Cheap Mods
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Cheap Mods
Sorry if this has been covered earlier...
I was flipping through an accessory catalog at the dealer's parts desk last week when I noticed the nice-looking chrome rings to go around the 4 headlights. The dealer wanted about $160 for the set.
So I hopped on ebay just for the hell of it, and sure enough, there were several sets listed. I did a 'buy it now' for $50, and got the delivery 2 days later.
I put on the first pair and didn't like the fit, as the gap between the ring and body was uneven. Then I realized that they had a right and left designation stamped inside. Once I made the switch, they fit perfectly.
On a white car, they stand out nicely. I'd imagine a darker color would contrast them even better.
-Just an fyi if you're looking for quick and cheap enhancement (assuming you consider it as such)
I was flipping through an accessory catalog at the dealer's parts desk last week when I noticed the nice-looking chrome rings to go around the 4 headlights. The dealer wanted about $160 for the set.
So I hopped on ebay just for the hell of it, and sure enough, there were several sets listed. I did a 'buy it now' for $50, and got the delivery 2 days later.
I put on the first pair and didn't like the fit, as the gap between the ring and body was uneven. Then I realized that they had a right and left designation stamped inside. Once I made the switch, they fit perfectly.
On a white car, they stand out nicely. I'd imagine a darker color would contrast them even better.
-Just an fyi if you're looking for quick and cheap enhancement (assuming you consider it as such)
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Did the ones you have come in a Mercedes Box or package with a Mercedes part number. I lot of companies sell the knock-offs. These rings are also made by other companys. I had the cheaper ones on my 98 E430 and the fit was just ok, when I examined a set from the dealer they were better with a deeper fit. The cheap ones are made by Schatz in Germany. The cheap ones only had a few strips of double-sided tape and the Mercedes ones had double-sided tape completely around the back.
Did the ones you have come in a Mercedes Box or package with a Mercedes part number. I lot of companies sell the knock-offs. These rings are also made by other companys. I had the cheaper ones on my 98 E430 and the fit was just ok, when I examined a set from the dealer they were better with a deeper fit. The cheap ones are made by Schatz in Germany. The cheap ones only had a few strips of double-sided tape and the Mercedes ones had double-sided tape completely around the back.
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Good point. I don't know if they are genuine or not. The box was rather plain blue with a photo of the front quarter of an E with the rims attached, and not much else on it.
The 3m tape on the back is a continuous strip all the way around, actually 4 segments but full coverage, with the width of a pencil.
They seemed deep enough, but I'd have to ask the dealer for a casual look-see to be sure.
The 3m tape on the back is a continuous strip all the way around, actually 4 segments but full coverage, with the width of a pencil.
They seemed deep enough, but I'd have to ask the dealer for a casual look-see to be sure.
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Yeah, the ones made by Schatz come in the Navy blue box with the picture in the lower corner. The Mercedes ones do not come in the fancy box. I had a hard time getting one of the larger ones to fully stick. When I saw someone with the Mercedes one they looked to be of better quality and I purchased the more expensive set from my Mercedes dealer.
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Yea, I think you're right. I checked the box again last night, and the odd wording of the instructions didn't sound like a MB product. Something like "You now done installation"
Anyway, the autoclass.net site offers the same ones for $119. They look exactly like mine.
I'm able to locate chrome door sill covers. Do you think that would be crossing the line into tacky-ville? I don't want to reach the point where neon underbody lights would be a natural extension. <heh>
Anyway, the autoclass.net site offers the same ones for $119. They look exactly like mine.
I'm able to locate chrome door sill covers. Do you think that would be crossing the line into tacky-ville? I don't want to reach the point where neon underbody lights would be a natural extension. <heh>
