I'm not sorry one damn bit!
THE blower thread
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Yeah the clk55-k is probably a bit much... Lot's of K's on the back of my ride LOL.
The tails really wake this thing up. I've never been much for body work/paint/bling.... but this is really fun.
It's ALL your fault..... I was happy with my ride until I saw that damn casper white clk in her glory, wailing down the UAE tracks.
Appointment set for 10AM sat with paint/body guy.
* satin silver - Does anyone have a paint code for the MB satin silver?
* install voistener spoiler
* install VIS diffuser
The tails really wake this thing up. I've never been much for body work/paint/bling.... but this is really fun.
It's ALL your fault..... I was happy with my ride until I saw that damn casper white clk in her glory, wailing down the UAE tracks.
Appointment set for 10AM sat with paint/body guy.
* satin silver - Does anyone have a paint code for the MB satin silver?
* install voistener spoiler
* install VIS diffuser
Last edited by betrezra; Sep 17, 2012 at 07:45 PM.
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I just realized I never subscribed to your thread! Does your car have the Kleemann cams? I've heard they don't really increase power, but just change where the power band is. My Kleemann headers are finally on their way so I can unleash the rest of my power. Have you ever taken your car to the drag strip to see what it runs?
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Yup.... getting quote Saturday.
There are many downsides to changing from stock color to satin silver..... but I just HAVE to have Satin Silver.
Downsides:
1. Re-sale...... changing color kills resale. (I'm told).
2. Paint repair later... is hard with satin.... (I'm told).
3. Extra care when washing/waxing...... I'm told you can buff/polish out the satin effect..... (I'm told).
But damn it looks good.
There are many downsides to changing from stock color to satin silver..... but I just HAVE to have Satin Silver.
Downsides:
1. Re-sale...... changing color kills resale. (I'm told).
2. Paint repair later... is hard with satin.... (I'm told).
3. Extra care when washing/waxing...... I'm told you can buff/polish out the satin effect..... (I'm told).
But damn it looks good.
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Drivers Seat Cover/Foam DIY -
Remove Seat
Be carefull when disconn elec conns
Rear bottom seat disconn via push down rubber latches (spring loaded) very easy to undo.
Front of seat bottom disconn via two platic hinges, pull the plastic retainer plugs, and pop off hinges.
Remove bottom seat pan.
Remove old seat cover, keep track of all plastic clips and the copper hold down wires.
Re-install new seat cover in reverse of remove old cover. Remember where the wires/clips go.
I used a special jetski mech tool for installing rubber jetski battery tray straps to help install the seat cover frame wire into the plastic clips.
There are two rivets to drill out and re-pop rivet after install new cover.
GL. If I can do it anyone can.
Much better... old worn paper thin bottom seat cover replaced with NEW mb oem cover.
Priced out cover/pad at dealer..... very exp.... part dot com was 25% cheaper. GL.
Remove Seat
Be carefull when disconn elec conns
Rear bottom seat disconn via push down rubber latches (spring loaded) very easy to undo.
Front of seat bottom disconn via two platic hinges, pull the plastic retainer plugs, and pop off hinges.
Remove bottom seat pan.
Remove old seat cover, keep track of all plastic clips and the copper hold down wires.
Re-install new seat cover in reverse of remove old cover. Remember where the wires/clips go.
I used a special jetski mech tool for installing rubber jetski battery tray straps to help install the seat cover frame wire into the plastic clips.
There are two rivets to drill out and re-pop rivet after install new cover.
GL. If I can do it anyone can.
Much better... old worn paper thin bottom seat cover replaced with NEW mb oem cover.
Priced out cover/pad at dealer..... very exp.... part dot com was 25% cheaper. GL.
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'05 C200K SS, '05 Kleemann CLK500K, '08 Hummer H3 & '92 Z34 5sp (track car in Canada)
Yup.... getting quote Saturday.
There are many downsides to changing from stock color to satin silver..... but I just HAVE to have Satin Silver.
Downsides:
1. Re-sale...... changing color kills resale. (I'm told).
2. Paint repair later... is hard with satin.... (I'm told).
3. Extra care when washing/waxing...... I'm told you can buff/polish out the satin effect..... (I'm told).
But damn it looks good.
There are many downsides to changing from stock color to satin silver..... but I just HAVE to have Satin Silver.
Downsides:
1. Re-sale...... changing color kills resale. (I'm told).
2. Paint repair later... is hard with satin.... (I'm told).
3. Extra care when washing/waxing...... I'm told you can buff/polish out the satin effect..... (I'm told).
But damn it looks good.
Really looking forward to it Jeff, you keep raising the bar on these 209's
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Wrap here is 2-3K, and UV rays kill a wrap here (I'm told).
My clear bra already has issues after 1 year.
We'll see what quote is Saturday.... guessing 4-6K..... but we'll see.
My clear bra already has issues after 1 year.
