Latest pics of my CDI, now with folding mirrors, and 17" OEM wheels!
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'05 E320 CDI, '08 BMW X5 4.8i, '11 Duramax 2500HD
Latest pics of my CDI, now with folding mirrors, and 17" OEM wheels!
Here is the car after I put on the rims that Chris sold me and Zam2000 found for me...
BTW.. funny aside, and it's not at all Chris' fault.. The shop that Chris left the wheels/tires at was supposed to send them via Fedex Ground using my Fedex account... well... God bless them!
- they sent the PRIORITY OVERNITE!! not even 3-day or 2-day... $900 for the tires/rims and $629 for shipping 
I guess it's still cheaper than if I went into the stealership!
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BTW.. funny aside, and it's not at all Chris' fault.. The shop that Chris left the wheels/tires at was supposed to send them via Fedex Ground using my Fedex account... well... God bless them!
- they sent the PRIORITY OVERNITE!! not even 3-day or 2-day... $900 for the tires/rims and $629 for shipping I guess it's still cheaper than if I went into the stealership!
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nice ride ce750! 
the upgrades are really indistinguishable from the originals! i'm very very impressed.
it's interesting that here we get those wheel as standard on the so-called Avantgarde trim level - even though mine is a lowly E240
the upgrades are really indistinguishable from the originals! i'm very very impressed.it's interesting that here we get those wheel as standard on the so-called Avantgarde trim level - even though mine is a lowly E240
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very nice! Please post on whether or not you notice a decrease in mileage after swapping to the wider/heavier rolling stock. I'm contemplating buying a set of 17" early w211 e500 wheels (split spoke) as long as it doesn't hurt the mileage too much. That is...if the CDI ever shows up! The trucking company is lagging!
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Originally Posted by PHXATC
You really should blot out your license plate numbers...you never know what might happen and who might get them...............
It's a total security fallacy... I have friends in law enforcement and they laugh at that when I tell them, since they know that the only way to run a plate is thru them. ANYTIME you drive behind a car, you have his license plate! I can copy down 100's of people plates today alone..
No worries.
Protect your SSN, and worry about nothing else.
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Originally Posted by CE750
First, thank for the concern.. I really do appreciate it.
It's a total security fallacy... I have friends in law enforcement and they laugh at that when I tell them, since they know that the only way to run a plate is thru them. ANYTIME you drive behind a car, you have his license plate! I can copy down 100's of people plates today alone..
No worries.
Protect your SSN, and worry about nothing else.
It's a total security fallacy... I have friends in law enforcement and they laugh at that when I tell them, since they know that the only way to run a plate is thru them. ANYTIME you drive behind a car, you have his license plate! I can copy down 100's of people plates today alone..
No worries.
Protect your SSN, and worry about nothing else.
But its to totally secure. Its a crooked world!
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Originally Posted by CynCarvin32
while its true that the only way to run a plate is through the police department and or DMV. Thing is... do you think there could be a crooked person at the DMV? Been many cases were 20 bucks = your address. Point still stands of why would someone want your address I guess.
But its to totally secure. Its a crooked world!
But its to totally secure. Its a crooked world!
What would you do with the plate, and then after the trip to the crooked DMV officer, with the address? I live in San Francisco and every other car is moded and parked. What I am trying to say I guess, is that what difference does it make if someone knows where you live? Would they come over and still you car? Well if someone really wants to still something, they will, trust me! And another point, most of my "enemies" do know where I live, but I am still alive and kicking hard :-) SO like the dude say, protect your SSN, DL, CC#s, Bank Accts, etc and you will be fine. I think its a mental thing, people feel exposed on the internet.
But please, do not follow my advice, do what you think is right. I don't want to be responsible for someone's stolen car
Love the folding mirrors btw, that is something that I really want. My garage is sooo freaking narrow.
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Originally Posted by Edude
What would you do with the plate, and then after the trip to the crooked DMV officer, with the address? I live in San Francisco and every other car is moded and parked. What I am trying to say I guess, is that what difference does it make if someone knows where you live? Would they come over and still you car? Well if someone really wants to still something, they will, trust me! And another point, most of my "enemies" do know where I live, but I am still alive and kicking hard :-) SO like the dude say, protect your SSN, DL, CC#s, Bank Accts, etc and you will be fine. I think its a mental thing, people feel exposed on the internet.
But please, do not follow my advice, do what you think is right. I don't want to be responsible for someone's stolen car
Love the folding mirrors btw, that is something that I really want. My garage is sooo freaking narrow.
But please, do not follow my advice, do what you think is right. I don't want to be responsible for someone's stolen car
Love the folding mirrors btw, that is something that I really want. My garage is sooo freaking narrow.
As for the mirrors.. I can't for the life of me understand why they're not an option for the US. Best $795 you'll spend from MBenzNL.
