---BRABUS W203/CL203 Thread---
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Brabus w203
that sounds good... cuz atleast this one does something..(illuminate) but now theres decision to be made... one that illumiates and one thats made of full wood with the alum. trim... i dont know what other shift knobs brabus makes because i dont have the catalog. can someone show me some other pics of brabus knobs really appreciate it.. other then the one already shown and the half alum wood top peice and the full wood with a little alum trim or the full alum knob.. is there any other shift knobs other then these? or any other illuminated knobs? thanks a lot
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2001 Silver C320
Originally posted by Harris
The illuminated shift knob is not available for automatic C-class. I've called Brabus NA several times since Feb and they said they will have it soon. But the last time I called (in June), I was told that they will not be receiving the shift knobs from Germany ever again. The only ones that they have in stock is the stick shift.
The illuminated shift knob is not available for automatic C-class. I've called Brabus NA several times since Feb and they said they will have it soon. But the last time I called (in June), I was told that they will not be receiving the shift knobs from Germany ever again. The only ones that they have in stock is the stick shift.
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Originally posted by E_Corleone
i talked to someone there a few days ago and they said it was available. the guy i talked to also said lights up blue to match the door sills. has anyone seen one in blue, or is it new or something?
i talked to someone there a few days ago and they said it was available. the guy i talked to also said lights up blue to match the door sills. has anyone seen one in blue, or is it new or something?
Well...I'll give him/you a benefit of doubt that the so called "blue" shift knob is the latest addition from the Brabus 2003 collection!!
If it did come in blue, I'll change it. And if he says its available, why havent you bought it? 
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2001 Silver C320
Originally posted by Harris
And if he says its available, why havent you bought it?
And if he says its available, why havent you bought it?
p.s. i think the guys name was Paulo, or Pablo or something like that, he worked at Brabus, though
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W203
It does not come in Blue I don't think, I asked Brabus for different colors and this was the only one..
I have seen fake ones though that light up in a different colors...
Phattbamm: I got you AIM yesterday.. I took a look at the shiftknob and it is for a manual trans... damn.. I have to return it...
I have seen fake ones though that light up in a different colors...
Phattbamm: I got you AIM yesterday.. I took a look at the shiftknob and it is for a manual trans... damn.. I have to return it...
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c230 sport coupe
did anyone have BRABUS rear apron on the C Coupe?
For the rear apron for CL 203, since it has a cut out opening for the Brabus sport exhaust, if I am going to order the rear apron without the exhaust, will there be a big hole on the left. Is MB muffler big enough to stick out in the cut out area and will it looks good?
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C 240
As a matter of fact, I jsut saw a 744 cl230 w/ the Brabus front lip and rear apron on the road today! I was following it for a good 15 mins, and noticed exactly what you are talkng about. It didnt' have the Brabus sport exahust, but still had the OE exhaust. IMO it looked pretty good, nice and subtle, and becoz the OE is already chromed it bonded pretty well; although ideally the Brabus exhaust would be perfect, you could probably get away jsut using the OE!! 
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c240
replica BRABUS kit?
ok i am going to get my car fixed since i got rear ended
and my insurance company gave me a cheque.
but what i want to do is use that cheque and buy a aftermarket kit instead of the stock one they want to replace me with
i talked to my adjuster he says i can't do that and i have to get the stock bumper i am going to ask him again and this time i'll tell him if he lets me i will take off $100 to $200 outta my own pocket to do the upgrade. hopefully he'll let me
the kit i want to get is a brabus replica kit. I heard
its a decent kit. and was quoted $600 U.S shipped
what u guyz think cuz i already know one person who only paid $300 U.S. is there a big quality differnce u think or is he just ripping me off...?
thanks
and my insurance company gave me a cheque.
but what i want to do is use that cheque and buy a aftermarket kit instead of the stock one they want to replace me with
i talked to my adjuster he says i can't do that and i have to get the stock bumper i am going to ask him again and this time i'll tell him if he lets me i will take off $100 to $200 outta my own pocket to do the upgrade. hopefully he'll let me
the kit i want to get is a brabus replica kit. I heard
its a decent kit. and was quoted $600 U.S shipped
what u guyz think cuz i already know one person who only paid $300 U.S. is there a big quality differnce u think or is he just ripping me off...?
thanks
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c240
ok my adjuster gave me the OK!
i said id knock off $200 thats what convinced him ^_^
only problem is that i need to get a receipt since i have to get the kit from a reputable store...hmmm....any ideas?
i said id knock off $200 thats what convinced him ^_^
only problem is that i need to get a receipt since i have to get the kit from a reputable store...hmmm....any ideas?
