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Old 03-19-2015, 03:30 PM
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Car is doing great. No issues whatsoever.

Waiting for my replacement leather headrests. I was told they shipped almost two weeks ago.

Also waiting on new floor mats which are being produced now.
Sounds like you're nearly there and then the car will be complete.
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Hey Lovin what are these replacement headrests and can u give some more info the mats? I just saw the MY2016 DOG Canadian version. Do you think the USA version is available or soon to come?
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Hey Lovin what are these replacement headrests and can u give some more info the mats? I just saw the MY2016 DOG Canadian version. Do you think the USA version is available or soon to come?
Not yet. Only the Coupe and Maybach are out.

With respect to the mats and headrests, I am replacing them because there was a manufacturing mistake originally.
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Finally got my new headrests. Now just waiting on my new floor mats and all will be complete.

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Finally got my new headrests. Now just waiting on my new floor mats and all will be complete.

Remember, I am a designer.....can you double check to make sure those 2 headrests match in color? The one on the left looks redder.
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I interpret this to be deliberate comparing Auburn Brown to Nut Brown.
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Remember, I am a designer.....can you double check to make sure those 2 headrests match in color? The one on the left looks redder.
Thank you Chucky300. Always looking out for me.

This is actually the old one and the new one, together for comparison, to show the color difference.

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I interpret this to be deliberate comparing Auburn Brown to Nut Brown.
Close, but not exactly. The colors are really distorted (much lighter) because of the flash. The one on the left is actually one of the new Auburn Brown pillows I just got today. The one on the right, is what came from the factory originally, a darker brown leather which did not look familiar to anyone.

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fancy pillows eh? that the 'fridge sticking out there?
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that the 'fridge sticking out there?
Yes, that is the refrigerator. Unlike some others, I am keeping it in the trunk. When you have a lot of bags and your seats are filled with passengers, it is difficult to fit the bags. On my last trip out of town, I had a car pick up our bags from the airport. UGH...

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Lovin, is it possible to custom order a RWD S550 with these rims?
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Lovin, is it possible to custom order a RWD S550 with these rims?
You have a PM.

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Lovin, is it possible to custom order a RWD S550 with these rims?
Nice wheels
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Lovin - beautiful car.

Working on something similar but not even close
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Lovin - beautiful car.

Working on something similar but not even close
Thank you. Much appreciated.

On another note, my custom designo floor mats finally came in, but unfortunately were not correct, so I have to wait some more.

I did however decide to debadge my car, and am happy I did





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Thank you. Much appreciated. On another note, my custom designo floor mats finally came in, but unfortunately were not correct, so I have to wait some more. I did however decide to debadge my car, and am happy I did
Looks very clean!
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Thank you. Much appreciated.

On another note, my custom designo floor mats finally came in, but unfortunately were not correct, so I have to wait some more.

I did however decide to debadge my car, and am happy I did
Very sharp, nice!
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Originally Posted by LovinMercedes
Thank you. Much appreciated.

On another note, my custom designo floor mats finally came in, but unfortunately were not correct, so I have to wait some more.

I did however decide to debadge my car, and am happy I did
Looks great!
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I noticed from your license plate frame that you're a member of the 11-99 Foundation. While the primary purpose of the foundation is to provide scholarships, have you ever had gotten the benefit of the doubt if you were stopped? A friend is with the CHP in Northern California and I asked him about this. His response was that as long as you're not blatant about being a member, he'll usually give the driver a pass as long as it's nothing too egregious.
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I noticed from your license plate frame that you're a member of the 11-99 Foundation. While the primary purpose of the foundation is to provide scholarships, have you ever had gotten the benefit of the doubt if you were stopped? A friend is with the CHP in Northern California and I asked him about this. His response was that as long as you're not blatant about being a member, he'll usually give the driver a pass as long as it's nothing too egregious.
I think it has helped in the long run. Local police are less inclined to help, although on occasion, it has been very helpful.

I think the CHP are appreciative of the efforts of citizens, and I think your statement is true.
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Originally Posted by ChuckinTucson
I noticed from your license plate frame that you're a member of the 11-99 Foundation. While the primary purpose of the foundation is to provide scholarships, have you ever had gotten the benefit of the doubt if you were stopped? A friend is with the CHP in Northern California and I asked him about this. His response was that as long as you're not blatant about being a member, he'll usually give the driver a pass as long as it's nothing too egregious.
While I'm not a member I was pulled over once by CHP for speeding with a friend who was a 1199 member, the officer let me off with a warning... I think my friend had a membership card in his wallet, but if I remember, the officer didn't even ask to see it, just took his word on it...
Needless to say, I bought my friend dinner that night...
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Depending on your driving habits I can see where it could be a good investment. I see them mostly on Ferraris -- the guys who probably need it the most.
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the debadged look is great Lovin', even better in your black color
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Second let me say I apologize to those that may take issue for replying to such an old post, but, I was catching up on this long and interesting thread and I could not keep my thoughts to myself once reading the post

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Indeed, in our neighborhood there was always that rivalry between Cadillac and Lincoln but the majority of guys down at dad’s social club and all my uncles preferred Cadillac.

Sorry for hijacking thread, Holiday season has me feeling a bit nostalgic. Happy Holidays everyone!
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Finally, they arrive in New Jersey. Should have them tomorrow.


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