Bubba89000

Hi there I just bought a 2002 C230 Coupe (Evolution). No pics just yet.

Anyhow it's my first Mercedes and I love how it drives.

I want to do a few upgrades to it. I want to drop it a little, put some nice wheels on it (some factory AMG ones maybe), install HID's, a nicer grill, and maybe a pulley. Oh and a lip kit as well.

I also wouldn't mind a carbon fiber hood. Anybody know where I can buy one? Also, can somebody show me a link to a good site with coupe upgrades?

Some links would be awesome! Ill post some pics soon.

Cheers

SeaCoupe

Welcome Brethern,

Coupe love abounds here. Mods, take it slow and learn, learn, learn.

In short, ASP pulley, or better, Kleeman V2 if you can find it, K&N filter (100k miles don't lie so suck it K&N haters), Suspension and audio.

Post some pics and live in Coupe infamy.

Ed

MW_ATL

Emrliquidlife is right, take it slow, but these guys are addictive. Be careful and learn your car, use top quality parts and you will continue to love it.

It sounds like you already have a plan for what you want to do. Everything you mention has been done by someone on here, with variations abounding. They are a wealth of knowledge!

Now, to the important part:What color? What options? Manual/Automatic? Pictures, pictures, pictures!

Congratulations on the new ride!

tommy

Has anyone gotten a coupe c/f hood? I think there might have been a one-off, but nothing mass-produced. The sedan hood won't fit, btw (and remember that for other future purposes - often, the sedan and coupe have different applications).

Welcome to the forum. As you'll see quickly, the sedan owners here are jealous of our coupe's superior appearance.

HellsAngel

Congratz...
For the wheels, factory AMG are very expensive, so keep an eye on the classified section and try to pick some used c32/55 wheels
You dont have a lot of choice for the grill, there is the mattig grill (we did a group buy a while back) and im not sure if you can still find one !
MANY replica brabus kits are for sale in the classified section, and they cost 350$ new on nextmod.com, however seach the forum for fitment & quality issues...
finally, a CF hood would be insane, but it might cost half your coupe price... i suggest you finish wheels/suspensions/audio/lights/kit;... first !

Bubba89000

I have a 6spd and it's black. I have the Evolution Sports package, but I dont know if I have the Bose stereo system? The 6cd changer has stopped working, so I plan to get an indash dvd/navi setup. How do I know if I have a Bose stereo system? It sounds decent.

Also, where can I get a Renntech rear spoiler and nicer tail lights (Euro spec or 2005)?

I am actually getting the car cut polished on Tuesday, so I will take pics then (before and after).

CoupeCrazy03

Woooo another black 6 spd coupe Welcome aboard What is the evolution sports package by the way?

Bubba89000

I am not really sure. I think 17 inch wheels, leather shift knob, different steering wheel and door sills.

laneshift

Evo Package comes with:

AMG bodystyling kit
17" AMG 5-spoke alloy wheels
Leather trimmed 3-spoke sports steering wheel
Leather/aluminium trimmed sports gearshift lever
Perforated radiator grille
Body coloured door handles
Polished stainless steel exhaust tailpipe
Alu-tecra aluminium interior trim
Steering wheel gearshift paddles
Floor mats with ‘Evolution’ lettering in the front.

http://www.carpages.co.uk/mercedes_b...e-23-05-06.asp

Also: Rain sensing wipers, denoting badges, and 6 disk cd changer are thrown in with the package.

I'm not sure if this all is included with your car. I think the site was euro spec specific.. maybe?

Midnight Koop

wow... thats nice

SunnyRayToronto

Canadian Evolution Package on Coupe came with:
- 17" non-AMG 7-spoke alloy wheels with 225/45 ZR17 tires
- slightly larger polished stainless steel exhaust tip
- same 3-spoke steering wheel but with raised thumbgrips
- all leather covered sport shift knob
- 20% shorter gearshift throw on manual transmission
- rubber studded aluminum pedals
- Body coloured door handles
- patterned aluminum door sills

Extra option - Floor mats with ‘Evolution’ lettering in the front

BTW,... In the U.S.A., the above options were packaged as the "Sport Coupe Wheel Package".

Funny thing is when some Canadian with Evolution package coupe sell their coupe,... they list it as Coupe with "Evaluation" package.

laneshift

Hahaha, maybe the two words looked similar and the seller went with the wrong one!

MW_ATL

Just looking at pictures I have found (and VINs and playing with the EPC), it also appears that a good number of the early production Sport packages did not get the different door sills.

A very nicely optioned Coupe it sounds like. Can't wait to see.

HellsAngel

If you have bose, you would have seen plenty of Bose Logos in the car...
Renntech rear spoiler is not sold on ebay anymore, authentic out of production, only site left is formymercedes.com
Euro spec tail lights: ebay.de your only choice

slammer111

Bubba89000, welcome to the club. Looking forward to your pics.

There are a bunch of us locals here who can set you straight on the modding part. Take a look at my sig and see if you're interested in any of those. I did all of my own mods (with the exception of computer reprogramming), so feel free to ask about anything if you have questions.

XsuperbeeX

welcome to the club that I left...

oel

nice, another 6spd!
are you from Vancouver, BC or WA?

Bubba89000

I am from Vancouver, BC.

Ok, I guess I should start with the taillights first. Where can I get some 2005 style ones?

HellsAngel

Ok, I guess I should start with the taillights first. Where can I get some 2005 style ones?[/QUOTE]

if you dont want to search the forum, at least read your ****** thread.

hieracity

Welcome fellow coupe!

Bubba89000

if you dont want to search the forum, at least read your ****** thread.[/quote]

I am asking other people, not just you.

kirax2

welcome bro!! here u go for lips kit

name is peter www.nextmods.com

HellsAngel

I am asking other people, not just you.[/QUOTE]

you're welcome !

valexv

yeah i looked everywhere for a carbon fiber one, it was one off production for testing and they stopped after that. member got it and then sold it to pshek i think

C230 Sport Coup

Pshek has the only CF hood I've seen for the coupe.
That and a C32 motor, yeh.....