Just Rollnnn.... evolution of another W203..
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Just Rollnnn.... evolution of another W203..
Chapter 1.
Like others, i think it will be interesting to see the progression of my car. Hopefully, you will find this as amusing and helpful as i do. Im not a DIY kinda person like i used to be in my mini truckin and honda days, but have learned alot through this site and getting things done to the C230. All criticisms are welcomed...
Info: 2005 Mercedes C230 SS Kompressor. Alabaster White. Purchased used on New Years Eve 12/31/07 from Cerritos Acura with 32,000 miles.
Stock a couple days after i got it.
![](http://img295.imageshack.us/img295/2982/1stockyy6.jpg)
yes, the license plate says hi rl n (high rollin, yeah i know...) my boys got me this for my bday, cuz all my previous cars were slammed and they got me this when i bought my ford explorer, since it was a gift i had to transfer it over.
First thing i wanted to do was get the clear bra. The paint up front was still very clean, with only a few chips. I drive 27 miles one way into work so i figured this would be a good investment.
![](http://img529.imageshack.us/img529/6859/2clearbrakv6.jpg)
For some reason i decided to the do the headlight film in the light blue color
i Had this done at aerotect in Pomona, i dont remember the exact cost but it was around $650 for partial hood, partial fenders, full bumper and headlights and side mirrors http://www.aerotect.net/
Like others, i think it will be interesting to see the progression of my car. Hopefully, you will find this as amusing and helpful as i do. Im not a DIY kinda person like i used to be in my mini truckin and honda days, but have learned alot through this site and getting things done to the C230. All criticisms are welcomed...
Info: 2005 Mercedes C230 SS Kompressor. Alabaster White. Purchased used on New Years Eve 12/31/07 from Cerritos Acura with 32,000 miles.
Stock a couple days after i got it.
![](http://img295.imageshack.us/img295/2982/1stockyy6.jpg)
yes, the license plate says hi rl n (high rollin, yeah i know...) my boys got me this for my bday, cuz all my previous cars were slammed and they got me this when i bought my ford explorer, since it was a gift i had to transfer it over.
First thing i wanted to do was get the clear bra. The paint up front was still very clean, with only a few chips. I drive 27 miles one way into work so i figured this would be a good investment.
![](http://img529.imageshack.us/img529/6859/2clearbrakv6.jpg)
For some reason i decided to the do the headlight film in the light blue color
![](http://img243.imageshack.us/img243/5945/3clearbrapw6.jpg)
i Had this done at aerotect in Pomona, i dont remember the exact cost but it was around $650 for partial hood, partial fenders, full bumper and headlights and side mirrors http://www.aerotect.net/
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Chapter 2.
First thing i always do are wheels and a drop, but while i was figuring out which wheels i wanted i did a few little things.
Flat hood badge
oem c32 trunk spoiler
euro impact strips
euroteck CF lip
Flat hood badge
oem c32 trunk spoiler
euro impact strips
euroteck CF lip
![](http://img337.imageshack.us/img337/5079/4liphr7.jpg)
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After about a month of wheel shopping and photoshopping wheels onto the car, i finally decided on which wheels to go with. I ordered the Work VS-XX Burning Black 19x8f 32et, 19x9.5r 34et with Falken Fk452 235/35 & 265/30 from Status Auto Design in Manhattan Beach. Since these wheels are custom made in Japan I had a estimated waiting time of 8-10 weeks. Ordered first week of Feb 2008.
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Memorial weekend 2008, I drove out to Las Vegas. While on the 15 fwy about 2 miles before Barstow, the guy in front of me ran over tire tread and shot it up about 3 feet into the air. We were going about 80mph with a full road so i really had no where to go, it came down, i swerved to the right, so it hit the left side of my bumper, ripped half of my lip off, bent my center mesh piece, which i took off and put in the trunk and tore the fog light mesh off, Its still out on the 15 fwy somewhere...
![](http://img518.imageshack.us/img518/5308/5lipaccidenthi3.jpg)
I had to pull over and take the lip off. I rode to Vegas with it in the backseat. Not a good way to start a Vegas trip!! When i got back home on Monday, i spent hours buffing the bumper and everything cleaned right off. The only thing left is a small tear in the clear bra. The clear bra i believe saved alot of the bumper and the lip held up perfectly....
![](http://img518.imageshack.us/img518/5308/5lipaccidenthi3.jpg)
I had to pull over and take the lip off. I rode to Vegas with it in the backseat. Not a good way to start a Vegas trip!! When i got back home on Monday, i spent hours buffing the bumper and everything cleaned right off. The only thing left is a small tear in the clear bra. The clear bra i believe saved alot of the bumper and the lip held up perfectly....
Last edited by ROLLNNN; 09-27-2008 at 06:45 PM.
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Chapter 3. The Wheels
After about a 4 month wait, i finally got my wheels...
