Some pics of my W212 / Vossen VVS-083
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Some pics of my W212 / Vossen VVS-083
Just put on the vossens, car definitely needs to be lowered but not sure if I want to go through the trouble. Pics were taken on my iPhone 4, just finished removing the chrome side moldings and haven't even cleaned off the remaining adhesive 
Mods: P2, Pano, Clear markers with white LED, debadged all around,
vossen VVS-083 staggered, red calipers, Viny eyebrow on headlight,
front sport grille, flat badge, White LED reverse lights, 5000k hid, LED License plate, White LED in trunk.
Mods: P2, Pano, Clear markers with white LED, debadged all around,
vossen VVS-083 staggered, red calipers, Viny eyebrow on headlight,
front sport grille, flat badge, White LED reverse lights, 5000k hid, LED License plate, White LED in trunk.
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lookin' good
very nice, and the wheels look great......
the eyebrows are something I have been on the fence about....
is it as simple as cut the shape and slap it on? they do look nice....
the side markers look good too.....I just did that to mine on monday,
that last shot next to your range looks really nice.......
peace
.....so yeah......I would get my eyebrows covered.........looks really nice
the eyebrows are something I have been on the fence about....
is it as simple as cut the shape and slap it on? they do look nice....
the side markers look good too.....I just did that to mine on monday,
that last shot next to your range looks really nice.......
peace
.....so yeah......I would get my eyebrows covered.........looks really nice
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very nice, and the wheels look great......
the eyebrows are something I have been on the fence about....
is it as simple as cut the shape and slap it on? they do look nice....
the side markers look good too.....I just did that to mine on monday,
that last shot next to your range looks really nice.......
peace
the eyebrows are something I have been on the fence about....
is it as simple as cut the shape and slap it on? they do look nice....
the side markers look good too.....I just did that to mine on monday,
that last shot next to your range looks really nice.......
peace
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and those wheels........man! had to google them to learn more......
wow!
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Valo you are my hero. Vossen have posted pics of their wheels but they are all on cars that have been lowered and look undrivable/stupid IMO. Now that I see that your car looks great even without being lowered I think I will order a set soon. The two sets I like are the VVS83 & 84. I might have to get the 84's now. Even though I think the car might look better with a slight drop I have no intention of lowering my car.
The eyebrows look great too, but the second pic kinda makes the car look like a Lexus GS.
Awesome job.
The eyebrows look great too, but the second pic kinda makes the car look like a Lexus GS.
Awesome job.
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Valo you are my hero. Vossen have posted pics of their wheels but they are all on cars that have been lowered and look undrivable/stupid IMO. Now that I see that your car looks great even without being lowered I think I will order a set soon. The two sets I like are the VVS83 & 84. I might have to get the 84's now. Even though I think the car might look better with a slight drop I have no intention of lowering my car.
The eyebrows look great too, but the second pic kinda makes the car look like a Lexus GS.
Awesome job.
The eyebrows look great too, but the second pic kinda makes the car look like a Lexus GS.
Awesome job.
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"Just put on the vossens, car definitely needs to be lowered but not sure if I want to go through the trouble. Pics were taken on my iPhone 4, just finished removing the chrome side moldings"
Your car looks great, go ahead and lower it you will be much happier with the appearance, just take your time until you get it right. I believe there are other springs that may not drop it as much, or more to your liking.
BTW, how do you get the chrome side strips off? Are they just taped on, and how do you plan to clean up the adhesive. Post some pictures please as you wrap up the process, I think the way MB did the chrome strip is marginal at best.
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Your car looks great, go ahead and lower it you will be much happier with the appearance, just take your time until you get it right. I believe there are other springs that may not drop it as much, or more to your liking.
BTW, how do you get the chrome side strips off? Are they just taped on, and how do you plan to clean up the adhesive. Post some pictures please as you wrap up the process, I think the way MB did the chrome strip is marginal at best.
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"Just put on the vossens, car definitely needs to be lowered but not sure if I want to go through the trouble. Pics were taken on my iPhone 4, just finished removing the chrome side moldings"
Your car looks great, go ahead and lower it you will be much happier with the appearance, just take your time until you get it right. I believe there are other springs that may not drop it as much, or more to your liking.
BTW, how do you get the chrome side strips off? Are they just taped on, and how do you plan to clean up the adhesive. Post some pictures please as you wrap up the process, I think the way MB did the chrome strip is marginal at best.
FTB
Your car looks great, go ahead and lower it you will be much happier with the appearance, just take your time until you get it right. I believe there are other springs that may not drop it as much, or more to your liking.
BTW, how do you get the chrome side strips off? Are they just taped on, and how do you plan to clean up the adhesive. Post some pictures please as you wrap up the process, I think the way MB did the chrome strip is marginal at best.
