Just booked a C180K BE

[Guest blackmercs]

Nice mod !!what's the damage!

[Guest tsktsk]

vt5sport wrote:

i got a better trade in offer from C&C instead of PA.

one thing abt OOOO tho, it's nice n all but somehow the feeling was that i'll be overpaying for a VW when i was test driving it.

plus RWD vs FWD, that made a difference too.

DITTO!!! i think the same too. the best or nothing

[Guest ACSLK]

Tud Tud wrote:

My refined tailpipe before and after:

Was:

Is:

This one with the full butt

1 word: AWESOME!!!

cheers

[Guest PALMER19]

blackmercs wrote:

No worries lah. My CLC tailpipe also cut & weld but sold my ride within 3 yrs.

Confirmed with my SE today. The welding they did for me for the Chrome exhaust tip (mine is the single chrome pipe encasing the 2 skinny tailpipes) will pass the LTA test.

I don't believe they cut the tailpipes. Look the same length to me.

[Guest blackmercs]

PALMER19 wrote:

Confirmed with my SE today. The welding they did for me for the Chrome exhaust tip (mine is the single chrome pipe encasing the 2 skinny tailpipes) will pass the LTA test.

I don't believe they cut the tailpipes. Look the same length to me.

Great!! Enjoy yr ride!! Continue to mods!!

[Guest rmjunior]

I have changed my tailpipe recently. I bought it at BL and they recommended a shop to fixed the pipe. And yes, it involved some cutting to the original pipe, minor wielding, and fix the chrome pipe. Similar to the C200. all done in less than 45mins.

[Guest blackmercs]

rmjunior wrote:

I have changed my tailpipe recently. I bought it at BL and they recommended a shop to fixed the pipe. And yes, it involved some cutting to the original pipe, minor wielding, and fix the chrome pipe. Similar to the C200. all done in less than 45mins.

Yap usually there is a small cut coz the mod tail pipe is shorter than the stock.

[Guest Tud Tud]

blackmercs wrote:

Nice mod !!what's the damage!

Thanks bro... it's $120.

waiting time to put my car onto the host had cost more than that... hahaha...

FK had the single oval shape tail pipe that looks like those on C200, just that without the amg wording...

might a abit more cos they need to do bit more work.

at least it's better than cnc quoted me $350... duh...

[Guest pleh]

Hi tsktsk, congrats! Good deal I booked a mth earlier so didnt get so much goodies..shd hv waited.... again mine coming soon, hehe..

[Guest tsktsk]

Congrats pleh. Glad to see another c180k owner.

What's your color?

By the way where is the VRN at now? Is it SKB1xxx still. Hope u can share your first 2 digits. I just went with the random assignment.

[Guest pleh]

Mine is tenorite grey. I think the VRN is now end SKA99xx & SKB xxx is already out. I retain my current regn. Wat's yr colour

[Guest tsktsk]

wanted a T.Grey like yours but last unit taken before i can say Mercedes... haha so ended up with a very safe color Obsidian Black.

i am also looking forward to getting my ride

[Guest tsktsk]

hi guys do u know if the c180K BE has auto leveling or it is just manual one? getting my car next tuesday, a little excited. if there is auto leveling then technically can install HID since this seems to be in line with the regulation

[Guest chiaster]

My C180 CGI registered 1st October does not have auto-levelling nor HID. Not sure about the Kompressor folks?

Even if the headlights are halogens, you can still go HID. Ask some of the bros here who have converted already.

tsktsk wrote:

hi guys do u know if the c180K BE has auto leveling or it is just manual one? getting my car next tuesday, a little excited. if there is auto leveling then technically can install HID since this seems to be in line with the regulation

[Guest NewC180]

tsktsk wrote:

hi guys do u know if the c180K BE has auto leveling or it is just manual one? getting my car next tuesday, a little excited. if there is auto leveling then technically can install HID since this seems to be in line with the regulation

My C180K (non-BE) does not have auto levelling, and I doubt your BE has it as well. Just check whether there is a dial near the headlight switch that let you adjust the shining height of your headlight. If there is, means it does not have auto levelling.

New LTA law (dunno w.e.f. when) says that only cars with auto levelling are allowed to have HID lights.

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[Guest chiaster]

NewC180 wrote:

New LTA law (dunno w.e.f. when) says that only cars with auto levelling are allowed to have HID lights.

Well, LTA-friendly or not, as with most things in Singapore, do it but don't get caught! Be prepared for the consequences if you do!

Forum speak: "mod dun scare, scare dun mod!"

:bounce:

[Guest blackmercs]

tsktsk wrote:

hi guys do u know if the c180K BE has auto leveling or it is just manual one? getting my car next tuesday, a little excited. if there is auto leveling then technically can install HID since this seems to be in line with the regulation

Sure u can install the HID, I took a risk & bring in $100 HID (2 sets-low beam & foglight) not sure whether is error free or not but it's works. At that time HID asking price about $300~400 & not many ppl aware of such cheapo products can fit onto Mercedes. If you prefer better quality you can get it from our site sponsor, Philips HID brand. Go to CLC thread, all my cheapo mods information are there, such as lower spring, LED, DRL, rims, HID etc.

