Got the Door Handle Inserts! *Pictures*
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Got the Door Handle Inserts! *Pictures*
I thought I'd put my 10% off accessories coupon to use, so I went and got the chrome door handle inserts. It's been on my list since I bought the car, and I recently came across a thread here with pictures of another member's white W204 with the inserts and I loved it.
Here are some pictures of the unboxing. Once I install/mount them on the car tonight or tomorrow, I'll put up some more pictures. Enjoy
Hmmm... MB calls them Door Handle Cups on the box.
Here are some pictures of the unboxing. Once I install/mount them on the car tonight or tomorrow, I'll put up some more pictures. Enjoy
Hmmm... MB calls them Door Handle Cups on the box.
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I found the "Best Before" date amusing as well, but what you guys have said makes sense. As long as the adhesive stays put once I install them, I'll be happy.
Yeah, I loved the partial chrome trim on the door handles on the W203 and even the previous E-Class if i recall correctly. Very tasteful accent.
Yeah, I loved the partial chrome trim on the door handles on the W203 and even the previous E-Class if i recall correctly. Very tasteful accent.
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Another round of ICE
Also not a fan of chrome, but I respect different tastes. One part which does surprise me is installing more chrome on a Sport model; this mod seems more consistent with a Luxury model. Perhaps a chrome Luxury grille and stand up hood ornament might help complete the look?
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I finally put them on last night but haven't gotten around to taking pictures just yet.
I'm not too crazy about chrome in general, but I think it's a tasteful addition especially on white, it's a rather subtle accent (similar to the chrome strip on the doors / sidebody). I really wanted a white car this time around but after owning it for a month, I started finding it rather plain and wanted to add just a little oomph to it while keeping it OEM.
My last car was iridium silver and I would never want to do that to an already lustrous color. And I'd never do chrome wheels - that's just not my taste.
@Sportstick: I'm seriously considering the luxury grille and hood ornament. I saw a black C300 sport with the lux grille/ornament and it looked great. Reminds me of the E-class sedan's aggressive stance. The pre-facelift W204 Luxury looks too bland and tame for my taste.
I'm not too crazy about chrome in general, but I think it's a tasteful addition especially on white, it's a rather subtle accent (similar to the chrome strip on the doors / sidebody). I really wanted a white car this time around but after owning it for a month, I started finding it rather plain and wanted to add just a little oomph to it while keeping it OEM.
My last car was iridium silver and I would never want to do that to an already lustrous color. And I'd never do chrome wheels - that's just not my taste.
@Sportstick: I'm seriously considering the luxury grille and hood ornament. I saw a black C300 sport with the lux grille/ornament and it looked great. Reminds me of the E-class sedan's aggressive stance. The pre-facelift W204 Luxury looks too bland and tame for my taste.
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Sorry for the delay Took these pictures with my cellphone yesterday around dusk:
I'm happy with the results. Definitely worth the time and money.
Looks great on white!
Took these pictures with my cellphone yesterday around dusk:
I'm happy with the results. Definitely worth the time and money.
Looks great on white!
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Sure - it was $85 plus taxes. I had a 10% off coupon, so it came down to $76.50.
Call ahead, because when I went there to pick the part up, the guy tells me it's $115. I told him that can't be right because I called them the day before and the parts dept told me it was $85. He goes, "Oh, we gave you the list price then, that's cool."
Took about 5 minutes to install per handle (clean the handle cups, dry run without taking the protection off the adhesive strips and then finally putting them on).
Call ahead, because when I went there to pick the part up, the guy tells me it's $115. I told him that can't be right because I called them the day before and the parts dept told me it was $85. He goes, "Oh, we gave you the list price then, that's cool."
Took about 5 minutes to install per handle (clean the handle cups, dry run without taking the protection off the adhesive strips and then finally putting them on).
