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Old May 20, 2013 | 10:36 AM
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Favorite mod you have ever done

What is your favorite modification you have made to your W203, why, and post a picture! Doesn't matter how small/big it is!

My favorite so far was my resonator + secondary cats delete. Wouldn't trade anything else I've done for that sound.

Not my picture but same setup I believe:

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Old May 20, 2013 | 11:41 AM
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^Sound clip or it didnt happen. Debating this right now. How much can I expect to pay for this $200?
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Old May 20, 2013 | 07:08 PM
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Definitely wheel stud conversion, never have to worry about lug bolt sizes anymore.
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Old May 20, 2013 | 08:23 PM
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Originally Posted by Stuka Bomber
^Sound clip or it didnt happen. Debating this right now. How much can I expect to pay for this $200?
Yeah I did mine in two steps and it was about $200 total. No sound clips for now, but there are a few on youtube, and they are accurate

Originally Posted by phister
Definitely wheel stud conversion, never have to worry about lug bolt sizes anymore.
Still want to do this on mine
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Old May 21, 2013 | 12:45 AM
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Doesn't the resonator and secondary cat delete trip your check engine light?
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Old May 21, 2013 | 08:26 AM
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Originally Posted by mchugh777
Doesn't the resonator and secondary cat delete trip your check engine light?
No sir!

Also all these questions about one mod, I know you guys all have favorite mods too!
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Old May 21, 2013 | 09:28 AM
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Renntech pulley has to be my favorite mod. Best fun/$ ratio of anything. I guess adding Sirius would be a close second, as I use it constantly in the car (1st Wave ).

This will have to do for a pic:

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Old May 22, 2013 | 05:37 AM
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Sway bars and my sound system would be second favorite mods on my car.
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Old May 22, 2013 | 10:00 AM
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Sway bars that good huh? Which ones you go with? Really thinking this might be my next and "final" mod for the time being.
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Old May 22, 2013 | 11:01 AM
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I'd have to say lowering springs. Changed the look and got rid of that nasty body roll.

But look wise, I'm happiest with the wheels. That made the biggest change to the look of the car especially since I had steelies with hubs from the factory hahaha.
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Old May 22, 2013 | 01:24 PM
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i am surprise Philster didn't say slamming


my favorite was bodykit, a tiny piece of lip kit change the look of the whole car
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Old May 22, 2013 | 11:39 PM
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Originally Posted by pww
Sway bars that good huh? Which ones you go with? Really thinking this might be my next and "final" mod for the time being.
have h&r all around but if you can find h&r front and eibach rear. car handles like on rails.

slamming wouldnt be the mod, the coilovers would be the mod lol
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Old May 23, 2013 | 01:14 PM
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I would have to say h&r all around although i wish the front would go down about 1/2 inch more (been thinking of cutting the front springs) and the aux input. I love being able to connect my iPod.
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Old May 23, 2013 | 02:49 PM
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My favorite mod is all of the above that I haven't done yet no but seriously getting rid of the stock wheels is the best thing I've done (so far). Completely changed the look of the car.
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Old May 23, 2013 | 05:54 PM
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Originally Posted by Crna Mechka
My favorite mod is all of the above that I haven't done yet no but seriously getting rid of the stock wheels is the best thing I've done (so far). Completely changed the look of the car.
Crnomečkoljubac odakle si sa Balkana?
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Old May 23, 2013 | 09:47 PM
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Audio jack in the glove box, folding mirrors, distance to empty display, Satellite radio, and LED city light conversion. They are all my favorites.
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Old May 24, 2013 | 12:07 AM
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Resonator and Muffler delete, 2.5" upgrade. Makes my 203 sound so tuff
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Old May 24, 2013 | 11:32 AM
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Originally Posted by baggee
Crnomečkoljubac odakle si sa Balkana?
E pa znao sam ce me neko provalit RS a ti?
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Old May 24, 2013 | 11:47 AM
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Originally Posted by Moviela
Audio jack in the glove box, folding mirrors, distance to empty display, Satellite radio, and LED city light conversion. They are all my favorites.
Oh wow my audio jack would definitely be mine too but it was there when I bought the car. Nothing in my car that I use more
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Old May 28, 2013 | 09:18 PM
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here are a few---
listed in order of completion
1st major mode in 2007-- last April 2013

bi-xenon
factory navi
amg style wood steering wheel
2007+ smart key
tein coilovers
factory sport pedals
euro front side marker delete
amg rear spoiler
LED tail lights
entire LED bulb swap out </----------- one of my favorites
auto folding mirrors </------- favorite
suede headliner
factory bluetooth and voice control

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next ill probably do sport front bumper- side skirts- and rear

I dont think ill ever get rid of this car....

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Old May 28, 2013 | 09:45 PM
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So far in really liking my rims, stud conversion, spacers, and plasti dipped grille.

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