M-Class (W163) Produced 1998-2005: ML 230, ML 320, ML 350, ML 400 CDI, ML 430, ML 500, ML 270 CDI

Powdercoated Black Side Steps

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Rate Thread
 
Old 11-04-2004, 01:44 PM
  #1  
Member
Thread Starter
 
ml320_2001's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2004
Posts: 137
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Powdercoated Black Side Steps

What do you guys Think about this ?
helpful ? Cost ? DIY ? Ideas
Are they specific for the Model ? If So ML320..is mine 2001
Old 11-05-2004, 10:31 AM
  #2  
Member
 
LVDell's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: North Carolina
Posts: 228
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
I went with the black powder coated side steps and bull bar over the chrome ones and absolutely love them! So glad I didn't get the chrome ( no offense to those that do have it). Chrome looks great on other colors than mine IMHO. I will take a picture later when I get home and post so you can see the example. My ML is black with the factory 17" wheels chromed and just thought it would be a bit excessive to continue down the "chrome road".
Old 11-05-2004, 10:58 AM
  #3  
Member
Thread Starter
 
ml320_2001's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2004
Posts: 137
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
cost ??
thx
Old 11-05-2004, 11:04 AM
  #4  
Member
 
LVDell's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: North Carolina
Posts: 228
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
I paid $686 and that includes tax and installation. Will post pics tomorrow (If I forget, feel free to remind me )

Cheers,
Dell
Old 01-03-2005, 10:40 AM
  #5  
Member
Thread Starter
 
ml320_2001's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2004
Posts: 137
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Originally Posted by LVDell
I paid $686 and that includes tax and installation. Will post pics tomorrow (If I forget, feel free to remind me )

Cheers,
Dell
Got a Quote from the Manik authorised Dealer for Black - $370 and for Chrome for $622 (including Installation) as Manik is selling them for $287 and $532 resp..
GOOD deal ?? also if you can post the pics that is great..
Some how inclined towards Chrome which might look great on my Back ML320..


Thx
Old 01-03-2005, 12:13 PM
  #6  
Member
 
LVDell's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: North Carolina
Posts: 228
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Wife has the ML today. I wil snap some pics and post tonight.
Old 01-04-2005, 09:13 AM
  #7  
Member
 
jwalther's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: Lexington, KY
Posts: 137
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
I bought my black Manik nerf bars on Ebay for about $240 delivered, and installed them myself. Pretty easy job.

Jeff
Old 01-04-2005, 09:19 AM
  #8  
Member
 
jwalther's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: Lexington, KY
Posts: 137
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Here is a link to my seller's auction.

Ebay auction

Jeff
Old 01-04-2005, 10:42 AM
  #9  
Super Member
 
Darkmann's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2001
Posts: 864
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
ML
Cool

Originally Posted by ml320_2001
What do you guys Think about this ?
helpful ? Cost ? DIY ? Ideas
Are they specific for the Model ? If So ML320..is mine 2001
I had a set of Maniks on my black 320 - I took the steps off before selling the truck. They're just sitting in my garage. If interested, send me a PM. As much as I want to sell them, I must warn you that the OEM fits and looks a lot better than the Maniks. Here's a pic:

Old 01-04-2005, 11:23 AM
  #10  
Member
 
LVDell's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: North Carolina
Posts: 228
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Sorry for the bad lighting but it has been raining all week here in Vegas. The 2 pics are of the side steps and the matching front bull bar. I will take some more pics in the light tomorrow when I have the ML and the wifey drives the other car.
Attached Thumbnails Powdercoated Black Side Steps-dcp_779.jpg   Powdercoated Black Side Steps-dcp_780.jpg  

Last edited by LVDell; 01-04-2005 at 11:28 AM.
Old 01-05-2005, 10:31 AM
  #11  
Member
Thread Starter
 
ml320_2001's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2004
Posts: 137
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
DarkMann .,
I have sent you a PM
Thanks
Old 01-05-2005, 07:49 PM
  #12  
Super Member
 
Darkmann's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2001
Posts: 864
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
ML
Here are some pics of the OEM on MLs

Originally Posted by ml320_2001
What do you guys Think about this ?
helpful ? Cost ? DIY ? Ideas
Are they specific for the Model ? If So ML320..is mine 2001
I grabbed these pictures from another site. I hope the owners don't mind me posting their pics here. Just forget the BLING and concentrate on the step bars. These shots don't focus directly on the step bars but notice how they "hug" the rocker area. Also note the curvature at the ends. The newer bars actually have raised "stepping" portions at the door entrance.
Attached Thumbnails Powdercoated Black Side Steps-882132100527262003115753pm.jpg   Powdercoated Black Side Steps-1256932252241014200444959am.jpg   Powdercoated Black Side Steps-jimmy9058049pm.jpg  
Old 01-06-2005, 01:28 PM
  #13  
Member
Thread Starter
 
ml320_2001's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2004
Posts: 137
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
thank you ..
Old 01-06-2005, 06:49 PM
  #14  
Super Member
 
Darkmann's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2001
Posts: 864
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
ML
You're welcome.

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
 


You have already rated this thread Rating: Thread Rating: 0 votes,  average.

Quick Reply: Powdercoated Black Side Steps



All times are GMT -4. The time now is 10:57 PM.