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Juju202
02-03-2012, 03:53 PM
hey guys picked up this 98 C230 to save me some money on gas. just wanted to share what i've done so far. hope you guys like it. this is what she looked liked when i first got her.
http://i1175.photobucket.com/albums/r625/jujusf12/IMG_0055.jpg
http://i1175.photobucket.com/albums/r625/jujusf12/IMG_0056.jpg
http://i1175.photobucket.com/albums/r625/jujusf12/IMG_0085.jpg
got some parts in the mail. finally get to match the corner lights and change the old grill.
http://i1175.photobucket.com/albums/r625/jujusf12/IMG_0180_2.jpghttp://i1175.photobucket.com/albums/r625/jujusf12/IMG_0181.jpghttp://i1175.photobucket.com/albums/r625/jujusf12/IMG_0191.jpghttp://i1175.photobucket.com/albums/r625/jujusf12/IMG_0194.jpg
always drove on the fast lane cause of this rim. lol. so asked my buddy to repair it for me. also painted the middle trim black to match the bumpers.
http://i1175.photobucket.com/albums/r625/jujusf12/IMG_0208.jpghttp://i1175.photobucket.com/albums/r625/jujusf12/IMG_0209.jpghttp://i1175.photobucket.com/albums/r625/jujusf12/IMG_0211.jpg
that's it for now. hoping to fix the peeling trim around the mirrors, get a proper flat hood badge, and lower the new daily soon.
wichipong
02-03-2012, 05:36 PM
looking good so far...
Juju202
02-06-2012, 07:45 PM
took a couple pics today
http://i1175.photobucket.com/albums/r625/jujusf12/IMG_0245.jpg
http://i1175.photobucket.com/albums/r625/jujusf12/IMG_0246.jpg
http://i1175.photobucket.com/albums/r625/jujusf12/IMG_0244.jpg
http://i1175.photobucket.com/albums/r625/jujusf12/IMG_0242.jpg
http://i1175.photobucket.com/albums/r625/jujusf12/IMG_0248.jpg
SD202
02-07-2012, 08:54 AM
looking goood !!! I want some 18 in monos
Yujin
02-07-2012, 02:39 PM
How did you fix those rims? Sexy ^^
Juju202
02-07-2012, 03:19 PM
thanks guys. my buddy works at a wheel shop. he pretty much just sanded the rim + curb rash. then just resprayed the wheel. all this was done at the Barnes and Nobles parking lot. haha
Juju202
02-07-2012, 03:26 PM
looking goood !!! I want some 18 in monos
do it! it would look real similar to Hanuz old set up on MyMB before the segins set up. this car is actually for sale. i got my eye on a 190E 16v, my first dream car.
horgantrevor
02-08-2012, 04:19 AM
looking good
w210 folding mirrors would look nice

and fix the chrome / black rear window trim

enjoy her
Juju202
02-08-2012, 01:39 PM
looking good
w210 folding mirrors would look nice

and fix the chrome / black rear window trim

enjoy her
nice suggestion on the W210 mirrors. hopefully i can get around those trims this weekend with some plasti-dip.
c230
02-08-2012, 08:37 PM
You can just wrap the trim in vinyl, im going to send mine to get powder coated.
Juju202
02-18-2012, 04:41 PM
just sold her today. trying to get that 190E 2.3 16V
wichipong
02-18-2012, 04:49 PM
damn!! i wanted your wheels on those.. lol..
eman
04-16-2012, 10:12 PM
wow really clean and fine
chimchongdlight
04-17-2012, 08:37 AM
Hey bro. U still come on this site at all? I wanted to get a hold of ur wheel guy. I got a set of rims that need some professional eefinishin done. And one has a slight bend. Was woderung if he could fix that. Shoot me a text 408.564.1950 or a PM or whatever
wichipong
04-17-2012, 09:34 AM
Hey bro. U still come on this site at all? I wanted to get a hold of ur wheel guy. I got a set of rims that need some professional eefinishin done. And one has a slight bend. Was woderung if he could fix that. Shoot me a text 408.564.1950 or a PM or whatever

wheels america in hayward or wheel techniques in santa clara... OP dont have a w202 no more... but he got a cossie :drool: