Frank's Obsidian Obsession - AMG

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Nov 13, 2005 | 11:07 AM
  #426  
Wheres the pic??
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Nov 13, 2005 | 12:08 PM
  #427  
Dont' see the pic either.
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Nov 13, 2005 | 03:47 PM
  #428  
Quote: Wheres the pic??
You have to put on your "3-D" glasses
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Nov 13, 2005 | 06:47 PM
  #429  
Looks good Frank.
What was your main reason for doing it? Looks, feel, better grip, ...?
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Nov 14, 2005 | 01:32 AM
  #430  
if ur not seeing the picture just refresh a few times. imageshack.us is sometimes slow.
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Nov 14, 2005 | 01:33 AM
  #431  
Quote: Looks good Frank.
What was your main reason for doing it? Looks, feel, better grip, ...?
for look and feel and it also has a slightly thicker grip. Mainly I find this heck of a lot cheaper than getting a new steering wheel.
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Nov 14, 2005 | 01:43 AM
  #432  
Quote: for look and feel and it also has a slightly thicker grip. Mainly I find this heck of a lot cheaper than getting a new steering wheel.
Nice, very nice.
Did you do the work yourself? If not, mind if I ask how much it ran you? Thanks.
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Nov 14, 2005 | 01:51 AM
  #433  
Quote: Nice, very nice.
Did you do the work yourself? If not, mind if I ask how much it ran you? Thanks.
TWS did it since we don't do leather work. around $250.
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Nov 14, 2005 | 12:41 PM
  #434  
250 to re wrap it with the 2 tone?
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Nov 14, 2005 | 04:55 PM
  #435  
actually they told me the merlot leather was more expensive that's why i went with alcantara instead.
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Nov 14, 2005 | 07:24 PM
  #436  
Quote: actually they told me the merlot leather was more expensive that's why i went with alcantara instead.
Sweet "Pics" Wow, it seems like yesterday when you were saving your cash to get your first mod Definately nice upgrades to your car
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Nov 14, 2005 | 07:28 PM
  #437  
nice frank! can't eat while u drive now!! =)
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Nov 14, 2005 | 08:37 PM
  #438  
lol...jerry, i never eat while driving... :p
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Nov 14, 2005 | 10:46 PM
  #439  
That is awesome Frank!~!
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Nov 14, 2005 | 11:12 PM
  #440  
Just a quick question frank

Are they wrapped tightly? Is it me or the pics,but i see something like wrinkles? Did you also re-wrap the sides? And how about the edges they dont seem to flow correctly?

I dont mean to knock your wheel. I want to do the same and im also considering TWS as the place to do them. Do you have better pics? Thanks
Other than that i like it.
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Nov 14, 2005 | 11:25 PM
  #441  
don't know where u looking, but there's no wrinkle. the steering wheel's completely re-wrapped tightly. sides are perforated leather.
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Nov 15, 2005 | 12:45 AM
  #442  
Quote: don't know where u looking, but there's no wrinkle. the steering wheel's completely re-wrapped tightly. sides are perforated leather.
im at home on a better screen.Looks much better
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Jan 5, 2006 | 02:22 AM
  #443  
My santa is late...and his name is Ingvar Carlsson~~
here's a sneak peak of what is going on my car and before you ask, yes, there are sideskirts...I just didn't take them out of the box.


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Jan 5, 2006 | 02:53 AM
  #444  
Frank, welcome to Carlsson club.

Word of advice those bumpers are fiberglass and will not tolerate small scrapes and bumps like stock one would. Be very carefull when parking.

Enjoy!
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Jan 5, 2006 | 03:16 AM
  #445  
Quote: Frank, welcome to Carlsson club.

Word of advice those bumpers are fiberglass and will not tolerate small scrapes and bumps like stock one would. Be very carefull when parking.

Enjoy!
yes sir....i hear ya. that's why i'm not gonna drop the car more with coilovers like i had planned.
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Jan 5, 2006 | 04:42 AM
  #446  
Dang Frank, those wheels look awesome.

when are you going to get everything installed? keep us posted with details.
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Jan 5, 2006 | 09:42 AM
  #447  
nice frank!!
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Jan 5, 2006 | 10:03 AM
  #448  
I agree, those wheels are Hot!, Enjoy it my friend!
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Jan 5, 2006 | 10:38 AM
  #449  
Congrats, Frank. Can't wait to see it all come together.

JPOG
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Jan 5, 2006 | 10:46 AM
  #450  
Way to "Go" I can remember when you completed your first mod, wow how time flies
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