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Feb 15, 2015 | 11:01 PM
  #1  
Introducing MacBeth
1999 C43 Silver Arrow 97K
Two Tone Interior

I am very very very happy with the way MacBeth sits and stands. Very aggressive and a very
slight rake. Going 100MPH and very stable and corners great. This is exactly what i wanted.
I wouldn't even mind if the rear was up a little higher.

I have a tiny bit of chirping coming from the front driver side well where
the tire rubs on bumps. Drives extremely well balanced. All new bushings, control arms and the
works you name it, its been replaced at the MBZ Dealer with ALL Genuine parts. I spent a grip of
cash and dialed her in realllllly well. Full 100K tune up no corners cut, I mean NO corners have
been cut no expense has been spared. My trunk lip spolier arrives tomorrow, my fog light arrives
Wednesday. Still looking for an awesome carbon fiber interior trim set up. But for the rest ,
All I have left to do is detail the interior, treat and condition, pull the pin stripe off, and Im DONE !!

I want to replace my tires and get
215/40/18 Up front
255/40/18 in the rear


Suspension Set Up as Pictured Below

Eibach Pro Kit Springs (3 years old)
Bilstein Sports All 4 Corners
W210 E55 Monoblock Wheels
Front ET31 - Rear ET35
#2 Pads Up Front with 225/40/18 Fronts
#4 Pads In Rear with 255/35/18 Rears

Exterior Shots










Wheel Gap





Showing Off My Mileage



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Feb 16, 2015 | 12:19 AM
  #2  
Looks great! Makes me miss my W202 body. Would have loved to have a C43 though!
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Feb 16, 2015 | 01:06 AM
  #3  
It looks great!! Something like this:http://www.ebay.com/itm/Mercedes-W202-C-1997-SPORT-AMG-Carbon-FIBER-dash-cup-consol-door-ash-10-cover-2-/301513293644?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item463397bf4c&vxp=mtr would really set it off
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Feb 16, 2015 | 03:28 AM
  #4  
She looks very nice indeed. Have you thought of adding some color coded door handles?
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Feb 16, 2015 | 04:39 AM
  #5  
Quote: It looks great!! Something like this:1997 C280 Sport CF interior trim would really set it off
YES ALEX perfect !! thank you !!

Quote: She looks very nice indeed. Have you thought of adding some color coded door handles?
I have considered, and yes indeed going to do it as soon as I have the
time to take it all apart and off the car to paint. Painting them is the easy part of this equation for me lol taking them off , not so much
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Feb 16, 2015 | 07:28 AM
  #6  
she's very hot, it's a she right?
c43 amg is a sexy car when she modded correctly
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Feb 16, 2015 | 08:36 AM
  #7  
Looking very good. I'm moving out to the Bay Area in the middle of March, so we'll have to meet up at some point.
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Feb 16, 2015 | 01:20 PM
  #8  
Quote: Looking very good. I'm moving out to the Bay Area in the middle of March, so we'll have to meet up at some point.
Awesome,, I've only seen one C36 around my hood, older lady drives it.
Other than that, LETS ROLL
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Feb 16, 2015 | 01:25 PM
  #9  
Looks perfect

Seems like there are enough people around bay area/sacto to throw a w202 amg meet at some point
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Feb 16, 2015 | 02:17 PM
  #10  
Quote: Looks perfect

Seems like there are enough people around bay area/sacto to throw a w202 amg meet at some point
I think you're right BUT I never see them out? Im always on the prowl and I very rarely see a C43. Only 1 C36 often and thasss all folks.

Down to start up the meet up
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Feb 16, 2015 | 02:38 PM
  #11  
Not yet :o

I got a few cosmetic touches on my car to take care of first :p
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Feb 16, 2015 | 02:43 PM
  #12  
Quote: Not yet :o

I got a few cosmetic touches on my car to take care of first :p
Some imperfections add character =)



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Feb 16, 2015 | 02:52 PM
  #13  
Quote: Not yet :o

I got a few cosmetic touches on my car to take care of first :p
Yeah, mine is no where near show condition.

I think I've seen 3 or 4 C43's in the last 5 or 6 years in the Carolinas. Of course that never happens when I am driving mine.
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Feb 16, 2015 | 03:00 PM
  #14  
Quote: Yeah, mine is no where near show condition.

I think I've seen 3 or 4 C43's in the last 5 or 6 years in the Carolinas. Of course that never happens when I am driving mine.
mine is mostly interior. I need new front door panels and my roof shade redone.

im getting some dents pulled on my doors today actually
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Feb 16, 2015 | 03:01 PM
  #15  
Quote: Some imperfections add character =)



I have to say that works. On that car at least
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Feb 16, 2015 | 10:17 PM
  #16  
Quote: Introducing MacBeth
1999 C43 Silver Arrow 97K
Two Tone Interior

I am very very very happy with the way MacBeth sits and stands. Very aggressive and a very
slight rake. Going 100MPH and very stable and corners great. This is exactly what i wanted.
I wouldn't even mind if the rear was up a little higher.

I have a tiny bit of chirping coming from the front driver side well where
the tire rubs on bumps. Drives extremely well balanced. All new bushings, control arms and the
works you name it, its been replaced at the MBZ Dealer with ALL Genuine parts. I spent a grip of
cash and dialed her in realllllly well. Full 100K tune up no corners cut, I mean NO corners have
been cut no expense has been spared. My trunk lip spolier arrives tomorrow, my fog light arrives
Wednesday. Still looking for an awesome carbon fiber interior trim set up. But for the rest ,
All I have left to do is detail the interior, treat and condition, pull the pin stripe off, and Im DONE !!

I want to replace my tires and get
215/40/18 Up front
255/40/18 in the rear


Suspension Set Up as Pictured Below

Eibach Pro Kit Springs (3 years old)
Bilstein Sports All 4 Corners
W210 E55 Monoblock Wheels
Front ET31 - Rear ET35
#2 Pads Up Front with 225/40/18 Fronts
#4 Pads In Rear with 255/35/18 Rears

Exterior Shots










Wheel Gap





Showing Off My Mileage



\
Excellent job MPOW33R. Your C43 looks great!
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