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May 26, 2005 | 01:22 PM
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Modifications include: Brabus springs, Brabus shocks, Eisenmann exhaust, 18" double-spoke AMG wheels w/ Michelin PS2 tires and custom-made front grill.

I'm installing yellow or red Brembos in a few days and i'm powder-coating my wheels to a darker titanium, just like the new CL65 AMG.

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very nice!! for the exhaust did you have to cut the bumper??

also for the powder coating im looking to do the same! how much will it set you back?? (i would wanna do a hyper black i think they call it the same like on the m3 wheels)
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the exhaust does not need any modifications to the bumper. It sits around half an inch or so under the bumper. I have had no problems with the bumper melting or anything
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Correct. No cutting was required for the exhaust. The only hard part was straightening.
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You exhaust looks wicked!
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Thanks again. For powder-coating, it'll cost me about $125 per wheel, including mounting and balancing.
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Joe, the front grill turned out great. Hope you like it. Car is looking good buddy.

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Darrick:

Thanks for the referral. Will do business again with Peter.

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Looks great!
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joe...
how much did u pay for ur custom front grill
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Looks nice, but I can't see the grill there is just too much shadow. Do you have a better shot of the grill. Keep up the good work.
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Congrats - it looks great
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hey great job on the ride!
I was looking into those same rims myself but plenty $$
I wish i gotten the wood steering wheel, makes the interior so much classier.
I have yet to see a modded 209 around here.
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Looks beautiful! I like the front grille
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Very nice Sent you a PM.
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Looks really clean. I likes. How much were the shocks?? I need a set.
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Thanks guys. The shocks and springs were about $1450 (installed). The ride is perfect now. My wife doesn't know about it and she hasn't even noticed. He, he...I won't tell her. She'll start *****ing about the $$$ and tell me that i should have bought her a bracelet or something.

Let me know if you have further questions.
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She'll start *****ing about the $$$ and tell me that i should have bought her a bracelet or something.
That sounds so familiar. I feel your pain!
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Nice. I love the exhaust tips!!
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