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Old 10-06-2009, 05:07 PM
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New rims and tinted headlights,taillights, and mirror turn signals

I've been shopping for new rims for a long time, but I never found anything that truly excited me. I didn't want to go BIG and I loved the way the 17" AMG wheels looked. I know some will think I'm crazy, but I love the way they look.
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Originally Posted by AkaSigFreak
I've been shopping for new rims for a long time, but I never found anything that truly excited me. I didn't want to go BIG and I loved the way the 17" AMG wheels looked. I know some will think I'm crazy, but I love the way they look.

How did you get the yellow fog lights?
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How did you get the yellow fog lights?
lamin-x film. They are pre-cut and offer protection from chips/cracks. Install takes about 10 minutes.
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Everything looks good!
I got it from a company that said they were in Canada from ebay. I personally think all of the aftermarket C63 style grilles are coming from the same manufacturer. I got it back when they were first released (almost 2 yrs ago).

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Looking good, now you need to do something with the sidemarkers.
They are tinted but not dark enough. I still have enough of the Gunsmoke lamin-x film so I might do that.
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I am sure I can search for the answer somewhere on the forums . . BUT where did you get the diffuser Hows the fitment on it? Quality? Any suggestions?

Overall the car looks great.
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I am sure I can search for the answer somewhere on the forums . . BUT where did you get the diffuser Hows the fitment on it? Quality? Any suggestions?

Overall the car looks great.
http://www.etkms.com/index.cfm?fusea...t=11&pageid=37
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Originally Posted by AkaSigFreak
They are tinted but not dark enough. I still have enough of the Gunsmoke lamin-x film so I might do that.
I am thinking about installing Lamin-X as well. Is yours "Tint" or "Gun Smoke"?
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car looks goood! I myself love the amg 17inch wheels too! I might have to get that diffuser now it looks so goood!
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I am thinking about installing Lamin-X as well. Is yours "Tint" or "Gun Smoke"?
It is the Gunsmoke. Personally I think it's a little dark. I had the "Tint" before so I thought I'd try the Gunsmoke. Maybe I have to get used to it. I still have the "Tint" film on my orange side marker lights.
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the tint in the front is a little dark to me but it does make your car look a little more aggressive tho... nice job...
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Originally Posted by AkaSigFreak
It is the Gunsmoke. Personally I think it's a little dark. I had the "Tint" before so I thought I'd try the Gunsmoke. Maybe I have to get used to it. I still have the "Tint" film on my orange side marker lights.
Didn't look tinted at first. Maybe the flash or the sun made them stand out.
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I am sure I can search for the answer somewhere on the forums . . BUT where did you get the diffuser Hows the fitment on it? Quality? Any suggestions?

Overall the car looks great.
Looks like the Euroteck diffuser. If it is it fits 100% better than mine.
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is your headlights, taillights, and mirror turn signals all lamin-x?
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Looks like the Euroteck diffuser. If it is it fits 100% better than mine.
You never got yours to fit right? Sorry.
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is your headlights, taillights, and mirror turn signals all lamin-x?
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With those tail lights I will not last a day without getting pull over by the cops here in Cali.
They don't look too dark in person. The pics make them look darker.
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Looks awsome!! A++
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wow im jealous that the rear light lamin-x actually looks so good!

imo the fronts are too dark... without being able to see the eyelid it makes the headlights look big.

diffuser looks sick... very nice car
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Looks sweet bro....that diffuser looks awesome!!!!! Rims look good also but def need a drop..
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Man, I was about to post this same thread, looks good! Here's my finger numbing experience with the Lamin-X install I just spent the last HOUR doing.. 10 minutes.. you definitely done this before. Mine also included the door guards on all 4 doors but still.. I think I got a blister from trying to get those headlights perfect!

EDIT: Added a shot with only the eyelids turned on
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Hopefully after Oct 19th, my car will look more like this....

I made reservations with Carlsson to get my CK35 mods done!

EDIT: Apparently Carlsson won't sell the grille insert to replace the Mercedes star because of "copyright issues". I have no idea what that means, but I've never hated copyright laws more than today.
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