Romeo291 2009 Mercedes C300 W204 Build

Lets start off my build thread by saying good bye to my old build:  1998 Lexus LS400

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After:
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Had a lot of help and ideas from members on this forum.  I wanted to do an LS460 next, but it was out of my budget, so I decided to go Euro with an entry-level C-class.  Found a used one for a good price, only problem was that it was already modified.

Here's how it looked when I first got it
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I quickly ditched the canards on the front, not sure what those were for:
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Added my first vip touch, D.A.D keyless emblem:
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These headlights are aftermarket, but I really like them:
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Mocking up eyebrow idea, the attempt is to give it that 2012+ W204 look.  Originally, I was planning on making the eyebrow out of metal after mocking it up so I can weld it to the hood, but I wasn't too keen on it, think I'll just get 2012+ headlights and modify my OEM hood to fit instead.
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Took some pictures of the car using my DSLR as opposed to camera phone

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Look at me laidddd out:
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haha, just kidding:
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Ditched the OEM side mirrors for the Arrow style mirrors in black.  It has a puddle light on it too, very nice mod IMO.  I also added a wide-angle blue tinted lens with flashing red arrow blinkers.
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Added Chrome door handles because the clear coat on the handles were peeling off:
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Added these European style window visors.  Wasn't sure about the curve on it at first, but now I really like it.  Gives it a unique look to all the usual ones I see:
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Latest upgrades: D2 Air bags, Ridetech Management, K-Sport End Links (this is needed so that the sway bar doesn't hit the control arms)


I need carbon fiber side skirts.  Might have to make some custom ones.  I added the chrome door moldings back on there.  No idea why people take them off, they're so nice
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Got all the parts for the 2012 front bumper conversion, hopefully the carbon fiber lip will still fit.
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Ignore the random sticker by the side marker, the whole front is gettin' replaced
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Added the arrow type mirror covers in black and blue tinted mirror lens with the red Arrow LEDs behind it
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Next up is the 2012 Front bumper conversion.  I really like the DRL LEDs on the newer Mercedes, so I finally got all the parts together.  Another thing I really like is how the front bumpers have that extra definition with it sticking out on the left and ride sides:
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Niice man.  So sad to see your LS that way but good to see you're moving on.

[QUOTE=jeebus;493765]Niice man.  So sad to see your LS that way but good to see you're moving on.[/QUOTE]
Thanx homie.  I wasn't ready to let go of the LS, but I couldn't build another one cause I would've just built it the exact same way as before.  So I moved on.  What's new for you?  You ever get that Corvette?

Nothing much man. I did get my corvette, i posted some pics of it on here when I got it. [url]http://www.vipstylecars.com/forums/showthread.php?30003-cheby-C6-Z06-Refined-Elegance-2-0-V-Sports-cars[/url]

Unfortunately I wrecked it late last year lol.  MIght get back in the VIP scene soon though.

I dig it man, looks really nice!

[QUOTE=jeebus;493767]Nothing much man. I did get my corvette, i posted some pics of it on here when I got it. [URL]http://www.vipstylecars.com/forums/showthread.php?30003-cheby-C6-Z06-Refined-Elegance-2-0-V-Sports-cars[/URL]

Unfortunately I wrecked it late last year lol.  MIght get back in the VIP scene soon though.[/QUOTE]

Holy crap that thing was beautiful man!  Sorry to hear you wrecked it though, been hella out of the loop :/, at least the bright side is that you're gettin' back into a vip build........which is where you belong anyways :D.  T'was a sign from God yo!

[QUOTE=jzz30tt;493769]I dig it man, looks really nice![/QUOTE]
Thank you brotha!

looking good anh-tuan, i might have to make a trip to check it out in person and have you guide me with my shock towers. Cant wait to see where you take this build!!!

[QUOTE=lowlifeflipside;493788]looking good anh-tuan, i might have to make a trip to check it out in person and have you guide me with my shock towers. Cant wait to see where you take this build!!![/QUOTE]
 Thanx homie!  Hit me up!

Nice car...I like this body style C

Real nice my dude...

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Clean lookin W204, especially slammed. Later.

Nice work so far, I'm liking where it's heading.

Hey i was wandering where did you get the lip, side skirts, and the diffuser from

I really dont give a sit for the c classes but this one is going to look hella nice.

Dang ... looking clean

Car lookin nice cant wait til it done 


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A few pictures I took of my car from this weekend at a local car meet:


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Niceeee! Congrats on the upgrade!

[QUOTE=Why33;497188]Niceeee! Congrats on the upgrade![/QUOTE]
Thank you brotha!