Do,Do,Do, Another star bites the dust!...
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2000 E430, 2001 Harley Fatboy
Do,Do,Do, Another star bites the dust!...
Star off, Flat on, love it!
2000 E430, P245/45/17 on 17" chrome 430 rims, Flat hood badge, clear
side marker lenses, AMG rear lenses, Silverstar bulbs on all headlights, Tinted windows.
2000 E430, P245/45/17 on 17" chrome 430 rims, Flat hood badge, clear
side marker lenses, AMG rear lenses, Silverstar bulbs on all headlights, Tinted windows.
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The emblem is the larger one. I got it at my local dealer as a kit. I know I could have gotten it for less, but I liked the idea of seeing it before I bought it (good quality)) . After seeing the ones on the smaller cars, (CL,s) I liked the idea of the larger one. As far as the grill goes, (not dising anyone who has one) I think it is a little over the top. I like to keep things clean and flowing.
Jim
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2000 E430, P245/45/17 on 17" chrome 430 rims, Flat hood badge, clear side marker lenses, AMG rear lenses, Silverstar bulbs on headlights, and foglamps, "white" bulbs in standing lamps, K&N air filter, Tinted windows.
Next up,...Drilled Brembo's, Evo pulleys (still deciding, any info would be appreciated, downside??)
Jim
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2000 E430, P245/45/17 on 17" chrome 430 rims, Flat hood badge, clear side marker lenses, AMG rear lenses, Silverstar bulbs on headlights, and foglamps, "white" bulbs in standing lamps, K&N air filter, Tinted windows.
Next up,...Drilled Brembo's, Evo pulleys (still deciding, any info would be appreciated, downside??)
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Originally Posted by JimE430
The emblem is the larger one. I got it at my local dealer as a kit. I know I could have gotten it for less, but I liked the idea of seeing it before I bought it (good quality)) . After seeing the ones on the smaller cars, (CL,s) I liked the idea of the larger one. As far as the grill goes, (not dising anyone who has one) I think it is a little over the top. I like to keep things clean and flowing.
Jim
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2000 E430, P245/45/17 on 17" chrome 430 rims, Flat hood badge, clear side marker lenses, AMG rear lenses, Silverstar bulbs on headlights, and foglamps, "white" bulbs in standing lamps, K&N air filter, Tinted windows.
Next up,...Drilled Brembo's, Evo pulleys (still deciding, any info would be appreciated, downside??)
Jim
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2000 E430, P245/45/17 on 17" chrome 430 rims, Flat hood badge, clear side marker lenses, AMG rear lenses, Silverstar bulbs on headlights, and foglamps, "white" bulbs in standing lamps, K&N air filter, Tinted windows.
Next up,...Drilled Brembo's, Evo pulleys (still deciding, any info would be appreciated, downside??)
Have you got a view of your emblem on the hood from slightly higher up? Would be good to see how the bigger badge would look relative to the rest of the hood.
Totally agree on the big star grill. To each their own and also not for me and my E
Now for some really creative ideas on what to do with the hood star..........
P.S. Are you typing in all your mods everytime your post? Try cutting and pasting the entire paragraph on the signature (User CP)...that way, it'll come up everytime you post..
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Thanks for the sig. info! I knew there was a way to do it, but still navigating the site. I will post another pic of the hood from above.
Ok CL or SL, they after all only have 2 doors
Any info on a repair manual? I like to do all my own work.
Jim
Ok CL or SL, they after all only have 2 doors
Any info on a repair manual? I like to do all my own work.
Jim
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Sorry, can't help with the Repair Manual but a kind member has hosted the entire CD for the pre-facelift version, info on many of the interior trimmings, panels etc. which should still apply to your 2000, maybe some of the basic mechanics might also apply. Here's the site:
http://www.edsoto.com/
I've heard no negative feedback on the Evo pullies. Stemags got some but haven't installed them, for the longest time, lol.
http://www.edsoto.com/
I've heard no negative feedback on the Evo pullies. Stemags got some but haven't installed them, for the longest time, lol.
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Originally Posted by JimE430
The emblem is the larger one. I got it at my local dealer as a kit. I know I could have gotten it for less, but I liked the idea of seeing it before I bought it (good quality)) . After seeing the ones on the smaller cars, (CL,s) I liked the idea of the larger one. As far as the grill goes, (not dising anyone who has one) I think it is a little over the top. I like to keep things clean and flowing.
Jim
__________________________________________________ _________
2000 E430, P245/45/17 on 17" chrome 430 rims, Flat hood badge, clear side marker lenses, AMG rear lenses, Silverstar bulbs on headlights, and foglamps, "white" bulbs in standing lamps, K&N air filter, Tinted windows.
Next up,...Drilled Brembo's, Evo pulleys (still deciding, any info would be appreciated, downside??)
Jim
__________________________________________________ _________
2000 E430, P245/45/17 on 17" chrome 430 rims, Flat hood badge, clear side marker lenses, AMG rear lenses, Silverstar bulbs on headlights, and foglamps, "white" bulbs in standing lamps, K&N air filter, Tinted windows.
Next up,...Drilled Brembo's, Evo pulleys (still deciding, any info would be appreciated, downside??)
I couldn't help but notice the '99 E55 or E430 w/ the sport package in the garage
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Good eyes! That is my neighbors 99 E430 sport. They also have a White 2000 E55, and a green 430, Previous body style not sure what year. Our small condo complex looks like a dealership! 
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Originally Posted by JimE430
Good eyes! That is my neighbors 99 E430 sport. They also have a White 2000 E55, and a green 430, Previous body style not sure what year. Our small condo complex looks like a dealership!
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Not bad! One more question, did you find the the front of the (larger) emblem not sit flat on the hood (i.e. there's a gap) because of the curvature on the front of the hood? I'm about to get an MB emblem for a friend's ride and am afraid I won't be able to find the smaller OEM emblem in the shops, so I'm just curious if the bigger one also sits nicely on the hood - otherwise I would get
if I end up with a gap.
if I end up with a gap.
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I looked at the cars that had this size at the dealer and I think it is right for the hood size. I was hung up on the dimple at first but now I am glad I went with this size. The only 44MM I could get were AMG, Bararbis, etc. The emblem I have now sits flat on the hood! Believe it or not, the gap (if any) will be the windshield facing side. But, if you insert badge in adapter first, then put on hood, you will draw the emblem tight against the hood all around. Love it, cant wait for the Brembos!
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Originally Posted by JimE430
I looked at the cars that had this size at the dealer and I think it is right for the hood size. I was hung up on the dimple at first but now I am glad I went with this size. The only 44MM I could get were AMG, Bararbis, etc. The emblem I have now sits flat on the hood! Believe it or not, the gap (if any) will be the windshield facing side. But, if you insert badge in adapter first, then put on hood, you will draw the emblem tight against the hood all around. Love it, cant wait for the Brembos!
Lucky for some residual MB quality, it all bounced back into place once I released the pressure.......
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Maja, Which hood badge did you use? Cant tell from pic. If it is "Benz", Where did you get it, and is it inside the dimple? Also, are those clear lenses on the sranding lights? If so, wher can I get some?
Thanks, Jim
Thanks, Jim
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The badge is the 48mm AMG I got it on ebay heres another one http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...category=33646.
I also got the headlights on ebay heres another set from the same guy http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...spagename=WDVW
Both guys shipped the stuff with no problems.
I also got the headlights on ebay heres another set from the same guy http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...spagename=WDVW
Both guys shipped the stuff with no problems.
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Maja, how clear are your headlights at night?
Were they any better than your original OEM?
where did U get your clear side marker from???
cheers!
Were they any better than your original OEM?
where did U get your clear side marker from???
cheers!
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The lights look a hundred time better that the oem but they perform about the same I bought some of the new silver star bulbs by silvania but these new lights use a different bulb I haven't figured out what bulb it is but I'm sure its not something rare. The clear side markers I got on ebay too. heres a link http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...spagename=WDVW
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Maja thanks for the 411 and please keep me/us updated about the bulbs for the light....I love the newer look but everybody have been talking about the dull OR lack of brightness........
