Have a look at my ML350
03-15-2012, 09:26 AM
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I think you're being a bit harsh. Then again if you had seen some of the butchered vehicles that I have the displeasure of seeing on a daily basis on our local streets and highways you'd probably think the same way.
The car doesn't look all that bad, I don't think the lame stock 17's look any good all blacked out(they look like steelies if you ask me). Other than that and the carbon door pillars(this is not a performance vehicle where it can be justified, it's a 5000lb oil tanker) it doesn't look that bad.
I think the ambers need to be removed from the blacked out housings, but other than that it isn't all that bad. It's MUCH better than taking chrome and going hog wild.
The car doesn't look all that bad, I don't think the lame stock 17's look any good all blacked out(they look like steelies if you ask me). Other than that and the carbon door pillars(this is not a performance vehicle where it can be justified, it's a 5000lb oil tanker) it doesn't look that bad.
I think the ambers need to be removed from the blacked out housings, but other than that it isn't all that bad. It's MUCH better than taking chrome and going hog wild.
03-15-2012, 11:06 AM
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Yes the black wheels jump right out at me and are in fact the worst but not the only part of the ugly mods. Quite frankly I do not see any of the other mods that are attractive to me or enhance the vehicle.
03-16-2012, 10:03 AM
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I will not be as harsh, every one to his own but since you asked ................ I have to agree in my opinion you ruined a very nice vehicle.
03-16-2012, 11:06 AM
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Thanks mate. I do feel bad about the blacked out stock rims. Was my mistake. But i'm only 20. I don't want any old classic wood and those chrome trims. Since chrome fits better on my GL and not on my ML. Maybe it will look better after I change my wheels. But the roads here are still icy and slippery. And what do you mean by removing amber?
03-16-2012, 11:20 AM
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I thought my carbon grille, Grande edition style headlamp, and carbon trims were a nice touch.
I agree with the stock rims. And also there is nothing to worry cuz i can remove the carbon wrap anytime i want.
I agree with the stock rims. And also there is nothing to worry cuz i can remove the carbon wrap anytime i want.
03-16-2012, 11:28 AM
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Maybe the carbon pillars are a bit too much. Should i make them black matte? I have to do something on them. Because behind that the original pillar is full of scratches and looks even worse.
I will also post some pictures of my rims and you guys vote for them.
I will only post my 20's and 22's.
I will also post some pictures of my rims and you guys vote for them.
I will only post my 20's and 22's.
03-17-2012, 05:03 PM
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EDIT: Did not see your post above.
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03-17-2012, 05:11 PM
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SL 55 AMG, ML 350... and my girl's SLK 200 ;)
Go for the AMG pillar covers... they are glossy black. I have them on mine and I think they blend in very well with the tinted windows.
03-20-2012, 03:09 PM
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I like the Black wheel thing, clean them up some and take better pics. They do look better than what you had before.
03-20-2012, 08:30 PM
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SL 55 AMG, ML 350... and my girl's SLK 200 ;)
Yup. Looks better! 
About the wheels: I love black wheels. I have them on my SL (see signature pic), but on my ML i left them silver (for whatever reason, I cannot explain). But I like 'em black!
About the wheels: I love black wheels. I have them on my SL (see signature pic), but on my ML i left them silver (for whatever reason, I cannot explain). But I like 'em black!
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03-21-2012, 12:04 AM
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W164 ML500,SMART For two,1994 C280(5speed manual) 1999 C230k station wagon
Never had black wheels until this last Saturday, so far I am very happy with them.
03-31-2012, 04:07 AM
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W164 ML500,SMART For two,1994 C280(5speed manual) 1999 C230k station wagon
I just saw these pics two days ago for the first time and it does look better than most of the other after market tuners.
04-05-2012, 08:39 AM
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Got a custom exhaust with ML63 style tips from TUNIST performance Korea. I'm in Seoul atm. Can't wait to get my exhaust fitted...
I'm in Seoul atm. Can't wait to get my exhaust fitted...
