FrankW's Arctic obessesion - Page 2

Nov 4, 2008 | 03:33 AM

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FrankW

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W206 PHEV AMG

thanks Phil

phrank, iridium's good too.

Luisin, you mean the LED turn signal tail light? it looks a little modern, but i just want to do the Bullit style tail light. The c63 style grille you can get from ebay for about $200 USD.

Nov 4, 2008 | 04:27 AM

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damn frank i love them c63 rims.

Nov 4, 2008 | 07:42 AM

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Ron Jr

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Looking good. I can't wait to see the grill.

Nov 4, 2008 | 08:09 AM

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Looking good so far

Love the exhaust and rims...gives a very nice stance.

Nov 4, 2008 | 08:23 AM

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Sweet job Frank!! How do you like the sound change from stock to X-Pipe?? Is it still mello enough for everyday with just a little more bark when you get on it??

Nov 4, 2008 | 08:25 AM

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Did you drop the suspension or did the wider wheels fill up the space by themselves...looks good.

Nov 4, 2008 | 08:59 AM

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quad setup looks awesome!

Nov 4, 2008 | 07:40 PM

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This is the fix I come out with
I also hade my done thanks to VaderSS part numbers and photos

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Nov 4, 2008 | 08:01 PM

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looks awesome man!

i want to do this, but i feel like MB is gonna kick my *** when i bring the car back after the lease . . . or void my warranty

Nov 5, 2008 | 01:52 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by tanktube67

This is the fix I come out with
I also hade my done thanks to VaderSS part numbers and photos

that looks cool

where can I have them made tho.

Nov 5, 2008 | 01:54 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by C300Sport

Did you drop the suspension or did the wider wheels fill up the space by themselves...looks good.

stock suspension. probably because the offset on the C63 wheel's more aggressive and the front tire's 235/40/18 vs 225/40/18 on the optional wheels.

Nov 5, 2008 | 02:02 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by vcruiser

looks awesome man!

i want to do this, but i feel like MB is gonna kick my *** when i bring the car back after the lease . . . or void my warranty

it's just cosmetics. doubt they're going to care if any. I've seen someone lease returned a e46 M3 modded out.

Nov 5, 2008 | 02:15 AM

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thx guys.

this is the grille that I'll be getting and been help testing thanks to K1. pricing hasn't been set. I'll be the first one.

you can also check out K1 for update. the pics are actually showing the mold that will be used. I'm very excited. I'll be testing for them for the pre-production grille hopefully next week.

If all goes well I should have it in time for the Nov. 15th Saprissa Meet.

as soon as I know more detail I'll let everyone know. so far they say it'll weight in at approx 14oz. aero grade CF product. serial numbered something like it and should be very strong.

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Nov 5, 2008 | 02:20 AM

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holy ****face frank, modding the W204 faster than the 203 ever was!

Nov 5, 2008 | 02:39 AM

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wtf frank!
that looks amazing especially on a white car!

where's the luv for 203? i'd so buy one for my 203 to match my trunk insert CF!!!

Nov 5, 2008 | 07:44 AM

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Ron Jr

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Very nice grill, are they only going to make it dry?

Nov 5, 2008 | 08:57 AM

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tanktube67

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2008 Black Out C350 Saks Edition / 87 VW GTI

I made it my self and I have a template that I can send you.

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Nov 5, 2008 | 04:40 PM

#43

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Quote:

Originally Posted by tanktube67

I made it my self and I have a template that I can send you.

I see. where do you buy the material tho? just home depot? better if you could make'em for me.

Nov 5, 2008 | 07:07 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by MJ50

wtf frank!
that looks amazing especially on a white car!

where's the luv for 203? i'd so buy one for my 203 to match my trunk insert CF!!!

yeah! wheres the love for the 203! lol

Nov 5, 2008 | 07:55 PM

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tanktube67

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Quote:

Originally Posted by FrankW

I see. where do you buy the material tho? just home depot? better if you could make'em for me.

Yea I'm out of the states right now I'll be back some time next week, the sheet metal I got it from home depot.

Nov 5, 2008 | 07:57 PM

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tanktube67

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Frank put me on the list for that grill

Nov 5, 2008 | 08:02 PM

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frank
take ur 203 back to k1 and start on 203 grille R&D...

Nov 7, 2008 | 05:15 AM

#48

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bahahaha....i'll find out more, but basically they say if there are enough interest with guarantee buyers that won't back out. anything's possible.

Nov 7, 2008 | 12:08 PM

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Frank! What would be the cost of the bad a$$ Cf grill? I am VERY interested! Love living in SoCal with all the modders!

Nov 11, 2008 | 04:11 AM

#50

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tested the prototype #1 monday noon. looks like K1 can get an early production one ready by the Nov 15th big SoCal meet.

held the grille today. it weight next to nothing. I'd say around 1lb tops.

I took some quick pics while they're marking it down for fitment.