New to the C207 Club!
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New to the C207 Club!
Hello Guys,
I picked up a 2012 e550c a few weeks ago. Been lurking around the c207 section since then. Long time member here (never very active) though. I've had a w202 c230K and a w211 e320 before, this is by far my favorite benz yet! As of now I've put on a CF front lip and smoked corners. Plans for exhaust soon, wheels sometime in the near future. Want to lower as well but I'm worried about the effects of springs on the e-adjustable dampers. Any one here have experience with lowering a 550c (or 350c w/the adjustable dampers)? Any insights will be greatly appreciated. Now time for some pics!
At the dealership when I first picked her up!
Ash leather interior with black ash wood trim.
Thanks for looking!
I picked up a 2012 e550c a few weeks ago. Been lurking around the c207 section since then. Long time member here (never very active) though. I've had a w202 c230K and a w211 e320 before, this is by far my favorite benz yet! As of now I've put on a CF front lip and smoked corners. Plans for exhaust soon, wheels sometime in the near future. Want to lower as well but I'm worried about the effects of springs on the e-adjustable dampers. Any one here have experience with lowering a 550c (or 350c w/the adjustable dampers)? Any insights will be greatly appreciated. Now time for some pics!
At the dealership when I first picked her up!
Ash leather interior with black ash wood trim.
Thanks for looking!
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i love the car..... hope to across you around this area.
I live in Ontario and take my car to FJ Ontario. Car engine has been bullet proof and I had my car tuned at 19k miles. So far at 46k.
I have same color except for black interior.
I live in Ontario and take my car to FJ Ontario. Car engine has been bullet proof and I had my car tuned at 19k miles. So far at 46k.
I have same color except for black interior.
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Thanks guys! TopGun, I'm actually down in orange county. Bought the car out in Ontario, and feel lucky that I found one in the color I wanted so close. These things are hard to come by!
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I got them on eBay from a seller called joviantrade http://m.ebay.com/itm/Mercedes-2010-13-AMG-E350-E550-Cabriolet-Clear-Side-Marker-Bulbs-FREE-Shipping-/201348451738?nav=SEARCH fit is pretty good, had to trim one side a tiny bit with a razor to make it install easier (the part at the front that hooks onto the bumper was pinching a little too tight). Overall I'm happy with them, much better than bright orange.
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2012 C63; 2011 E350 Coupe
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Thanks! I think they call it steel grey metallic. I'm loving the light color interior, especially in the CA summer heat. Hoping it stands the test of time though.
Last edited by crazy00c230k; 08-27-2015 at 12:17 AM.
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Little Update
Installed light smoke tint on the rear tails/third brake light, big CF rear lip spoiler, and 507 knob/boot.
Last edited by crazy00c230k; 09-23-2015 at 01:18 AM.
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Got some used ADV.1 5.1s for a great deal. 19x8.5 et37 19x10.5 et50. 245s in front 265 rear (will definitely go wider when I need new tires). More pics to come!
Last edited by crazy00c230k; 10-15-2015 at 12:44 PM.
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Very nice! Definitely go wider for your next tire replacement (I run 255/35/19 Front and 285/30/19 Rear).
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Thanks! Yeah, these tires came with the wheels, they were still in great shape so I decided to just run these until they're done and will up the size on the next set.
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Some fitment pics. Very happy with how flush they sit, was a little worried that the 10.5s out back would poke out a little.
Left rear
Right rear
Left front
Right front
Right side
Left rear
Right rear
Left front
Right front
Right side
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Great fitment! Notice any difference in ride / handling?
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Definitely less tire chatter when gunned from a stop. Feels a little bit lighter on its feet, I'm guessing due to a combo of the unsprung weight savings and the grippier tires. Haven't really had a chance to take it to a twisty road and have a spirited drive yet, looking forward to that. There is a bit more road feel too, might be a negative for some, but I like the extra communication. Only real drawback is the tires are louder, especially in windows down situations, but that's a typical trade off when u switch from AS tires to more sporty rubber. Overall I'm very happy with the change!
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Couple more pics
Last edited by crazy00c230k; 10-18-2015 at 08:13 PM.
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