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Old Apr 10, 2010 | 02:27 PM
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Who has pics of their OEM wheels with other center mods?
 
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Old Apr 10, 2010 | 03:16 PM
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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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Old Apr 10, 2010 | 04:56 PM
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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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Old Apr 10, 2010 | 07:53 PM
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FP, I think you have seen mine before, but here they are.





 
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Old Apr 10, 2010 | 08:25 PM
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Default Re: Anyone not using their OEM wheels centers?

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 Apr 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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Old Apr 10, 2010 | 09:13 PM
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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 Apr 10, 2010 | 10:00 PM
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Default Re: Anyone not using their OEM wheels centers?

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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Old Apr 10, 2010 | 10:05 PM
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Originally Posted by FP
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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Old Apr 10, 2010 | 10:59 PM
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Old Apr 10, 2010 | 11:01 PM
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Howard, I really love your caps. The matching paint in them really makes them stand out.
 
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Old Apr 10, 2010 | 11:08 PM
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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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Old Apr 12, 2010 | 10:46 PM
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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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Old Apr 12, 2010 | 10:55 PM
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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
 
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Old Apr 12, 2010 | 11:21 PM
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Originally Posted by AllEuro
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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Old Apr 12, 2010 | 11:24 PM
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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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Old Apr 13, 2010 | 09:27 PM
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Originally Posted by DBLewis
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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Old Apr 24, 2010 | 06:45 PM
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Here's my NA....
 
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Old Apr 24, 2010 | 06:48 PM
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Looking Good.......
 
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Default Re: Anyone not using their OEM wheels centers?

Originally Posted by Mocephus
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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