Bought my first car, Help with Mods!
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Bought my first car, Help with Mods!
So about 2 months ago I bought my first car, a Pewter 2005 C230. I love this car already, but I am addicted to making it better. I have spent the past few days on mbworld looking at different w203 trying to get ideas for mods. So far I have put new HID's on my car, blue interior lighting, A 12 inch sub and amp, and tomorrow I am going to put in the AUX adapter. I want to tint my windows, Get some black rims, and maybe a CF wing too. I am looking more to do cosmetic modifications rather then making the car fasting because I think its plenty fast but I am open to all ideas. Appreciate any Ideas and help! Also any tips on wheel and tire sizes that will work with this car? I am trying to get some Black 18s or 19s. Thanks in advanced
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If you haven't done so or the previous owner hasnt, I'd replace the CPS magnets, the are prone to leak. They're about 20 a piece from rmeuropean, you'll need 4. I'd do maintainence work first to make it running good for awhile, change fluids, plugs, check brake pads, etc.
Cosmetics - Hit up Gary@suvneer on here, got all my cf parts from him and my euro impact strips. Great guy and quick shipping.
Wheels - i'd go with 18s, looks good and still have a comfy ride.
Fronts most go with 18x8.5 ~+28-38 offset (since you have a SS model, I'd go with +28-+32 to clear the calipers)
Rears 18x9.5 ~+28-+38 offset.
Tires- Fronts - the widest you can go with is 235 or you'll start rubbing the struts and fender
If you want a low profile look go with 225/40/18 or a beefier look go with 235/40/18
Rears - you cant go more than 265 in rears, 275 will work but it's pushing it. Most go with 255/35/18 or 265/35/18 for rear sizes.
Cosmetics - Hit up Gary@suvneer on here, got all my cf parts from him and my euro impact strips. Great guy and quick shipping.
Wheels - i'd go with 18s, looks good and still have a comfy ride.
Fronts most go with 18x8.5 ~+28-38 offset (since you have a SS model, I'd go with +28-+32 to clear the calipers)
Rears 18x9.5 ~+28-+38 offset.
Tires- Fronts - the widest you can go with is 235 or you'll start rubbing the struts and fender
If you want a low profile look go with 225/40/18 or a beefier look go with 235/40/18
Rears - you cant go more than 265 in rears, 275 will work but it's pushing it. Most go with 255/35/18 or 265/35/18 for rear sizes.
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If you haven't done so or the previous owner hasnt, I'd replace the CPS magnets, the are prone to leak. They're about 20 a piece from rmeuropean, you'll need 4. I'd do maintainence work first to make it running good for awhile, change fluids, plugs, check brake pads, etc.
Cosmetics - Hit up Gary@suvneer on here, got all my cf parts from him and my euro impact strips. Great guy and quick shipping.
Wheels - i'd go with 18s, looks good and still have a comfy ride.
Fronts most go with 18x8.5 ~+28-38 offset (since you have a SS model, I'd go with +28-+32 to clear the calipers)
Rears 18x9.5 ~+28-+38 offset.
Tires- Fronts - the widest you can go with is 235 or you'll start rubbing the struts and fender
If you want a low profile look go with 225/40/18 or a beefier look go with 235/40/18
Rears - you cant go more than 265 in rears, 275 will work but it's pushing it. Most go with 255/35/18 or 265/35/18 for rear sizes.
Cosmetics - Hit up Gary@suvneer on here, got all my cf parts from him and my euro impact strips. Great guy and quick shipping.
Wheels - i'd go with 18s, looks good and still have a comfy ride.
Fronts most go with 18x8.5 ~+28-38 offset (since you have a SS model, I'd go with +28-+32 to clear the calipers)
Rears 18x9.5 ~+28-+38 offset.
Tires- Fronts - the widest you can go with is 235 or you'll start rubbing the struts and fender
If you want a low profile look go with 225/40/18 or a beefier look go with 235/40/18
Rears - you cant go more than 265 in rears, 275 will work but it's pushing it. Most go with 255/35/18 or 265/35/18 for rear sizes.
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2 is their is a vacuum hose under the airbox that leaks
3 the trans pilot bushing breaks off in the transmission
the extended warranty is for the drivers side airbag harness
anymore questions im very familar with my c230
always glad to help
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CPS magnets are easy to do. John posted a DIY on doing it. Too bad Cale isnt a member on here anymore, I love his pewter C350, thing is a beast, he did a lot of research on what parts other mb engines can fit into ours.
Heres his car
Heres his car
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1 is the cam magnets that leak oil and destroy the entire car
2 is their is a vacuum hose under the airbox that leaks
3 the trans pilot bushing breaks off in the transmission
the extended warranty is for the drivers side airbag harness
anymore questions im very familar with my c230
always glad to help
2 is their is a vacuum hose under the airbox that leaks
3 the trans pilot bushing breaks off in the transmission
the extended warranty is for the drivers side airbag harness
anymore questions im very familar with my c230
always glad to help
thanks
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I was thinking about ordering these rims: http://www.ebay.com/itm/18-Mercedes-...ht_4325wt_1189
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I was thinking about ordering these rims: http://www.ebay.com/itm/18-Mercedes-...ht_4325wt_1189
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the bolt patterns are different on these 18 wheels and are for 2008 and up
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Make sure the off set of the wheel matchs yours or else you will have a lot of trouble with spacers and the correct size bolts........do a lot of research beforing pulling the trigger on rims.......best would be to buy and set up from some one alreday on the forum so you save yourself and lot of trouble test fitting and trouble shooting.......welcome to the forum ...
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Make sure the off set of the wheel matchs yours or else you will have a lot of trouble with spacers and the correct size bolts........do a lot of research beforing pulling the trigger on rims.......best would be to buy and set up from some one alreday on the forum so you save yourself and lot of trouble test fitting and trouble shooting.......welcome to the forum ...
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Haven't talked to him since october or so. He's been crazy busy with school lately. I'll probably give him a text since the semesters almost over.
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Make sure the off set of the wheel matchs yours or else you will have a lot of trouble with spacers and the correct size bolts........do a lot of research beforing pulling the trigger on rims.......best would be to buy and set up from some one alreday on the forum so you save yourself and lot of trouble test fitting and trouble shooting.......welcome to the forum ...
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One thing I have to respect is your consistency. 
Tirerack's always a good place to start for rims. Remember what the trade offs are on a rim selection and know what you're getting. Even with the proper bolt pattern, those look to me like damn heavy rims. You don't have the proper engine to afford getting heavier rims, imho (especially if you're contemplating 19's - oh and look at tire prices on 19" tires before buying the rims).
Tirerack's always a good place to start for rims. Remember what the trade offs are on a rim selection and know what you're getting. Even with the proper bolt pattern, those look to me like damn heavy rims. You don't have the proper engine to afford getting heavier rims, imho (especially if you're contemplating 19's - oh and look at tire prices on 19" tires before buying the rims).
