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Had my local MB dealership install AMG side sill panels on my C450 (thanks to MB of Burlington, MA), and I have to say I like them a lot! I first considered just wrapping a portion of the stock side sills, but these AMG sills add WAY more depth. First, here's the before and after pictures:
BEFORE (Stock):
AFTER:
I ordered the AMG sill panels (part# 205-690-3004, list $1,100) online from mbonlineparts.com who had the best price, total shipped...$962.57, and they took about 2 weeks to make it to my house.
Here's what's in the box, the two small pieces are just drilling templates, and these extensions (2 pieces for each side) are fastened to the stock sills by blind rivets and 3M tape...
MBOB quoted me 2.5 hrs labor...$350 total, but wait...they also accepted the MB special of $100 off service running until May 31st, so the total cost was $250 installedAND MBOB gave me a free loaner to boot! Just make sure you schedule a time where it doesn't rain for a couple of days since the sill panels require 24 hrs of curing before they get wet. First thing I noticed when picking up the car is these things do stick out a bit, so watch your ankles! Here are some more pictures to show you what I'm talking about:
Last edited by MASSC450; Apr 29, 2017 at 06:05 AM.
Wow. Must say looks awesome. Great choice. Might follow suit. So is it just changing the color matched section of your original sills versus the entire sill?
MBOB quoted me 2.5 hrs labor...$350 total, but wait...they also accepted the MB special of $100 off service running until May 31st, so the total cost was $250 installedAND MBOB gave me a free loaner to boot! Just make sure you schedule a time where it doesn't rain for a couple of days since the sill panels require 24 hrs of curing before they get wet.
Just got a quote back from our local MB dealer for these in the UK, install costs quite a bit more!!!
Article number: A2056903004 £745.20
Labour to fit 3-4 hours £504.00 to £672.00
They'd also want the car overnight for the bonding to cure.
I think if I do go for these it won't be an MB dealer install!
Just got a quote back from our local MB dealer for these in the UK, install costs quite a bit more!!!
Article number: A2056903004 £745.20
Labour to fit 3-4 hours £504.00 to £672.00
They'd also want the car overnight for the bonding to cure.
I think if I do go for these it won't be an MB dealer install!
I don't blame you! I'd shop around dealerships first before you give up on them. Is MB running any discounts on service like they're doing here presently in the U.S.?
SO badass! I love the look. But no flics? I mean since you already decided to start drilling holes in your new Mercedes anyway, why not go the full amount.
You better watch out they don't get used as a running board. Maybe put some NO STEP airplane decals on the top lol.
When my wife and I were first dating, I picked her up during a snow storm. I put my *** in the car and kicked my boots together to knock off the snow before putting my feet in. She saw me do that and decided to kick her boots against my rockers. AHHHHHH WTF! I calmed down, and showed her how to properly knock boots giggidy. In hindsight, she had the right idea about kicking my Jaguar X-Type.
SO bad ***! I love the look. But no flics? I mean since you already decided to start drilling holes in your new Mercedes anyway, why not go the full amount.
I'm just not a fan of the rear flics...over-priced pieces (list for $310 pair), and I feel if I add anymore "black" to the car it will be overkill.
You better watch out they don't get used as a running board. Maybe put some NO STEP airplane decals on the top lol.
You got that right! I'm already working on my speech as to what I'm going to say to people who are getting into my car.
I'm also contemplating about having some Clear bra applied to those sills to help keep them from getting scratched.
Last edited by MASSC450; Apr 30, 2017 at 10:33 AM.
The car itself is already beautiful so not much needs to be done in the first place lol.
I agree with you there! That's why when it comes to body mods, I think I'm done. Painting that God awful stock white diffuser satin black, and these AMG sill panels completes the cars look IMO. Although, if I ever mash the stock front brushed silver air splitter, I think I'll go with the stock black version instead.
As for the exhaust, unless I go with down pipes someday, I'll leave the stock exhaust on until then...plenty loud enough for me and my neighbors for now!
i think it looks slightly out of place, maybe paint body color? or chrome? or paint front lip + rear spoiler to black to have a black lip/sill theme.
I hear you...I'm afraid of adding too much black to the car, and making it look like a boy racer.
I like the sills in black because it slims the car's look from the sides (of course this would not work with a black car). One could almost get the same slimming effect with just vinyl wrapping or painting the protruding portion of the stock side sills.
The issue with them being black is that on the side view they actually make the car look like it rides higher than it does, because the black "reads" visually as negative space under the car. It also gives the car a "pinched" look in profile.
Having them painted to match the body would fix that and allow the rocker covers to visually anchor the car, giving the impression the car is lower than it actually is. They'll still look aggressive just by virtue of their design and size.
I think if they looked more like an integrated part of the car (by being the same color) vs being a high contrast accent piece they'd work better visually.
The issue with them being black is that on the side view they actually make the car look like it rides higher than it does, because the black "reads" visually as negative space under the car. It also gives the car a "pinched" look in profile.
...and that "pinched" profile is what I like. Definitely attenuates the side profile of the car. What I am considering is removing the mud flaps, just not happy how they look with the new side sill panels. I only planned on running the mud flaps in the Winter anyway...and they're real easy to remove.
Having them painted to match the body would fix that and allow the rocker covers to visually anchor the car, giving the impression the car is lower than it actually is. They'll still look aggressive just by virtue of their design and size.
I think if they looked more like an integrated part of the car (by being the same color) vs being a high contrast accent piece they'd work better visually.
I see your point Mike, and if these side sills get all scratched up I would end up painting them...I don't know if I'd go with body color though. Funny thing, just about every W205 you see pictured that feature these AMG side sill panels installed are either silver or white, and the sill panels are always black.
I likes!
I was considering the AMG front splitter but now you have me thinking if there's too much black if I added more than that. Hmm...
Since I've already had the rear diffuser painted satin black, the only other black add-on I think I'd even consider would be a black rear spoiler. Right now mine is still the stock silver. I like the look of this Iridium Silver C63s with the "blackout pkg." which only has black side sills, a black diffuser, and black rear spoiler (no flics)...
If anyone has this for sale - please message me on instagram @j10neal Part number A2056903004. Mercedes has discontinued manufacturing it & I would like to purchase!
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