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Old 04-10-2010, 02:27 PM
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Who has pics of their OEM wheels with other center mods?
 
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I do with Andrews emblems but I'll have to post them later, not near my computer.
 
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I was looking for something like this...

BTW JM, I like the way your facia turned out.

 
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FP, I think you have seen mine before, but here they are.





 
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FP, here is mine with the very subtle silver ///AMG caps... I even have chrome lug bolt caps...



Here is a close-up shot....
 

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Old 04-10-2010, 08:42 PM
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FP....Am I gonna have to drive over to your house tomorrow to see what you are up to ???
Can't wait to see your new set up.
Have you still got your OEM wheels w/chrome or new wheels ??
 
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Originally Posted by FP
I was looking for something like this...

BTW JM, I like the way your facia turned out.

Thanks FP
I guess you got your SRT rims from Needswings
 
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Old 04-10-2010, 10:00 PM
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The down side of storing my car during the winters is that come Spring, I have the bug to do something to the car. Does it ever end?

I need meds, I think....
 
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The down side of storing my car during the winters is that come Spring, I have the bug to do something to the car. Does it ever end?

I need meds, I think....
It's terminal and there is no drug you can take to fix it. Just ride the condition out and medicate with fancy parts and upgrades when necessary. If it is really bad, buy something chrome. That stuff's like medicinal marijuana for a car fanatic! LOL
 
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Howard, I really love your caps. The matching paint in them really makes them stand out.
 
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Thanks Bob I just wanted something a little different , I always get coments from folks saying they noticed the wheels and didnt know that it was a M/B and then i get to educate them on the X/F's .. FP If you find that magic pill pass it along ..

Howard
 
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That's a sharp mod! Where do you guys who have done this get the center caps? Especially a set that would go with the ltd wheels.
 
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anyone know offhand what size the holes actually are? I have looked at caps, and the size i hace seen closest is 58mm. I measured mine with a dial caliper, and it read 54. Will the 4mm make a difference in fitting?

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That's a sharp mod! Where do you guys who have done this get the center caps? Especially a set that would go with the ltd wheels.
Lots of styles on eBay.

mercedes center caps, eBay Motors, Collectibles. Great deals on eBay!
 
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anyone know offhand what size the holes actually are? I have looked at caps, and the size i hace seen closest is 58mm. I measured mine with a dial caliper, and it read 54. Will the 4mm make a difference in fitting?

-Dave
My understanding is that all mercedes wheels have the same center cap size. The SRT Wheels have the same opening size. I am not sure about the NA's.
 
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anyone know offhand what size the holes actually are? I have looked at caps, and the size i hace seen closest is 58mm. I measured mine with a dial caliper, and it read 54. Will the 4mm make a difference in fitting?

-Dave
The NA wheel center hole will not accept the Mercedes center caps. The closest one I found that fits the NA was from a late 90's Lexus and that had to be modified to fit.
 
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Here's my NA....
 
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Looking Good.......
 
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Here's my NA....
Looks good! Did you find a center cap that fit or did you have to modify one?
 


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