My first Mercedes
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From: NYC
'12 CLS 550 4matic
I agree, that the poser badges need to go! To stand apart, best would be to "debadge" it, as others have suggested as well. I think the OP took too many lumps here and doesn't want to respond! haha
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From: Atlanta
Audi R8, Alfa Romeo Quad, 991tt,cls550, 997tt, 85 Carrera
K-A: I love your car, looks totally de-badged. We need to mate cars. I have removed most of the badges- can't always get it right the first time. The front LEDs are tucked in and you cannot see them when they are off, no dots. I can turn them off manually with a switch inside the car. The front bumper lip is a steel color wrap, just to break up the monotony of the black. The first attempt of the tail lights came out completely black, I had the body shop redo them. They still are darker than I would prefer, see I do prefer subtle overall. I had the "stock" wheels painted and had the AMG painted red to give it more contrast. FYI for all you old conservative members, I know this is not an AMG, however the wheels came from the factory this way and it would be dificult to remove this. I just got the ECU tuned from OE tuning and had the resonator removed. The performance and sound are incredible. I am awaiting lowering links to lower the car slightly.
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From: NYC
'12 CLS 550 4matic
K-A: I love your car, looks totally de-badged. We need to mate cars. I have removed most of the badges- can't always get it right the first time. The front LEDs are tucked in and you cannot see them when they are off, no dots. I can turn them off manually with a switch inside the car. The front bumper lip is a steel color wrap, just to break up the monotony of the black. The first attempt of the tail lights came out completely black, I had the body shop redo them. They still are darker than I would prefer, see I do prefer subtle overall. I had the "stock" wheels painted and had the AMG painted red to give it more contrast. FYI for all you old conservative members, I know this is not an AMG, however the wheels came from the factory this way and it would be dificult to remove this. I just got the ECU tuned from OE tuning and had the resonator removed. The performance and sound are incredible. I am awaiting lowering links to lower the car slightly.
We seem to be on the same wave length w/ the Porsches! I am actually on the list for the new Turbo. I also reallly enjoy my 997.2 C2S, which I have done a few mods to as well. It has every performance option you can get a Porsche S in from the factory and some aftermarket fabspeed intakes, etc. I also can't talk enough about my 84' Targa, which has numerous suspension and engine mods as well. Here are a few pics below. Targa is named Yosemotie Sam for obvious reasons!
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From: Earth
Porsche Macan S SportDesign / Ex M-B's: 11 & 10 & 06 E350's, 02 S500
K-A: I love your car, looks totally de-badged. We need to mate cars. I have removed most of the badges- can't always get it right the first time. The front LEDs are tucked in and you cannot see them when they are off, no dots. I can turn them off manually with a switch inside the car. The front bumper lip is a steel color wrap, just to break up the monotony of the black. The first attempt of the tail lights came out completely black, I had the body shop redo them. They still are darker than I would prefer, see I do prefer subtle overall. I had the "stock" wheels painted and had the AMG painted red to give it more contrast. FYI for all you old conservative members, I know this is not an AMG, however the wheels came from the factory this way and it would be dificult to remove this. I just got the ECU tuned from OE tuning and had the resonator removed. The performance and sound are incredible. I am awaiting lowering links to lower the car slightly.
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Joined: Jul 2012
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From: Atlanta
Audi R8, Alfa Romeo Quad, 991tt,cls550, 997tt, 85 Carrera
Nice to hear from you again! Nobody had an issue w/ the wheels, we all have AMG wheels and the total kit to boot. Glad to hear you removed the badging for obvious reasons. I can only imagine the performance, any figures??
We seem to be on the same wave length w/ the Porsches! I am actually on the list for the new Turbo. I also reallly enjoy my 997.2 C2S, which I have done a few mods to as well. It has every performance option you can get a Porsche S in from the factory and some aftermarket fabspeed intakes, etc. I also can't talk enough about my 84' Targa, which has numerous suspension and engine mods as well. Here are a few pics below. Targa is named Yosemotie Sam for obvious reasons!
We seem to be on the same wave length w/ the Porsches! I am actually on the list for the new Turbo. I also reallly enjoy my 997.2 C2S, which I have done a few mods to as well. It has every performance option you can get a Porsche S in from the factory and some aftermarket fabspeed intakes, etc. I also can't talk enough about my 84' Targa, which has numerous suspension and engine mods as well. Here are a few pics below. Targa is named Yosemotie Sam for obvious reasons!
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From: NYC
'12 CLS 550 4matic
Fegelein: I like your choice of cars. Its funny how each vehicle drives or behaves completely differently. The CLS is a great everyday ride. Its probably the best car I owned considering the combination of comfort and power. The Carrera is old school, unlike these new cars there is complete driver feedback. The Turbo is the turbo. However the biggest rush I get is driving the Ducati (0-60 in 2.8s).
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From: NYC
'12 CLS 550 4matic
Fegelein: I like your choice of cars. Its funny how each vehicle drives or behaves completely differently. The CLS is a great everyday ride. Its probably the best car I owned considering the combination of comfort and power. The Carrera is old school, unlike these new cars there is complete driver feedback. The Turbo is the turbo. However the biggest rush I get is driving the Ducati (0-60 in 2.8s).
Ducati must be sick! Enjoy your rides!
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