We'll see what quote is Saturday.... guessing 4-6K..... but we'll see.
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This is what I'm after 
https://mbworld.org/forums/5279103-post1948.html
Disco - if you are listening..... can you get me a paint code for your friends car?
https://mbworld.org/forums/5279103-post1948.html
Disco - if you are listening..... can you get me a paint code for your friends car?
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BINGO... found the paint code....... this is what I want.
"Magno Grey Alanite (Matte Silver) finish"
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Merce...6836c65a#v4-37
"Magno Grey Alanite (Matte Silver) finish"
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Merce...6836c65a#v4-37
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BINGO... found the paint code....... this is what I want.
"Magno Grey Alanite (Matte Silver) finish"
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Merce...6836c65a#v4-37
"Magno Grey Alanite (Matte Silver) finish"
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Merce...6836c65a#v4-37
I realize that you have found the color ... but if you want to see (what seems to be) a complete list (with pictures) of Mercedes colors, plug this into a google search and then choose "translate page"
http://mb-info.ru/lacke/lacke.htm
I like the color you picked ... cant wait to see it on your first class ride.
Chris
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late - thanks for the link. Very helpful.
I"m meeting nero (with the renntech widebody) @ the body shop This Saturday..... I'll get a quote for widebody too....... ...... most likely just get the paint.... but if the widebody is NOT ridiculous..... "maybe".... we'll see.
I"m meeting nero (with the renntech widebody) @ the body shop This Saturday..... I'll get a quote for widebody too....... ...... most likely just get the paint.... but if the widebody is NOT ridiculous..... "maybe".... we'll see.
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Steering Wheel supposed to ship from Cali to me next Wed!
Tomorrow - getting 2 comp quotes on: 1) paint only, 2) wide-body and paint..... one of the places I'm visiting does NSX widebodies so we'll see what's what.
Tomorrow - getting 2 comp quotes on: 1) paint only, 2) wide-body and paint..... one of the places I'm visiting does NSX widebodies so we'll see what's what.
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Finally got around to tidy-up the LED Tail install. The resistor packs will need a bracket VS the provided double side tape (which I did not like). Here is my solution. $4.00 strip of Alu-min-ium.
Met with paint shops today..... waiting on quotes, then spray time.
You can see the 3m 5200 adhesive I used to glue the spare tire bucket in..... let's just say that new bucket is NEVER coming out >
Met with paint shops today..... waiting on quotes, then spray time.
You can see the 3m 5200 adhesive I used to glue the spare tire bucket in..... let's just say that new bucket is NEVER coming out >
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Loud - yeah I love that car.... great look.
When you get right down to it..... adding BS body panels to my car just doesn't seem right..... I would feel like I'm trying to make my car something it is not...... (a limited ed Black)...... I'll just buy a used BS down the road if that is what I want. I'm building something different.
The widebody is very cool one-off..... but I'm just too chicken to trust a shop to do it perfect. If it is not even.... if it is too big or cartoonish..... if the edges are not factory appearing..... it would just kill the car looks.... and I just am not ready to take that chance.
Nero's widebody came out awesome. He's got a one-of-a kind car.
I'll be plenty happy with the satin... cf treatment...... then bb kit, and suspension goodies..... then perhaps some track time..... like my hero Mr. KEV!
When you get right down to it..... adding BS body panels to my car just doesn't seem right..... I would feel like I'm trying to make my car something it is not...... (a limited ed Black)...... I'll just buy a used BS down the road if that is what I want. I'm building something different.
The widebody is very cool one-off..... but I'm just too chicken to trust a shop to do it perfect. If it is not even.... if it is too big or cartoonish..... if the edges are not factory appearing..... it would just kill the car looks.... and I just am not ready to take that chance.
Nero's widebody came out awesome. He's got a one-of-a kind car.
I'll be plenty happy with the satin... cf treatment...... then bb kit, and suspension goodies..... then perhaps some track time..... like my hero Mr. KEV!
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Oh Lord, on your ride, that's not just raising he bar, that's setting the standard for all others to dream of...
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Satin paint quotes coming in:
Shop 1------- $4k
Shop 2-------- $13k holy cow!
Bid analysis was pretty short.
Shop 1------- $4k
Shop 2-------- $13k holy cow!
Bid analysis was pretty short.
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Going to the body shop tomorrow:
*. Satin silver, inst rear diffuser, ins vis duckbill spoiler.
This the look I'm after:
https://mbworld.org/forums/5368827-post3274.html
*. Satin silver, inst rear diffuser, ins vis duckbill spoiler.
This the look I'm after:
https://mbworld.org/forums/5368827-post3274.html
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Rear diff cooler mod next:
http://www.lxforums.com/board/f325/a...78/index2.html
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=32MitUM1D0g
http://www.lxforums.com/board/f325/a...78/index2.html
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=32MitUM1D0g
