DamonDash

I have a white 2006 C230 Sport completely stock that I am thinking about making some MODs to. I've seen some of the aftermarket grilles with the MB emblem in the middle, but most I have seen I do not like.

I like the new W203 CL style grille w/ 3 chrome lines (shown below), but have not seen what it looks like on a white C230. If anyone has any pics, please post them!



Also, please post any pics that any of you may have of a (or your) WHITE C230 Sport.

Any ideas and pics would be appreciated, Thanks!

97W202

First off welcome to MBWORLD

you should introduce yourself and post pics of your car.
You have provided me the playground I never had, a white application for mods (could only find the options I wanted in the iridium silver)

The grille is nice but I dont like that big star in the middle, looks good now but something odd about it once its on the actual car.

I would go with the STOCK (OEM) grille painted black or carbon fiber wrapped, only thing about the carbon fiber is that your then gonna have to add other carbon fiber pieces to match and it could get expensive.... trust me.. if not ask DYNO how much hes spent on carbon fiber alone!

mods..

paint or wrap grille...
color matched side markers..
carbon fiber lip, and trunk spoiler. (order from suvneer)
wheels...
springs..

Do you have stock HID's ?

I will continue once you answer lol

W203E35

I would go with wheels first then Xenon headlight and Xenon Fogs then you can look for a wing then from there take it slowly....there are a lot of stuff to do but you have to see what you want to do and how much you want to spend.

Take a look at Rollnnn's thread. He has one bad *** c230

https://mbworld.org/forums/c-class-w...r-w203-32.html

LorinserCClass

Here is how that type of grille looked like back in '04....

You can find more details on this old thread of mine....Good Ol Days of modding...

Honestly...after going through all the grille changes back then, I was more satisfied with just painting the stock grille black

DamonDash

I do have stock HID's. I actually found a pic of a C230 with that same grille and it looks pretty good since there are less chrome fins, what do you think?

draz.amg

^^^^
I'd say black out the grill or keep it stock but get a flat hood emblem.. it'll look clean.

DamonDash

I'm also thinking about going with these fenders, Extreme Dimensions Morello Edition.



I was involved in a minor accident and I'm paying out of pocket to fix it. I just need a new hood, grille, headlight, and fender.. So I figured I might as well make a few mods while it's waiting to be repaired..

97W202

morello is nice, u didnt like the blacked out look of the grille on that white c?

DamonDash

As for the Xenon headlamp, I the OEM Xenon headlights are super expensive, the cheapest I've been able to find is a set on ebay for over $2,000. I also found a set of C55 style aftermarket Xenons for around $400.. That seems like the way to go.

DamonDash

I do like the blacked out grille, but I also like that 3 fin logo grille, it looks like the one on the new AMG CL's.. I kind of want to go more towards a classy look, the blacked out grille looks good but it has more of a "racer" look to it..

Hell, I may get both and switch them out on occasions.. I think I'm going to go with the aftermarket Xenon headlamps for around $450.. I'm sure they're not as good as the OEM, but probably beat the regular headlamp's I have now.

W203E35

Yes sir, but make sure the brand is DEPO headlights.

DEPO headlights are the closes you are going to get that look like the stock BiXenon. Then you add a Xenon kit and you have yourself a great headlight upgrade

DEPO headlights go for 250 - 280 dollars.
Xenon kit runs around 35 dollars plus tax add an extra 35 dollars plus tax for the fog lights and you are good to go.

DEPO headlights
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/DEPO-...Q5fAccessories

HID Kit
http://www.ddmtuning.com/Products/DD...ast-35W-or-55W

H7 for headlight and 9006 for fogs. I would recomend 6000K all around but most run 8000K (more bluer). Stock is 4500K if I am not mistaken


As for your grill, I would just paint it black

97W202

they sell a set on ebay for $397 shipped. black housing if you want.

includes an HID kit already or you could go with the above mentioned.

W203E35

Here is my car with the blacked out stock grill



Rear

DamonDash

I believe I found a pair that's already set up and ready to go by DEPO for around $400. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/MERCE...item27b6746ccb

Check em out and let me know what you think..

W203E35

Bid is set at $431, that's way too much. Max if you buy DEPO and do it yourself is $330 dollars

Even 400 is expensive. 280 for DEPO + 35 dollars for kit + tax and shipping for HID Kit max 330 dollars. For another Max 45 dollars you can get another kit for the fogs so for around 380 you can do your headlights and fogs. Installing the kit to the headlight isn't hard..very easy.

So it just comes down to buy the preassembled kit on ebay for 400 dollars or install the easy kit and have an extra HID kit for your fogs

timmynabenz

i kept my grill stock and had my star painted black, IMO looks best

LorinserCClass

Fenders are tricky ESP if they are made in masses. I know when I did mine back in the day it was a one of custom and it fit PERFECT since I used my real fender....but ppl that tried it after from other shops selling copies of the fender just had a lot of problems with fitment. Just a piece of advice.

jerryml430

hey guys, i have a 2006 c230ss a silver one, do you think painting the stock grill to a black would look nice on the car? if anyone have pictures i really would like to see it, thank you all

Milkm4n

get lorinser fenders

Xhale707

Sick car im gonna get ahold of a sport grille. Or just repaint mine.. i hate sanding etc..Also nice E35 haha I saw mine as an E32 in dyno mode..

Remove your front lic plate =P

W203E35

Thanks, You should get "M112E32" as your license plate

In all honesty I think the stock grill painted black looks the best. This is strictly my opinion and I do not want to offend anyone but I don't think the grill with the huge star looks great. Our car's don't have a front end designed to match the emblem.

W203E35

Meant "W203E32"

97W202

Viper98912

Damn, some nice looking white 203's in here

DamonDash

Your car looks hot.. think Im going to try the CL style 3 fin grille, and bi-xenons... eventually maybe c63 wheels