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electromethod

12-01-2005, 05:43 PM

that's not an audi badge. It's came with the car mang..... do some research. No poser here........ one of the reasons why I haven't debadged the car... don't want people thinking I am fronting... :P <_< <_<

Thanks for the photoshop redline...... yah.... I told myself I would get around to swapping out the suspension last time I bought rims. Haven't had the time to be honest. Eventually though I will get around to it..... lol.... I am defineatly getting a 9.5 width for rears and 8 for front. The lip on rears is going to be 3.5 inches... I will miss my old rims though :(. Thanks again... I will post pics when I get them on.

scottschoe

12-01-2005, 06:53 PM

not really that much of a difference

Dr. ///AMG

12-01-2005, 07:13 PM

wtf, Mercedes doesnt put those ugly ass badges on the fenders like that....

C280 JR

12-01-2005, 07:29 PM

mercedes does not put amg stickers on engines of e320s either

Elvir

Badinfo

12-01-2005, 08:11 PM

How is your car so high?!?!

Dr. ///AMG

12-01-2005, 08:31 PM

Originally posted by C280 JR@Dec 1 2005, 08:29 PM
mercedes does not put amg stickers on engines of e320s either

Elvir
Duh, no shit they don't.

redline

12-01-2005, 09:28 PM

Originally posted by C280 JR@Dec 1 2005, 11:29 PM
mercedes does not put amg stickers on engines of e320s either

Elvir
its custom mang!

BrabusBenz300e

12-01-2005, 10:35 PM

If that's a mercedes badge it looks identical to the 1.8t badge on audis...but that badge wasn't there from factory was it?

krk230

12-01-2005, 10:47 PM

mb never put a "1.8" badge on the w203...they did on the later model sc203 (coupe) with the 1.8L kompressor engines...

Golden1245

12-02-2005, 12:53 AM

that's it he's a poser, let's give him a big bnzsport welcome and hang him from the gallows. :lol:

electromethod

12-02-2005, 06:46 AM

KRK203: Go do some research before opening your mouth. it's called GOOOOGLE.
BadInfo: The pic is from a lower angle so it makes the already high vehicle look even higher... it does defineatly need a suspension drop though... no doubt.

My car was one of first C230K sedans which was introduction of the 1.8 motor.... prior there was only a C230K coupe which utilized the 2.3L motor. After the introduction, they started using 1.8 simultaneously in the coupes as well. I remember posting my pics on mbworld after i got the car and everyone commented on how the badge was there, something I hadn't noticed. Of course that was almost 3 years ago... I wonder if they dropped the badge with 4.5 change over.
Some other differences to be noted..... they changed the rims AND suspension on sport package starting from the 2004.5's and on. They dropped it by 1 inch which would have been nice to have earlier when I bought my car, so my shit wouldn't look like a damn jacked up 4x4. In addition there was the interior change but I didn't care about that....
You can do some research over at MBworld on w203 forum so some of you don't quabble like little b*tches. ;) Get your facts straight.

I am not some poser that wants to make a BRABUS car by using MOVENS for example, unlike some people ;).

Anyhow... thanks to those of you who were helpful :)

Dr. ///AMG

12-02-2005, 06:51 AM

Originally posted by electromethod@Dec 2 2005, 07:46 AM
KRK203: Go do some research before opening your mouth. it's called GOOOOGLE.
BadInfo: The pic is from a lower angle so it makes the already high vehicle look even higher... it does defineatly need a suspension drop though... no doubt.

My car was one of first C230K sedans which was introduction of the 1.8 motor.... prior there was only a C230K coupe which utilized the 2.3L motor. After the introduction, they started using 1.8 simultaneously in the coupes as well. I remember posting my pics on mbworld after i got the car and everyone commented on how the badge was there, something I hadn't noticed. Of course that was almost 3 years ago... I wonder if they dropped the badge with 4.5 change over.
Some other differences to be noted..... they changed the rims AND suspension on sport package starting from the 2004.5's and on. They dropped it by 1 inch which would have been nice to have earlier when I bought my car, so my shit wouldn't look like a damn jacked up 4x4. In addition there was the interior change but I didn't care about that....
You can do some research over at MBworld on w203 forum so some of you don't quabble like little b*tches. ;) Get your facts straight.

I am not some poser that wants to make a BRABUS car by using MOVENS for example, unlike some people ;).

