!!! How many miles on it, and if you don't mind me asking, how much did you pick it up for?
New C43 Owner - First post
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From: Irvine, Ca
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New C43 Owner - First post
Hello!
I just bought a lightly modded 1999 Obsidan Black C43 from my father, and I look forward to being a daily visitor on this site. It's got obsidian black 3 piece Brabus Monoblock IV 18's, Brabus springs, evosport underdrive pulleys, chip, and a painted grill with smoked corners. I absolutely love this car which brings me to my first question....which I've done a search and can't find an answer to.
I picked up some 19" Carlsson 1/6 evo from a fellow member on this forum (the 18's look too small to me), but they are 40mm offset. I noticed that everyone recommends 35 offset, or use of a spacer, yet I want to slam it relatively low and wouldn't mind the wheel "sucked in" a bit to prevent rubbing. Now...will a 40mm offset "work," or do people prefer the 35 offset (or get spacers) because they like the agressive look better?
Thanks guys and look forward to chatting more.
I just bought a lightly modded 1999 Obsidan Black C43 from my father, and I look forward to being a daily visitor on this site. It's got obsidian black 3 piece Brabus Monoblock IV 18's, Brabus springs, evosport underdrive pulleys, chip, and a painted grill with smoked corners. I absolutely love this car which brings me to my first question....which I've done a search and can't find an answer to.
I picked up some 19" Carlsson 1/6 evo from a fellow member on this forum (the 18's look too small to me), but they are 40mm offset. I noticed that everyone recommends 35 offset, or use of a spacer, yet I want to slam it relatively low and wouldn't mind the wheel "sucked in" a bit to prevent rubbing. Now...will a 40mm offset "work," or do people prefer the 35 offset (or get spacers) because they like the agressive look better?
Thanks guys and look forward to chatting more.
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91' 300e // 99 300e TD // 00' ML55 AMG
Welcome.. not sure about ur question,, i say stick with the 35mm but hey if u dont, how much u want for ur rims? and i after hearing about ur car cant wait to see it ... take some pics... SOON! haha later man great purchase of the C43 .. ive had mind for 2 weeks.. its awesome... ok later man good luck!
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The car has 71k on it. I bought it off him for $17k with an extended warranty , so I think I got a pretty good deal. The wheels are real nice, and I know he paid a grip for them...just not sure if they are "me."
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91' 300e // 99 300e TD // 00' ML55 AMG
wow, that's really nice,, id like to see some mono ii's on there, , did u say these rims are 18 inch? they look tiny. nice but tiny, keep the pics comin .. interior. mods... everything man... we need our fix! haha
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98 Black C43 , 12’ ML 350 Blutec
Welcome to the forum and good luck with your purchase 
.Just a few observations - these are my opinion , please don't take them personally :
# 1) I am kinda in between on the blacked-out grill - I think it would look
better if you upgraded it to the S600 style grill and then blacked it out.
# 2 ) Nice wheels ! However dark wheels on a dark car doesn't do it for me.
# 3 ) Those smoked out corners are different , where did your dad get them ?
I am really tossed about them , from the side they look sic yet when
you come around to the front they seem to clash wit the headlights.
Definetly a different look though.
# 4) The flat hood badge - is it a MB badge? You might want to change it to
the AMG flat badge.
Again , good luck and welcome to the forum.
.Just a few observations - these are my opinion , please don't take them personally :# 1) I am kinda in between on the blacked-out grill - I think it would look
better if you upgraded it to the S600 style grill and then blacked it out.
# 2 ) Nice wheels ! However dark wheels on a dark car doesn't do it for me.
# 3 ) Those smoked out corners are different , where did your dad get them ?
I am really tossed about them , from the side they look sic yet when
you come around to the front they seem to clash wit the headlights.
Definetly a different look though.
# 4) The flat hood badge - is it a MB badge? You might want to change it to
the AMG flat badge.
Again , good luck and welcome to the forum.
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Thanks for all the replies. I decided to ixnay the carlssons and keep the brabus wheels. They grew on my quickly and after test fitting the Carlsson's (will fit with et 40 if I ran a 225 tire), I just couldn't see the car on anything else. I am wanting to lower the car a little more with smaller spring pads tomorrow, I'll post more pics when I'm done.
No is300, I just sold an a4.
No is300, I just sold an a4.
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1967 Morris Cooper "S", 1983 911SC, 1997 Toyota Tacoma, 1999 HD FXSTB, 1998 C43
Glad you decided not to tamper with it, I think it looks great just how you have it! Has a stealth look to it with the black on black....
