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I used the knock off AMG metal pins from JBSPEED on my 2017 C300 coupe. When I traded it in on the C43 coupe, I removed them hoping to use them on the new car. What I noticed that it was difficult to remove them and when I did, it messed up the stock pin (the metal inner pin that accepts the plastic or aftermarket pin cover. It damaged both of the metal inner pins and now the OEM plastic lock pins did not line up properly (That was the c300 I traded in) So when I got my C43 coupe I decided to not touch the lock pins and leave it stock. Have you guys experienced taking them off? Be careful as I was not happy how they removed and permanently messed up the stock pin.
Who the eff looks at the door pins? Seriously? not once in the 2 years I've owned my car have I thought I needed these. In fact not once have I even LOOKED at these.
If you bought this, good for you. Each to their own.. everyone has their likes an dislikes. I am the same way. But to me, this is just off the radar... spending money to replace a door pin that NOBODY will ever even notice for the life of the car.... I'm sorry. It is a ****ing DOOR PIN.. COME ON.. If you want to put money into your car, spend your money on more HP or exhaust or something somebody will actually notice! Whatever...
Who the eff looks at the door pins? Seriously? not once in the 2 years I've owned my car have I thought I needed these. In fact not once have I even LOOKED at these.
If you bought this, good for you. Each to their own.. everyone has their likes an dislikes. I am the same way. But to me, this is just off the radar... spending money to replace a door pin that NOBODY will ever even notice for the life of the car.... I'm sorry. It is a ****ing DOOR PIN.. COME ON.. If you want to put money into your car, spend your money on more HP or exhaust or something somebody will actually notice! Whatever...
The stock doorpin just unscrewed and there is a metal thread inside which this new one just screwed on to. No inserts or anything else.
Cannot see swapping out would be an issue but for £5 for four (I only used two!) and two mins of my time I think they make a difference.
people who criticise it was one thing I noticed on the E class courtesy car I had and for the sake of the same price as a pint why not!
Hardly going to to be able to buy an exhaust or anything else with that money plus it’s a 19 C43 so has the PE exhaust and just shy of 400bhp so little aesthetic touches are all I want to do!
Who the eff looks at the door pins? Seriously? not once in the 2 years I've owned my car have I thought I needed these. In fact not once have I even LOOKED at these.
If you bought this, good for you. Each to their own.. everyone has their likes an dislikes. I am the same way. But to me, this is just off the radar... spending money to replace a door pin that NOBODY will ever even notice for the life of the car.... I'm sorry. It is a ****ing DOOR PIN.. COME ON.. If you want to put money into your car, spend your money on more HP or exhaust or something somebody will actually notice! Whatever...
I have. As a matter of fact, I look at mine every time I get into or out of my car.
That said, it's just me. Oh, and by the time people notice my car, I'm gone...
Who the eff looks at the door pins? Seriously? not once in the 2 years I've owned my car have I thought I needed these. In fact not once have I even LOOKED at these.
If you bought this, good for you. Each to their own.. everyone has their likes an dislikes. I am the same way. But to me, this is just off the radar... spending money to replace a door pin that NOBODY will ever even notice for the life of the car.... I'm sorry. It is a ****ing DOOR PIN.. COME ON.. If you want to put money into your car, spend your money on more HP or exhaust or something somebody will actually notice! Whatever...
The stock door pins look like they came from a ‘85 Ford Escort.
Who the eff looks at the door pins? Seriously? not once in the 2 years I've owned my car have I thought I needed these. In fact not once have I even LOOKED at these.
If you bought this, good for you. Each to their own.. everyone has their likes an dislikes. I am the same way. But to me, this is just off the radar... spending money to replace a door pin that NOBODY will ever even notice for the life of the car.... I'm sorry. It is a ****ing DOOR PIN.. COME ON.. If you want to put money into your car, spend your money on more HP or exhaust or something somebody will actually notice! Whatever...
I tend to agree, but since this is the first car I've owned in probably at least the last 15 years to actually have these... It's a bit disappointing that a Mercedes would even have them and then cheap out on them. I went and looked at my sons cheap *** Fiesta and it doesn't even have these.
Who the eff looks at the door pins? Seriously? not once in the 2 years I've owned my car have I thought I needed these. In fact not once have I even LOOKED at these.
If you bought this, good for you. Each to their own.. everyone has their likes an dislikes. I am the same way. But to me, this is just off the radar... spending money to replace a door pin that NOBODY will ever even notice for the life of the car.... I'm sorry. It is a ****ing DOOR PIN.. COME ON.. If you want to put money into your car, spend your money on more HP or exhaust or something somebody will actually notice! Whatever...