Anyhow... thanks to those of you who were helpful :)
http://thegodfatherinc.com/forumpics/btch/actin_like_a_btch%5b1%5d.gif

Badinfo

12-02-2005, 06:53 AM

I am not some poser that wants to make a BRABUS car by using MOVENS for example, unlike some people wink.gif

Oh snap!

Vodka G

12-02-2005, 07:04 AM

lolssss....

but back on the issue

i think the 1.8 badge is stock on the newer w203 caz i have seen em around b4

and yes they do look wack......but it is stock

Bigpete123

12-02-2005, 07:54 AM

holy crap, 4 posts and he's comin' out swingin'! Not a good way to make a good impression, homie. You may be correct about the badge , but there are better ways to make that clear.

krk230

12-02-2005, 08:04 AM

w203 sedans never came w/ the 1.8 badge...especially the preface lift 2003 c230k sport sedan...maybe the dealer put it on...

BrabusBenz300e

12-02-2005, 10:37 AM

Didn't mean to affend you just so you know, just looks weird.

Vodka G

12-02-2005, 10:57 AM

Originally posted by BrabusBenz300e@Dec 2 2005, 11:37 AM
Didn't mean to affend you just so you know, just looks weird.
ya rite...you know you were doing it to start sheit lolsssssss

:D j/p

electromethod

12-02-2005, 12:10 PM

Bad INfo: I had to give the doc some shit ;). He jokes around more than anyone else so I think he can take the ribbing, especially when he started it ;).

Vodka: I don't know if they put them anymore on the new ones because a bunch of the guys in the w203 section on mbworld are talking about putting I4Kompressor Badges on the side....unless they are talking about taking down their 1.8 badges and replacing them with their "custom" ones. I think that's ghey but to each his own.

BigPete: So it's ok for other people to swing first? Respect is a two way street. 4 posts or 4000 posts it doesn't make a difference. If I was disrespectful to someone up front then they have a right to be dick 2 me. You just had to ask a question about the badge. I would have given you all the information. Unfortunately, some people got wound up and started accusing me of being a poser. How am I supposed to take that? Be fair and honest. Perhaps there was a better way for you guys to ask me or inquire. Last but not least I am not your homie. Wish I was in my early 20's again but unfortunately I am pushing 30.

krk230: I doubt it came from dealer that way since I bought it while it was on the ship during transport. It was defineatly stock since I remember other people posting their noobie pics back then and seeing the 1.8 badge on them as well..... please use search option there and see for yourself.

BrabusBenz: It's ok man... maybe you guys were just ribbing but if you guys are giving me flack like this after "4" posts then this isn't exactly a warm and fuzzy feeling is it? Can you see where I am coming from? Anyhow, I never honestly gave the badge a second thought... but we are cool. Look forward to getting to know you guys.

Redline: Thanks once again for PS'ing the pic for me. I will post pics when I get the rims on and suspension dropped from my current 4x4 status. lol. :).

Any more questions then please ask them in a civilized fashion and not with insults. Thanks guys......... looking forward to hopefully getting to know most of you!

redline

12-02-2005, 12:38 PM

Originally posted by electromethod@Dec 2 2005, 10:46 AM
Of course that was almost 3 years ago... I wonder if they dropped the badge with 4.5 change over.

4.5 Change over? I must be living under a rock, because I haven't seen a 4.5 since the 450SEL! jk I'm sure its a typo

However, I wouldn't be so confident coming on here with only 4 posts... Bnzsport is a tight nit community, and we value many of our members very highly. So coming on here (obviously from MBWorld) and calling people little bitches doesn't reflect too well on yourself.

I also have never seen the 1.8 badge on the C230k's. The pre-2004 C230's could be had with a Sports Package, but the changes to the external body work, wheels, and 2.5L motor dubbed it the Sports Sedan (from what I understand) in 2004.5.

Your quite welcome for the PS job :)

Bigpete123

12-02-2005, 01:17 PM

Man, relax. You assumed everyone was calling you a poser before anybody even did. And Golden was just messing with you when he called you one later. All you needed to say was this:

"My car was one of first C230K sedans which was introduction of the 1.8 motor.... prior there was only a C230K coupe which utilized the 2.3L motor. After the introduction, they started using 1.8 simultaneously in the coupes as well..." etc etc.

