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Old Oct 18, 2013 | 03:44 PM
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Hey everyone,

So what do you guys do when you get bored with your car? What is something fun you do with it to get excited all over again? I changed/added a lot of things in the car including tint, blacked out wheels , tinted tail lights, also removed the tint several times and changing the darkness. I also added seat covers (red/black), i like how my car looks and how it drives but i do get bored sometimes. Any new ideas no matter how big or small it is, i will appreciate any input. What do you do when you get bored?

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Old Oct 18, 2013 | 04:06 PM
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I wax it like crazy and get amazed on the mirror like finish. Don't over do it as you might ruin the elegant look of the ride. Wheels I swap them every year so that it will look fresh.

If you don't have a lady (a real one) it would be a good idea to get one as you might have too much time in your hands on your ride LOL! It might not behave as well as your GLK but you can do more things with her than with the car *wink*.
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Old Oct 18, 2013 | 04:51 PM
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I wax it like crazy and get amazed on the mirror like finish. Don't over do it as you might ruin the elegant look of the ride. Wheels I swap them every year so that it will look fresh.

If you don't have a lady (a real one) it would be a good idea to get one as you might have too much time in your hands on your ride LOL! It might not behave as well as your GLK but you can do more things with her than with the car *wink*.
LOL what if i am a (lady)?

Yeah i dont really wax it much, thinking about waxing it this week.
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Then find a man, a real one! Someone who has the ***** to do his own oil change and get dirty LOL!
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Old Oct 18, 2013 | 07:24 PM
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So what do you guys do when you get bored with your car?
Buy a new car.
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Old Oct 19, 2013 | 05:25 AM
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Buy a new car.
I did think of that but i want a minor change to my current GLK i love it. Thanks again!
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Old Oct 22, 2013 | 05:19 PM
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Wash, wax and full detailing Inside and out ... then go on a road trip !! ... Supper at a nice Inn in the country, dessert at Sunset and a moonlight drive home.
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Old Oct 22, 2013 | 10:46 PM
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Old Oct 23, 2013 | 07:41 AM
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Thanks all, thought about installing the Brabus exhaust system but haven't decided yet. Thumbs up on detailing and wax it changed my mood dramatically.
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Old Oct 23, 2013 | 04:31 PM
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Aside from replacing the vehicle, the best thing to do to love your car again is to give it a really good detail job. My wife's GLK is replacing her 6 year old Yaris, and even that thing provides pride of ownership after a nice detail job... and when cleaned up looks nearly new again.
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Old Oct 23, 2013 | 05:19 PM
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I try to end my lease early and get a new one!
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Old Oct 23, 2013 | 05:26 PM
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It does makes a difference when its all shiny and new! Ending a lease is a good idea too but i dont plan on replacing nor selling it anytime soon.
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Old Oct 23, 2013 | 05:43 PM
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If you have the know how, add LED's to the insides of the door handles inside and out, adds a little touch. Upgrade the sound system, if your car did not come with the appearance package, add trim pieces. Add a roof carrier to match the car, headlight upgrade if they are not already HID's. Lastly... you could wrap the car in a new color.
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Old Oct 24, 2013 | 05:39 AM
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I have the AMG sport package, love the idea about wrapping!
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Old Oct 30, 2013 | 03:05 AM
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Old Oct 30, 2013 | 03:44 AM
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I just rotate driving my cars
Yeah it helps!
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Hey everyone,

So what do you guys do when you get bored with your car?

Thank you.
I load some RC aircraft into my RX-8 and haul *** to the flying field.
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Old Nov 11, 2013 | 01:27 PM
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Finally got the time to pamper my GLK! Looks great and feels great too, forgot how it felt its been so long.
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Old Nov 11, 2013 | 02:08 PM
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Finally got the time to pamper my GLK! Looks great and feels great too, forgot how it felt its been so long.
Nice! I love detailing my vehicles when I have the chance to do it right. It really does make them feel new again.
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Old Nov 11, 2013 | 02:11 PM
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It does! Thanks to everyone for recommending to do this.
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Old Nov 11, 2013 | 05:32 PM
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Good Job, nice touch on the pinstripe wheels.
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Old Nov 12, 2013 | 04:36 AM
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Old Nov 12, 2013 | 05:50 PM
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Recently added the 2013 20" Appearance Pkg. wheels. The lip spoiler & the rear valance from the Aero Pkg. will go on soon. Lip spoiler was expensive but I found a used but not installed valance for way less than half of retail on EBay. These updates will hold me until a 2013 or newer model shows up in the crosshairs a couple of years from now. As mentioned by others, a full detail is an upgrade in itself!
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Old Nov 13, 2013 | 06:03 AM
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Great update with installing the new parts i'm sure it looks great!
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Old Nov 14, 2013 | 09:52 AM
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How about adding running boards.
I know it's not very practical for the GLK but does look nice.
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