Carbon Fiber hood for sedans on eBay
07-25-2003, 04:28 PM
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2003 C230 K , 2001 ML320
Carbon Fiber hood for sedans on eBay
Those of you who like the carbon fiber look, or big weight reduction take a look at http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...&category=6755
Only $487
Only $487
07-25-2003, 04:56 PM
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C230
I think if you just call up VIS directly, and you happen to live in the SoCal area, you can get a better deal if you just go pick it up. I had no idea anyone made CF for the C... Personally I wouldn't get it, but I'd love to see what it looks like!
Oh yeah, VIS is supposedly one of the better CF manufacters (not an opinion I got from the ebay website; from my earlier days in a RSX... :p )
Oh yeah, VIS is supposedly one of the better CF manufacters (not an opinion I got from the ebay website; from my earlier days in a RSX... :p )
07-25-2003, 05:29 PM
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2008 C300 Sport
Originally posted by session
What is the approximate weight reduction by going with CF?
What is the approximate weight reduction by going with CF?
I'm not sure what the exact weight reduction is but I can surely tell you its gonna reduce it by a signifcant amount...
VIS makes good hoods... they don't turn yellow with age like the cheaper made ones and aren't thin...
07-25-2003, 05:33 PM
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Originally posted by session
What is the approximate weight reduction by going with CF?
What is the approximate weight reduction by going with CF?
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03 White on Stone E320
If you have a black car, it's not too noticeable unpainted. But yeah, even if you paint it, you still save lots of weight.
07-25-2003, 11:40 PM
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i doubt getting a CF hood will really increase performance on your car, so getting it and painting would be sort of dumb...
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07-25-2003, 11:42 PM
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sorry guys but one question... when they sell you the hood.... do you still have to modify them? i would assume i will have to buy the hardware from MB.... hmmm.... any one with experience?
07-25-2003, 11:46 PM
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that is awesome. I was actually loocking around for one. Thanks for the link
that is awesome. I was actually loocking around for one. Thanks for the link
07-25-2003, 11:50 PM
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no. i have a 2003 C230K sedan. It is black... i have posted pictures before.... back in february when I got the car. I am shopping for rims, suspension, and CF hood right now
07-25-2003, 11:53 PM
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no. i have a 2003 C230K sedan. It is black... i have posted pictures before.... back in february when I got the car. I am shopping for rims, suspension, and CF hood right now
no. i have a 2003 C230K sedan. It is black... i have posted pictures before.... back in february when I got the car. I am shopping for rims, suspension, and CF hood right now
Or am i just goin crazy? i probally am. Never seen pics that i remember though.
07-26-2003, 12:01 AM
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ummm... you posted in the same thread back then even... here... i dug it up for you... it's even got a pic of benzie.
Just scroll down a bit on the page and you will see it
https://mbworld.org/forums/showthrea...0&pagenumber=3
Just scroll down a bit on the page and you will see it
https://mbworld.org/forums/showthrea...0&pagenumber=3
07-26-2003, 12:16 AM
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Originally posted by electromethod
ummm... you posted in the same thread back then even... here... i dug it up for you... it's even got a pic of benzie.
Just scroll down a bit on the page and you will see it
https://mbworld.org/forums/showthrea...0&pagenumber=3
ummm... you posted in the same thread back then even... here... i dug it up for you... it's even got a pic of benzie.
Just scroll down a bit on the page and you will see it
https://mbworld.org/forums/showthrea...0&pagenumber=3
Thanks, nice car! I never would have remembered it if u did not find it.
07-26-2003, 12:39 AM
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2003 C230 K , 2001 ML320
My ricer son says they will make a coupe CF hood for us, probably $400. Not for me yet, but some people could cut 40 pounds off. They can also do CF front fenders.
07-26-2003, 12:48 AM
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My ricer son says they will make a coupe CF hood for us, probably $400. Not for me yet, but some people could cut 40 pounds off. They can also do CF front fenders.
My ricer son says they will make a coupe CF hood for us, probably $400. Not for me yet, but some people could cut 40 pounds off. They can also do CF front fenders.
07-26-2003, 12:55 AM
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Originally posted by electromethod
sorry guys but one question... when they sell you the hood.... do you still have to modify them? i would assume i will have to buy the hardware from MB.... hmmm.... any one with experience?
sorry guys but one question... when they sell you the hood.... do you still have to modify them? i would assume i will have to buy the hardware from MB.... hmmm.... any one with experience?
I got it because I added a lot of weight from the Kleemann. With the CF hood it did help lighten the load. The front didnt feel as heavy with the stock hood and the Kleemann.
