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Old Mar 24, 2015 | 05:00 PM
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New Wheels - What Do You Think?

Just got them installed today. These are the factory AMG wheels that come as an option from the CLS63. Big upgrade from the stock 18" I've had on there for the last several months.

Color is designo magno cashmere white (matte white).

Not much left to do, I want to get the AMG calipers / pads installed if I can find some - and maybe lower it a bit if possible.

Update:

Took some new pics today in the sun, and hosed my car down a bit so it wasn't so dirty after the rain yesterday. Same angles and location, just without the dreary overcast and dirty car.








Sorry for the dark pics, it's an overcast day / rainy and I haven't washed my car for over a week. Plan on taking some when things brighten up.











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Old Mar 25, 2015 | 12:03 AM
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Looks DAMN good! The matte white is ABSOLUTELY stunning!
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Old Mar 25, 2015 | 11:41 AM
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Flawless...Ive seen the matte white in person and it's incredible.
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Old Mar 25, 2015 | 05:23 PM
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Wow...thanks for the kind words. I just updated the original post with new / sunny pictures today.

I love the matte white as well. Darker matte colors (grey, black, etc) aren't really my thing, and give the car a "dirty" unfinished look. But matte white is really nice. I REALLY like the frozen white M3 / M4's coming out as well. Very similar to the CLS without the slight "cashmere" tint that sometimes shines through in certain angles / light.

Let me know if anyone has any suggestions for future cosmetic mods. I may end up painting the calipers (mercedes red or factory AMG orange for a more unique look)...or just buy a full AMG brembo kit if I can find a good deal. I don't want to try too hard to "pose" as an AMG, especially with the V8 Biturbo badging on the side already.

Renntech ECU tune is going in this summer - got the appointment set up at the local MB dealer. The car is stupid fast already, but why not?
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Old Mar 27, 2015 | 12:45 AM
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Nice pickup Daudi81. The 400 is extremely underrated.
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Old Mar 29, 2015 | 02:16 PM
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Nice...looks great
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Looking forward to the ECU tune. I have that on my list of upgrades as well.
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