Started Modding..

Apr 10, 2013 | 12:14 PM

caira911

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Started Modding..

Finally started to do some mods to the car. NewRims 20x 8.5/10 +35+42 wrapped with Nitto Invo 275/25-235/30, Waiting on some H&R springs to get rid of the gap. Ordered AMG pedals and mtec HID kit and will be installing a slight tint.

Trunk spoiler from JBspeed, Plasti dip chrome trim

Plastidip grill (bored wanted to see what it would look)

Apr 10, 2013 | 01:45 PM

BenzV12

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Good, don't forget AMG door pins

Apr 10, 2013 | 07:30 PM

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...and the side markers

Apr 10, 2013 | 08:42 PM

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Such thin sidewalls...25 and 30 aspect ratios look totally wrong.

Apr 10, 2013 | 08:55 PM

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wow, very nice looking car! I have black too, will look really really nice when lowered man! enjoy the thing!!!
looks sunny where you live

I can't say I've seen a w212 with that spoke pattern on the wheels, very nice choice, planning on coloring the calipers?
been back and forth on that one myself

Apr 10, 2013 | 08:57 PM

caira911

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Quote:

Originally Posted by ZorroAMG

Such thin sidewalls...25 and 30 aspect ratios look totally wrong.

Once it's lowered it will look right.

http://www.hyperforgedwheels.com/gallery/mercedes.html

Apr 10, 2013 | 08:58 PM

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Originally Posted by hyperion667

wow, very nice looking car! I have black too, will look really really nice when lowered man! enjoy the thing!!!
looks sunny where you live

I can't say I've seen a w212 with that spoke pattern on the wheels, very nice choice, planning on coloring the calipers?
been back and forth on that one myself

Haha... Thanks... It's always sunny in Florida.

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Apr 11, 2013 | 08:22 AM

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Nice ride. Those rims are sharp.

Be sure not to let your dealer wash your car. FWIW

Apr 11, 2013 | 09:15 AM

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They definitely look funny on 20's until lowered.

Apr 12, 2013 | 08:17 PM

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I like the plastidipped trim..looks sweet on the rear. I'd pass on those chrome door handle shells tho IMO. I've never been a fan

Apr 12, 2013 | 08:33 PM

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I like the plastidipped trim..looks sweet on the rear. I'd pass on those chrome door handle shells tho IMO. I've never been a fan

Yeah ur right about those chrome door handle was on there when I got the car. Just trying to figure out how to safely remove them.

Apr 12, 2013 | 09:06 PM

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Originally Posted by caira911

Once it's lowered it will look right.

http://www.hyperforgedwheels.com/gallery/mercedes.html

I wasnt referring to the wheel gap. The aspect ratio is still wrong and looks funny despite lowering.

Not trying to bust your *****, love the car and the wheel choice is great, it's just that your tire advisor sold you the wrong tires.

Apr 12, 2013 | 09:16 PM

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aaaand the bug begins to itch..lol Good choice in wheels btw

Apr 12, 2013 | 10:17 PM

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No worries!!! Everybody has their own opinion but thank you for your input.

Apr 12, 2013 | 10:22 PM

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aaaand the bug begins to itch..lol Good choice in wheels btw

Thanks..... I checked out your website and looking at the cayenne body kit. My wife's car needs a new facelift. Can you PM more info. Thanks.

Sep 19, 2013 | 01:52 AM

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Originally Posted by caira911

Trunk spoiler from JBspeed, Plasti dip chrome trim

Plastidip grill (bored wanted to see what it would look)

Any updates in lowering the car?

Sep 19, 2013 | 11:49 AM

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Wow!! Now that's what you call low pros

Sep 19, 2013 | 08:19 PM

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how's the ride quality??

Sep 20, 2013 | 10:12 AM

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@ D&G-Car has been lowered with H&R springs and has settled in nice, stance is much better like I predicted.
@PeterUbers- ride quality is to be expected to diminish a bit from lowering and low profile tires. The car is driven daily and is still comfortable during long hours of driving. I personally like it since all of the cars I'ved owned have been lowered.

Sep 20, 2013 | 11:07 PM

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Can you post up some pics pls

Sep 21, 2013 | 04:46 PM

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Can you post up some pics pls

I'll try and get some decent pics this weekend.

Sep 21, 2013 | 05:34 PM

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glad it came out the way you liked it .. looking forward to the updated pics

Sep 22, 2013 | 07:25 PM

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Well, its been raining all weekend but decided to take a few quick snapshots of the updated stance. Car is Dirty, but you guys get the gist of it. Now and then side by side.

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Sep 23, 2013 | 08:00 PM

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Well, its been raining all weekend but decided to take a few quick snapshots of the updated stance. Car is Dirty, but you guys get the gist of it. Now and then side by side.

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I think if you ran 245/30/20 (fronts) and 285/295-25-20 (rears) (if you were aiming for that 25 series look), then it wouldn't look so stretched/thin. Other than that, looks great!!!!

looks bling!