Hahaha... I had installed the pins 12 years ago in my previous car. Awesome!!! I really liked it. Then, I never looked it back for 10 years. I sold the car 2 years ago. Guests never ever mentioned it. Your door pins look awesome? Nope. Now, I hate the door pins again. It looks cheaper than the previous one but I will live with it this time...
I have. As a matter of fact, I look at mine every time I get into or out of my car.
That said, it's just me. Oh, and by the time people notice my car, I'm gone...
I love the door pins, Im glad I replaced the cheap black plastic OEM pins. Its one of those situations that once you have them you are glad you removed the old ones.
With that said, if you intend on keeping the car for a while its worth the small price. If you change your car every 2-3 years its a waste of money.
I love the door pins, Im glad I replaced the cheap black plastic OEM pins. Its one of those situations that once you have them you are glad you removed the old ones.
With that said, if you intend on keeping the car for a while its worth the small price. If you change your car every 2-3 years its a waste of money.
It still costs less than a bottle of good single malt whisky and lasts a whole lot longer too...
2017 AMG C43, AWE Touring, BMC Air Filters- 2015 BMW X3 3.5i (JB1 Equipped)
Originally Posted by imj0257
I'm sorry, but maybe it is just me.
Who the eff looks at the door pins? Seriously? not once in the 2 years I've owned my car have I thought I needed these. In fact not once have I even LOOKED at these.
If you bought this, good for you. Each to their own.. everyone has their likes an dislikes. I am the same way. But to me, this is just off the radar... spending money to replace a door pin that NOBODY will ever even notice for the life of the car.... I'm sorry. It is a ****ing DOOR PIN.. COME ON.. If you want to put money into your car, spend your money on more HP or exhaust or something somebody will actually notice! Whatever...
Exactly, I do not see the value in aftermarket door pins, might as well grab a Carbon Fiber start button while your at it, lol. I never look at my door pins or judged them as looking cheap. It really has never crossed my mind, what does cross my mind is what is under my right foot, lol
Well I find the aftermarket AMG buttons do give an overall polished feel to the interior of the cabin. I guess its the attention to detail that some notice and some dont.
Interestingly I have had only girls mention them when in my car, never guys.
Well I find the aftermarket AMG buttons do give an overall polished feel to the interior of the cabin. I guess its the attention to detail that some notice and some dont.
Interestingly I have had only girls mention them when in my car, never guys.
I'm not hating on anyone wanting to "customize" their car but I wonder why door pins are even still a thing with Mercedes??? There's not a lot of cars that come to mind these days that still have door pins.
Here is one for some posters. Are there posters out there that have Mercedes Tire Valve Caps and not the plastic ones while still keeping the plastic door pins ? I would find it ironic that they would change the tire valve caps and not the door pins.
Here is one for some posters. Are there posters out there that have Mercedes Tire Valve Caps and not the plastic ones while still keeping the plastic door pins ? I would find it ironic that they would change the tire valve caps and not the door pins.
Me, me, me! I have the metal tire valve caps! My wife even ordered them for me. The plastic caps stayed with the stock wheels ready for lease return. I’m actually waiting for her to notice the door pins, hahaha!
I’ve been wanting to get the door pins but, I keep on forgetting. Maybe, with all these door pins talk i’ll finally remember.
Me, me, me! I have the metal tire valve caps! My wife even ordered them for me. The plastic caps stayed with the stock wheels ready for lease return. I’m actually waiting for her to notice the door pins, hahaha!
I’ve been wanting to get the door pins but, I keep on forgetting. Maybe, with all these door pins talk i’ll finally remember.
I love my metal tire caps. I have the MB logo which I think looks great. The only issue I would warn posters is that because they stand out, you become vulnerable to them being stolen. Mine are black so dont stand out as much. Was tempted to go for red, but I had a feeling I would come back to my car without the caps.
If youre careful where you leave and park your car you should be ok.
Ive made the bold decision to add nitrous to my C43.
Watch out now, its a real conversation starter when it lights up in the evenings with the girls, the occasional uninformed mate that doesnt know much about cars.
Who the eff looks at the door pins? Seriously? not once in the 2 years I've owned my car have I thought I needed these. In fact not once have I even LOOKED at these.
If you bought this, good for you. Each to their own.. everyone has their likes an dislikes. I am the same way. But to me, this is just off the radar... spending money to replace a door pin that NOBODY will ever even notice for the life of the car.... I'm sorry. It is a ****ing DOOR PIN.. COME ON.. If you want to put money into your car, spend your money on more HP or exhaust or something somebody will actually notice! Whatever...
02-16-2019, 12:45 PM