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Brabus does not have a "replica KIT" for the C-coupe (IF you define KIT as front and rear bumper). It has only the front and rear bumper LIPS for the C-coupe. How can you use the check to buy an aftermarket KIT instead of stock because you have to use the money to replace the bumper first, then add the Brabus lip.
And I can tell you 9 out of 10 times replica body kits (front and rear bumpers, thats what I define "KIT") DO NOT fit. You will end up spending the same amount of money that you've saved from buying replica kits on modifications in order to "make" them fit!!!
Good luck!!
And I can tell you 9 out of 10 times replica body kits (front and rear bumpers, thats what I define "KIT") DO NOT fit. You will end up spending the same amount of money that you've saved from buying replica kits on modifications in order to "make" them fit!!!
Good luck!!
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From: vancouver
c240
from what ive seen on this site the brabus kits are a decent fit and are pretty good...just that everyone reccomends buying the real for obvious reasons..but i guess u know why 'm looking for the fake-for obvious reasons ($) 
so yah does any one have any links or adresses to stores that carry replica body kits?
so yah does any one have any links or adresses to stores that carry replica body kits?
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BRABUS over priced
how much does a set of brabus monoblok VI 19" 2-piece cost?
the catalog says 1250 per wheel is that correct?tas ridiculous...
i like the rims so muhc the 2-piece one....but is it true it costs that muihc?
can someone tell me the market price
thanks.....and also the 1-piece one
the catalog says 1250 per wheel is that correct?tas ridiculous...
i like the rims so muhc the 2-piece one....but is it true it costs that muihc?
can someone tell me the market price
thanks.....and also the 1-piece one
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2007 S
It's only overpriced if it isn't selling to their satisfaction. It's a simple market pricing phenomenon that the price will reflect what the demand for the product is. It may be 'overpriced' relative to ones own ability to pay, or ones desire to pay - but categorically announcing something is overpriced doesn't reflect the true situation. .. .
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uh, no. . . I don't think so. So its obviously not overpriced for certain individuals. . . If you think so, you can certainly explore other 'lesser priced' options. . .
Your entire assertion could certiainly be refuted - as it could easily be argued that if its overpriced, you wouldn't be buying it. Have you bought any aftermarket mb 'stuff' at all ? Like I said, each person has their own threshold, but to make broad general sweeping strokes such as 'all' in the classification of prices would not be accurate or reflective.
Ed
Your entire assertion could certiainly be refuted - as it could easily be argued that if its overpriced, you wouldn't be buying it. Have you bought any aftermarket mb 'stuff' at all ? Like I said, each person has their own threshold, but to make broad general sweeping strokes such as 'all' in the classification of prices would not be accurate or reflective.
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C 240
I have brabus monoblock VI's 19/8.5 fa 19/9.5 ra. I paid $5,200 with it shipped when they first came out. including the tires (dunlop sp 9000) mounted and balanced. from www.precisioninstallations.com
They should be cheaper now
Also look at the specials @ www.wheelexperts.com I saw them for $4,449.00 with tires. I think that is what the price was around.
Good luck
They should be cheaper now
Also look at the specials @ www.wheelexperts.com I saw them for $4,449.00 with tires. I think that is what the price was around.
Good luck
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c240
ebay
uh yes.
and calm down bud i was just joking obviously to some peoples paying 7 grand for wheels is not a problem.
but then again if u think about it is over priced...why is it?
well the answer is obvious its 'BRABUS'
its just like 'VERSACE' shirt with a symbol on it is worth 100 times more then what it takes to manufacture it. im not saying its not worth it-- hell why u think i have a "mercedes benz"? but lets not kid ourselves.. affordable maybe...over priced-yes!
maybe not to you u rich guy you but to the average man its alot
and considered over priced.
plus look at the brabus version of the c240 the thing cost way more then the AMG and has less horsepower not to mention the depreciation once you buy it.
uh yes.
and calm down bud i was just joking obviously to some peoples paying 7 grand for wheels is not a problem.
but then again if u think about it is over priced...why is it?
well the answer is obvious its 'BRABUS'
its just like 'VERSACE' shirt with a symbol on it is worth 100 times more then what it takes to manufacture it. im not saying its not worth it-- hell why u think i have a "mercedes benz"? but lets not kid ourselves.. affordable maybe...over priced-yes!
maybe not to you u rich guy you but to the average man its alot
and considered over priced.
plus look at the brabus version of the c240 the thing cost way more then the AMG and has less horsepower not to mention the depreciation once you buy it.
