If I get a CC......

[Goliath27]

it will look like DIS!!!!!!

(but in white)

Taken from e46fanatics: Original Link: http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=723929

The Mod List

Engine:

-neuspeed pflow intake
-neuspeed intercooler hard pipe
-neuspeed turbo inlet hard pipe
-neuspeed dog bone engine mount
-forge machined BOV spacer
-a&l 3" stainless down pipe with cat delete
-custom 3" stainless test pipe back system by babe's muffler
1 magnaflow 3" in/out race can
1 magnaflow 3" in, 2x2.5" out race can
-2x3.5" dual wall angled japanese stainless tips
-custom stage 2 tune by singh autosports

Suspension:

-h&r coilovers with custom settings
-h&r front sway bar
-h&r rear sway bar
-negative 3.5 degrees of rear camber

Braking:

-355mm rotora front 2 piece floating double drilled & slotted rotors
-4 piston rotora front calipers
-OEM spec rotora rear double drilled & slotted rotors w/black hubs
-hand painted red rear calipers
-ss lines
-motul fluid

Wheels:

-20x9" DPE st-10 monoblock with custom rear concave
-235/30/20 toyo t1r's
-tpms

Exterior:

-custom matte black grill
-custom brushed emblems
-custom matte black mirror caps
-custom matte black rear reflectors
-custom turn signals
-custom LED puddle lighting
-ziza LED license plate lighting
-euro gold coast front lip w/custom matte black splitter
-euro gold coast side skirts
-euro gold coast deck lid lip
-euro ecode clear corner housings
-6000k xenon low beam lighting
-3000k halogen fog lighting
-3000k turn lighting

Interior:

-brushed aluminum race pedals
-R36 dead pedal
-neuspeed short shift kit
-custom shifter shaft
-defi boost gauge w/white LED lighting & cup
-custom LED interior lighting
-22% window tint
-ipod interface w/silver ipod video nano













so much sex

ALi

[grmncrsnbr]

I wouldnt recommend that suspension and neither will Adam. I have it and he pulled perches and locking collars to get like that. I havent pulled locking collars in the front and I tend to hit the internal bumpstops as it is. Car is beautiful I wish I had the bank to catch up.

[DrivenAgain]

Traitor!!

[Goliath27]

haha for the wiiiiiife J! lol

I don't plan on slamming it too much but I would like a nice drop. Is there anything about the car you can warn me about as I shop around? Any advice as well please.

ALi

[grmncrsnbr]

No real issues at least I havent had any. Here is a shot of the coils all the way down with all hardware still on.

Stock wheels (17s) (Click pics for larger versions)


19s

[Goliath27]

Car looks amazing. Shopping around now, not easy to find a White one the way I want it(for her of course)

ALi

[grmncrsnbr]

What are you looking for?

[Justin]

wow. great lookin car.

[Goliath27]

Originally Posted by grmncrsnbr

What are you looking for?

Certain options I can mod myself, others I would rather have already installed. I'm not completely aware of all the goods available on the CC but I'll give you an Example.

If I wanted a Mercedes E class, I would have the following....

Things that Must already be installed.....
-Air Suspension (just as an example, not that I would want it but I can't do it myself).
- Factory Navi - I can't run the wires needed for a stock nav unit so it would be better that it was there
- Leather

Things I can install
-Different size stock wheels
-upgrading headlights or mirrors or parts I can take off myself
-anything appearance related at least.

To me, cost depends on the package, and if it's worth it I can afford it. But if it's unnecessary and it jacks the price, I don't want it nor can I afford it.

ALi

[grmncrsnbr]

Well the Nav swap on a CC is easy plug and play and place the GPS remote, done. I would just go with a Lux model with the 2.0T and DSG and add what you want and figure out what you can add late. One thing about this car is the OEM Xenons are expensive and only one site carries them for $3600. Youd have to go with a VR6 in order to get them but that gives you the slushbox transmission.

[amusa]

Nice Vdub but I can't get over the tag plate, haha

[Goliath27]

Originally Posted by grmncrsnbr

Well the Nav swap on a CC is easy plug and play and place the GPS remote, done. I would just go with a Lux model with the 2.0T and DSG and add what you want and figure out what you can add late. One thing about this car is the OEM Xenons are expensive and only one site carries them for $3600. Youd have to go with a VR6 in order to get them but that gives you the slushbox transmission.

Would you mind schooling me on some more info between the two motors? I was planning on going with the 2.0 since I had issues with a family Jetta and the VR6 once lol. But is one better than the other or more reliable now than before? Finding Headlights would be a problem for me unless the car becomes more common. I would always count on finding it at a parts yard and just pulling it.

Originally Posted by amusa

Nice Vdub but I can't get over the tag plate, haha

haha Dub people have far more creative plates than that.

ALi

[grmncrsnbr]

Well the new 2.0T has been bult for reliability. I went for my last oil change after 10K and still had a good oil level which means my burning was limited. It also uses a timing chain instead of a belt which lowers maintenance. The 3.6 is a good strong stock engine though but if you dont go AWD then youll be spinning tires in the snow and such.

Yes the front plate sucks but I would rather not give the cops a reason to pull me over.

[Goliath27]

I would want the 3.6 but I want to know if there are common issues with it, and how bad the trans would be. Not gonna be speed racing but I will drive it from time to time. Gonna buy me an SRT8 Jeep or something else for the fun stuff

ALi

[JAY9722]

Ali, why not a used CLS????

[Goliath27]

Originally Posted by JAY9722

Ali, why not a used CLS????

Just a tad bit pricey imo. Cost wise and V8 wise for her makes it a bad Idea for now. I wanted to get her something Nice and Big yet inexpensive.

ALi

[grmncrsnbr]

I havent heard of any issues with the VR6. I know a lot of dealers are trying to move them so the prices are very negotiable. I have also heard a rumor that they may be getting DSG soon which would be a major upgrade for the transmission. The VR6 comes standard with the Xenons and I also just found out they are an option on the 2.0T Lux model.

[Goliath27]

hmmm, will keep a look out on the used market. If I go new it would be a Lease and I'm not sure if it would be good to lease right now or not.

ALi

[grmncrsnbr]

I don't know how much you'll see in the used market, I mean the price you can get from a dealer may be well worth it. Nothing wrong with trying at least.

[Goliath27]

would Leasing be a bad Idea considering it would be new? Never done it before, all my cars are bought but I may lease.

ALi

[grmncrsnbr]

I know people that are doing. I dont see why not.