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Looks nice. Those 17s transform the look of the car - much better IMO. Did you go staggered or the same on all four corners? Please let us know if you notice any degradation in fuel economy with the bigger wheels. Not a big deal but curious.
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Originally Posted by CE750
I have friends in law enforcement and they laugh at that when I tell them, since they know that the only way to run a plate is thru them.
Post it on the internet, and your asking for trouble. I agree with the OP, obscure your plate if you can.
Having represented several identity theft victims, I agree that it's just a simple precaution and good friendly advice! You may pass someone in traffic who can see your plate for a moment, but your picture on the internet is cached forever.
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Originally Posted by TPAbnz
Well that may be true for your state (and your friends may like to think so), but many jurisdictions' public record laws allow access to this type of information. Identity theives cross it with other info and bingo, you've been hit.
Post it on the internet, and your asking for trouble. I agree with the OP, obscure your plate if you can.
Having represented several identity theft victims, I agree that it's just a simple precaution and good friendly advice! You may pass someone in traffic who can see your plate for a moment, but your picture on the internet is cached forever.
Post it on the internet, and your asking for trouble. I agree with the OP, obscure your plate if you can.
Having represented several identity theft victims, I agree that it's just a simple precaution and good friendly advice! You may pass someone in traffic who can see your plate for a moment, but your picture on the internet is cached forever.
The ID theft cases I've heard off all start with a guy taking the rounds on "recycle" day looking for discarded bills, and bank statements. I have a shredder for that.
The other cases I've heard of are when you apply for a mortgage, a crooked loan processor may sell your info to a "friend" .. we had a big bust on that here in the Valley recently.
But I don't care if anyone gets my picture or my license plate.. that's public information to anyone who wants it. I mean, if I were a famous celebrity like Tom Cruise and lived in LA.. do I have to fear a person driving next to me and taking my plate down? For what?
Some people have built in paranoia about the internet.. the internet isn't the problem.. it's the guy going thru your trash! So get a good paper shredder!
BTW... TPA and others.. I challenge you to use the info on my website to get "confidential" info on me.. stuff that's not public.. such as my SSN, credit report, personal finances, etc... AGAIN, not public records stuff that ANYONE can get on ANYONE..
If you do, I'll paypal you $100..
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Originally Posted by -tokz-
was it easy to install??
i was planning about getting them too..
btw a very nice and clean car u have there..
i was planning about getting them too..
btw a very nice and clean car u have there..
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I'll take the $100 paypalled amount please, just add it to my Patek watch fund.
Good points up there, with the license plate issue. Ain't no thang.
BTW, I forgot to mention that your fine auto looks goooooooooooooood.
Good points up there, with the license plate issue. Ain't no thang.
BTW, I forgot to mention that your fine auto looks goooooooooooooood.
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some slow@$$diesels
Originally Posted by CE750
Rear (wife asking what the hell I'm doing?)
The car looks better with those rims (regardless shipping costs)...
Add some pictures of the front and rear (retrofitted) PTS displays...those were the hardest parts to do
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Originally Posted by MBenzNL
hahaha...
The car looks better with those rims (regardless shipping costs)...
Add some pictures of the front and rear (retrofitted) PTS displays...those were the hardest parts to do
greetingz,
The car looks better with those rims (regardless shipping costs)...
Add some pictures of the front and rear (retrofitted) PTS displays...those were the hardest parts to do
greetingz,
Steve: I'll get on it asap! good work boys!
PHXATC: thanks man... lets do lunch one of these days, I can trust you not to steal my identity (or get me a violation!)
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Looks good. Those wheels are a definite upgrade. It gives the car a more aggressive look. I passed a black CDI this morning on the commute and thought of you.
Any money left over in the "mod" fund? It must be depleted by now.
Any money left over in the "mod" fund? It must be depleted by now.
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some slow@$$diesels
Originally Posted by CE750
Here you are Steve... as ordered from the "car" doctor.
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Originally Posted by MBenzNL
...almost...I was refering to the displays for which we had to cut up your dash and liner
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greetingz,
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Sam, you HAVE to change the license plates. Take the SAMAHA off the Volvo and put it on your car. Put yours on the Volvo. That is the only thing missing to make it a perfect car.
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Originally Posted by jimbo1mcm
Sam, you HAVE to change the license plates. Take the SAMAHA off the Volvo and put it on your car. Put yours on the Volvo. That is the only thing missing to make it a perfect car.
you don't like the 2 in the MB plate? Why? I wonder if DMV would have a fit if I did that!
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BTW... for all of you paranoid types, I did a bit of research on privacy and the License plate... AND.. YOUR VIN is far more likely to lead someone to you.. so cover that up. Check the "off topic" forum for a discussion on it, but in a nutshell, think CARFAX.
