C Class W204 *quick before and after 1 month ownership :P*

[87djames]

here's a sneak peak before I manage to write up a build thread

probably the easiest game of spot the difference lol

 

[baxlin]

Respray?

 

[87djames]

Respray?

no just very dirty and covered in dusk from being parked up in the countryside surrounded by fields and tractors lol

 

[OneForTheRoad]

Wheels and mirrors. Wing badges.

 

[markjay]

C63 grille.

 

[markjay]

Carbon-effect wing mirror covers.

 

[markjay]

Debadged

 

[markjay]

Chrome trim at the bottom of side windows wrapped in black.

 

[markjay]

Chrome trim at bottom of doors removed.

 

[markjay]

Bottom bar under front air dam painted black

 

[markjay]

Is there tint on the side windows? Not clear form the phtos.

 

[markjay]

Might I suggest Wurth (or similar) black license plate holders, front and back? Those 4 bolts on the plates are not for everyone's liking.

 

[markjay]

And did you add a C63-style boot lip spoiler?

 

[T5R+]

1. Mirror covers
2. Front grill
3. wheels
4. Tints
5. Wing badge
6. Dechrome
7. Splitter
8. Fog light grills
9. AMG Boot Badge

 

[markjay]

What? No prizes?

 

[87djames]

What? No prizes?

no prizes just points

 

[87djames]

1. Mirror covers
2. Front grill
3. wheels
4. Tints
5. Wing badge
6. Dechrome
7. Splitter
8. Fog light grills
9. AMG Boot Badge

almost spot on ...

It's all work in progress and carried out by myself so all very gradual

so far:

• de-badge C220 & C Class badges from rear (keeping Mercedes star)
• de-chrome boot trim and wrap gloss
• de-badge side badges off wing
• de-chrome trim on lower doors
• de-chrome window trims and wrap gloss black
• changed front grill for a C63 style one
• de-chrome DLR surrounds and painted in satin black
• satin black front lower bumper wrapped
• genuine C63 alloys
• tints from A-pillar backwards *not done by myself*
• changed to genuine Mercedes gloss black wing mirror covers
• duck tail spoiler in white *due to be wrapped in gloss black*
• genuine C63 rear diffuser now fitted
• custom exhaust and muffler delete with C63 style quad tips

work still todo:

• I do have 10mm hubcentric spacers that I'm debating fitting but not sure if I'm going to get rear rubbing
• brake calipers to be refurbed sating black with Mercedes decal applying

work I'm debating

• Andriod touch screen upgrade - still researching the best one
• Genuine C63 style side skirts
• DPF delete & blank EGR *for non road use only*
• MAP
• Gearbox MAP (still researching options and who)

Couple of pics just for reference, I know this isn't to everyones taste but for me its juts abit of fun

 

[87djames]

still not sure to keep the AMG branded centre caps or to swap them out for the Mercerdes star

 

[Smart320]

I am rather traditional and would invest my money in a proper AGM rather than the cosmetics. As the only thing I can see in the driving seat is the interior it's the performance that I want. I do realise that how things look to others is a factor for some people and in the end you can spend your money as you want, as long as you are happy when you look at the car after the changes then all is good.

 

[87djames]

I am rather traditional and would invest my money in a proper AGM rather than the cosmetics. As the only thing I can see in the driving seat is the interior it's the performance that I want. I do realise that how things look to others is a factor for some people and in the end you can spend your money as you want, as long as you are happy when you look at the car after the changes then all is good.

Hi mate, everyone is different I suppose but like I stated several times this is just a little run around for me and a project at that.

I'd want for nothing more to be the proud owner of a C63 but for what this has cost me, for running costs, etc personally I can't warrant the need for a "AMG" ... was a quick post in member gallery (and again as stated not everyone's cup of tea) not the "Smart320 un-requested feedback forum"?