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Old 08-15-2007, 07:30 PM
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lol...ya, but your coupey got worked on fast mine span 3 1/2 years...LOL
True...I did more to my coupe in 1 year than I did to my sedan in 3.
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Old 08-15-2007, 07:35 PM
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Wow, i just read all 22 pages of this. Great mods Frank. You must have a record for the most rims
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Old 08-15-2007, 07:37 PM
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True...I did more to my coupe in 1 year than I did to my sedan in 3.
Damn, that's true! And to think, it was supposed to stay stock
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Old 08-15-2007, 07:38 PM
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Wow, i just read all 22 pages of this. Great mods Frank. You must have a record for the most rims
some of the discussions were great including DIY info, rims info, photoshop info as well. but you actually read all the pages is
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Old 08-15-2007, 07:38 PM
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lol...ya, but your coupey got worked on fast mine span 3 1/2 years...LOL
You're starting to repeat yourself like my great grandma.
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Old 08-15-2007, 07:40 PM
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You're starting to repeat yourself like my great grandma.
damn internet!!! reposted like a noob
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Old 08-15-2007, 08:59 PM
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found some pics...in chronological orders, but some mods are not pictured

stock

first mod: LM-6 replicas

smoked tail light version 1

lowered with RENNtech springs

painted the grille

got Bi-xenon

got C55 replica spoiler

first set of 19" Axis Phin

retro fitted the Comand myself full DIY

HRE 448R brushed finish. picture taken with friend's Brabus kit C230k.

added Euro plate for the due to some scratch, but love the look

I had the Brabus R171 shiftknob at the time

smoked tail light version 2

Carlsson phase 1

Carlsson phase 1

Carlsson phase 2: dropped with TEIN SS coilover

Carlsson phase 2: Brembo 355mm front

Carlsson phase 2: S-class tail light & painted rear brake

Carlsson phase 2: Weltmeister quad look exhaust/ ECU / pulley
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Carlsson phase 2.5: DCR Laguna Seca in charcoal 19x8.5/9.5. back to 2005 tail light.

Carlsson phase 2.5: piano black interior trim inspired by Carlsson CLS.

Carlsson phase 3: BBS RE 18x8 18x9 lightweight and functional and rare

Carlsson phase 3: Brembo/AMG rear 4-piston brakes and BBS wheel decal
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Old 08-15-2007, 09:05 PM
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BALLIN!

What wheels are you gonna get next Frank? LM-R's?
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Old 08-15-2007, 09:08 PM
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BALLIN!

What wheels are you gonna get next Frank? LM-R's?
might just powdercoat these REs ...
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Old 08-15-2007, 09:14 PM
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The old HRE setup FTW!
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Old 08-15-2007, 09:17 PM
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might just powdercoat these REs ...
Time-Attack RE's FTW!
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Old 08-15-2007, 09:19 PM
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Originally Posted by nlpamg
Time-Attack RE's FTW!
werrrrd. do it frank. btw ALWAYS see u driving in rosemead!
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Old 08-15-2007, 09:27 PM
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Great thread, Frank! Your car is too cool.

It’s exactly the kick in the tail I need to divert some of my ill-gotten gains toward my beloved AMG.
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Old 08-16-2007, 12:15 AM
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Wow, Frank, you've been through 7 sets of rims... BAAAAAAAALIN

..or just plain ol rich.
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Old 08-16-2007, 12:21 AM
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Originally Posted by FrankW
some of the discussions were great including DIY info, rims info, photoshop info as well. but you actually read all the pages is
Yeah, the DIY you did on tinting tails was really good
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Old 08-16-2007, 12:48 AM
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goddamn frank, so much has been done to that car...
absolutely beautiful.
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Old 08-16-2007, 11:51 AM
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'05 C230K '10 GLK350 '13 SMART
The Carlssons looked the best
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Those Charcoal rims look real nice bro.I think the charcoal/gunmetal color look real clean on black cars.I do however like the BBS's you have on now.
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Old 08-16-2007, 12:24 PM
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The Carlssons looked the best
i have to agree...
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Old 08-16-2007, 12:29 PM
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Wheels are wheels... go back to reps Frank!
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The Carlssons looked the best
your sig is the best
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Old 08-16-2007, 12:32 PM
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Wheels are wheels... go back to reps Frank!
look who's talking...
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look who's talking...
You can cut my sarcasm with a knife.
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your sig is the best
Yours isn't I hate that bug with a passion
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