New SLR Camera, New Detail, New Mods = New pics
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New SLR Camera, New Detail, New Mods = New pics
Some may remember my first post with pics of my whip. Was done with one of those mini Canon cameras. Got a new SLR w/ tripod, new full detail w/ clay, sealer, and wax, and a few new mods. Probably the last time I shoot my car... 
For the artsy ones...
And more of the same old same old...
For the artsy ones...
And more of the same old same old...
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'11 350 4matic - '14 Stingray: Gone, BMW 530i, Porsche 944 Turbo, Porsche 356, Mitsubishi 3000GT
Great shots of a AWESOME car...really nice composition and framing!!! They deserve to be on the cover of Road and Track. Thanks for posting!!!
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Very nice indeed. Fantastic work with the clay process and what a shine. You can even see your reflection kneeling down in the rear bumper shots.
What are those 4 holes on your frot bumper? Former license plate bracket or some new stealth lidar diffuser?
What are those 4 holes on your frot bumper? Former license plate bracket or some new stealth lidar diffuser?
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First photo was shot in front of the Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles. Others were just on top of our parking garage where I work. I probably would have taken more scenic shots if it weren't for the Super Bowl starting a couple hours after the shoot. Priorities!
Thanks for all the kind words to everyone else!
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The wheels are AMG 19x8.5 offset 43 front and 19x9.5 offset 43 back. H&R 10 MM spacers for all four with Toyo T1-R 245/35/19 front and 275/30/19 back.
They were an option upgrade from the dealer for the earlier MB models.
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I'm surprised you're still using them. I remember discussing with you needing them for your formal W211 when you bought those wheels a while back.
I have replicas of same wheels (same size/width/offset).
I use 285/30-19 tire at rear and it fits flush (to my surprise) with fender with 9.5 width and ET43 - perfect with no spacer needed probably due to wider tire. I use 255/35-19 tire at front and it could use 5mm spacer to be fender flush, but since 5mm spacer can not be used I chose a slightly "in" look without spacer over a slightly "out" look with 10mm spacer.
IMO best looking wheels for W212/W207 I've seen so far. That's why have them (replicas) on both.
I have replicas of same wheels (same size/width/offset).
I use 285/30-19 tire at rear and it fits flush (to my surprise) with fender with 9.5 width and ET43 - perfect with no spacer needed probably due to wider tire. I use 255/35-19 tire at front and it could use 5mm spacer to be fender flush, but since 5mm spacer can not be used I chose a slightly "in" look without spacer over a slightly "out" look with 10mm spacer.
IMO best looking wheels for W212/W207 I've seen so far. That's why have them (replicas) on both.
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I'm surprised you're still using them. I remember discussing with you needing them for your formal W211 when you bought those wheels a while back.
I have replicas of same wheels (same size/width/offset).
I use 285/30-19 tire at rear and it fits flush (to my surprise) with fender with 9.5 width and ET43 - perfect with no spacer needed probably due to wider tire. I use 255/35-19 tire at front and it could use 5mm spacer to be fender flush, but since 5mm spacer can not be used I chose a slightly "in" look without spacer over a slightly "out" look with 10mm spacer.
IMO best looking wheels for W212/W207 I've seen so far. That's why have them (replicas) on both.
I have replicas of same wheels (same size/width/offset).
I use 285/30-19 tire at rear and it fits flush (to my surprise) with fender with 9.5 width and ET43 - perfect with no spacer needed probably due to wider tire. I use 255/35-19 tire at front and it could use 5mm spacer to be fender flush, but since 5mm spacer can not be used I chose a slightly "in" look without spacer over a slightly "out" look with 10mm spacer.
IMO best looking wheels for W212/W207 I've seen so far. That's why have them (replicas) on both.
Thanks in advance.
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The option wheels are about $10,000.00 from the dealership when you purchase the wheel upgrade w/ a new car. I paid a fraction of the cost for used ones but still quite a bit more than the price you got above. The wheels you may be looking at may be reps.
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KTown FTW. The side markers were painted to match the body.
