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Old Sep 7, 2003 | 01:31 AM
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my new mod and post car wash.

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thanks to arnee for the grill/side markers!!
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Old Sep 7, 2003 | 01:44 AM
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Dude, you know how I feel about the black grill...

Looks good!!
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Old Sep 7, 2003 | 01:58 AM
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thanks again arnee. need to see your e55!
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Old Sep 7, 2003 | 02:02 AM
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Looking Good! are those gold rotors you have there?

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Old Sep 7, 2003 | 05:41 AM
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Nice grill! So, are you looking to sell that old one? I really am digging that big star look. Please let me know if you are planning to get rid of it.
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Old Sep 7, 2003 | 01:33 PM
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the black grill looks very nice.

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Old Sep 8, 2003 | 02:53 AM
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Re: my new mod and post car wash.

Originally posted by byip25
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thanks to arnee for the grill/side markers!!
So you are the lucky buyer that picked up this set?

congratulations... that looks beautiful... i would have gotten it but I didn't want the side markers since the color didn't match my car...
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Old Sep 8, 2003 | 03:40 AM
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couldnt turn this deal down. been looking for a grill and the side markers and arnee had them both. i think i had ordered a set of the side markers from evosport, but i think that issue has been beaten to death in this forum....

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Old Sep 9, 2003 | 10:50 PM
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Looking Good! are those gold rotors you have there?

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they look that way in the pic, but they are just stock. maybe because it was so sunny when i took the pic....
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Old Sep 10, 2003 | 04:36 AM
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Hehe I remember Brandon wanted to keep the orange sidemarkers so that he would be different!

It looks good! Welcome to the mercedes mafia (tm)
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Old Sep 10, 2003 | 02:16 PM
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jim,

had to succomb to peer pressure. everyone and their mother was telling me how the orange side markers looked like sh$t. would changed them out sooner, but evosport problem just like everyone else.... gonna have to go down to tws to pick up some zaino stuff so well have to hook up so i can check out your pimp ride!

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Old Sep 10, 2003 | 09:27 PM
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they look that way in the pic, but they are just stock. maybe because it was so sunny when i took the pic....
Just a film of rust, normal after washing your car.
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Old Sep 12, 2003 | 02:14 AM
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Originally posted by byip25
couldnt turn this deal down. been looking for a grill and the side markers and arnee had them both. i think i had ordered a set of the side markers from evosport, but i think that issue has been beaten to death in this forum....

b
hey b, you revamped your audio system in your CLK, right? or am I confusing myself with someone else?

Can you post some pics? I'm trying to see what others have in terms of aftermarket systems...
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Old Sep 12, 2003 | 03:01 AM
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not sure if you mean revamped as in recently or just aftermarket. yes, i have yanked the piece of crap stock system. my system consists of :

alpine cva-c800
alpine dvd 5205
alpine 12 disc changer
alpine mobile vcr (yes, total alpine *****...!)
mb quart q series 3 way component speakers
mb quart co-axials in the rear deck
rockford 4 channel amp
rockford 2 channel amp
kicker 15 inch sub

been thinking about the nav for a long time but for some reason a thomas guide is so much cheaper than a 2K dvd nav system.


i will take some photos and post them for you this weekend...

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Old Sep 12, 2003 | 08:52 AM
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Those black grills look awesome, congrats
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Old Sep 12, 2003 | 10:53 AM
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Originally posted by byip25
not sure if you mean revamped as in recently or just aftermarket. yes, i have yanked the piece of crap stock system. my system consists of :

alpine cva-c800
alpine dvd 5205
alpine 12 disc changer
alpine mobile vcr (yes, total alpine *****...!)
mb quart q series 3 way component speakers
mb quart co-axials in the rear deck
rockford 4 channel amp
rockford 2 channel amp
kicker 15 inch sub

been thinking about the nav for a long time but for some reason a thomas guide is so much cheaper than a 2K dvd nav system.


i will take some photos and post them for you this weekend...

b
nice setup... you gotta get the new alpine in-dash dvd screen... real tight looking and matches well with OEM layout...

I hear you about the $2K nav versus $20 thomas guide... but nav looks so cool, and i found myself a good deal, so hopefully, i can get rid of my thomas guide soon...

looking forward to pics...
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nice setup... you gotta get the new alpine in-dash dvd screen... real tight looking and matches well with OEM layout...

I hear you about the $2K nav versus $20 thomas guide... but nav looks so cool, and i found myself a good deal, so hopefully, i can get rid of my thomas guide soon...

looking forward to pics...
you have a hook up for the dvd nav? please throw some hookups my way!

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Old Sep 12, 2003 | 04:36 PM
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Nice ride,

what kind of wax or polish did you use?
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Old Sep 12, 2003 | 04:50 PM
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usually wash the car weekly. use meguirs car wash and usually just use meguirs quick detailer. when i get down and dirty i use the meguirs three step wax program. used zymol a few times, but did not notice a difference. about to try using zaino #2 or #5.

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Old Sep 13, 2003 | 08:10 PM
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some pics i promised:








(yes, that is a 15"!!)
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Nice set up
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Old Sep 15, 2003 | 02:14 PM
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thanks man. been looking for a deal on the cva-d900 unit so i can get it all: mp3, in-dash dvd and xm ready....
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