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Mods to my new to me 203!

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Old 07-20-2014, 06:28 PM
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Mods to my new to me 203!

We've only had it for about a week and I've already ordered a few things...


Installed them today! LOVE the 'new' look!


Did clear side markers, new 'updated' grill and some not so exciting new floor mats. Really transformed the car!
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Old mats were a little beat and they stunk! lol
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Installed!
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New grill vs factory grill:
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Installed!
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I also did the 'flat' hood emblem.
Really like how it all came out! Wasn't that difficult at all!
Also did a 'detail' day today. Cleaned the entire interior and trunk, vacuumed, then applied Ultima Interior Guard Plus on all surfaces. Odor eliminated with some Marine 31 Fresh Scent Cabin Odor Eliminator. Worked great!
Interior looks fantastic! Better than new if I may say so myself!
Hope everyone enjoyed the pics...
Old 07-20-2014, 09:16 PM
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nice and clean!

only thing i would prefer is a black or plasti-dipped black stock style grille. to many emblems up front with that grille.
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It's ok... is that a 911 in the background?

I do like how those clear side markers look on our cars though.
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looking good on that
Old 07-20-2014, 11:15 PM
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Originally Posted by DWalk
nice and clean!

only thing i would prefer is a black or plasti-dipped black stock style grille. to many emblems up front with that grille.


Now that's an interesting idea! Thanks! I have the factory grill, and happen to be pretty handy with the Dip!



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It's ok... is that a 911 in the background?

I do like how those clear side markers look on our cars though.


Thanks! Yes, it's a new '991' 911 Carrera.






Thanks everyone! Appreciate the comments! Having fun with this ride!
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You can "tint" the clear markers...any paint shop can do it. Either they will match it with actual tint...and if they can not...a few drops of your paint into clear will kick down the clear so they "look like" European side impact / rub strips. Now if you want to pull the chrome back and sweep it to the side line - you will need OEM Avantgarde strips...

I too am not a fan of the large stars on sedans...even OEM with the w204+...(Only the c218+ can "pull it off" to me) but if you like it, that is truly all that matters!

New/Clean floor mats always make a car feel good!
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^^^Thanks for that info on the impact strips/etc!
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Makes a real difference to me. There is plenty on this site about it...them...
Good luck!
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^^^^Very NICE!

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