Andrew's Log: C63
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This is the problem you run into when dealing with a company who do not solely supply wheels.
BS wheels would never have fit directly, even if you did use genuine BS kit. The C63 sedan has a different track and width set up completely different to the BS. Your wheels should have been custom made, using measurements taken from your kit. A real tyre shop, a real rim manufacturer like HRE would ask you these questions before sending wheels on assumption. Velos should of asked questions if they do not want to disclose offsets and disk type, to figure if the wheels would fit. I have 20x9 and 20x10 on my c63 the fitment could not be better, as the wheels were specifically made for the c63 sedan.
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BS wheels would never have fit directly, even if you did use genuine BS kit. The C63 sedan has a different track and width set up completely different to the BS. Your wheels should have been custom made, using measurements taken from your kit. A real tyre shop, a real rim manufacturer like HRE would ask you these questions before sending wheels on assumption. Velos should of asked questions if they do not want to disclose offsets and disk type, to figure if the wheels would fit. I have 20x9 and 20x10 on my c63 the fitment could not be better, as the wheels were specifically made for the c63 sedan.
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Gosh this wheel thing has become a real dilemma!
As others have stated Velos does have, to a point, some responsibility to ensure proper fitment is obtained when selling products to the public. Having said that, with the amount of modifications to this body, as even the aftermarket BS kit is now modified, Velos would have no idea if these wheels would fit. They should have at the very least explained that they would not fit a c63 with BS kit.
OP, any regrets modifying to this extent or is it to soon to tell?
As others have stated Velos does have, to a point, some responsibility to ensure proper fitment is obtained when selling products to the public. Having said that, with the amount of modifications to this body, as even the aftermarket BS kit is now modified, Velos would have no idea if these wheels would fit. They should have at the very least explained that they would not fit a c63 with BS kit.
OP, any regrets modifying to this extent or is it to soon to tell?
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This is the problem you run into when dealing with a company who do not solely supply wheels.
BS wheels would never have fit directly, even if you did use genuine BS kit. The C63 sedan has a different track and width set up completely different to the BS. Your wheels should have been custom made, using measurements taken from your kit. A real tyre shop, a real rim manufacturer like HRE would ask you these questions before sending wheels on assumption. Velos should of asked questions if they do not want to disclose offsets and disk type, to figure if the wheels would fit. I have 20x9 and 20x10 on my c63 the fitment could not be better, as the wheels were specifically made for the c63 sedan.
h.
BS wheels would never have fit directly, even if you did use genuine BS kit. The C63 sedan has a different track and width set up completely different to the BS. Your wheels should have been custom made, using measurements taken from your kit. A real tyre shop, a real rim manufacturer like HRE would ask you these questions before sending wheels on assumption. Velos should of asked questions if they do not want to disclose offsets and disk type, to figure if the wheels would fit. I have 20x9 and 20x10 on my c63 the fitment could not be better, as the wheels were specifically made for the c63 sedan.
h.
Oh man, I wish I had knew this before I never bought the wheels
@ Matt: don't apologize for pointing to that thread, I was wrong.
I am a newbie and I should search more info, but when they say it will fit I thought that easy too. It was better if I ask for info first, I was too much hurry with buying wheels…
Tomorrow I will know if the Velos wheels will completely fit my ML.
I guess I have learn a lesson now, I should be more patient with buying something, but hey that is in my nature….
For example:
Today I ordered the HLS KW
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C63 AMG 2009, ML63 AMG 2007
Hi man,
The Velos wheels fits my ML63!
I am lucky, I didn't know it doesn't fit.
So this will be my winter wheels.
Sorry for the crappy photos (shot with my iPhone)
It ends good after all...
The Velos wheels fits my ML63!
I am lucky, I didn't know it doesn't fit.
So this will be my winter wheels.
Sorry for the crappy photos (shot with my iPhone)
It ends good after all...
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haha, I was lucky the Velos wheels fits my ML, thanks for the compliments
Now my winter wheels looks better than my summer wheels.
Perhaps Velos could sell them for the ML:roll eyes:
Wow Matt, another guy with carbon sickness
I see there is one more part I didn't have that; the carbon plate in the console center…..ow and the carbon seats covers….
ONE DAY left! Tomorrow my car will be ready!!!! I can finally
Now my winter wheels looks better than my summer wheels.
Perhaps Velos could sell them for the ML:roll eyes:
Wow Matt, another guy with carbon sickness
I see there is one more part I didn't have that; the carbon plate in the console center…..ow and the carbon seats covers….
ONE DAY left! Tomorrow my car will be ready!!!! I can finally
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Here are some updates, my body shop just painted my car in pearl white and it looks fantastic.
