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New Shoes for my E-class Cabriolet, but what colour?

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Old Sep 22, 2019 | 10:17 AM
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New Shoes for my E-class Cabriolet - Update July 2020

Looking to get some new shoes from my 2017 E220d AMG Line cabriolet. I am planning to upgrade my 19" alloys and get 20" staggered fitment, but just can't decide whether to get Gloss Black or Gloss Grey for my Obsidian Black Mercs.

What do you guys think?




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Old Sep 22, 2019 | 08:08 PM
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I know that black wheels seem to be the in thing but I prefer the lighter colored wheels. But that's just me. I just don't think the black wheels fit the elegant image of most MB models.
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Old Sep 23, 2019 | 07:34 AM
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^^^ Same here much prefer your gunmetal gray choice then black on a black car.
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Old Sep 23, 2019 | 07:53 AM
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Gloss is easier to clean. And I'd do the black.
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Old Sep 27, 2019 | 11:30 AM
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Well I decided to go against the tide and chose Gloss Grey finish.

I am quite happy with the look but think the car can do with a little bit of lowering.
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Old Sep 27, 2019 | 04:01 PM
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Looks great!!
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Old Oct 12, 2019 | 08:43 AM
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New Shoes, now lowered.




Little update: Installed H&R springs and I think this improved the overall look of the car immensely.
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Looks great. Has ride quality changed with the addition of the lowering springs?
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Old Oct 12, 2019 | 11:46 AM
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Looks great. Has ride quality changed with the addition of the lowering springs?
To be honest, it has not really changed in terms of ride comfort. When driving with run flats, I felt that the ride was slightly harsher than it is now. I also have not experienced an grounding issues especially with all the road humps/potholes on the UK roads.
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Old Oct 13, 2019 | 07:48 AM
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Nice looking upgrades!
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Old Jul 6, 2020 | 06:25 PM
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New Alloys fitted

Well since fitting the 20" Wrath WF3 alloys in gloss grey; I have the wheels powder coated black.


I also had the brake calipers done in reflective yellow and tinted windows.

I then decided to change the front grille; vinyl wrapped the chrome grille surround and fit the AMG rear diffuser and quad tips.





Then after running the Wrath alloys for a few months; I fancied something a little different, so decided to go for these Inovit Turbine alloys (10.5" x 20" rears and 9" x 20" fronts). I also


fitted the 2019 AMG steering wheel with a custom leather airbag with black star emblem.



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Old Jul 7, 2020 | 07:16 PM
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Very nice, but really, the tyres/tires are the shoes, whereas the rims, fitting inside them, are more akin to socks🤪
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