i thought that the coupe emblem was the same flat hood emblem for all mercedes before the w204
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would anyone have the 05 grill part number handy?
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Old Apr 10, 2008 | 09:59 AM
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Spring pads fitted, I see a big difference, car looks good. Flat hood badge ordered, still to price 05 Grill







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Maybe get a C55 spoiler (replica)? The trunk looks kind of bare.
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