You didn't need to use "little bitch" and demand people to "do their research". If you were meeting us face to face, you sure wouldn't be that rude (at least I hope). Nobody is trying to attack your ego. As Redline implied, most of us are regulars, and there really aren't a ton of active members on this forum. So we get to know eachother, and we treat eachother with respect (except Doc and Elvir, who don't really like each other very much). Sure, there's the occasional disagreement, but it's nothing like MBworld where members have huge, retarded internet fights, call eachother pussies and say that they could kick eachother's asses. That's just childish garbage.

You are welcome to be the bigger man when you feel like your being attacked, and just defuse things by making neutral, fact-based statements. We're happy to have you, but only if you're reasonably polite and respectful, especially when you don't know us or know anything about the culture on this forum.

PS- I was trying to be friendly when I called you homie, but again, you assumed I was attacking you or talking down to you and lashed out. Just chill out, man.

C280 JR

12-02-2005, 01:19 PM

what ya say about be beiooooocchhhhhhhhhh

Elvir

Bigpete123

12-02-2005, 01:22 PM

shut up, you pussy. Where do you want to meet??? I'll kick your ass!

:P

electromethod

12-02-2005, 01:36 PM

2004.5 change over is what i was referring to. Prior to that there was the C7 wheels and the different interior as well... plus more stuff I am probably forgetting about. The C230K sedan from 2003 was standard with sport package unlike previous year where i think it was an option on the C320. Once again, I can only talk in absolute facts about the C230K. 2002 did not have a C230K sedan.. just a coupe.
:) No problem.... I just want to make sure everything I state is clear.

I understand that your community is tight knit but I was the one first attacked. There is a civilized way for people to ask questions. I am very laid back and friendly but after you PS'd the car immediately it was followed up by a series of people accusing me and giving me flak rather than asking me "is that badge stock?" If you notice, my comment and usage of the word "b*tches" was a joke, thus followed by a wink. I was trying to get the members who were attacking me to lighten up, hoping everyone would take a step back and see how they were attacking me, all in my first thread without even knowing me. It is true that now i have a whopping 5 posts under my belt that I am still a noob. I just don't see that as giving the members the right to attack me and give me flak. I don't know of any other interpretation other than a "your not welcome here." My 2nd post was to someone in the audio forum who was needing help wiring a system in a 203. I have the wiring schematic and am willing to help him... does that mean I am the one trying to start drama? I mean it's not as if I asked a stupid question without using search option etc. If the members really want to brand me and judge me based on assumptions that my 1.8 badge is a poser add on then maybe that's a sign that they are trying to tell me to get out. I don't expect anyone to take sides here since many friendships have been made for sure. I am just asking you guys to lighten up and put yourself in my shoes.
Anyhow, I have said my piece. Once again redline, thanks for being kind enough to PS the pic... in most forums, people don't give a damn to take that kind of time out and help out another person so I truly appreciate it. Best of luck to everyone.

Bigpete123

12-02-2005, 01:42 PM

Fair enough. People do tend to be highly critical when others post pics of their cars. Again, you're welcome here. Just as you want people to give you the benefit of the doubt since you're new, you too should give people the benefit of the doubt and assume that they're not necessarily attacking you... Welcome to Bnzsport. :)

electromethod

12-02-2005, 03:04 PM

BigPete: Please... don't get into a internet fight with Elvir ;) Otherwise I will feel like I am back on the "other" forum ;). It's cool man... I wasn't trying to attack anyone either....... I have lurked on here enough to see that everyone is very friendly and helpful. I liked the vibe here. I didn't expect anything other than a cool bunch of cats here who are enthusiasts. So, it caught me off guard when everyone started poking and giving me flak is all... maybe I got defensive too quickly... so sorry about snapping about the homie. I actually detest posers since they can't be happy with the car they have.... so that's why I took it very personal something as silly as a badge.
Either way... I hope it's all water under the bridge. Looking forward to getting to know you guys, some of you I already know. I hope we can all laugh about the 1.8 badge incident down the road :)
:D :D

BTW....I was just giving back some flak to the DOC because everyone was giving him some flak about the movens a while back on the other "forum" ;).

Dr. ///AMG

12-02-2005, 03:43 PM

Originally posted by electromethod@Dec 2 2005, 04:04 PM

BTW....I was just giving back some flak to the DOC because everyone was giving him some flak about the movens a while back on the other "forum" ;).
lol you know I felt targeted.

electromethod

12-02-2005, 04:08 PM

you know it! ... lol.

