Just got a 99 C43 AMG with 79k for a good price!
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I tried two variations of the flat hood badge and both did not sit flush with the hood. The trunk ones were even worse as the trunk lid has a minor convex curve and the badges are completely flat. It looked unfinished so I went back to the stock ones. It looks much cleaner after trying a few other options.
I'm pretty certain that you purchased the tails from ebay. I made him an offer of $200.00 for them two years ago and he wouldn't budge. The only problem is if something was to happen to one of them, they are irreplaceable. That was my bargaining chip in my offer. I had the all black lenses at one time but went with the Euro look. There are many members that have used the translucent red modelling paint and a clear coat to attain the all red appearance and it looked professionally done. Your ride is really coming together nicely!
Thanks brotha! im big into simple & clean. all i need are those brabus mono 3 piece or some 18 mono's
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I'm pretty certain that you purchased the tails from ebay. I made him an offer of $200.00 for them two years ago and he wouldn't budge. The only problem is if something was to happen to one of them, they are irreplaceable. That was my bargaining chip in my offer. I had the all black lenses at one time but went with the Euro look. There are many members that have used the translucent red modelling paint and a clear coat to attain the all red appearance and it looked professionally done. Your ride is really coming together nicely! 
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The newer cars quality? Alcantara....real carbonfiber...aluminum paddle shifters..you can go on and on.The modern AMG is about raw performance albeit from a luxury car.I would GLADLY sacrifice the "smoothness'' or ''numbness'' lol of our old AMG'S for the brute strength of a n/a 6.3...have you driven or heard one at full cry...
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just got some bosch amber corners put on from the UK and i found a brand new in box grill for $100 on craigslist for a w210. Cut off the fat from the grill and made it fit into the w202 frame and there you have it! OEM grill 
i have some All red euro tails coming soon and decided to order fresh C43/AMG badges for the trunk since the previous owner decided to take them off
i have some All red euro tails coming soon and decided to order fresh C43/AMG badges for the trunk since the previous owner decided to take them off
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thats a good idea!
came in from the UK so it was $60 shipped to my door
Thanks! corners couldn't had been easier. i had my tools all ready and when i realized all you do it pop the hood and squeeze a clip i facepalmed. Im sure the tails will at least require a few tools
I completely agree with you in regards to the real deal! The tails do look great and remember to make certain to hold them in place when fastening them. It would be a shame if one were to hit the pavement during installation. Car is looking stellar and only going to get better with the added tails.
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just when i finally got my all red euro tail lights shipped from germany and took almost 3 weeks they show up ****ing chipped!! The sale said brand new and the photos showed zero signs of damage. they were packaged extremely well so im starting to think the guy just keeps pictures of perfect tail lights up when the items being shipped are possibly different ones. Its a shame since these are soo rare and i was looking forward to putting them on. now im unsure if i want something less then perfect on my car, almost doesnt do it justice! Time to open a claim on ebay !!
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Yeah there were 2 negative remarks to which one of the two were deleted by ebay? over 2k in positive feedbacks. everything under his items for sale are all super rare stuff so i figured nothing to worry. Going to see what he says first before i file a claim but luckily i did pay via paypal. i paid way too much for these which makes it worse but i figured where else would i find a real set of em.
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http://www.ebay.com/itm/400280032748...84.m1497.l2649
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im really confused because this is the exact same pictures used from the guy i bought mine from. he responded today saying he has brand new spare lenses and will replace my damaged one. this is what i bought
http://www.ebay.com/itm/400280032748...84.m1497.l2649
http://www.ebay.com/itm/400280032748...84.m1497.l2649
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now i get it. he has two diff accounts. germany & u.s seller accounts under different names. well at least he said hell send me another replacement immediately so i dont have to wait. Although im a little unsure how i feel about having to pay for shipping to return the damaged one after how much money i already gave him for the lights. i know usually you eat the shipping but damn, considering how much i blew on these things!
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tell him nicely the first time, you will give him negative feedback if he doesn't refund you the shipping cost!
he ran a scam on the first set, this was all planned from him!
now you have to pay return shipping for damaged part, that's not fair.
if he's a gentleman and cares about positive feedback he'll tell you to keep the broken part or refund you the return shipping?
good luck
he ran a scam on the first set, this was all planned from him!
now you have to pay return shipping for damaged part, that's not fair.
if he's a gentleman and cares about positive feedback he'll tell you to keep the broken part or refund you the return shipping?
good luck
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tell him nicely the first time, you will give him negative feedback if he doesn't refund you the shipping cost!
he ran a scam on the first set, this was all planned from him!
now you have to pay return shipping for damaged part, that's not fair.
if he's a gentleman and cares about positive feedback he'll tell you to keep the broken part or refund you the return shipping?
good luck
he ran a scam on the first set, this was all planned from him!
now you have to pay return shipping for damaged part, that's not fair.
if he's a gentleman and cares about positive feedback he'll tell you to keep the broken part or refund you the return shipping?
good luck
i will definitely say that once i receive the new part. dont want to **** this guy off and not get my replacement. once ive gotten it and its as he says it will be, i will hit him with the comping my return shipping. good idea, thanks
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Got my stock tail lights for sale on another thread. The guy from Germany supposedly sent a replacement lense but i havnt seen anything show up and its been a month. I just put the chipped one on my car anyways, at this point what can i do?
https://mbworld.org/forums/exterior-...y-c43-amg.html
https://mbworld.org/forums/exterior-...y-c43-amg.html
