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Old Jan 8, 2010 | 01:35 AM
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I should be slapped for posting these low quality shots... with that being said she looks pretty sinister. Flat emblem is going on monday.




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Old Jan 8, 2010 | 01:41 AM
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I like the look! Can't wait to see better pics. :-)
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Old Jan 8, 2010 | 07:29 AM
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very very nice !
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Old Jan 8, 2010 | 10:37 AM
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Looks awesome. I think you should've shaved off the emblem on the grill though - while your grill was at the paint shop, take advantage. no need for 2 flat emblems on the front. Or at least paint it black too.
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Old Jan 8, 2010 | 10:41 AM
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I think it looks good! is there a way to take the emblem off the grill? What happened to the 5-spoke rims!?
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Old Jan 8, 2010 | 01:05 PM
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Looks awesome. I think you should've shaved off the emblem on the grill though - while your grill was at the paint shop, take advantage. no need for 2 flat emblems on the front. Or at least paint it black too.
I know dude I thought about both shaving either the hood or grill but didn't want to spend the additional $$. Painting the grill was expensive enough. They disassembled both pieces, sanded, prepped, primed, painted and cleared with a ceramic clear coat for a more durable finish. Came to about $440 USD.

The replica grills don't have the emblem which i prefer and it would've saved me money! Unfortunately they weren't around when I did my kit...
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Old Jan 8, 2010 | 01:07 PM
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Originally Posted by nstanford99
I think it looks good! is there a way to take the emblem off the grill? What happened to the 5-spoke rims!?

Yes, you can take the emblem off but it would need to be filled etc. Although I prefer it shaved I actually dont mind the look... The CLS wheels were sold to a local board member. I bought the Kleemann's in October.
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Old Jan 8, 2010 | 01:49 PM
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I know dude I thought about both shaving either the hood or grill but didn't want to spend the additional $$. Painting the grill was expensive enough. They disassembled both pieces, sanded, prepped, primed, painted and cleared with a ceramic clear coat for a more durable finish. Came to about $440 USD.

The replica grills don't have the emblem which i prefer and it would've saved me money! Unfortunately they weren't around when I did my kit...
ouch on the price!
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Old Jan 8, 2010 | 03:43 PM
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looks great. i would of painted it myself for a fraction of the price they charged you.
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Old Jan 9, 2010 | 02:37 AM
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+1 for the emblem on the grill but other than that great job on the sinister look
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Old Jan 9, 2010 | 09:01 AM
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Looks sweeet.
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Old Jan 9, 2010 | 09:31 AM
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Awesome look - thanks for sharing
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Old Jan 9, 2010 | 11:00 AM
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looks great...I plan on doing the same....by the way, nice wheels bro...
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