W202 AMG Picture Thread
05-17-2010, 03:55 PM
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Thanks man! I've got a perfect one on the shifter now with no bubbles (have to take a pic). Hoping to make a few more and offer them to the C36 guys here. I'm working on a pigmented resin version to colormatch the OEM grey for those who need a replacement but want to retain the stock look.
05-20-2010, 10:55 AM
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i got my carbon fiber accented avantgarde grill on yesterday
waiting for my new hood star before i post any pics
just thought i'd share since i haven't seen any new posts in here for a few days. haha
waiting for my new hood star before i post any pics
just thought i'd share since i haven't seen any new posts in here for a few days. haha
05-23-2010, 01:26 PM
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I ordered 19" staggered fit MANDRUS MILLENIUMS
I ordered these about 3 weeks ago and they should be here within a week
It has been such a HASSLE trying to get these rims as no one has them in 19" (staggered fit) NOT EVEN THE COMPANY THAT MAKES THEM (TSW makes MANDRUS RIMS). For those of you who are not in the know, MANDRUS rims are made specifically for mercedes and are HUB CENTRIC. After this huge ordeal of talking with TSW and them telling me 3 different estimated times that they would START making them (they didn't have plans on making any anytime soon 
) I decided to see if I could get a smaller size. When I called my local dealer (GOOD OL' LES SCHWAB) they informed me they had talked to someone in the know at TSW and there were 22 sets going to be available in about a month and 18 of the sets were spoken for. I IMMEDIATELY secured a set by placing a down payment and I am anxiously awaiting the delivery of my NEW WHEEEEEEEEEEEEELS. I got the black gloss face with the mirror cut lip. I will post the pics ASAP should be within a week. Then it's time to 
It has been such a HASSLE trying to get these rims as no one has them in 19" (staggered fit) NOT EVEN THE COMPANY THAT MAKES THEM (TSW makes MANDRUS RIMS). For those of you who are not in the know, MANDRUS rims are made specifically for mercedes and are HUB CENTRIC. After this huge ordeal of talking with TSW and them telling me 3 different estimated times that they would START making them (they didn't have plans on making any anytime soon ) I decided to see if I could get a smaller size. When I called my local dealer (GOOD OL' LES SCHWAB) they informed me they had talked to someone in the know at TSW and there were 22 sets going to be available in about a month and 18 of the sets were spoken for. I IMMEDIATELY secured a set by placing a down payment and I am anxiously awaiting the delivery of my NEW WHEEEEEEEEEEEEELS. I got the black gloss face with the mirror cut lip. I will post the pics ASAP should be within a week. Then it's time to
05-24-2010, 04:55 AM
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12' W204 C63 AMG coupe "T-Rex", 12' W451 Smart Fortwo Pulse (99' W202 C43 AMG sold)
Mine taking a breather on a day out yesterday in the southern Alps of Switzerland, where the living is great and the food and wine excellent! Come here every 2-3 weeks for the week-end and always an excuse to stretch the legs of the C43 and clear the throat of the V8 , but keeping a sharp eye open for the men wearing caps and dressed in blue 
yesterday in the southern Alps of Switzerland, where the living is great and the food and wine excellent! Come here every 2-3 weeks for the week-end and always an excuse to stretch the legs of the C43 and clear the throat of the V8 , but keeping a sharp eye open for the men wearing caps and dressed in blue
05-27-2010, 01:27 PM
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It's been raining on and off this week in San Francisco. I just installed my brand new avantgarde grill (with carbon fiber accents) and brand new oem mercedes hood star.
Photo via my blackberry:
Sorry wheels are really dirty from the rain.
Still waiting for my new suspension to arrive from Holland. Taking forever!
Photo via my blackberry:
Sorry wheels are really dirty from the rain.
Still waiting for my new suspension to arrive from Holland. Taking forever!
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05-27-2010, 08:01 PM
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Tuner - great looking car man! I always enjoy pics of your car! Is the grill a pretty easy install in terms of fit? It looks to be pretty much plug and play - I am thinking of making the swap on mine. Any info would be appreciated! Thanks!
05-27-2010, 08:59 PM
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Thanks man. Grill is super easy to install. Just eight 8mm bolts and you're good to go.
This is the one I got:
http://mbspecialist.com/mercedes_web...202880BZ057CA/
You can also get the plain Avantgarde for a bit cheaper:
http://mbspecialist.com/mercedes_web...0/202880BZ057/
Good seller, fast shipping too.
This is the one I got:
http://mbspecialist.com/mercedes_web...202880BZ057CA/
You can also get the plain Avantgarde for a bit cheaper:
http://mbspecialist.com/mercedes_web...0/202880BZ057/
Good seller, fast shipping too.
05-28-2010, 02:52 AM
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12' W204 C63 AMG coupe "T-Rex", 12' W451 Smart Fortwo Pulse (99' W202 C43 AMG sold)
Thanks man. Grill is super easy to install. Just eight 8mm bolts and you're good to go.