[Guest NewC180]

blackmercs wrote:

Sure u can install the HID, I took a risk & bring in $100 HID (2 sets-low beam & foglight) not sure whether is error free or not but it's works. At that time HID asking price about $300~400 & not many ppl aware of such cheapo products can fit onto Mercedes. If you prefer better quality you can get it from our site sponsor, Philips HID brand. Go to CLC thread, all my cheapo mods information are there, such as lower spring, LED, DRL, rims, HID etc.

Bro, during our time, don't have this law yet.

Just googled and found that this take effect from 1 Jan 2010:

With effect from 1 January 2010, LTA will require all newly registered vehicles, except motorcycles, fitted with HID headlamps to be equipped with an auto-levelling feature.

Source: http://www.onemotoring.com.sg/publish/onemotoring/en/lta_information_guidelines/modifications_and_vehoffences/modification_guide/hid_headlamps.html

So if your car is registered before 2010, can fix HID even if don't have auto levelling, that's how I interpret the above.

BTW, I've changed my factory xenons on my non-merc from 4300k to 8000k. Last month went inspection passed with flying colours, only the dark tint need to tear off... and paste back again... waste $$$....

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[Guest tsktsk]

thanks guys! ok so mod list is prolly in this order: pedals, cupholda, chrome tailpipes, c63 grill(??), HID, Comand, haizzz... hor wa tio toto la... orh mi tor fatt... hahaha...

[Guest blackmercs]

tsktsk wrote:

thanks guys! ok so mod list is prolly in this order: pedals, cupholda, chrome tailpipes, c63 grill(??), HID, Comand, haizzz... hor wa tio toto la... orh mi tor fatt... hahaha...

U miss out rims, lower spring,LED then sell off car & reset the mods list again.

[Guest tsktsk]

haha... money no enuff... had enuff of lowering ride on my current nippon wife, this round will not lower but may consider upsize, missus and i both like the avantgarde rims leh.

today saw one white w204 with DRL iirc zooming along scotts road, few days back saw a w204 at science centre with SL grill. both real nice!

oh mayb just one "performance" mode, change to K&N filter if available for 1.6L.

[Guest blackmercs]

tsktsk wrote:

haha... money no enuff... had enuff of lowering ride on my current nippon wife, this round will not lower but may consider upsize, missus and i both like the avantgarde rims leh.

today saw one white w204 with DRL iirc zooming along scotts road, few days back saw a w204 at science centre with SL grill. both real nice!

oh mayb just one "performance" mode, change to K&N filter if available for 1.6L.

Deduct the rims mods, all in shld cost less than $2000.

[Guest NewC180]

tsktsk wrote:

thanks guys! ok so mod list is prolly in this order: pedals, cupholda, chrome tailpipes, c63 grill(??), HID, Comand, haizzz... hor wa tio toto la... orh mi tor fatt... hahaha...

Suggestion, how about painting your grille to match your car colour? Did this last time, interesting to DIY it.

http://www.sgmerc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=8582

Or just get one from ebay, lots of choices:

http://shop.ebay.com/?_from=R40&_trksid=p5197.m570.l1313&_nkw=w204+grill&_sacat=See-All-Categories

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[Guest tsktsk]

After weeks and days of waiting I have finally gotten my C180K BE. SE has been thorough in the walkthru and I gotten my BB9780 paired with the BT telephone on my ride. Still figuring out how to sync contacts but no too impt now.

I also have an aux input on the left side of the glove compartment while on my side I see a headlight levelling dial next to my headlight function. So may I ask with this would HID be ok to install? Hmmm... Playing with this 0 means shine higher while 3 lower.

Found out storage in the C is limited And chubbyholes are quite tight or shallow but really happy with the boot since my ex ride was a hatch. Just gotten be selective of what to have in the car then.

Finally my Audio20 comes with a 6discs changer and I did notice radio slightly fading in and out when on highway. Will monitor this.

*Gladness*

[Guest chiaster]

Congratulations, mate. Welcome to the world of Mercedes-Benz.

***The best or nothing***

:bounce:

tsktsk wrote:

After weeks and days of waiting I have finally gotten my C180K BE. SE has been thorough in the walkthru and I gotten my BB9780 paired with the BT telephone on my ride. Still figuring out how to sync contacts but no too impt now.

I also have an aux input on the left side of the glove compartment while on my side I see a headlight levelling dial next to my headlight function. So may I ask with this would HID be ok to install? Hmmm... Playing with this 0 means shine higher while 3 lower.

Found out storage in the C is limited And chubbyholes are quite tight or shallow but really happy with the boot since my ex ride was a hatch. Just gotten be selective of what to have in the car then.

Finally my Audio20 comes with a 6discs changer and I did notice radio slightly fading in and out when on highway. Will monitor this.

*Gladness*