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Old Aug 22, 2017 | 10:12 AM
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"Ghetto Upgrades"

Did some recent ghetto upgrades to my E...lol...
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Old Aug 22, 2017 | 10:45 AM
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Originally Posted by dbtk
Did some recent ghetto upgrades to my E...lol...


each to their own, main thing is that you like it
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Old Aug 22, 2017 | 11:04 AM
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I do think the two horizontal fins on the fake intakes should come with chrome edging, like how it is on some E 43.
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Old Aug 22, 2017 | 11:28 AM
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Originally Posted by vic viper
each to their own, main thing is that you like it

Once you give your money to the dealership and they give you a receipt with the keys you can do what ever you like to your car.
as long as you like what you have done and you have not broken any laws its ALL good.
You can always change it back anytime you like or do as i do and change your car very few years.

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Old Aug 22, 2017 | 04:30 PM
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Originally Posted by dbtk
Did some recent ghetto upgrades to my E...lol...
I'm with you. Since this pic I added the center horizontal also. I'm happy.


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Old Aug 22, 2017 | 04:41 PM
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Originally Posted by Drano64
I'm with you. Since this pic I added the center horizontal also. I'm happy.


Beautiful shot!
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Old Aug 22, 2017 | 05:14 PM
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Old Aug 22, 2017 | 09:53 PM
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All very tasteful enhancements, in my opinion.
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Old Aug 28, 2017 | 04:55 AM
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Just as a reminder, here is how Mercedes intend the silver trims to look an a W213 E43,


And here is the "Ghetto" aftermarket variant.


Sure the OE parts are more expensive but if you ask me there is no competition.

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Old Aug 28, 2017 | 06:23 AM
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Originally Posted by vic viper
Just as a reminder, here is how Mercedes intend the silver trims to look an a W213 E43,
These silver trim should be standard, or at least available as an option.
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Old Aug 28, 2017 | 09:34 AM
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I wonder how much it would cost to purchase and replace with OEM side gills? I would imagine that the front bumper would need to be removed. The knock-offs cost less than $30 and takes about 10 minutes to install.

Originally Posted by vic viper
Just as a reminder, here is how Mercedes intend the silver trims to look an a W213 E43,


And here is the "Ghetto" aftermarket variant.


Sure the OE parts are more expensive but if you ask me there is no competition.

(wait for rant from grange3)
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Old Aug 28, 2017 | 11:41 AM
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Originally Posted by dbtk
I wonder how much it would cost to purchase and replace with OEM side gills? I would imagine that the front bumper would need to be removed. The knock-offs cost less than $30 and takes about 10 minutes to install.
Parts are under $120 and the bumper needs removal,
Sure the glue on bits are cheap and easy to fit but they also looks like that as well.

I have retrofitted the parts.
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Old Aug 28, 2017 | 11:48 AM
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(wait for rant from grange3) [/QUOTE]

Hey viper you are all about....
DO AS I SAY NOT AS I DO.....
You put on non genuine rims on your car in the first 2 weeks you had it.
Your rims look like something a 17 year old would buy with the first $500 he every made.
There must be a very good reason 21inch rims are not standard on any M/Benz.
Could be that it makes it just look a Ford station wagon.
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Old Aug 28, 2017 | 12:52 PM
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Well, I told you all,
look at that angry little aussie go

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Im averse to additional blinging, but not bad in fact. I'm not a fan of the door projector though, just a little much. Its like wearing MB underwear
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Old Aug 28, 2017 | 05:07 PM
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Originally Posted by c4004matic
Im averse to additional blinging, but not bad in fact. I'm not a fan of the door projector though, just a little much. Its like wearing MB underwear
I did call them Ghetto Upgrades afterall. I wouldn't do those things on my S550 or Range Rover or 600, however. The way I see it, I spend $379 a month to lease it. It's kinda of like my Honda Accord of sorts. ;-)

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Old Aug 28, 2017 | 05:18 PM
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Originally Posted by vic viper
Parts are under $120 and the bumper needs removal,
Sure the glue on bits are cheap and easy to fit but they also looks like that as well.

I have retrofitted the parts.
Why leave the center strait chrome?
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Old Aug 28, 2017 | 05:43 PM
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This whole discussion reminds me of the hanging fuzzy dice from rear view mirrors à la 1950's.
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Old Aug 28, 2017 | 05:58 PM
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This whole discussion reminds me of the hanging fuzzy dice from rear view mirrors à la 1950's.
Ultimate pimp accessory. Add **** carpet dashboard protector for full effect. For even more complete look, front and rear "curb feelers"
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My mother had a 1955 Lincoln Capri 2 door hardtop complete with dual 4 barrel carbs, headers. and side pipes. It was pink w/white top with all the gingerbread - dice, steering wheel cover, wide whitewall run flat Goodyears, curb feelers, ...

They hadn't invented **** carpet yet.
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Old Aug 28, 2017 | 06:43 PM
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How old are you guys???
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Old Aug 28, 2017 | 07:16 PM
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How old are you guys???
Old...a half century old. :-/
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Old Aug 28, 2017 | 09:01 PM
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Half a century? You're remembering things from the 50's so you had to be 8 to 10 years old at that time. Or possibly your parents told you about those times. In my case, I was there and I'm more than half a century. I saw the dice, lake pipes, Lincoln Capri(still a beautiful car especially the 56).
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Old Aug 28, 2017 | 10:49 PM
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Originally Posted by petee1997
Half a century? You're remembering things from the 50's so you had to be 8 to 10 years old at that time. Or possibly your parents told you about those times. In my case, I was there and I'm more than half a century. I saw the dice, lake pipes, Lincoln Capri(still a beautiful car especially the 56).
Ha ha, no. I wasn't commenting on fuzzy dice...merely referencing my own ghetto upgrades on my E300. However, I once had a 1980 Cadillac Fleetwood Brougham coupe which was longer than my 600. It did have thick pile carpeting...in boudoir red. ;-)
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