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Old 10-10-2008, 03:40 AM
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kompressorc230's coupey mods thread

So it's been a year since i've joined Mbworld and so i've decided to make my own thread of my mods throughout the year. Been STFing alot and learned a few tricks of the trade. Met a few people and learned alot from them.

My Mod list: (sorry its not in order)
1. Stoptech SS brake lines (FR already purchased) - Will be installing next week
2. '05 mirror blinkers (ordering next week)
3. OEM side markers (will be painted with bumper)
4. New hood insulation cover
5. h&r swaybars
6. Tein basic c/o's
7. Cross drilled rotors from k1
8. Quad exhaust setup (still debating)
9. Chrome door pins and surrounds (currently gave away my brabus door pins to slammer)
10. New engine cover (painted custom)
11. Real CF 3-piece center trims
12. Renntech and Lorinser roof/trunk spoilers
13. Renntech pulley (any other options for me? ASP doesn't manufacture for the 1.8L coupe)
14. Green air filter
15. '05 tail lights
16. '05 clear headlights (BiXenon is not on budget yet )
17. ECU tune
18. 6000k HID kit

My car mods:
1. Clear side markers
2. Painted grille (matte black)
3. Remus exhaust
4. Hawk front brake pads
5. Rear Akebono brake pads
6. Clear fog lens
7. 19x8.5 Eurotech wheels
8. De-badged
9. Tinted Windows/tail lights
10. Resonator and secondary cat delete


Here's my bone stock 2003 c230 coupe last year.






***Don't ask how long it would take. LOL! Hopefully done by next year
Any other great info/help will be appreciated.

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SS brake lines

Just came in last night from k1 motorsport. Thanks Tom! Will be installing next week. Just ordered the rears recently.



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Remus exhaust

Exhaust was installed last year. Summer 2007.I will be posting sound clips tomorrow.




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Your car must sound really nice and LOUD! I mean you deleted the resonator and the cat..

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Recent pic

Here's a peek of my recent pic of my coupe.

FYI: All Brabus badges has been taken off.



***Will be posting more pics tomorrow
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Looking good
I like to see C-Coupe threads as they progress from stock to ???

If you're in town on NOV 15th, stop by the Mega MB Meet in Los Alamitos.

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Old 10-10-2008, 04:49 AM
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Originally Posted by Saprissa
Looking good
I like to see C-Coupe threads as they progress from stock to ???

If you're in town on NOV 15th, stop by the Mega MB Meet in Los Alamitos.

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Yeah ill be in town and will definitely stop by. Put me on the list. And it will progress i assure you.
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So here are some recent pics. Enjoy! Just washed the car yesterday.










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Originally Posted by ROLLNNN
looking good so far... very nice to do list...
Thanks! I'm hoping to finish within a year.

Originally Posted by CoupeCrazy03
Lookin real clean sir Gotta drop it though ASAP.
Yeah i know i need a drop. I have some H&R and i was going to cheap it out but i'll blow out my shocks eventually and made the right decision to go with some c/o's.

Originally Posted by Mu9enx
looks good cleve!
Yo thanks tommy. You need that car fixed asap.

Originally Posted by nibo83
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Your car must sound really nice and LOUD! I mean you deleted the resonator and the cat..
Yeah but things keep adding onto the list and its not in order yet. Car sounds much more aggressive without the cat. Without the resonator was ok but i wasn't satisfied and couldn't get a raspier sound. My exhaust will change soon though.
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I tride to get a sound clip of my car today but unfortunately wasn't working out the way i planned it.

In the mean while, stay tune for more mods coming up this week
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can't wait to see what you're gonna do. did you sell the B pedals yet? i want lacoste shirts duuude
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wow... you're Coupe is going to look pimp for NOV 15th !

don't park next to me, you'll steal all the attention.... j/k

actually, let's make sure all the C-Coupes park together for a photo-shoot !
CoupeCrazy03, are you going on the 15th ??

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Yeah right carlos. Not with all that mods in that coupe of yours. LOL. I'm trying to do as many mods as I can by Nov 15th.

I was thinking the same about parking all the coupes. That would be awesome. I saw it on the flyer :
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Originally Posted by Mu9enx
can't wait to see what you're gonna do. did you sell the B pedals yet? i want lacoste shirts duuude
Yeah i sold the b pedals today. I'm actually installing them for somebody.

Lacoste shirts are limited buddy. Lol. What you got for me?
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coupey update...

Last week:
Lucas Fuel treatment - $5.99/bottle
Today:
HID lighting (will post pics later; no flicker for now)
'05 side mirror blinkers (some discoloration on the side molding but who cares since it doesn't show)

Enjoy the pics!!!

Bought them from the dealer itself. $96/pair




Before:


After:


OEM blinkers


At first I personally didn't like the new ones but i learned to appreciate them
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Decided to go to TWS yesterday and get my SS brake lines installed. Only fronts since the rear is still on its way.

*On the other hand, I went to discount tire the other day and got one of my tires patched. I saw that they did brakes and asked how much to get the lines installed. One of the tech's didn't know what i was talking about. The manager gave me a quote of $300 for all 4 lines installed . I know it's crazy.

Review:
- Stoptech's SS brake lines are superb
- Gave me less gap on braking
- Braking is also much more firmer and better


New Line:


Old OEM line:

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damn, i want to get some SS lines! but until dude responds and i can get the damn c32 brakes!
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How much did TWS charge to install the brake lines?
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Originally Posted by Mu9enx
damn, i want to get some SS lines! but until dude responds and i can get the damn c32 brakes!
Yeah the SS lines is definitely a good mod!


Originally Posted by shivi1345
How much did TWS charge to install the brake lines?
TWS charged me $60 for the install w/ brake bleed. Instead of $300 from discount tire LOL
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Originally Posted by spyderpig
Can you feel any difference?
To tell you the truth i can. Much better braking power.
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I was wondering what the part numbers were for the clear blinkers. . . guess I know what my next mod will be, thanks for posting that


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