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Old Nov 11, 2009 | 07:25 PM
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HakkinenL's C200K - The Transformation (18s, lowered, door trim, DRL) Lots of Pics !!

Finally, i have decided to do a step-by-step mods that i have done to my car. It is a C200K Luxury without the sports package.
Autobots, Transform ! Just Kidding.

Day of signing the purchase agreement. My 2005 C230K Avantgarde meets its successor.



Color changed to Obsidian Black before taking delivery of car.



Totally stock
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Old Nov 11, 2009 | 07:25 PM
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Next, lets change the interior trims !









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Old Nov 11, 2009 | 07:26 PM
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Got 18s? Lets do a drop !


Comparison of stock Eibach springs vs Eibach Pro-kit.








The Measurements :


Last edited by HakkinenL; Nov 11, 2009 at 10:05 PM. Reason: Pics got mixed up. Thanks.
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Old Nov 11, 2009 | 07:27 PM
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Lets shape up the body !







Lets see what the DRLs can do.




PHASE 1 : COMPLETED
Thanks for viewing

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Old Nov 11, 2009 | 07:36 PM
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Seriously...Wow! Looks beautiful!
Have any pictures of the rear?
I'm ready for Phase 2!

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Old Nov 11, 2009 | 07:39 PM
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Looking good, but why paint it black instead of buying it in black???
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Old Nov 11, 2009 | 07:42 PM
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how much are those DRL's? PM me info plz.
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Old Nov 11, 2009 | 08:01 PM
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Solid!!!
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Old Nov 11, 2009 | 08:36 PM
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OMG this is soooo sick...
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Old Nov 11, 2009 | 08:49 PM
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Amazing work. . but why didn't you just get a Black Sport Model with aluminum trim?

I LOVE those rims . . first W204 that I've seen with them. DRLs are looking great as well.
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Old Nov 11, 2009 | 09:16 PM
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Thanks bros for the comments !

I could have bought black on black. There are a few black cars available but non of them has black interior. All grey interior. I would have to wait at least 3 months for it. Then there was one silver with black interior sitting there.....

I am still having single tailpipe. So nothing great about rear yet. :-(
Lets do that for Phase 2 ?
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Old Nov 11, 2009 | 09:19 PM
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Hope you dont mind me asking. What lights you running on your eyelids?
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Originally Posted by HakkinenL
I am still having single tailpipe. So nothing great about rear yet. :-(
Lets do that for Phase 2 ?
Definitely!
So did you switch out the trim around the AC and buttons with aluminum trim?
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Old Nov 11, 2009 | 09:26 PM
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Originally Posted by Richard2011
Definitely!
So did you switch out the trim around the AC and buttons with aluminum trim?
The AC and buttons trim cover is out of stock when i ordered the others.
Still waiting for it to arrive at my local parts shop.
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Old Nov 12, 2009 | 12:55 AM
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Nice ride bro

All you need now is the tail pipe...until you get sick of the 18s and switch to 19s...

Actually, make that 20!
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Old Nov 12, 2009 | 03:15 AM
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you took a huge detour but very nice transformation.

how long did all those mods take you?
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Old Nov 12, 2009 | 03:28 AM
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good job! ionly thing i dont get is why dint you just get the black one from the beginning and get the amg bumpers at the same time.. could have saved you some dollar! but still car looks really nice and clean!
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Old Nov 12, 2009 | 03:49 AM
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WOW great transformation.....

Now you have to go for other exhaust, have you allready made a choice??

Go for the Brabus ones ;-)



You have a luxury (avantgarde/elegance) rear bumper??
You can buy the spoilers that i have over the exhaust... i havent seen anyone here in The Netherlands who have that on their W204.

I'm waiting for phase 2

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That's a good looking front! I love the elegance/avantgarde grille on yours!
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The DRL's are great..... where do I get some?
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The DRL's are great..... where do I get some?
They are from the new E-Class, they are nice looking!!!
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Old Nov 12, 2009 | 08:19 AM
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Originally Posted by Royce118
Hope you dont mind me asking. What lights you running on your eyelids?
I am running PIAA. Too bad there is nothing in the market that is white. It is either slight yellowish or bluish LEDs.

Originally Posted by formula1
Nice ride bro
All you need now is the tail pipe...until you get sick of the 18s and switch to 19s...Actually, make that 20!
Hey bro. I am eyeing the Carlsson Evo 1/5 19s...... $$$$$


Originally Posted by qwqwerertyty
you took a huge detour but very nice transformation.
how long did all those mods take you?
Thanks for the comments bro. The wheels, springs, bodykit & DRL. All done within the same week.
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Oh.. Well yours isn't that bad anyway. Any idea whether it will fit on the rear license plate light? Oh yea get polargs if you're looking for a white eyelid colour
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