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Old 09-08-2009, 06:56 PM
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(Minor) Mods Done! = Happy C300 Owner.

1. Stock 17" to 18" C63 AMG
2. Tint 80% on the back 20% up front
3. Grill, black C63 style
4. Smoked side markers

These 4 mods have to be the easiest and least expensive way to improve the look of your C300...naturally in my opinion.

Here are a before and after. What cha think?

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Looks good!
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love the rims!

edit: actually, i like all the mods you did. looks super clean!
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Nice work. Great mods!
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Any chance you have a close-up of the smoked sidemarkers?
The pic on eBay shows the "frames" as being very dark, blending in very well w/ the black. Your pic looks like it's whiter/lighter. Thanks in advance!
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Originally Posted by Doanster
Any chance you have a close-up of the smoked sidemarkers?
The pic on eBay shows the "frames" as being very dark, blending in very well w/ the black. Your pic looks like it's whiter/lighter. Thanks in advance!
Here they are, they are from this seller: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...K%3AMEWNX%3AIT

There are other ones from this seller that look a little darker around the edges. I'm happy with the way mine look...much better then OEM, but these look even better to me. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Merce...=p4506.c0.m245



Here is a close up.
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nice look! tint out the side markers.
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Looking Good!

Can you post a link of the side markers you bought?

Also where did you get the C63 AMG Rims? Cost?

Thanks
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Originally Posted by Mike_2011
Looking Good!

Can you post a link of the side markers you bought?

Also where did you get the C63 AMG Rims? Cost?

Thanks

about the side markers, see two posts up.

I got the C63 rims with pirelli tires off of Craigslist, they were used but only to drive the car from the dealership to the guys house. Got em both for $2300.
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How much do they cost if I buy them at my dealer I guess about 3k right?
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How much do they cost if I buy them at my dealer I guess about 3k right?
I think they are closer to 4k for just the rims. They do come up for sale from time to time on eBay and here in the classifieds.
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very nice! love the grill
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amazing how a few mods could make such a difference... nice whip.
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I love the wheels. I like them better than the 19" version. I think they'd look better on my car than the AMG wheels I have now...hmm. Wonder if anyone would like a trade.

Looks good.
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Looks good. C63 rims go really well. Lowering next and switch to C63 side skirts?
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very cool... what a little mod make!!! to me, look very different with these mods.. good job!
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white and whiter
looks great

the c63 style grille looks much more aggressive than stock

love my 63 style grille and rims as well.
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Would you mind to post the link of where you get the grill? fitments fine?
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Originally Posted by thearc
I'm happy with the way mine look...much better then OEM, but these look even better to me. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Merce...=p4506.c0.m245

These are the ones I have they are not as dark as the picture makes them look but are still nice.
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Originally Posted by mrjsw
Would you mind to post the link of where you get the grill? fitments fine?
I got it from this ebay seller. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...K%3AMEWNX%3AIT
I'm very happy with the build quality and his service, the grill shipped to me in 2 days.
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Originally Posted by thearc
1. Stock 17" to 18" C63 AMG
2. Tint 80% on the back 20% up front
3. Grill, black C63 style
4. Smoked side markers

These 4 mods have to be the easiest and least expensive way to improve the look of your C300...naturally in my opinion.

Here are a before and after. What cha think?

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After



Dont have an opinion the mods... but can you wash my car for me? that is a seriously shiny car!!
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Those minor mods make a HUGE difference!
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Wow. The grill looks really nice! Maybe I'll get that after clear side markers.
Is the grill installation hard? I read the description and you have to super glue the star?
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Originally Posted by Richard2011
Wow. The grill looks really nice! Maybe I'll get that after clear side markers.
Is the grill installation hard? I read the description and you have to super glue the star?
The installation of the grill was easy, I followed the DIY that was posted here at had no problems. As for the star, it clicks into place on the grill and seems to be secure. I did add super glue too though, can't be too safe.
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