However, when I look at my car from a different corner, it looks like it has different colors…(take a good look at my fenders)
I thought they did not paint it well, but they say it is because of the pearl white color that changes, it depends how the light falls on the car and in the natural light outside it looks better and more better in the sun light.
Tomorrow my car is completely ready and then we will see how it will looks outside…
However, when I look at my car from a different corner, it looks like it has different colors…(take a good look at my fenders)
I thought they did not paint it well, but they say it is because of the pearl white color that changes, it depends how the light falls on the car and in the natural light outside it looks better and more better in the sun light.
Tomorrow my car is completely ready and then we will see how it will looks outside…
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he is true about white pearl , i have satin white pearl wrap and it some appears diff color.
I bet it is on real paint soo..wait till bring it out side the sun.
Is it how suppose to be on exhaust tip inside rear bumper ?
i mean it is how it suppose to be on real bs ? or did u modify it just for your rear bumper.
I bet it is on real paint soo..wait till bring it out side the sun.
Is it how suppose to be on exhaust tip inside rear bumper ?
i mean it is how it suppose to be on real bs ? or did u modify it just for your rear bumper.
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he is true about white pearl , i have satin white pearl wrap and it some appears diff color.
I bet it is on real paint soo..wait till bring it out side the sun.
Is it how suppose to be on exhaust tip inside rear bumper ?
i mean it is how it suppose to be on real bs ? or did u modify it just for your rear bumper.
I bet it is on real paint soo..wait till bring it out side the sun.
Is it how suppose to be on exhaust tip inside rear bumper ?
i mean it is how it suppose to be on real bs ? or did u modify it just for your rear bumper.
I don't know how they do it to a real BS, I think they modify it for my rear bumper
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Yes the tips on the real BS are part of the rear bumper. Most of the new AMG are this way now. I was checking a cla45 the other day and found out the tips are within the bumper so they are no more attached to the mufflers.
Same on the E63.
Same on the E63.
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every new benz is like this. makes exhaust tip and body alignment much better. love those c/f grab handles, where you get those?
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Hi guys,
Maybe not everyone of you like my taste but maybe you will like it now, because my car is now finally ready.
Most people said that too here in Holland, but when they see my car they love it very much.
Even the MB-dealer gives me a compliment
Today we made a photoshoot with a model and make a videoclip.
I will post that soon.
Here are the updates:
The people from my body shop
True artists
On the way home….
I hope you like it, the photoshoot will come soon!
@roadtalontsi: the door handles you can order at Maccarbon (made to order and you have to give your core parts or you buy new ones)
Greetingz,...
Maybe not everyone of you like my taste but maybe you will like it now, because my car is now finally ready.
Most people said that too here in Holland, but when they see my car they love it very much.
Even the MB-dealer gives me a compliment
Today we made a photoshoot with a model and make a videoclip.
I will post that soon.
Here are the updates:
The people from my body shop
True artists
On the way home….
I hope you like it, the photoshoot will come soon!
@roadtalontsi: the door handles you can order at Maccarbon (made to order and you have to give your core parts or you buy new ones)
Greetingz,...
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Personally, I think it looked much classier in "stock" form.
I do like how some aspects of the interior turned out. Some very cool bits in there indeed.
However, my opinion is irrelevant because it's not my car.
What matters is that you like it. And it sure looked like you had fun with the whole experience.
Congratulations on completing the project. Hope you two enjoy it in good health.
I do like how some aspects of the interior turned out. Some very cool bits in there indeed.
However, my opinion is irrelevant because it's not my car.
What matters is that you like it. And it sure looked like you had fun with the whole experience.
Congratulations on completing the project. Hope you two enjoy it in good health.
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Very impressive and congrats on completing the build! This car is nothing if not unique - def a different take on the widebody approach. Overall, I think it's successful if just a tad busy with all of the hood, front and rear bumper vents.
The interior craftsmanship is what I enjoy most about your build!
Did you make any performance mods or is this purely cosmetic?
Enjoy your new beast!
The interior craftsmanship is what I enjoy most about your build!
Did you make any performance mods or is this purely cosmetic?
Enjoy your new beast!
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I'll wait for the photoshoot pics with my final judgement.
It looks very aggressive and in-your-face.
I think it looks much better from the rear then front.
Have you thought about painting the top of the rear diffuser in black or in CF ?
It looks very aggressive and in-your-face.
I think it looks much better from the rear then front.
Have you thought about painting the top of the rear diffuser in black or in CF ?
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But hey congrats on your project! You put into reality what your vision of widebody conversion was. So big props for that
Enjoy the car safely!... And get that hello kitty puppet out!
