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Old 07-19-2018, 11:50 PM
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Hermes like the greek god...

Picked up my '17 C43 with AMG PE, dynamic headlights, 360 camera, night package, command, red/black suede interior (whats the name again?? lol), Parking pilot, illuminated sills, some other stuff I forget.. a few weeks back.. just want to log its build journey...

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RW Carbon Spoiler
C63 diffuser and tips (Black)
I dont like to include this.. but 15% carbon tints

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Originally Posted by W204Chris
Hermes like the greek god...

Picked up my '17 C43 with AMG PE, dynamic headlights, 360 camera, night package, command, red/black suede interior (whats the name again?? lol), Parking pilot, illuminated sills, some other stuff I forget.. a few weeks back.. just want to log its build journey...

Mods so far:

Exterior:
RW Carbon Spoiler
C63 diffuser and tips (Black)
I dont like to include this.. but 15% carbon tints

Suspension:
H&R VTF
Why is your speedometer different though…

http://images.newcars.com/images/car...pe-Photo-5.png
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More pictures of the rear with the upgrades? Looks nice!
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Why is your speedometer different though…

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Weird. Early 2017 build maybe?
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Originally Posted by NYCSoiL
Why is your speedometer different though…

http://images.newcars.com/images/car...pe-Photo-5.png
I bout it pre owned not realizing it was canadian but i liked it too much to return lol.. i really dont know why it doesnt have that checkered cluster. I almost want to buy one from ebay but im not sure if i can just directly replace it like that?
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Originally Posted by RichardCranium3
Weird. Early 2017 build maybe?
I think it has a build date of late '16. Maybe thats why?
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Looking good, that rear diffuser really makes a difference. Hoping to do the same soon. What vendor did you purchase from?

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Just a quick little update... Platinum forged DUO73 duoblock wheels ... Panamericana Grill



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Grille messed with your 360 camera at all? Easiest test would be to drive over a parking lot and see if the lines are all lined up.
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Originally Posted by ShakyTom
Grille messed with your 360 camera at all? Easiest test would be to drive over a parking lot and see if the lines are all lined up.
I actually thought it was different and I couldnt put my tongue how.. but it doesnt seem to be mashing up all together.. Is there a fix?
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Nope - it's an issue I dealt with recently and have since moved on to the facelift grille.

Check my post history for more details. It basically comes down to poor design on the aftermarket grille.
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Originally Posted by ShakyTom
Nope - it's an issue I dealt with recently and have since moved on to the facelift grille.

Check my post history for more details. It basically comes down to poor design on the aftermarket grille.
Damn... looks like I am going to contact the seller and demand a refund and grab the facelift OEM C63 grille if it every becomes available
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Congratulations, you finally got your wheels! Car looks great! What size tires did you end up using?

My wheels arrived last week too, but I’m out of town. I’ll have it done by the end of the week when I get back.
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Looks great! Can you post more pics or different angles of the front end and grill? Really debating getting this but installed pics are few and far between. What's your opinion on quality of the one you have?
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Very nice. New wheels looking great. If you ever want to get a tune done let me know!
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Congratulations, you finally got your wheels! Car looks great! What size tires did you end up using?

My wheels arrived last week too, but I’m out of town. I’ll have it done by the end of the week when I get back.
Thanks brother! Excited to see those go on for you as well!

Ended up going with 235/35 and 265/30.. didnt realize they run a bit large, should have gone 225/35 up front.. I am rubbing more than I would like on dips and some odd sloped driveways/drive thru's
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Originally Posted by RichardCranium3
Looks great! Can you post more pics or different angles of the front end and grill? Really debating getting this but installed pics are few and far between. What's your opinion on quality of the one you have?
I'll go ahead and do that for you this weekend! The grill fitment is an 8/10 but that could be because I didn't completely remove the bumper.. lol quality of finish is 10/10, material is 9/10.. its plastic but doesnt feel like its cheap/thin.. the only thing bugging me is that it is messing with my 360 camera, but if you dont have one, then there is nothing really to complain about!
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Originally Posted by stephen@velosdesignwerks
Very nice. New wheels looking great. If you ever want to get a tune done let me know!
Thank you my friend! We will have a chat!
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Need some advice guys... looking to paint my calipers and I need help choosing the color..

1) Red to match my red seat belts
2) Petronas F1 teal and matching belts

Also, does anyone know if it’s possible to retrofit a BBK from the W204 in the rear? Can’t stand the wimpy looking caliper we have out back.
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Originally Posted by W204Chris
Need some advice guys... looking to paint my calipers and I need help choosing the color..

1) Red to match my red seat belts
2) Petronas F1 teal and matching belts

Also, does anyone know if it’s possible to retrofit a BBK from the W204 in the rear? Can’t stand the wimpy looking caliper we have out back.
Petronas F1 teal is intriguing, definitely different! Curious about the rears too.


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