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Old Jan 19, 2007 | 12:14 PM
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COuld you also PM me Mario's contact

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Old Jan 19, 2007 | 02:40 PM
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I have one similar to this one. I had to mod quite a bit to get to fit the way I wanted and not have the stupid thing move around. ait kep hitting on my latch when closing hood. I like the look but it definately could use quality improvent to meet AMG standards. My .02
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Old Jan 19, 2007 | 04:28 PM
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Originally Posted by topless in SB
I have one similar to this one. I had to mod quite a bit to get to fit the way I wanted and not have the stupid thing move around. ait kep hitting on my latch when closing hood. I like the look but it definately could use quality improvent to meet AMG standards. My .02
Do you have any good pics of it on your car by chance?
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Old Jan 19, 2007 | 04:48 PM
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Originally Posted by simon78
COuld you also PM me Mario's contact

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Old Jan 19, 2007 | 04:48 PM
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Do you have any good pics of it on your car by chance?

Dude, spend the money and get a nice one.
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Old Jan 19, 2007 | 05:03 PM
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Dude, spend the money and get a nice one.
Dude,Im a cheap skate white guy.
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Old Jan 19, 2007 | 07:25 PM
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Originally Posted by Jrocket
Dude,Im a cheap skate white guy.

Wanna buy my mustard colored one used? I am about to flip over to the silver shade. The next will be DFWDudes. I keep a slew in my car at once, so i never run out!
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Old Jan 19, 2007 | 11:37 PM
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Originally Posted by jangy
Wanna buy my mustard colored one used? I am about to flip over to the silver shade. The next will be DFWDudes. I keep a slew in my car at once, so i never run out!
Im gonna order one from Mario.Im just a procrastinator is all.I have this one already but i just have it on my desk is all.DFWdudes stuff is nice but not what Im looking for.

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Old Jan 20, 2007 | 04:46 PM
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Got one in the mail today from Mario. Beautiful workmanship. In his reply he said something about putting something on the threads behind the wingnut. Anyone know what he's speaking of?
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Old Jan 20, 2007 | 04:50 PM
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I have this one and I also have it on a keychain. The one on the keychain appears to be the correct size for the Keyless Go button on the shifter. Would love it if Mario's could be scaled down to fit the shifter.
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Old Jan 20, 2007 | 05:17 PM
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Got one in the mail today from Mario. Beautiful workmanship. In his reply he said something about putting something on the threads behind the wingnut. Anyone know what he's speaking of?
You need to put a dab of "Loctite" on the threads,it comes in a small red bottle that you can get at any auto parts store.
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