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So I know this type of thing always causes controversy but I wanted to show the start of a transformation of my 2014 C250. I almost bought a C63 but since my job travels me around my state to the tune of 3500 miles a month, I really enjoyed the thought of 30mpg and it had some pep so I got the C250.
I never could get over being partial to the look of the C63 so I decided to create my own monster. Since the C63 is a 6.3L V8, I created the C18 for the 1.8L turbo 4. So it lets me enjoy some of the looks of a C63 with the gas mileage of a C250 and not take the heat of being a C63 poser. I am now Dr. Frankenbenz and it has come somewhat of an obsession. I scour the Internet to find genuine Mercedes Benz parts to do the mods with some performance aftermarket boosts as well. So far I done the following...
- AMG 5 Spoke Wheels $600 (Hell of a Deal)
- Rear deck spoiler
- 35% Ceramic Tint all around.
- CLA 45 Turbo fender emblems in leu of 6.3 AMG emblems
- C300 Mercedes mufflers and quad exhaust tips with diffuser.
- Stripped all chrome trim.
- Changed badging from C250 to C18
- Berger Motorsports Intake and Tuner
This is all done so far. More to come to include bi-xenon headlights, single fin grille and some interior changes. All in all I have only spent about 2K in mods. No just like the clean and simple look to keep
It classy. You would be surprised how many people think it is an production stock model.
Before:
Work in Progress:
Last edited by C250Benz; Apr 25, 2015 at 11:29 AM.
If those are OEM C63 wheels you got a STEAL!!!!! Take care of them. Here is mine with the same c63 wheels as yours and single fin c63 grill. Also just recently painted the front lower bumper fascia black.
If those are OEM C63 wheels you got a STEAL!!!!! Take care of them. Here is mine with the same c63 wheels as yours and single fin c63 grill. Also just recently painted the front lower bumper fascia black.
Dude, looks awesome! I like the look of the one fin grille with the projector hedlights. I did get lucky on the wheels, they came off of a C63 coupe. Where did you get your one fin grille?
Dude, looks awesome! I like the look of the one fin grille with the projector hedlights. I did get lucky on the wheels, they came off of a C63 coupe. Where did you get your one fin grille?
I got the c63 grill off eBay (seller: vivi-carpluss5599). I'm not sure if it's typical but it was shipped from Taiwan to my front door in less than 5 business days.
I got the c63 grill off eBay (seller: vivi-carpluss5599). I'm not sure if it's typical but it was shipped from Taiwan to my front door in less than 5 business days.
I am also very interested in how you like your Depo projection bi-xenon headlights and how you installed your backup camera.
Looks very clean! Do you have a photo of your exhaust set up?
So, the exhaust is not completely done yet ... I started by going with aftermarket mufflers but have ordered two c300 mufflers and keeping my fingers crossed they fit correctly.
I'm not a fan of chrome so it's good that you're getting rid of it, you're just missing the chrome around the windows, but that's tough cause there's not really an option to replace them.
All the chrome trim around the windows is easy. If you have a local Pepboys near you go in there and get black out tape. Or just order some vinyl online
So, the exhaust is not completely done yet ... I started by going with aftermarket mufflers but have ordered two c300 mufflers and keeping my fingers crossed they fit correctly.
I thought you just need the right/passenger side muffler for this set up since the left side is basically same with the c300/350 (maybe my info is wrong.)
But please keep us updated with that as I'm also planning to go this route since I want to keep the oem sound level.
I am also very interested in how you like your Depo projection bi-xenon headlights and how you installed your backup camera.
Depo bi-xenons are amazing. Besides the wheels I consider them the best upgrade/mod I've made to the car! I bought the 2nd batch of depo bi xenons from Unique Style Racing (a vendor on here). <knock on wood> no shutter issues whatsoever.
The backup camera was a very easy DIY project. As long as you have s COMAND head unit you should be able to do it fairly easy. Plenty of threads on here that'll explain how to do it. ~$50 bucks in parts and about 3 hours of labor.
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Take care of them. Here is mine with the same c63 wheels as yours and single fin c63 grill. Also just recently painted the front lower bumper fascia black. 
