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Old Dec 19, 2001 | 06:48 PM
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Here's my idea. We hear all over this forum of the expensive super upgrades that folks do to their cars (Engines-suspensions-wheels-body enhancements etc). Why don't we use this thread to get ideas from members for the "little" things that serve to spiff up their car. I'll post a pic of one after dinner.
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Old Dec 19, 2001 | 08:41 PM
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Well, here goes. Of course everyone already has these because they are only $15 at the dealer for the set.
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Old Dec 19, 2001 | 11:04 PM
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I've had 3 sets that I bought from MBUSA.COM and all 3 sets have been stolen. Good idea though, how about the carbon fiber (look) rear licence plate frame, or the trunk liner from mats.com. I also bought Bilstein HD shocks from shox.com and AMG Aero wheels from the tirerack.com. Gee, I better stay off the internet for a while....it's costing me a fortune
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Old Dec 19, 2001 | 11:40 PM
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Theft isn't a problem out here in Kansas. First, there's no one here to steal anything and second they won't fit a Gleaner Combine.
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Old Dec 20, 2001 | 07:37 PM
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OK, here's another cheapie. $32 from the dealer.
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Old Dec 20, 2001 | 10:16 PM
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OK, I can see that this thread is becoming a little like solitaire. But that's OK--Kind of my own little sounding board.

Here's the deal-Why do door locks have to be so ugly. Here's a fuzzy photo of my ugly doorlock--There ought to be a classy upgrade for this.
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Old Dec 20, 2001 | 10:51 PM
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STKLAW -
did you already get your chrome headlight rings?

or were you referring to the flat emblems?
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I was referring to the flat emblems. Someone was supposed to give me a lead on the chrome rings on this board but I haven't heard anything. Any ideas. The pic with the flash does make it look deceivingly like chrome rings.
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Those door locks have been scientifically designed to encourage the use of a coat hanger to open the door.
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I bought a set that came from GAPA through e-bay; paid $50 for them, I believe.

www.gapa.com
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Oh I just got these. I plan to put them on this weekend. I really like the look of them. I think that they would go especially well with your flat hood emblem.
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I assume those are center wheel medalians. Where'd you get them? How much?
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Yes, they are center caps. I bought them off ebay for $45.

They are cool.
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Where on e-bay? When do we get to see the pics?
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Chrome headlight rings on ebay
Someone was supposed to give me a lead on the chrome rings on this board but I haven't heard anything.
STKLAW, try this link for chrome headlight rings. Scroll to the $49.95 price range. Best price I have ever seen.

http://www.ebaystores.com/id=1443268

Try this one too for the specific item page.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/aw-cg...item=599283089

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WHere is best price for the carbon fiber look license plate frame? i've only seen it offered from the MB Collection which has high prices and high shipping charges.
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