This is the one I got:
http://mbspecialist.com/mercedes_web...202880BZ057CA/
You can also get the plain Avantgarde for a bit cheaper:
http://mbspecialist.com/mercedes_web...0/202880BZ057/
Good seller, fast shipping too.
This is the one I got:
http://mbspecialist.com/mercedes_web...202880BZ057CA/
You can also get the plain Avantgarde for a bit cheaper:
http://mbspecialist.com/mercedes_web...0/202880BZ057/
Good seller, fast shipping too.
Check this thread and post 7 for photos https://mbworld.org/forums/c36-amg-c...thers-fit.html
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06-02-2010, 02:57 AM
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Nice PJ! You weren't parked out on PCH in Oceanside a week or two ago were you? Saw the very unusual sight of a fellow C43 there that looked very much like yours
06-02-2010, 03:32 AM
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Thanks guys
Na I haven't left sacramento in a while lol, was probably someone else
Haven't raced him, Im having 3 cylinders misfiring plus hes modded so im sure i woulda lost lol
Na I haven't left sacramento in a while lol, was probably someone else
Haven't raced him, Im having 3 cylinders misfiring plus hes modded so im sure i woulda lost lol
06-02-2010, 09:22 AM
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PJ sick photo man, looks like a magazine shot! What kind of camera is that, looks like SLR quality to me!? I'm getting a Canon SX20is for the B-day and I seriously can not wait to get some good photos up here for you guys.
Tunerplayground I'm digging that grill big time with the CF accents....ohh yeahhhh, most likley gunna have to pick one up now!
Is it real CF or vinyl look-alike? Looks like the real thing in the pics!
Tunerplayground I'm digging that grill big time with the CF accents....ohh yeahhhh, most likley gunna have to pick one up now!
Is it real CF or vinyl look-alike? Looks like the real thing in the pics!
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06-02-2010, 03:35 PM
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PJ sick photo man, looks like a magazine shot! What kind of camera is that, looks like SLR quality to me!? I'm getting a Canon SX20is for the B-day and I seriously can not wait to get some good photos up here for you guys.
Tunerplayground I'm digging that grill big time with the CF accents....ohh yeahhhh, most likley gunna have to pick one up now!
Is it real CF or vinyl look-alike? Looks like the real thing in the pics!
Tunerplayground I'm digging that grill big time with the CF accents....ohh yeahhhh, most likley gunna have to pick one up now!
Is it real CF or vinyl look-alike? Looks like the real thing in the pics!
Yea its a canon XSI. Got it about a year ago.
Love red W202s btw especially red c36s
06-02-2010, 04:50 PM
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PJ sick photo man, looks like a magazine shot! What kind of camera is that, looks like SLR quality to me!? I'm getting a Canon SX20is for the B-day and I seriously can not wait to get some good photos up here for you guys.
Tunerplayground I'm digging that grill big time with the CF accents....ohh yeahhhh, most likley gunna have to pick one up now!
Is it real CF or vinyl look-alike? Looks like the real thing in the pics!
Tunerplayground I'm digging that grill big time with the CF accents....ohh yeahhhh, most likley gunna have to pick one up now!
Is it real CF or vinyl look-alike? Looks like the real thing in the pics!
06-02-2010, 07:54 PM
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PJ, that grill you have, im assuming you've painted it yourself???? I cant tell very easily if its just the original grill our 202's come with or if its a painted avantgarde grill which you have on in your sig?
I ask b/c I have painted the "out of place" looking gray inside of our (stock) grills black (as well as the plastic/tin/whatever they are chrome colored inserts black) and left the outside molding around it chrome (which is real chrome). I didnt paint the chrome b/c I understand you must bake it in order to paint it....just wondering if you have done this and what entailed with doing so?
I ask b/c I have painted the "out of place" looking gray inside of our (stock) grills black (as well as the plastic/tin/whatever they are chrome colored inserts black) and left the outside molding around it chrome (which is real chrome). I didnt paint the chrome b/c I understand you must bake it in order to paint it....just wondering if you have done this and what entailed with doing so?
06-03-2010, 10:29 PM
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PJ, that grill you have, im assuming you've painted it yourself???? I cant tell very easily if its just the original grill our 202's come with or if its a painted avantgarde grill which you have on in your sig?
I ask b/c I have painted the "out of place" looking gray inside of our (stock) grills black (as well as the plastic/tin/whatever they are chrome colored inserts black) and left the outside molding around it chrome (which is real chrome). I didnt paint the chrome b/c I understand you must bake it in order to paint it....just wondering if you have done this and what entailed with doing so?
I ask b/c I have painted the "out of place" looking gray inside of our (stock) grills black (as well as the plastic/tin/whatever they are chrome colored inserts black) and left the outside molding around it chrome (which is real chrome). I didnt paint the chrome b/c I understand you must bake it in order to paint it....just wondering if you have done this and what entailed with doing so?
