C32 AMG, C55 AMG (W203) 2001 - 2007

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Old Apr 17, 2006 | 04:08 PM
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just bought a 06 C55 Mars Red on friday! Loving it A LOT!! Just wondering what kind of upgrades i should be doing to it. ALso is there any C55 community in bay area? One more suggestion - is invisible bra a good idea? if so where should i get done in bay area?

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Old Apr 17, 2006 | 06:28 PM
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congrats and welcome!!! IMHO must mods are window tinting, color matching side markers, lowering car, and wheels.

post some pics when u can.
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Old Apr 17, 2006 | 08:43 PM
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congratz on the purchase and welcome to the forum.

visible bra are never great looking, but it works if you go on a long distance trip. Look for clear bra applications if you are looking to protect the paint. They are quite expensive however.

jtc55/john just mentioned some of the basic and great mods. Another thing you could do without spending a lot of money would be delete the resonator for the exhaust. It'll free up the exhaust flow a little better and produce a deeper rumble.

feel free to email or PM regarding any thing you might want.
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Old Apr 18, 2006 | 01:09 PM
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Welcome! You're going to have fun here

Make sure to use the "Search" feature judiciously - there is a wealth of info available on your car here, and many people here have already encountered and solved the most common issues (cosmetic/performance/handling/mechanical/etc) with the W203 chassis. Enjoy!
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Old Apr 18, 2006 | 01:13 PM
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welcome aboard.. one of the site sponsors does mobile clear bra installs..

If you go this route I recommend doing your whole hood, it will look better than having a line down the middle of your hood.. pricy though..

https://mbworld.org/forums/s-class-w221/130757-premier-clear-bra-installations-tour-schedule.html
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