phenom3030

Howzit all!

New C300 owner here, but not new to car forums. Figured I'd start a thread documenting my ownership of a brand used 2013 C300 4MATIC. We just bought it last weekend with 16k on the odometer.

My plans are to not mess with it too much, probably just a nice set of wheels, a few aero add on's for looks. Going for VIP inspired mod's and then hopefully call it good. lol.

This is the first MB i've owned and man is it amazing! I feel like the car is too smart for its own good, rides and drives extremely well, and is amazingly comfortable. Glad I finally stepped into the luxury class.

Here's my obligatory new owner IG photo:





Mods so far:


Exterior:

• Depo projector headlights with 4300k preinstalled HID kit from Unique Style Racing
• Clear side marker lens with Azn Optics 5k LED
• OEM chrome door handle inserts
• OEM roof and trunk spoilers

Interior:

• Llumar Air Blue 80 tint all around (including windshield)
• Metal door lock pins (from ebay seller ESpeedDIY)
• Bellezza light beige neck pads
• OEM rear cargo tray
• OEM rear cargo box

abqhudson

Enjoy.
I have one just like it - loving it.
Still stock.

phenom3030

Here's a few horrible photoshops of some wheels I'm considering.

Watercooled IND CC10's:


Luxury Abstract Admiror's:


Brada BR5's:


Weds Kranze Bazreia's:


Let me know what you think. And yes, I know my photoshop skills are horrendous. All were done on an iPad mini with Photoshop Touch. Still no excuse since I couldn't have done better on my desktop anyway. lol

And if anyone can do better and doesn't mind taking the time... I'd greatly appreciate seeing these wheels on a white C class!

w204_Generic

I hope you're not serious about the first one...

shotgun_banjo

I am about to say the same thing. No offence those wheels looks out of place for the W204 but your taste is not mine or everyone else. Whatever rocks your boat man. If I were you try looking at powerwheelspro's website and the thread here about wheels and offset and start imagining from those.

ImageX

3x ^^ Actually I'm not fond of any of those.. Maybe the last 2 but IMO would much rather have something like any of the iForged rims..

Rodpwnz

Exactly.

savi01

Welcome and congrats on the new car!

Although, I can't say any of those wheels look that great on it, but stick to what YOU like!

stratman1954

+1

phenom3030

See, I liked those that I've seen on other cars, like VW's and Audi's. But after doing that photoshop Im not as fond...

I thought the same, I like the wheels, just not on the C.

I'll have to look into these iforged wheels.

Thanks and will do!

EuroJDMBenzo

LUXURY ABSTACT FORSURE!!! If not then the weds kranze bazerias!!! good luck with your build ! Don't get iforged these are much better choices lol

itsLoonie

Better picture with Bazreia on my car someone online photoshopped. Just image yours without the air suspension.

EuroJDMBenzo

god damn :O

phenom3030

Yea, i just discovered the Luxury Abstract brand this week. Buggah's are nice! I've loved the Bazreia wheels since I first set eyes on them.

It's been done!? And it looks beautiful!

I'm coming from a bagged integra sedan... How is it with the C? And did you have to custom assemble the kit? I haven't seen any kits for it yet? Also, how does it ride compared to stock sport suspension?
I'm absolutely in love with the comfort, firmness, and over all quiet ride with it right now. i don't want to compromise that.

In my teg, (granted its 20 years old) after installing the AirLift suspension more "clunk" type noises made themselves apparent. :|
I don't want to spend the $k's and not be satisfied with the ride. But I do love air, and would love to achieve great looking fitment!

EuroJDMBenzo

i have a UAS air suspension on megan coilovers! itsloonie up there has airrex struts i believe i forgot but my ride quality is very good!!! if you do LOWER your car in any way make sure your struts and ALL bolts are very tight! and your gonna need smaller end links cause the sway bar hits the control arm! i purchased Ksport ones and all clunking noises is gone

phenom3030

I've only had the C a week and already began ordering stuff!

Ordered a load of car detailing products from the Chemical Guys by recommendation of a friend.


Just received my order yesterday so I'll post a review of the products I use.

