New Aluminum Lock Pins
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black c300 sport p1
not to get off the topic of..umm...shoes
but how're you gonna go about matching the rears? i wouldn't want them to be mismatched. also my right rear is already broken from an idiot trying to pull it up
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yeah, that's my concern right now too. I want a full matching set. Waiting for something to come out that's just like the chrome one for front AND back.
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I'm thinking of installing just the fronts (since it's an easy twist-off) and pretending like the back half of the car doesn't exist.
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If we are traveling with others- we drive our Avalanche (that things got some much room its stupid).
I was also considering the "epoxy" method. Since I already had to have the oem repaired once- I have a feeling it will happen again. Next time- I'll fix it my way. The shaft isn't flexibe where the pins attach. For some reason- instead of the same screw on as the front the rear has almost a ball/socket attachment. When the sockets cracks the ball pops out and the pin falls off.
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Added Aluminum Surrounds
Just received the Aluminum Surrounds that matched the Pins. I think they are much better than stock. It was hard to get a good pic. I will post some later.
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Considering I have one arm in a sling and it took my about 2 minutes- I wouldn't say it was difficult. A couple of sore fingers but its all done. Just grabbed the edges with my finger nails and persistently wiggled it until it came loose. New ones pop right in.
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very nice! I'm now debating if I should get these now or wait for a front and back set to be released...but who knows how long that'll be... Wonder if I could get them black chromed.....need to call around now
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I want! All from formymercedes.com?
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I am doing the back doors too. I have the oem pin from when they repaired my locks. I am using it to measure the inner diameter and depth required for the new Aluminum pins. I am then going to grind out the pin so it will fit and attach it with some high-strength epoxy. Mercedes has replaced both of my back door locking cables due to the pins breaking off.
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I was thinking of just doing the fronts. Since my rear windows are tinted the pins are barely noticeable in the back. Do you think chrome or aluminum would look better? Aluminum would match the speedometer framing but the chrome looks damn nice haha