FrankW

yea, usually around 3x the cost, but it's also much more durable and flexible.

mdncn2762

Ladies and Gents

I just got back from a month in the field. Damn Army...Putting the Monolites on today. Ill post up when im done.

FrankW

nice

1qikctr

I want to see that Black matt wrapped project. Thought you were doing it... or was it someone else.

advans

^in the works.

mdncn2762

As promised, here are some pics of the project. I am 80% complete. I still need quad exhaust.

mdncn2762

mdncn2762

Let me know what you guys think....Like/ Dislike...what you would do different....Dont be shy....im thick skinned

///AMG4EVER

It turned out great!

My recom is to go with the Euro style impact strips for a much cleaner look...

What ever happen to that intake your guys were working on?

nelson09

Nice work, lookin' good...he is in Germany, they like the OEM US market stuff the same way we are after the EURO stuff, the grass is always greener on the other side

SilverBulletAMG

Overall I like it a lot. I'm not a fan of the front grill and think a stock grill in flat black would look better. Also need to add quad exhaust with the rear diffuser. I'd also add a small spoiler in the back and front lip spoiler. Then tint the windows as much as you can get away with. Overall....badass ride!

loudandheard

I like it, but some thing is missing. I just can't put my finger on it.

MercedesFTW

Maybe tint the tails a bit, not all the black but that darker red kind of look and also tint the windows as much as is allowed? I think that would complete the look.

ScottW911

OK, I've got to be honest and say, I liked it better a couple of months ago. I could live with the matte but the wheels...


By the way, you might have noticed that I am more of a classic/stock admirer.

indyjoe

I don't know. Like I said in another thread, I really like the matte finish, but for some reason it just doesn't look right. Maybe if the rims were a satin silver or a gunmetal without the red? Maybe if some of the chrome accents were left? I know the idea is for it to be all black (murdered out).


I really like the S550, and I think it's because it still has the accents and silver rims (although those rims are terrible):



Same with the SLR:

mdncn2762

Thanks brother. The prototype had issues with heat and cracking. They are still working it.

Thanks for the compliment. That is true about the US vs Euro stuff. They all like the clear side markers but I dont....

Appreciate it. No likey front grill. I like it. Maybe I will paint the OEM grill and fit it back on to see what it looks like. Quad exhaust is a big job and exhaust guys are few and far between over here for some reason. Im ordering lips shortly.

Thanks. I thought the same thing. I think it is the chrome trim. All the shiny stuff is up front, IE clear marker, lights, grill and theres nothing to distinguish the lines on the car.

Thanks. Im searching for some tails. Maybe e-bay or do it myself. Window tint is tricky over here. Only the rear three windows can be tinted.

WHAT...im shocked you dont like it. J/K Thanks

[QUOTE=indyjoe;3728165]I don't know. Like I said in another thread, I really like the matte finish, but for some reason it just doesn't look right. Maybe if the rims were a satin silver or a gunmetal without the red? Maybe if some of the chrome accents were left? I know the idea is for it to be all black (murdered out).

I believe its the chrome. Im working it. Thanks for commenting

Tump43

I like everything except the red stripe on the wheels, silver or black chrome lip would imho look much better. I second the recomendation to put black chromed OE badges on the car.

moosejaw

i think you need shake to pshop your ride b4 you spend any more of your $$$$

It seemed like a cool idea but seeing it in photos IDK?????
I would say tint tails, windows and ditch the front impact strips and put a matte black grille

But im inclined to say that the C32 doesnt lend itself to being a matte finish.
I think it needs to be a bigger car like the SLR or CL?
Sorry I wish i could praise it bc i know you put a lot of effort into it.

mdncn2762

You might be right about photoshop. Still working it.

Newzchspy

I'd like the matte more if you were Batman, BUT the look on the C32 is one of sitting out in the Florida or AZ sun baking for too long or a really really bad spray paint job with Krylon for the barbecue grill. The guys on our radar detector forums would love it because it causes less reflectivity of the new LIDAR guns I love the car BUT the matte is just not doing it for me!!

FrankW

love the matte look on smaller cars.

the S/CL ghetto coupe above looks like ***. I can't tell if it's a CL with a S nose or a S with a chopped roof and doors.

Newzchspy

The problem here is, every ghetto cruiser Honda or Toyota gets the matte finish. It covers the hail damage, the accident damage and dents and makes it look buff. Every two-bit painter with a Home Depot can of Krylon will cover his damaged car with black matte!!

C32AMGSC

I've been following this thread for a while and I say that the matte black look is sick!

Here are my suggestions:

1. Replace your side marker with some ebay (US) smoke colored side markers. I have a black car and did it and that's what most people notice. It will look good on your car.
2. Since you have some yellow sticker on both your rear quarter panel, I say add some yellow tint on your fog lights. It will look good in my opinion. One of the forum members has this in his car and it looks great. Headlights housing, have a picture of it photoshop and see how it look in black?
3. Definitely smoke out your tail lights and your side mirror blinkers.
4. A rear lip spoiler should be added and with the same color as the car. Not CF.
5. I'm not a big fan of the black with red stripe. Monolites are one of the best looking wheels I've seen for our car. I say ditch the red stripe and do titanium color or how about dark metallic grey tungsten carbide color on the entire wheels? See the color of the rims on the Nissan GT-R on 1st page of this thread.
6. Instead of putting back chrome trim and badges why not try titanium color or dark metallic grey tunsten carbide color? It's different but not completely radical and still goes with your color scheme. Again try photoshoping first.
7. Quad exhaust will look good with that diffuser.
8. I say paint the chrome trim of your front grille same as your car.
9. CF front grille will look nice will compliment the smoke side markers.

These are just my suggestions. Hope it give you some ideas.

mdncn2762

An honest opinion. I disagree however, it looks bad a$$ in person.

All good ideas, minus the wheels. The black with red looks killer. Im off to Iraq very soon. The car will go into hybernation in a week. Im ordering all the carbon bits while im deployed.

SUPR C

Looks and sounds great. Have a safe journey.