Rogue-CLK

Hopefully it helps my non-sport buyers decide on what or if they want to mod etc. I’ll post daily stuff I’ve done so far. It’s a 2016 C300 4Matic, has the stock Audio20 sound system, moon/sunroof, standard halogen headlights.

Day 1

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I live in Canada so the rears can be pitch black but the fronts has to be able to see through, no actual set number per say but I chose 35% fronts and 5% rears. Cost $200CAN DIY probably $50.

C300AWD

I made my base model sporty ☺️​​​​​​​

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Satin finish/wrap looks great, feel free to post non sport models

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Yes I got wheels before lowering it, couldn’t decide on how or what to do, not many options at the time. 19x9 squares set up ET idk lol tires are 235/35/r19. Cost $2000.

BareQs

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BareQs

Thats not a base model - you have LED Lighting

Shout out to my real base model “halogen light” brothers n sisters trying to level up

DylanM

Great thread, and good luck with the mods. Wheels and suspension are a great start, then go for the lighting options IMO.

Benzdude always finds some great mods (and some "interesting" ones ). Waiting for him to pop in to this thread...

Rogue-CLK

I’ve installed H7 6000k 55W HID CANBUS kit, no harness, or relays no error codes. To do this mod you’ll have to cut an inch hole in diameter into the dust cover. Also have to either 2 options cut the bulb bracket/holder or cut and re-solder the wires through the bracket/holder, I chose to cut the bracket so the wires can go through. Also this is when my car was stock height so I didn’t have to remove my wheels to get to the bulbs, just turn your wheels to access the fender liner. Easy DIY 2/10, paid $50 eBay.

Stock H7 vs 55W HID 6000k

What it looks like at night

16C300base

Any performance upgrades planned?

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Not any time soon, I’m still under warranty lol idk much about these engines besides the wrist pin issue apparently only in the 2015 models but still. Maybe once I’m out of warranty I’ll do an intake and exhaust, tune.

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Relatively easy mod, requires removal of rubber pedals and drilling. 2/10 in difficulty. Time 15mins but took a bit over an hr (OCD) lol has to be lined up and perfect lol pic is a bit dirty sorry.

Had to either fold or cut my floor mats

eggsandbacon

link to front lip

Rogue-CLK

Amazon Canada perfect fit


Amazon Canada the sport version I’m using on the non sport bumper, I’ll post pics when this thread gets to that mod



Amazon USA
perfect fit
sport that fits non sport

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BOV Spacer is real easy got it from Turbonetics. Price of Spacer was the same as shipping and duty cost lmao. $200 total. 15 mins 2/10 comes with tools. Sounds great, performance wise I gained Liters per 100km lol and loss MPG but not by much.

Winter came along and didn’t do any mods till spring, finally decided to just lower the car with H&R lowering springs. Reason being the area I live in isn’t ideal for slammed cars. Got a set from this forum used $200
Here’s a few photos



Just over 28 inches all around

Showing 26.5 inches with handbrake on took it off and just a bit over 26.2 inches

Fronts

rears

C300AWD

Currently using the ninte front bumper for my base model. Literally looked everywhere but can only find this one.

Only other option i found was from Brabus, but for the cost of such small piece was not worth it for me.

Rogue-CLK

Yeah u can barely notice it too

DylanM

Stance looks significantly better - nice job.

Have you thought of going the OE route to upgrade the headlights to LED? There was a thread on here for the DIY / harness, and you may be able to source LHD donors overseas...

And a bit OT, but your car needs a wax because the water isn't beading

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all these are old pictures lol I’m posting mods I’ve done in sequential order lol headlight cost too much, weren’t they like $1000?

Ive waxed it like a week after this post,

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Didn’t want to get a tiny thin spoiler you can barely notice but I didn’t want a giant wing spoiler either so this works for me. Also in carbon. Got this before getting the front lip lol

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Used a sport version lip for my non sport package. To me it looks great, very different, just like the owner lol. It says to use the provided 3M double sided tape but it won’t line up obviously... so I used about 7-8 self tapping screws(hasn’t fallen off yet). Also replaced the grill, looks a lot better, new models are using this grill now too. And the plate relocate is used where the tow hook is.

Final results

W205_Merc

the cosmetics you added look great sir Rouge-CLK! im definitely considering buying that same lip haha

thats interesting that you were able to mount it below the chrome trim in the front and still have it fit properly, looks good.

can you post a link to where you bought the front grille from? Thanks!

Rogue-CLK

I rather scratch $100 than $300 lol.

Theres a a lot of these just gotta figure out if u have the front camera or not. And it does come in black. Mine is this 1

https://www.ebay.com/itm/GT-R-AMG-St...c2m6v&LH_BIN=1

W205_Merc

Thanks !

also, have you had any issues with the HR springs? squeaking? rubbing? Kinda wishing i didn't drop ~2000 on coilovers when i couldve got the springs, The performance of the coilovers i got are amazing though

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No squeaking, not low enough to rub, they’re great for what I wanted/needed. Was going to buy under $1000 shipped Godspeed coilovers if these failed me etc so far I’m happy but we all want to go lower but... realistically not a good idea. Still on stock struts, no leaks.