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Old May 6, 2003 | 01:47 AM
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Steve works his magic, again! (New Toys) 56k Warning

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Old May 6, 2003 | 01:50 AM
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Here's the easy part

First the switches
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Old May 6, 2003 | 01:52 AM
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Steve hard at work

Those used to be Mercedes seats ;0)
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Almost there...

After one seat and some pizza, Steve's just about ready to finish up number 2...
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Old May 6, 2003 | 01:56 AM
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All done!

Yeah those'll burn your ***
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Old May 6, 2003 | 01:58 AM
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Also got a cool little AUX input

Now I can hook up my iPod :0)
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I can't WAIT to put these on!

Yoouuuuuuu light up my life.......
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Old May 6, 2003 | 02:09 AM
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Thanks Steve

Next up will be either an RGB connector or TV tuner, and my RS kit. :0) I'll be sure to post pics when that's all done.

Steve, thanks again for some incredible work. For those of you who know Steve, you know what I'm talking about.

For those that don't, you can't beat his parts prices, or the quality of his work.

I think it's interesting to note that a couple of stealerships that have seen the work Steve has done to my car have actually referred their own customers to me to refer to Steve! His work speaks for itself, and if you can get a dealer to get off their high horse and recommend someone else, that's saying quite a lot!

I had Steve mod my COMAND software so i could represent ;0)
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Old May 6, 2003 | 02:45 AM
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i m wondering what is the mod. about on ur comand system ??
well , RS kit is very nice , u must like the look for sure
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Old May 6, 2003 | 02:55 AM
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damn josh...looking great on ur car huh..hahha when are you going to install the kits?
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Old May 6, 2003 | 02:58 AM
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Supra, the mod on the comand system is that the startup screen reads "MBenzNL" instead of "Mercedes Benz"

Felix, the kit is beginning to be prepped this week. It will be going on very soon! :0)
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Old May 6, 2003 | 03:11 AM
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it is a very nice work !!!!!
where did u bring it to?
i want to get a heat seat and nav on my E-class too

thx !!!
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Steve did the install where he's staying in Huntington Beach. I'm pretty sure he's completely booked this trip, but email him and get yourself on the list for his next trip (I don't know when it is). I have to warn you, though, once you catch the modding disease, it will be very hard to stop. ;0)
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Old May 6, 2003 | 04:14 AM
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can u e-mail me Steve's e-mail please
my e-mail is eltonvuitton_hk@hotmail.com
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Old May 6, 2003 | 05:31 AM
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Originally posted by Josh K
Steve did the install where he's staying in Huntington Beach. I'm pretty sure he's completely booked this trip, but email him and get yourself on the list for his next trip (I don't know when it is). I have to warn you, though, once you catch the modding disease, it will be very hard to stop. ;0)
agree , just need to save all of the $$$ to mod. my car now LOL
btw , the RS kit u r getting , is it made by fiberglas ???
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Old May 6, 2003 | 05:33 AM
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Yeah, it's a replica kit made of fiberglass. It will require a good amount of prep work/strengthening, but it will look great. FYI, the real RS kits were also made of fiberglass. ;0)
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Old May 6, 2003 | 08:11 AM
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Josh,
Can you provide more info on those cool front lights you're going to install?
I'm always looking to provide more light; I tend to overdrive my current lights sometimes at night, and would love to know about where, how much $$$ etc.
TIA
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BTW, you're going to love using your iPod now; mine never misses a trip!!
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Old May 6, 2003 | 03:13 PM
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Hey Jim. Those lights are OEM Mercedes Euro Xenon assemblies. They look cooler than the halogen ones because the lenses are clear, and they are brighter and have a much more focused beam pattern than the US spec Xenons. Also, you really can't beat the price. I bought a brand new, never installed set from Steve for about half of what it costs for US xenons even if you're getting a good deal.
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Old May 6, 2003 | 07:03 PM
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Originally posted by Josh K
Yeah, it's a replica kit made of fiberglass. It will require a good amount of prep work/strengthening, but it will look great. FYI, the real RS kits were also made of fiberglass. ;0)
oh , really !?
actually , i dun really like the fiberglass , coz it is very easy to get stone chip on it when compare to the stock bumper
the body kit on my ex-supra was fiberglass , and after few times on Hwy , the front bumper got many stone chip indeed , ans since my car is black , very easy to notice those stone chips ....
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Yeah there are always drawbacks to fiberglass, but unfortunately, in order to have the Carlsson RS style, it's something I have to live with. I might look into that clear bumper protective adhesive to add some protection from rock chips, etc. Supposedly it's pretty good (I already bought the stuff for my new headlights) but I want to see how noticeable the bumper protector is. If it's only noticeable from up close then I'll probably go ahead and do it.
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Old May 6, 2003 | 10:26 PM
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Josh, finally you got all your toys now.
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the Xenon looks cool...
Post some pics when you get your RS kits done.

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Yeah there are always drawbacks to fiberglass, but unfortunately, in order to have the Carlsson RS style, it's something I have to live with. I might look into that clear bumper protective adhesive to add some protection from rock chips, etc. Supposedly it's pretty good (I already bought the stuff for my new headlights) but I want to see how noticeable the bumper protector is. If it's only noticeable from up close then I'll probably go ahead and do it.
yup , i also would like to get the RS kit for my clk320 , the kit is really very nice , love it so much . i quoted the price in a local car shop , it is cdn$950 (us$630) , it is a replica , do u think the price is fair ???
also , what is the clear bumper protective adhesive , is it easy to buy in any car parts shop ? or any site about it , thx
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Old May 7, 2003 | 01:36 AM
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Originally posted by Supra
yup , i also would like to get the RS kit for my clk320 , the kit is really very nice , love it so much . i quoted the price in a local car shop , it is cdn$950 (us$630) , it is a replica , do u think the price is fair ???
also , what is the clear bumper protective adhesive , is it easy to buy in any car parts shop ? or any site about it , thx
im not exactly an expert on replica kit prices, but from other quotes ive seen, that seems like a pretty good price, that is assuming the fit is good and everything and it isnt of cheap quality.

is that price just for the kit (still have to pay painting and install) ?

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Old May 7, 2003 | 01:55 AM
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hurry up dude!! post ur car ASAP..Im eager to see it..hahahagood luck josh
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woah ! cool!

A Yank without heated seats? thats gotta be a first!
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