PerzBenz

12-02-2005, 05:25 PM

Originally posted by Bigpete123@Dec 2 2005, 10:17 PM
So we get to know eachother, and we treat eachother with respect (except Doc and Elvir, who don't really like each other very much).
ROFLCOPTER

electromethod

12-02-2005, 05:43 PM

back to the actual topic at hand. You guys think it looks good? Or should I keep looking around for a rim with a silver or black finish? My only concern is that the hyperblack or whatever they call it will not look good. Remember... my C230K doesn't come with the AMG brakes like the 2004.5 and on's do. I don't want to be the ghey one with an empty void of space behind rims. Input?

HdS500

12-02-2005, 05:48 PM

The empty brake space doesn't really matter all that much. It's not a Porsche.
The "hyperblack" will look good if your car is black. I can't see in that pic if it's black or blue. Stay with silver if it's blue.

C280 JR

12-02-2005, 06:05 PM

Originally posted by electromethod@Dec 2 2005, 09:43 PM
back to the actual topic at hand. You guys think it looks good? Or should I keep looking around for a rim with a silver or black finish? My only concern is that the hyperblack or whatever they call it will not look good. Remember... my C230K doesn't come with the AMG brakes like the 2004.5 and on's do. I don't want to be the ghey one with an empty void of space behind rims. Input?
personally i think they look cheap, and i dont know if you seen them in person or not, but the way the spokes are layed out, they stick out too much and cover the lip area. IMO i would get either genuine wheels made specifically for mercedes(brabus/amg,renntech,wald..etc.etc.) or replica, there is nothing wrong with those..same looking wheels for cheap price...makes the car more unique.personally, ive seen those tsw wheels on hondas, VW, BMW, and even lexus.

Elvir

Golden1245

12-02-2005, 06:57 PM

Originally posted by C280 JR@Dec 3 2005, 03:05 AM
personally i think they look cheap, and i dont know if you seen them in person or not, but the way the spokes are layed out, they stick out too much and cover the lip area. IMO i would get either genuine wheels made specifically for mercedes(brabus/amg,renntech,wald..etc.etc.) or replica, there is nothing wrong with those..same looking wheels for cheap price...makes the car more unique.personally, ive seen those tsw wheels on hondas, VW, BMW, and even lexus.

Elvir
LOL, shut the fck up, you're still the da numba one stunna with them ghetto ass rims you put on your C280 back in the day. HAHA, hey j/k man.

C280 JR

12-02-2005, 07:14 PM

listen cobreti, thats enough out of you.. :P

Elvir

electromethod

12-02-2005, 07:49 PM

It's a black car. I think the light reflecting off my 1.8 badge throws the color of car off though ;). Had to get a final joke in. :lol:

What about these rims..... I was originally tied between the thruxtons and these. The guys I used to ride with all told me it was too plain and to go with the thruxtons in hyperblack. I really like these too ... I think they would have looked great on my last audi but not sure on the mb.

http://www.tsw.com/new/images/wheels/nogaro_sil_reg.jpg

Elvir: I do have to admit that they overstate the actual lip because those spokes do appear to extend quite far. haven't actually seen the rims in person..... I live in the middle of nowhere. I had to drive 2 hours to get to a reputable wheel repair shop last week so that should give you an idea how bad it is. I don't wanna go with a MB tuner rim because it's been done so many times. No offense to those who have them... it's cool but I would like to do something different. My old evo5 rims were cool like that... I had only seem them on a few SUV's and only on one CLK convertible in the past 2 years.

If you guys have a suggestion it would be great. I have to order wheels and tires on monday.......

C280 JR

12-02-2005, 07:56 PM

as a mercedes owner i would stay away from TSW, in general. 1. Mercedes is too classy for such wheels, 2. if you plan on getting 19s you might want to be more careful with them, cause the are on the softer side, they dont call the TSW=TheSoftWheels for nothing.hehe.anyway, but that is just my opinion..there are still other brands out there
EDIT: now that i think about it, those wheels dont look half bad.(the one above)

Elvir

electromethod

12-02-2005, 08:37 PM

No 19's for me. Sticking with 18's. I was running a staggered 8/9 setup so I would be happy doing the same with the new set. I am afraid I am not "baller pimp" like some of you cats... the 19's just wouldn't mesh well with the baby seat I will have permanently fixed in the rear seat as of the end of this month for my nephew. :lol: Maybe I am getting too old.... See elvir.. those rims have potential.. they grow on you. Can someone photoshop this last rim onto the car?
Thanks.

