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Portuguese w203 - my project - full mods

Old Jul 11, 2013 | 01:04 PM
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OH MY GOD YES.

For the w203, Futuras are one of three wheels I dream about. The other two are Aero II's (which I have) and the Rotiform BRU
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Old Jul 12, 2013 | 04:25 AM
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thanks PWW

i also love that wheels..but rotis are very expensive..I love TMB's also..

about the futuras, they're already in place, 10j ET19 (225 40) and 8,5j ET20 (215 40)..they fit perfect without spacers I have to take some pictures!
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Old Jul 12, 2013 | 09:03 AM
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Man if I could run a 225 out back that would be great haha
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Old Jul 14, 2013 | 01:07 PM
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Hey Bro! You're sick! Amazing configuration again!!

Don't you know if the w209 vogtland coilovers and springs are fitting on w203? Thanks mate.
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Old Jul 15, 2013 | 04:08 AM
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thanks istván!

not sure about it, but I have searched that in the past and I think they fit w203
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Old Jul 25, 2013 | 10:53 PM
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Oz futura, 8,5j and 10j 18”



































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Old Jul 26, 2013 | 12:58 PM
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Man - I LOVE futuras. Probably my all time favorite wheel. What are the specs on these? Looks awesome.
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Old Jul 26, 2013 | 02:20 PM
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Looks amazing as always. I would bring it down a bit, especially in the front! I know you can!

And maybe a CF lip for that front just to bring it closer to the ground.
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Old Oct 30, 2013 | 03:19 PM
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How big were your Alphards and how'd you make them fit? I found a guy on the classified forum asking for $1300. They're 255/40/R18 front and 285/35/R18 rear which I think are massive cuz my 225s up front are pretty much flush with the fenders. :/ Please advise.
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Old Oct 31, 2013 | 05:17 AM
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hello, my alphards were 8,5 ET35 in front and 9,5 et40 at rear

at rear I was running a spacer, about 20mm's (not sure now)...225 40 all round. they're a nice wheels imo
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Old Oct 31, 2013 | 10:32 AM
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Hmmm so with those tires, probably won't fit then?
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Old Oct 31, 2013 | 10:35 AM
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with 255 and 285 probably it will rub on the front damper, maybe you need to get 5 or 10mm spacer. at rear it will fit but probably you wouldnt be able to run any spacer more than 10mm (i guess)..
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Old Oct 31, 2013 | 10:38 AM
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Kk thx for the help!
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Old Oct 31, 2013 | 04:32 PM
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Old Dec 10, 2013 | 04:35 AM
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new mod, c55 amg boot spoiler replica



and new wheels coming... all round 9j 18" vossen CCV3 replica
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Old Dec 18, 2013 | 04:32 AM
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I would really love to know more about the centre console facelift conversion... I'm an alarm/audio installer so wiring is no problem, but really keen to see what problems you had and what went smoothly.
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Old Dec 18, 2013 | 12:56 PM
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Man those OZ's looked amazing! Can't wait to see some more of this thing, love the lip spoiler too!
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Old Jan 14, 2014 | 07:10 AM
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well, facelift console you can search at google, for "w203 facelift console upgrade". AC is plug&play, UCP needs a "wiring tip", the terminal is different..you need also the inside frame to mount all the things and the audio 20 was giving me some problems, then I've change to a double din pioneer.

about futuras, they're sold, actually I bought some vossen cv3 replica wheels, 9j18 all round.

today they will go to the car, or tomorrow. just need to chose the correct spacers :/
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Old Jan 14, 2014 | 09:47 AM
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test fit

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Old Jan 14, 2014 | 10:20 AM
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Originally Posted by a3 german
test fit
Looks sick. Where'd you get em?
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Old Jan 14, 2014 | 12:18 PM
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thx azn! I really like the result...

they are OEMS 115, they're on ebay. 9j 18 all round, but they need spacers, they're not direct fitment.
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Old Mar 14, 2014 | 06:20 AM
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Whatcha repainting it to?
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Old Mar 17, 2014 | 07:12 AM
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sorry, didnt understaind the question.

allready painted. next step: facelift rear lights



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