TRSCobra

All 2012-2013 C-class models without the lighting package have reflector headlamps. Ones with the lighting package are pretty hard to find, and often have to be special ordered.

glj12

Lighting package means the frog lens (projectors) I was talking about earlier, right? Mine came with it. I guess that's why, since mine is a 2008.

MBSebas87

TRScobra is correct! All 08-11 models came with projectors. For the facelift models, you need the lightning package to get projectors/xenons. Talk about cutting cost lol ohh well I still love my headlights as they look more aggressive!!

TRSCobra

Yeah we had to drive like 200 miles to find one with the lighting package...

glj12

Wow, that really sucks guys. Sorry to hear that!

MBSebas87

yeahh oh well... the upgrades in the facelift make up for it! lol

Matt-erhorn

When you put the door pins in did you glue them or anything? I have some laying around and want to install them but want to have the ability to put the old ones back upon returning the lease. Do you think the originals would be easy to reinstall?

MBSebas87

I had to use crazy glue for the back as they don't go in like the front ones. Just don't use too much cuz it will be a mess ...voice of experience lol as for putting the originals back in, I have no idea ...if anything, your adding value to the car lol

Spec_Davis

Nice car Mbsebas very clean

MBSebas87

thanks man!!

nismosr

clean car .. who did the install on the x pipe.

MBSebas87

thanks man...i took it to a local meineke shop. can't complain so far but later i found out the x-pipe is supposed to be closer to the engine

nismosr

how's it holding up so far ? is it loud in the highway when doing regular driving not flooring it?

MBSebas87

im not sure if its that loud in the highway but def louder than stock! i've got a few compliments so far by friends and neighbors that were nearby when l take off lol

MBSebas87

on another note, mods coming....new OEM black painted grille (tired of plastidip) and possible CF diffuser. I'm still debating on the diffuser cuz i heard CF turns yellow after a while so I don't know if i want to drop $300 for something that's not gonna last lol

ilumunus

I was planning on doing quad tips on my c300 before I sold it, and I had the $143 ebay diffuser, but never had the time for quad tips. It looked pretty clean, but I can't speak for durability. I bet there's someone else here who's had it for a long time though!

robnyc

How much U found the OEM Blk painted grille ?
whats wrong with the plastidip color is it like matte ?
did your X-pipe just add sound but heard those take away some HP

I' just got mine and i'm thinking the first thing to do is sell these factory wheels (Grand Touring All Season don't work in our area, prob get Conti's DWS) not sure if to keep the stock rims & powder coat them or get some 17" AMG or 18" debating. Then def do the same grille paint u did looks so much better to match the black but i dont like it fully blacked out urs look great. Just got its first hand wash paid like $40 but they cleaned it well and didn't rush (took about 45mins-1hr). This made me realize how PITA is black cars when parking outside i feel like wrapping it in Satin Gray or even White.

MBSebas87

The oem grille I found was $300, and nothing wrong with plastidip it's just that I don't wanna be spending time redoing it every 6 months or so....and yes xpipe gave the car a better exhaust sound...way better than stock. Don't know anything about losing HP

joespeed29

-1 on debadging.. just my opinion..love the AMG door pins tho

kkman828

why?....could u plz explain that....

thanks, I plan to buy a x pipe now

MBSebas87

time to mod again! just bought an OEM C350 coupe 2 fin grille and CF rear diffuser. I will try to install them as soon as get them. Can't wait

btw, thinking about new wheels for this summer from Power Wheels Pro. I will be getting new tires by then so I might as well get new rims!

MBSebas87

So i finally got around to install the c250 coupe 2 fin grille and smoked led side markers. I'm actually really liking the sidemarkers at night! They just look awesome. I was a little afraid about the looks during the day but as you can see in the pics, it looks decent actually. Here's some pics.
Coming up new dual exhaust diffuser and roof spoiler.

MBSebas87

More pics!.....the coupe grille makes the car look much more aggressive in my opinion.

robnyc

looks really good man
I'm thinking of getting the C63 style bumper possibly and adding those sidemarkers you have as well, the grill looks awesome also looking into something similar how much did it cost? most ppl have gotten the SL style one.
btw your headlights is your next upgrade?

MBSebas87

Thanks man! The grille is OEM and if you get it from the dealer, mine was asking $430. lol I ended up ordering it from genuinemercedesparts.com for $320 including shipping. There's a guy selling it too on ebay but he's asking $369. And about the SL grille, I like it but just don't want to give my car the looks of something is not.

I'm actually happy with my headlights. I got 6k HIDs and they look pretty awesome at night. It's just not worth spending 1k on new headlights imo.