BrabusBenz300e

12-02-2005, 09:19 PM

I'm guessing you're pretty set on the 5 spoke look? If you're wanting to stay on the cheaper side of things I'd suggest looking @ HP evo wheels. Fat lip and you can get it in a staggered 18x8,18x9 set up. They have silver, hyper black, and black center options which would all look pretty good IMO. You can find them at woodandwheels.net. Some aren't a fan of the mesh style wheels-I know I wasn't for the longest time.

redline

12-02-2005, 09:44 PM

IMO if your going to go thin spoke, go multi-spoke. And if your set on a 5 spoke design, go for thicker spokes.

electromethod

12-03-2005, 10:07 AM

BrabusBenz: I don't have a preference for 5 spokes... it just so happened that my last ones were 5spokes but I am not set on it. If they weren't discontinued, I would just pick up another set and not sweat it. Those HP Design rims look good.....
I liked this even though I have never been a fan of these mesh style wheels....
http://www.hpdesignwheels.com/enlarge/IMAGES/lightning-hsdark.jpg

These ones looked sharp but too many spokes I think...... reminds me of the rims that come on the M3.... at least they looked like the rims on my attorneys m3..... think it will look ghey?
http://www.hpdesignwheels.com/enlarge/IMAGES/hpd10-gunmetal.jpg

krk230

12-03-2005, 10:38 AM

^^ the wheel you posted look like Colleczione (sp?) wheels...

C280 JR

12-03-2005, 11:20 AM

the second set of HPs look terribly small in 18s. you should either go 19s or bigger with those wheels

Elvir

electromethod

12-03-2005, 11:46 AM

nah... 19's aren't an option so that wheeel is out. Am I hallucinating or are most wheels out there 5 spoke?
How about these... they have it on a CLK i think on the header of their website. Looks sharp... and it's available in black. The spokes don't seem to be as thin as the other ones I had posted. Input please?

http://www.hpdesignwheels.com/enlarge/IMAGES/hpr5-gunmetal.jpg

Luwin1026

12-03-2005, 10:22 PM

The mesh ones look pretty nice. Not a big fan of the open 5-spokers unless you've got some beefy rotors/calipers to back it up, but that's just my opinion. A Carlsson 1/5 is probably a sweet look for you if you want to stick with the 5-spokes. The mesh would look sweet in a staggered setup with some wide, righteous meats in the rear. The M3-look is a no-go for me.

Dr. ///AMG

12-07-2005, 10:50 PM

here u go clown http://forums.mbworld.org/forums/showthread.php?t=128971

electromethod

12-08-2005, 06:41 AM

haha...thanks doc but I ended up passing up on the thruxtons since everyone was right.. the spokes seem too thin unless I put on a BBK. I know exactly what rims I am getting now but problem is manufacturer is out of stock. Me and my shit luck. Just gotta wait and see if they can find a set in non-baller 18's.

redline

12-08-2005, 12:20 PM

You won't doubt going 18. The ride would be so punishing, It'd get old after a while.

Dr. ///AMG

12-25-2005, 11:31 AM

the 1.8 badge does exist! http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2003-Merced...1QQcmdZViewItem (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2003-Mercedes-C230-SPORT-RARE-6-Speed-CDch-Power-Shade_W0QQitemZ4599653247QQcategoryZ6334QQrdZ1QQcm dZViewItem)

Ozzie Bob

12-25-2005, 03:36 PM

Originally posted by Dr. ///AMG@Dec 26 2005, 07:31 AM
the 1.8 badge does exist! http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2003-Merced...1QQcmdZViewItem (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2003-Mercedes-C230-SPORT-RARE-6-Speed-CDch-Power-Shade_W0QQitemZ4599653247QQcategoryZ6334QQrdZ1QQcm dZViewItem)
LMAO, it's like Mercedes' way of powning its customers! :P LMFAO 1.8L is nothing to be proud of! Good move Mercedes :rolleyes:

Where is a 'Milk & Juice come in 2 litres' picture when I need one :lol:

On a side note, NONE of the W203's in Aus have those badges.