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Old Mar 16, 2010 | 06:06 AM
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coilover suspension & changing front grille NOOB
hey guys
i own a 04 c200k
im just asking anyone who has info on changing stock suspension to
coilovers
or
lowered springs
what should i look out for ? what good brands are out there at affordable prices ? are there any error bull**** codes i should expect ?
AND
has anyone changed ther front grille ? i seen some on ebay and will most likely be my next purchase for the car ...
this one in particular:
Mercedes W203 Grill C230 C320 C240 Grille BK 3 FIN + MB : eBay Motors (item 360145259971 end time Apr-02-10 06:18:05 PDT)
does anyone know why the black plastic bit behind the star (near the rim of the star) looks weird ?

one last thing .. if anyone has pics of lowered mercs or changed front grills please post ..

CHEERS
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Old Mar 16, 2010 | 06:18 AM
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does anyone know what online stores i can get grills from ?

im open to any ...

please help
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Old Mar 16, 2010 | 07:26 AM
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where can i get a grill like this ...

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is this the same as ..



this ... http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Front...Q5fAccessories

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Old Mar 16, 2010 | 08:04 AM
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where can i get thise grill from ? where do i find these grills that people have without theline in the middle ?

please im dying ..
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where can i get a grill like this ...

that's my car! lol these grills are custom. take a stock 05+ grill and cut out the vertical slat and then bondo and paint. then you're good to go.
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nice car ! where do i get a chrome 05 one from ? and will it fit my 04 ? is it hard to cut out or just simply use scissors?

sorry for all the questions haha
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nice car ! where do i get a chrome 05 one from ? and will it fit my 04 ? is it hard to cut out or just simply use scissors?

sorry for all the questions haha
search google a million places carry it. it's the one that has 3 horizontal slats as opposed to 4. yes it will fit. to cut it you'll need a hacksaw or coping saw. good luck.
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nice car ! where do i get a chrome 05 one from ? and will it fit my 04 ? is it hard to cut out or just simply use scissors?

sorry for all the questions haha
I have one for sale. Took it off to get a Cl grill. Pm me for pricing . I've also got a set of 4 stock 05 C-230K rims for sale.
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nice car ! where do i get a chrome 05 one from ? and will it fit my 04 ? is it hard to cut out or just simply use scissors?

sorry for all the questions haha
scissors!?!?!? how old are you!??!?!

anyway any grille would fit... the question is would it need modfication....
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