harpax

Here's my coupe with new shoes
<img src="https://mbworld.org/upload/2002/OrionCoupe_1.jpg">
<img src="https://mbworld.org/upload/2002/OrionCoupe_2.jpg">
<img src="https://mbworld.org/upload/2002/OrionCoupe_3.jpg">

Bos

Looks great! Are you windows tinted or is that just the reflection from it being a cloudy day? If so, what brand of tint did you go with?

harpax

I went to local tint shop here in MD and got the Silver Tint ($175).
I don't think the silver tind go by the percentage, cause they
only carried one kind.

DtS

Very nice. Very tasteful.

(You guys, with your good lookin' wheels, give me a really hard time deciding what rims to buy later on! )

benzomonterey

Looks great, those were actually my first choice but then I went with the Mille Miglias.

Bos

There are a few popular brands like, STI SunGard, Llumar, Madico, 3M, etc. Do you happen to know the actual brand they used? Just curious because I'm considering a film by Madico that has a very slight silver finish to it. I've only been able to see it on one car though, so I want to know if your's would be a proper representation of the "Madico" tint. Thanks...

harpax

I called the shop where I got the tint, and guy said it's called .Solar-Guard . They haven't used any other brands other than Solar-Guard and 3M, but guy said 3M was a wreck.
They have life time warrenty on solar-guard for fading and bubbling, so I think it's quiet reliable.

Harris

Is this the C-coupe with 255 tires in the front??

Bos

Thanks man...

harpax

Yup, this is the one

nevide

hi can you post the tire sizes and brand that you stuck on your moda r6? I'd like to get that wheel too. THanks.

todd

I got the same setup with Pilot Sports and I tell you the car turns so much quicker and feels lighter than the C7s with Contis. Add the Porterfields with no dust and I love 'em.

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....m=24ZR8SPORTNO

This shot is from the tire rack site. I haven't taken any of mine yet as it rained here in SC and I haven't washed and Zainoed it yet.

Maybe Monday.





Qty Size and Description
Availability Price Each

------------------------------------------------------------------------
------------------
1 Torque wrench set In
Stock $29.99
1 Wheel wax 8 oz container In
Stock $15.99
4 18x8 moda R6 Bright Sil In
Stock $229.00
4 Required centering ring In
Stock N/C
20 Required lugbolt for vehicle In
Stock N/C
4 Moda center cap In
Stock N/C




Order Total: $1,022.76

Buellwinkle

Those wheel look great on the car. How's the ride in comparison to the 17" wheels? Do you feel expansion joints on the freeway more? Does it seem jittery on rough pavements? Is it any noisier? I'm trying to decide between 17" and 18" and I'm sure the 18" look and handle better but I don't want to regret my purchase next time I'm on the concrete freeway.

nevide

if you wanna upgrade, I think 18 is better cuz why just upgrade 1 inch? That's just me. How about the knockout lm5's that you showed us buell? Is that wheel any quality?

Mercedes

What wheel wax, Is it good. can you give more info on the wheel wax??

Thanks

CitronC230K_03

the tint and wheels look great!!

nevide

what tint?

todd

Buellwinkle, I have the tires all at 35 PSI right now and the ride is very smooth. Smoother than the Contis.

I notice that the steering is much more sensative and had to adjust my driving as I would some times turn sharper than anticipated.

I used to run the Conti's at 40 to 42 PSI so that probably acounts for my perception of the Pilot's on 18s being so much smoother.

I noticed that what is really limiting wheel/tire size is the bottom of those shocks, not the wheel well. Could use a slight drop and stiffer anti-roll bars too.

But no, the ride isn't harsh for me anyway.

Mercedes, the wheel wax smells like it is just a carnuba based wax. I haven't tried it yet as I am gonna detail the car today. Looks like the weather will be nice all week. Probably not better than Zaino, but I just added it to my cart when buying the wheels to check it out.

Here is Tire Rack's page on the wax:

http://www.tirerack.com/accessories/...x/wheelwax.jsp

Buellwinkle

The 18" Moda's really do look good. The knockoff LM5's are on E-Bay for $950 and from what I understand, they are lighter than the real two piece Lorinser LM5. Check with Pascal, he has them on his C32 (I think his handle is C32Irvine or something like that). Here's the place.....

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...tem=1870464832

CitronC230K_03

the silver tint!

nevide

http://www.modracer.com/corrado.asp

todd

Schweeeet.

I always thought of my C230K as a refined Corrado ;-)

nevide

yep. In some way. Check the 19s tho. They're aweeeeesome. Do you think I should get 18 or 19? I heard that 19s are rough to ride.