Also bought a set of Belleza light beige PVC neckpads from VipdOut. They aren't just for looks either, I've had neck pads in all my other cars and enjoy leaning back and resting my neck on them during the drive home.


And bought a set of .


I would really love to have HIDs but I just took advantage of the CPO buying incentive MB has going on, so I don't want to risk anything warranty wise till 2018. (It's such a long time i know!)

I'll add HIDs if I can find replacement bulb covers to drill though. And I know there are the differing opinions on putting HIDs in halogen reflector bowls... I will say in my Tacoma I had them and was never flashed by oncoming traffic. I've also retrofit projectors in the Tacoma from the The Retrofit Source and know I don't want to take on a project like that with the new-to-me MB.
So in the mean time, to get the lighting up front more of a uniform color I'll go with the Philips bulbs for now and some AznOptics 5000k W5W led bulbs.

phenom3030

So I did a quick wash and interior spot clean on my C. As quick a wash and clean that I could do with my 3 year old boy's attention span, desire to help, all while playing in his kiddie pool. lol

First purchase with the Chemical Guys, kinda went a bit overboard in stuff I wanted to try.


Started off with the COMPLETE CAR WASH KIT FOAM SYSTEM -CAR WASH FOAM SYSTEM with Gilmour Foamaster (7 Item Kit)

That worked pretty well. Good amount of foam and suds cover the car in preparation for the two wash mitts I was going to take to it after.

Used the two mitts with detailing bucket kit and their Citrus Wash & Gloss to wash the C then rinsed.

Overall I'd say it cleaned the car pretty well. You don't have to use much product at all. Directions say an ounce of Wash & Gloss to 5 gallons. I imagine this one order is going to last me a very long time!

I also used their Raccoon wheel brush and that thing worked great! It brushed off wheel grime and brake dust extremely well. And that was just with the Wash & Gloss. I think I'll go back and order a degreaser or wheel cleaner to try next time.

The other stuff I tried this car wash sesh was the Interior Quick Detailer & Protectant and Lightning Fast Carpet & Upholstery Stain Extractor

Here are the results of the Innerclean on some type of black scuff mark:


And here are the results of what looked like a deep set black mark on the rear drivers side floor board:


And to finish off, I used the New Car Scent & Leather Scent Combo Pack, sparingly sprayed the new car scent on the floor mats and the leather scent on the ceiling. I'll follow up with how I like those after its settled in for a bit.

Again, a buddy of mine told me about the Chemical Guys a while back, didn't decide to try them out until I had a nicer car, lol. So far I'm satisfied with what I've tried out.

2012C250

Luxury Abstract is the way to go!

phenom3030

Yea, I'm really digging the LA's!

Bellezza neck pads came in! Their light beige is lighter than the almond beige but it works for me.

phenom3030

So my C has been at the dealer the past week getting the "We owe" items taken care of. They fixed the scuffed lower front bumper, refinished the wheels and removed a door ding on the passenger side.
While it was there a few things I ordered came in, namely new 5k LED bulbs from Azn Optics and clear side marker lens from eBay. First thing I did was give it a wash and detail with even more Chemical Guys stuff I ordered. lol Then installed the bulbs and clear lens.



I think it cleans up the front very nicely!

And a post wash/wax pic:

Clkboi

Freshhhhhhh! Can you post a picture on how the rear looks for the neck pads installed!?

phenom3030

Thanks! And here's that photo for ya. For whatever reason they look white in this picture... :| They aren't actually that far off.

MBSebas87

clean whip man!!

phenom3030

Thanks dude!

Picked up a cargo box and tray from the dealer today. This will come in handy for keeping the trunk organized.

phenom3030

So I was rear ended today... Damage doesn't look too bad. Looks like its just the rear bumper. But it did cause the headrests to shoot out. Watched a few youtube videos but couldn't get them back in. So I'm going to try to stop by the dealer before work tomorrow. Hopefully they don"t charge for it.

In other news, I swapped out the OEM low beams for some Philips Diamond Vision bulbs. I'd say they match the Azn Optics LED bulb temperature pretty well.