Some Pics of my VIP-Inspired Benz

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Old Jul 9, 2009 | 01:50 AM
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Some Pics of my VIP-Inspired Benz

Sorry that the pics came out so shitty...









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Old Jul 9, 2009 | 02:41 AM
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It looks fine except for the wheels/drop combo.
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Old Jul 9, 2009 | 03:10 AM
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Cool I guess. I never cared for that look tho (like someone forgot to tighten the lugs on the wheels look lol)

but to each his own
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Old Jul 9, 2009 | 03:10 AM
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looking good im sure you can go with a more aggresive wheel set up
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Old Jul 9, 2009 | 04:51 AM
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Cool I guess. I never cared for that look tho (like someone forgot to tighten the lugs on the wheels look lol)

but to each his own
I agree
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Old Jul 9, 2009 | 06:00 AM
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I'm actually a fan of VIP to a point.... I toy with the idea of getting an GS/LS or an RL and slamming the crap out of it once in a while though I don't know if I could actually do it. I like the drop, but I've never been a fan of full-face rims. They tuck in very nicely though, and your car looks CLEAN!! Like a car that was stored only its whole life and taken out once in a while for a wash.
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Old Jul 9, 2009 | 06:20 AM
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I think it looks super clean
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Old Jul 9, 2009 | 07:17 AM
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Nice, even though I'm not a fan of the VIP look.
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Old Jul 9, 2009 | 07:44 AM
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I think it looks good for your goal.
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Old Jul 9, 2009 | 08:05 AM
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Looks good to me!
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Old Jul 9, 2009 | 08:11 AM
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Not bad...I'd never do it, but it's cool I guess.
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Old Jul 9, 2009 | 08:12 AM
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looks cool, i like it
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Old Jul 9, 2009 | 08:25 AM
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Not a huge fan of the VIP's, but that looks real nice. Good job.
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Old Jul 9, 2009 | 09:11 AM
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Very nice car, drop is horrendous though.
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Old Jul 9, 2009 | 09:27 AM
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How do you actually drive that? Looks like you'd scrape going over the little reflectors in the road!
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Old Jul 9, 2009 | 09:31 AM
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you guys have heard of hydraulic and air bag suspension right?
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Old Jul 9, 2009 | 09:33 AM
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car looks nice btw.
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Old Jul 9, 2009 | 09:56 AM
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Originally Posted by zeroday
you guys have heard of hydraulic and air bag suspension right?
what does that do?
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Old Jul 9, 2009 | 10:19 AM
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lol adjustable ride height with switches.
anyways i think those wheels are awesome.
check out this one haha

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Old Jul 9, 2009 | 10:25 AM
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I like this look better than the VIP look with too much neg camber. tuck > poke.
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Old Jul 9, 2009 | 10:27 AM
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Originally Posted by subinf
It looks fine except for the wheels/drop combo.
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Old Jul 9, 2009 | 10:37 AM
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I think it looks great...something about that has always caught my eye. Good work!
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Old Jul 9, 2009 | 11:30 AM
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I <3 WALD
and
I <3 bippu

Nice Benz
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Old Jul 9, 2009 | 11:38 AM
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Not necessarily a fan of VIP as a whole but that is one CLEAN E-class. That car is really babied.
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Old Jul 9, 2009 | 11:39 AM
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Originally Posted by zeroday
you guys have heard of hydraulic and air bag suspension right?
lol

The lack of red text in some people's posts makes me think they don't know what an air/hydraulic suspension is
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Old Jul 9, 2009 | 12:25 PM
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Originally Posted by neuronbob
Not necessarily a fan of VIP as a whole but that is one CLEAN E-class. That car is really babied.
I think that's actually a C-Class? Could be mistaken though...
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Old Jul 9, 2009 | 12:29 PM
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LOL thanks guys.

The car is on hydropneumatic suspension, the same type Mercedes flagship models use (CL, SL). For some reason, people frown at me when I tell them I have it, though. The car is driven at around an inch lower than stock, although I have full adjustability with around 10 inches of travel.

I guess my wheels/drop aren't for everybody...
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Old Jul 9, 2009 | 01:32 PM
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dont worry about what people think. just do your thing.
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Old Jul 9, 2009 | 01:34 PM
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OH dang FutureBagdA4, I believe I've met you before... about a year ago or so at Monarch Wheels for the Grand Opening!!!
Nice to see you're still rocking the Benz
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Old Jul 9, 2009 | 01:36 PM
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Originally Posted by FutureBagdA4
LOL thanks guys.

The car is on hydropneumatic suspension, the same type Mercedes flagship models use (CL, SL). For some reason, people frown at me when I tell them I have it, though. The car is driven at around an inch lower than stock, although I have full adjustability with around 10 inches of travel.

I guess my wheels/drop aren't for everybody...
bipuu is definitely a love or hate thing. and i would love to drive your car.
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Old Jul 9, 2009 | 01:40 PM
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nice car, i like the head lights but not a fan of the rims. And i wish i could drop my tl that low.
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Old Jul 9, 2009 | 03:07 PM
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very clean
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Old Jul 9, 2009 | 03:15 PM
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I don't think many people here really understand the whole VIP style/look. Ladies & gentlemen (and I emphasize ladies ), this is an extremely clean and well done ride. Personally, I like a bit more aggressive, but regardless it looks great. Good job man props

Also, I think painting your rear diffuser area and the lower center portion of your front bumper a gloss black would set it off realllll nice. Regardless, it's baller

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Old Jul 9, 2009 | 03:35 PM
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Not a huge VIP fan like many others, but your's looks really clean.

Sorry if this is a stupid question, but what is WALD???
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Old Jul 9, 2009 | 03:40 PM
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Thanks

WALD is a Japanese company that makes wheels, kits, etc.
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Old Jul 9, 2009 | 03:41 PM
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Originally Posted by onebadna1nsx
OH dang FutureBagdA4, I believe I've met you before... about a year ago or so at Monarch Wheels for the Grand Opening!!!
Nice to see you're still rocking the Benz
I was there!

Still rocking the Benz! Time for something new soon, though
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Old Jul 9, 2009 | 04:29 PM
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anybody hurt in that wreck?
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Old Jul 9, 2009 | 04:37 PM
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Lol.
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Old Jul 9, 2009 | 05:12 PM
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So dope...........
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Old Jul 9, 2009 | 06:32 PM
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So clean!
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