HCALVAREZ'S W203 COMPILATION AND EVOLUTION
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1999 E320 4matic Wagon, 2005 C55 AMG - sold, 1998 VW Jetta TDI - sold, 2006 C230 Sport - Totaled :(
i think i may have to use my coupon to get those wiper blades with the logo, mine are about ready for replacement lol
and hey all of you don't crap on my cl grille with the star in the middle
just kidding, everyone has a right to their own opinion
car looks good as always hector
and hey all of you don't crap on my cl grille with the star in the middle
just kidding, everyone has a right to their own opinion
car looks good as always hector
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Your cars one of the sickest w203's I have ever seen. I just got a pewter 05 C230 and your car has been a total inspiration. Hope my car will look as dope as yours one day!
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01/21/2012
Just an update on my ride. Haven't had any upgrades or MODS recently due to some maintenance items i have been spending on.
My car still runs excellent, pretty much bulletproof as long as it gets maintained properly. Finally moved back to NORCAL August 2011, here a a few items that i spent on at the dealership:
06/15/11 - everything was still on warranty
Performed camshaft solenoid campaign (Free)
Had my evaporator cleaned
replaced rear sunshade
replaced blower motor
replaced alternator and brand new battery (Paid for battery seperately)
replaced thrust arm bushing
09/24/11
Service A at 73k
Replaced all spark plugs
Total damage - $440.90 (Parts and labor)
12/10/11
Replaced air filter, went back to stock $46.00 (labor free)
Replaced all front brakes, pads, rotors $752.98 (Parts and labor)
01/21/12
Transmission service drain and fill, replaced 13pin connector as well $521.56(Parts and labor)
My car still looks pretty much the same, Im about 75k now. I can say that this is the most reliable car i have ever owned. This is my daily driver, never gave me trouble, pretty much takes care of me like i do with her.
Forgot to mention, went back to stock muffler, and took out my front tints due to cali laws.
Here she is today:
My car still runs excellent, pretty much bulletproof as long as it gets maintained properly. Finally moved back to NORCAL August 2011, here a a few items that i spent on at the dealership:
06/15/11 - everything was still on warranty
Performed camshaft solenoid campaign (Free)
Had my evaporator cleaned
replaced rear sunshade
replaced blower motor
replaced alternator and brand new battery (Paid for battery seperately)
replaced thrust arm bushing
09/24/11
Service A at 73k
Replaced all spark plugs
Total damage - $440.90 (Parts and labor)
12/10/11
Replaced air filter, went back to stock $46.00 (labor free)
Replaced all front brakes, pads, rotors $752.98 (Parts and labor)
01/21/12
Transmission service drain and fill, replaced 13pin connector as well $521.56(Parts and labor)
My car still looks pretty much the same, Im about 75k now. I can say that this is the most reliable car i have ever owned. This is my daily driver, never gave me trouble, pretty much takes care of me like i do with her.
Forgot to mention, went back to stock muffler, and took out my front tints due to cali laws.
Here she is today:
Last edited by hcalvarez; Jan 21, 2012 at 05:01 PM.
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Dam they made you take off your front tints? did you get a fix it ticket? Also why did you decide to go back to a stock muffler? Sorry about all the questions, your new grill looks sick btw
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Hector,
It was nice meeting you! I see you got the grille installed - it looks good man!
For the tint, I went with 35% all around and when I see a cop I open the sunroof so there is more light coming in
and have not had a problem since I installed the tint almost 6 months ago. If you planning on adding the extra tip for the stock muffler let me know and I can take you to my guy here in Richmond and I can also help you cut out the bumper for the other tip. Next time we meet I will have my car instead of the truck.
It was nice meeting you! I see you got the grille installed - it looks good man!
For the tint, I went with 35% all around and when I see a cop I open the sunroof so there is more light coming in
and have not had a problem since I installed the tint almost 6 months ago. If you planning on adding the extra tip for the stock muffler let me know and I can take you to my guy here in Richmond and I can also help you cut out the bumper for the other tip. Next time we meet I will have my car instead of the truck.
Last edited by hcoronado; Apr 4, 2012 at 11:44 AM.
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Hector,
It was nice meeting you! I see you got the grille installed - it looks good man!
For the tint, I went with 35% all around and when I see a cop I open the sunroof so there is more light coming in and have not had a problem since I installed the tint almost 6 months ago. If you planning on adding the extra tip for the stock muffler let me know and I can take you to my guy here in Richmond and I can also help you cut out the bumper for the other tip. Next time we meet I will have my car instead of the truck.
It was nice meeting you! I see you got the grille installed - it looks good man!
For the tint, I went with 35% all around and when I see a cop I open the sunroof so there is more light coming in
and have not had a problem since I installed the tint almost 6 months ago. If you planning on adding the extra tip for the stock muffler let me know and I can take you to my guy here in Richmond and I can also help you cut out the bumper for the other tip. Next time we meet I will have my car instead of the truck.Thank again bro!
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They look good Hector, I'm still in a funk about whether I want to go to halogen projectors, or just bite the bullet and go Bi-Xenon. I think MBFinatic is right though.. if you went with black housings it would look SICK!
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Hector does not come in here much after he traded his w203 for a mini cooper. But i believe the 19's he had were 35 offset in the back 32 in the front.
Last edited by hcoronado; Oct 17, 2013 at 06:48 PM.
