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Old May 4, 2011 | 10:08 PM
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K. BENZ C300 MOD THREAD

Hey guys just starting a thread on the mods Im going to do on my 2011 C300.

I added:
6000K HIDs to the LOW beams.
Aftermarket Subs - 2 12" W3 JLs, with a Kenwood amp.
V1 with hidden Install.

Ill add pics later tonight or tomorrow.
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Old May 4, 2011 | 10:10 PM
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nice Kev lets see some pics. hehe
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Old May 4, 2011 | 10:14 PM
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sweet. lets see that system
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Old May 5, 2011 | 08:17 AM
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sweet. lets see that system
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We need pictures
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Old May 6, 2011 | 11:37 PM
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pictures as promised







no pics of the HIDs, yet maybe later tonight ill get some. i debadged, and painted the MB badge black. I just saw the thread on the plasti-dip and think i might buy a bottle to do the chrome sides. rims soon and h&r springs.. if anyone is interested i have H&R Coilovers for sale.

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Old May 6, 2011 | 11:54 PM
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also im not sure if this has been answered but is there a way to make the LEDs brighter while driving ?
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Old May 7, 2011 | 12:03 AM
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wow your C is the first i've seen with folding seats, i FREAKING WISH mine had them
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Old May 7, 2011 | 12:40 AM
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have fun with your mods! It's the best part of owning a car.
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Old May 7, 2011 | 12:55 AM
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Originally Posted by wnunez89
wow your C is the first i've seen with folding seats, i FREAKING WISH mine had them
Folding seats are part of P2

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have fun with your mods! It's the best part of owning a car.
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Old May 7, 2011 | 12:57 AM
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Originally Posted by kevinwithdabenz
Hey guys just starting a thread on the mods Im going to do on my 2011 C300.

I added:
6000K HIDs to the LOW beams.
Aftermarket Subs - 2 12" W3 JLs, with a Kenwood amp.
V1 with hidden Install.

Ill add pics later tonight or tomorrow.
You should add to your list a custom box for your 12" Subs
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Old May 7, 2011 | 01:11 AM
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Wait you want H&R springs but you have coilovers? why not throw the coils on?
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Old May 7, 2011 | 04:28 AM
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Originally Posted by tanktube67
You should add to your list a custom box for your 12" Subs
yeah that is a custom box made with MDF

Originally Posted by wnunez89
wow your C is the first i've seen with folding seats, i FREAKING WISH mine had them
yeah i love em, makes the bass sound better, i was thinking about putting the subs facing the front of the car but im not sure.

Originally Posted by envyxc350
Wait you want H&R springs but you have coilovers? why not throw the coils on?
coils wont work on a 4matic

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have fun with your mods! It's the best part of owning a car.
i LOVE mods

thanks guys
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Old May 7, 2011 | 06:59 AM
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Are you going to wrap that box with some black material? It looks pretty bad with just that raw mdf, sorry
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Old May 7, 2011 | 07:02 AM
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Do you have any plans to wrap that box with some black material to match your trunk? It looks pretty bad with that raw mdf, sorry
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Old May 7, 2011 | 07:44 AM
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Originally Posted by tanktube67
Folding seats are part of P2
On 2011's they are part of P1 along with the sun shade.
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Old May 7, 2011 | 09:02 AM
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funny on the 2011 I dont like the rear seats folding. The 2008 didnt have them and the bass hit harder cause the seats didnt have the thick plastic back that protects the folding seats when theyre down. This new car is still weird to me, but its only been a week and a half. Its growin on me
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Old May 7, 2011 | 11:53 AM
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Originally Posted by wnunez89
sweet. lets see that system
+100 on the stereo.

Side note....someone PM me if you know any legit installers in Phoenix.
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Old May 7, 2011 | 02:48 PM
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Originally Posted by bigigg
Do you have any plans to wrap that box with some black material to match your trunk? It looks pretty bad with that raw mdf, sorry
i wanted to, and yeah i know it does, but im thinking about changing up the system in the near future.
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Old May 9, 2011 | 01:39 PM
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aright guys next mod is the xpipe and magnaflow mufflers .. im going to order the xpipe now, just wanna confirm that its the 2.25" inlets right?
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Old May 10, 2011 | 01:47 AM
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just updating you guys with some pics and a new mod enjoy and gimme some feedback

this was in Greenport on mothers day


by a friends house working on his car


with no grill..


6000k HID Low beams and black grill


and a better pic with the high beams. thinking i should put 8000k HIDs for highs


EDIT: getting 20% tints tomorrow

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