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SL/R230: My SL with Vellanos

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Old 09-03-2008, 05:52 PM
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My SL with Vellanos

So I sold the CLS 55 but kept the Vellanos and painted them Designo silver (and the grille the same). Here are a few photos.
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Nice Dude! color matched with a nice lip is the way to go!
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Nice Dude! color matched with a nice lip is the way to go!
I was waiting for your comment! I tried to get them to paint the lower grille like yours but they said it would not stick.

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I was waiting for your comment! I tried to get them to paint the lower grille like yours but they said it would not stick.

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im sure it looks like a different car to you and your admirer's! it looks great in that color. consider lowering the car too.

i cant remember, but can you take off the lower grille from the inside? if you can they should be able to treat it then paint it. just heads up the stones and bugs will chip away at it so keep touch up paint handy.

thanks for the compliment
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lowering the car.....

Originally Posted by gqa
im sure it looks like a different car to you and your admirer's! it looks great in that color. consider lowering the car too.

i cant remember, but can you take off the lower grille from the inside? if you can they should be able to treat it then paint it. just heads up the stones and bugs will chip away at it so keep touch up paint handy.

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What is the least expensive method that will not void the CPO warranty
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you can use the lowering links which are the least expensive but you would have to remove them if you have any suspension warranty issues. i use these.

you can try an lowering module but i dont know too much about it except it may cost around a grand.

and last there is star diagnostics which can lower your car. i dont know how much it will cost or how low you can go. try a search on it or some member who have done it may chime in.

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