GL320 Landed
02-11-2008, 06:42 PM
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GL320 Landed
It was worth the wait. Now I need to wait for warm weather to install all the bling (hood aerowings, stainless bumper pad, head & tail light trim - all on order). Add-ons on the way include OEM floor liners & rear seat cover and Weathertech cargo liner.
My photography is nowhere near as good as NJ's, but I tried.
Cheers!!!
My photography is nowhere near as good as NJ's, but I tried.
Cheers!!!
02-11-2008, 07:38 PM
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2008 GL 320, 2007 Silverado LTZ C3500 Duramax Turbo Diesel
It was worth the wait. Now I need to wait for warm weather to install all the bling (hood aerowings, stainless bumper pad, head & tail light trim - all on order). Add-ons on the way include OEM floor liners & rear seat cover and Weathertech cargo liner.
My photography is nowhere near as good as NJ's, but I tried. Cheers!!!
My photography is nowhere near as good as NJ's, but I tried.
Cheers!!!
02-12-2008, 01:51 AM
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It was worth the wait. Now I need to wait for warm weather to install all the bling (hood aerowings, stainless bumper pad, head & tail light trim - all on order). Add-ons on the way include OEM floor liners & rear seat cover and Weathertech cargo liner.
My photography is nowhere near as good as NJ's, but I tried. Cheers!!!
My photography is nowhere near as good as NJ's, but I tried.
Cheers!!!
02-12-2008, 12:46 PM
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Michelin instead of Conti.
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02-12-2008, 03:25 PM
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02-12-2008, 04:21 PM
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02-12-2008, 05:43 PM
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2008 GL 320 CDI Black/Black
Congrats cablvr!! Enjoy the length of time between fuel station visits! Great looken' rig.
02-12-2008, 07:20 PM
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Is there any response from Conti regarding the poor performance of the rubber? Is there any obligation on their part to support the product?
I doubt MB has any responsibility other that an acknowledgement their brand choice for an OEM product leaves a bit to be desired.
02-12-2008, 07:48 PM
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Been very hapy with the Pirelli's so far, my wife did say they were a bit slippery when braking at an intersection in about an inch of snow today, but we have had no problems in deeper snow on several ski trips
02-12-2008, 08:26 PM
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2004 RX330, 2008 Scion xB, 2001 Honda Insight Hybrid, 2010 Toyot Prius v ATP
pirellis are on the 19" oem wheel option -- size is 275/55hr19 all season. only other all season option on tirerack are the contis. then they have 2 summer tire options in same size: Dunlop SP Sport Maxx, Michelin 4x4 Diamaris.
Been very hapy with the Pirelli's so far, my wife did say they were a bit slippery when braking at an intersection in about an inch of snow today, but we have had no problems in deeper snow on several ski trips
Been very hapy with the Pirelli's so far, my wife did say they were a bit slippery when braking at an intersection in about an inch of snow today, but we have had no problems in deeper snow on several ski trips
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02-18-2008, 10:10 PM
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Pix to come soon. Just installed:
Having problems installing chrome door pins. Tried to unscrew with no success (a bit reluctant to bear down on the black pin). Anyone have any thoughts?
Next week I'll install the rear mud flaps, ABS pedals and chrome taillight trim. I'll have a friend at a local body shop install the stainless bumper pad.
- Chrome headlight trim (passenger side was a SOB to get just right)
- Invisible bra
- Chrome hood fins
- Chrome door handle guards
- Chrome window switch trim (why was there no trim made for the liftgate switch?)
- OEM floor liners
- Weathertech cargo liner
Having problems installing chrome door pins. Tried to unscrew with no success (a bit reluctant to bear down on the black pin). Anyone have any thoughts?
Next week I'll install the rear mud flaps, ABS pedals and chrome taillight trim. I'll have a friend at a local body shop install the stainless bumper pad.
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02-19-2008, 01:46 AM
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Pix to come soon. Just installed:
Having problems installing chrome door pins. Tried to unscrew with no success (a bit reluctant to bear down on the black pin). Anyone have any thoughts?
Next week I'll install the rear mud flaps, ABS pedals and chrome taillight trim. I'll have a friend at a local body shop install the stainless bumper pad.
- Chrome headlight trim (passenger side was a SOB to get just right)
- Invisible bra
- Chrome hood fins
- Chrome door handle guards
- Chrome window switch trim (why was there no trim made for the liftgate switch?)
- OEM floor liners
- Weathertech cargo liner
Having problems installing chrome door pins. Tried to unscrew with no success (a bit reluctant to bear down on the black pin). Anyone have any thoughts?
Next week I'll install the rear mud flaps, ABS pedals and chrome taillight trim. I'll have a friend at a local body shop install the stainless bumper pad.
02-20-2008, 10:38 PM
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2008 GL 320, 2007 Silverado LTZ C3500 Duramax Turbo Diesel
I'm not going to go for a wheel change, but I'm going to reevaluate my tires for the next round. I guess my choices are limited due to tire/wheel size combinations, but among the top rated tires I can use if I can find them in my size are the Nitto Terra Grappler AT, Bridgestone Dueler AT Revo, and (gulp!) Toyo Open Country AT for all-terrain and the Goodyear Fortera HL Edition (can't find them at all), Pirelli Scorpion STR A, and Hankook Dynapro AS RH03 (never heard of those) for all-season. But again, who makes our size?
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