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Side moldings are on by double sided tape, simply heat it up the side molding very slightly with a heat gun (blow dryer will work also) and slide a credit card under the molding. When the adhesive is soft it practically just peels off. After removing goo gone off the remaining adhesive and polish if necessary. My car is black so the card may have left a few unwanted blemishes. A little polish and a microfiber will fix that right up.
Thanks I just photo shopped mine out and I think I'll be headed that way.
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Looks very good!! Like the rims, very similiar tastes. The only thing I'm unsure is if a drop is necessary or not w/o seeing in person. ld go minimal like 1/2'' or so if you did. My airmatic in sport mode seems to sit a little lower than the springs just judging from the pics. Overall very nicely done.
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They painted them when I put on the wheels, its VHT Caliper paint. Supposedly for high temp. I'll take pics when its light out and post them in this thread
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Looks very good!! Like the rims, very similiar tastes. The only thing I'm unsure is if a drop is necessary or not w/o seeing in person. ld go minimal like 1/2'' or so if you did. My airmatic in sport mode seems to sit a little lower than the springs just judging from the pics. Overall very nicely done.
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Valo, the car looks great. Those are my favorite Vossens of em all! You seem to know what you are doing so keep it up. I would definitely drop the car. I find H&R springs to give the perfect drop. I had H&R's on my 4th generation TL and it worked great. Highly recommend them.
About using a credit card thing, what I have found to work great is using waxed floss. Heating the end then pulling on it then threading the floss and working your way thru the adhesive has worked well. I have done that with debadging the rear lettering too with other vehicles.
If you redo the eyelids could you do a DIY please. I am very interested in doing that. It looks sharp.
About using a credit card thing, what I have found to work great is using waxed floss. Heating the end then pulling on it then threading the floss and working your way thru the adhesive has worked well. I have done that with debadging the rear lettering too with other vehicles.
If you redo the eyelids could you do a DIY please. I am very interested in doing that. It looks sharp.
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Valo, the car looks great. Those are my favorite Vossens of em all! You seem to know what you are doing so keep it up. I would definitely drop the car. I find H&R springs to give the perfect drop. I had H&R's on my 4th generation TL and it worked great. Highly recommend them.
About using a credit card thing, what I have found to work great is using waxed floss. Heating the end then pulling on it then threading the floss and working your way thru the adhesive has worked well. I have done that with debadging the rear lettering too with other vehicles.
If you redo the eyelids could you do a DIY please. I am very interested in doing that. It looks sharp.
About using a credit card thing, what I have found to work great is using waxed floss. Heating the end then pulling on it then threading the floss and working your way thru the adhesive has worked well. I have done that with debadging the rear lettering too with other vehicles.
If you redo the eyelids could you do a DIY please. I am very interested in doing that. It looks sharp.
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How is NVH using wider tires? Any shimmy at the steering wheel? You are a brave man going with the 275 series tires. Looks great though. You can still fit the H&R's but you'll need them to roll the fenders. When you have 20" wheels the car sits that much higher and it just doesn't look symmetrical imo. Can't tell this from the pics but I would think you would in person, no? Looking forward to the DIY. Might have to scratch installing the light smoke vinyl overlays for the headlights now that I see the eyelids!
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How is NVH using wider tires? Any shimmy at the steering wheel? You are a brave man going with the 275 series tires. Looks great though. You can still fit the H&R's but you'll need them to roll the fenders. When you have 20" wheels the car sits that much higher and it just doesn't look symmetrical imo. Can't tell this from the pics but I would think you would in person, no? Looking forward to the DIY. Might have to scratch installing the light smoke vinyl overlays for the headlights now that I see the eyelids!
What size tires does NVH use? I know that the recommended tire size for these wheels and vehicle is 285/25/20 in the rear and 255 or 245/30/20 up front. Honestly I think that would ride like crap. But yeah, 275 is definitely the lowest in the rear. There is absolutely no vibrating at the wheel or pulling of any kind so i'm a bit hesitant to mess around and ruin the ride. I know there won't be any clearance issues on the rear with the drop but the front tires are chunky so who knows.
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I noticed you have white led R lights?
are you liking those better than the ones that came on the car?
I switched my plate lights to led and the difference is huge......
is it really a big change visually?
thanx
are you liking those better than the ones that came on the car?
I switched my plate lights to led and the difference is huge......
is it really a big change visually?
thanx
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The LED reverse lights are awesome, you really are seen when pulling out of a spot at night and it looks amazing. Gives the car a very serious look. Only problem is that i'm throwing a reverse light code even resistor leds.
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Well I can take a pic of it but theres not much to see, its just as if there was nothing ever there now. Just use some GooGone after you remove the side moldings then use a microfiber towel to remove the adhesive. After, polish the area to remove any imperfections if you have any. Just be sure that all the adhesive is off the car before you polish.
