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Old May 13, 2013 | 04:34 PM
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09 C350 4Matic
Summer Makeover in progress!

Hey guys,

Just recently picked up a black 09 C350 4matic. Finally got my parts ordered:

1.) CF Front lip (gary@suvneer thanks again!)
2.) CF Rear diffuser c63 style (gary@suvneer thanks again!)
3.) KW V3 coilovers (from Speedstar Markham, Ontario)
4.) C63 style AMG tips with H pipe
5.) Vossen CV1s Black Machined face 19x8.5 and 19x10 wrapped in Falken 453 (235/35/19 and 265/30/19) from Tire District

All parts except the CV1s are in. Will be posting pictures soon! Let me know what you guys think of this setup. Also any other recommendations?
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Old May 13, 2013 | 06:33 PM
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Very nice mod list! Look forward to seeing some pics with everything including the CV1s no there.
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Old May 13, 2013 | 07:35 PM
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Old May 13, 2013 | 07:38 PM
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post some pics ..
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Old May 21, 2013 | 07:01 PM
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hey guys here are some pictures, wheels and kws haven't been installed yet. Waiting on the wheels from vossen!! Shop says they should be here this friday so fingers crossed Let me know what you guys think.







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Old May 21, 2013 | 07:08 PM
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Looks awesome man! Did your headlight housing come black or did you mod them?
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Old May 21, 2013 | 07:19 PM
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I actually got them blacked out and did a projector lens swap as well.
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Old May 22, 2013 | 12:05 AM
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nice!! good luck with the build
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Old May 22, 2013 | 04:28 PM
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Can't wait to see it with your new wheels.
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Old May 23, 2013 | 01:52 AM
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Got the call from tire shop! Rims are in The falken FK453 were apparently on back order for another 2 weeks so i ended up upgrading to the Hankook v12. Going in tomorrow to get them installed and hopefully the suspension shop can squeeze me in to do an install the same day.

Anyone have recommendation for settings on the kw v3. I remember seeing it on the MB forums for c63 but can't seem to find it when i search
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Old May 23, 2013 | 04:19 AM
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How much did the projector lens swap cost, and what kind of lens did you go with?

btw, looking good!
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post some pictures with the new wheels .. car looks good.
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Got the wheels installed Fitment is on point! Just took a quick picture, getting the KW coilovers installed tomorrow, will have more picture soon (especially after a nice car wash lol).





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Old May 23, 2013 | 07:55 PM
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great wheels.....had mine for almost 2yrs....

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Old May 25, 2013 | 01:50 AM
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Some nicer pictures after installing the KWs and a wash

Anyone running KW v3 coils on these cars noticed that there isn't too much of a drop? I'm bottomed out on the rear and it doesn't look lowered as much as expected.. I know it needs to settle as well but maybe a max 1cm more







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Old May 25, 2013 | 09:16 AM
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love it ... car looks good !
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looks good, delete lower chrome door stripe !
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Originally Posted by ragulan89
Some nicer pictures after installing the KWs and a wash

Anyone running KW v3 coils on these cars noticed that there isn't too much of a drop? I'm bottomed out on the rear and it doesn't look lowered as much as expected.. I know it needs to settle as well but maybe a max 1cm more

1) the install instructions (for RWD) say to remove the spring pads, on top of the old rear springs. If left in, based on the rear susp geometry, it could reduce max drop by 1 inch +/- . The top of the rear spring sits in a recessed pocket in the frame, and it's possible the rubber seats are still stuck in the pocket.

2) do you have the part number for the kit, or any other numbers for the rear springs?

3) do you have any other pic's of the CO parts?


Based on pic's, the rear looks like it was lowered more than the fronts??

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