![](http://img525.imageshack.us/img525/5763/55wheelsfh2.jpg)
Last edited by ROLLNNN; 09-27-2008 at 06:46 PM.
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Chapter 4. The drop
I went with Tein Basic Coilovers for the suspension, great coilovers, but should've gone with Tein SS. I bought them used on this site. I had them installed at TWS in west Covina. Great shop, great guys and great prices.
Front
![](http://img20.imageshack.us/img20/1376/61coilskv2.jpg)
Rear
![](http://img72.imageshack.us/img72/4698/62coilsaj1.jpg)
Drop with Tein Basic coilovers
Front
![](http://img20.imageshack.us/img20/1376/61coilskv2.jpg)
Rear
![](http://img72.imageshack.us/img72/4698/62coilsaj1.jpg)
Drop with Tein Basic coilovers
![](http://img72.imageshack.us/img72/1648/6coilsxj9.jpg)
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Chapter 5. The Grille
I was really interested in getting the color matched CL style grille. I like the stock grille but wanted to see how it would look on my car. I only saw it in pics from Anthuny85. When he decided to sell it, i thought why not.
![](http://img228.imageshack.us/img228/4014/7clgrillea3.jpg)
I kept the stock one and will be changing back and forth depending on the mood...
![](http://img228.imageshack.us/img228/4014/7clgrillea3.jpg)
I kept the stock one and will be changing back and forth depending on the mood...
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Forgot to mention, my boys got me a new plate for my bday. Since hi rln didnt work anymore, they got me Rolnnnn, Rollnnn was already taken
![](http://img20.imageshack.us/img20/1442/9rolnnnnkz4.jpg)
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Chapter 6. The Exhaust
I've always loved the look of the C55 exhaust so i wanted to do something similar, but didnt want to front like i thought i was one. I decided to go with a dual setup. When i saw slvrc230SS setup, i had to have it. This was done at AAA exhaust in LA http://aaaexhaust.com/ It is a universal Magnaflow single inlet, dual outlet, with Mandrel bent custom piping with 2 silverline oval tips.
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zAreB6-gBe4
There ya go Tommy!!![thumbs](https://mbworld.org/forums/images/smilies/thumbsup.gif)
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zAreB6-gBe4
There ya go Tommy!!
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Ever since i bought my wheels, i felt my tires didn't match. My rear has a slight stretch while my front didn't since its only 19x8. I decided to get rid of the 235/35 and change it with a 225/35. I think it looks better and matches the rear more, but i could totally feel a difference in the ride. I didn't think I would be able to since its a small change in size, but i was wrong. It's ok though, looks over comfort anyday!!
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Thanks Aecasasus!! are you referring to the muffler?? I dont know the actual part number, but its a universal magnaflow, single inlet, dual outlet. The piping is regular piping from the shop that's the same size as the stock piping..
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I've always loved the look of the C55 exhaust so i wanted to do something similar, but didnt want to front like i thought i was one. I decided to go with a dual setup. When i saw slvrc230SS setup, i had to have it. This was done at AAA exhaust in LA http://aaaexhaust.com/ It is a universal Magnaflow single inlet, dual outlet, with Mandrel bent custom piping with 2 silverline oval tips.
![](http://img501.imageshack.us/img501/9413/dsc0040wi5.jpg)
![](http://img223.imageshack.us/img223/6119/dsc0042ej7.jpg)
![](http://img167.imageshack.us/img167/7990/dsc0038bn4.jpg)
![](http://img156.imageshack.us/img156/2152/dsc0036jh3.jpg)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zAreB6-gBe4
There ya go Tommy!!![thumbs](https://mbworld.org/forums/images/smilies/thumbsup.gif)
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zAreB6-gBe4
There ya go Tommy!!
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roland's is clean, and if i didn't have an eisenmann i would've used a magnaflow also.
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Ever since i bought my wheels, i felt my tires didn't match. My rear has a slight stretch while my front didn't since its only 19x8. I decided to get rid of the 235/35 and change it with a 225/35. I think it looks better and matches the rear more, but i could totally feel a difference in the ride. I didn't think I would be able to since its a small change in size, but i was wrong. It's ok though, looks over comfort anyday!! ![naughty](https://mbworld.org/forums/images/smilies/naughty.gif)
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I like that dual exhaust set up
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It's a cleann car ![thumbs](https://mbworld.org/forums/images/smilies/thumbsup.gif)
I love your wheels and exhaust in particular, What a clean job for the exhaust! Did the shop actually paint your muffler and pipe?
I noticed you have a CL grille on the car now, selling your stock grille by any chance?
![thumbs](https://mbworld.org/forums/images/smilies/thumbsup.gif)
I love your wheels and exhaust in particular, What a clean job for the exhaust! Did the shop actually paint your muffler and pipe?
I noticed you have a CL grille on the car now, selling your stock grille by any chance?
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No problem Tommy, good to see you finally got it done!!
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