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I wanted to add sidemarkers but was worried about rust problems. After shopping through possible sidemarkers I came across an MB SLK and noticed they had a rubber lip to keep water, etc out of the hole. What better to prevent rust than that. I went to the nearest MB dealership and bought the kit.


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parts you'll need to buy


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i used the diy instructions from this site and installed them...but using a dremel to cut the large hole and the sheet metal nibbler to slowly expand it...i also used primer spray to seal against rust...the hole doesn't look pretty but it is even on both sides and has a good seal


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what it looks like after installation


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sweet, man! that is nice! [IMG]i/expressions/face-icon-small-cool.gif[/IMG]

how much did you pay for the parts?
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what is MB SLK? and was the wiring hard?

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AHHH how can you not know what an SLK IS?!?!? Mercedies Benz SLK, SLK being the model
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LOL I just noticed I have the same jack as you Jaje. How much did you pay for yours? I went down the Pep Boys, and it was marked $80...so I was like hmm that's a lot, but it will do for now, and then I'll return it when I'm done. I went to go pay for it, and the chick was like $29.95 [IMG]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/IMG] I was like SAWEEEEEEEEEEET!!!!!!!!
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less than $50 including virginia tax

the SLK is the small mercedes convertible
wiring was easy...all you have to do is tap the turn signal lights which are in the wheelwell

i got the jack and two jackstands for $50 at trak auto...the jack is nice...the jackstands aren't that great...they get jammed easily and you have to bang it with a hammer to get it unstuck


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yeah i figured it out about 10 minutes ago...i knew the slk sounded familiar but i just couldnt place the MB...i guess the mind starts to go at 20 now....hehe

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that is sweet..i'd love to put sidemarkers on my car but I know i'll mess something up!
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Your MB Sidemarkers are nice...I'm so jealous now...who's gonna install a pair for me...[IMG]i/expressions/face-icon-small-sad.gif[/IMG]
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Looks like mine except mine came from the factory with the car...

If you want a real JDM OEM look, reverse the way you put the sidemarkers in - wherein the side where the bulge is bigger is nearer the door..get what i mean??
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Here is a pic from my car in the member's rides
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sidemarker with the rota c8's dunlop sp5000's mudflaps and fender trim


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Hey TaiChi,

$60 cash at Save-On-Autobody on Olafsson Street in Richmond, 4 or 5 blocks west of Ikea... they got templates set up and everything... perfect job twice now for me... if you need markers, on the other side of Bridgeport is Revolution and you can buy the markers for $30-40 depending on the style you want.
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hey jaje nice work
can u show me the whole car?
ive wanted to do this forever now
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That looks good man. I've been thinking about getting a set off of a new VW.
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nice job........i like my 19.95 flush types...
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Saawweeet looking car man...same color and model as mine...now I know what it will look like...can wait to do it up...and put some hyperwhites in it
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Wow good news man I've been thinking about that.
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Eh good job on the DIY. I'm gonna be a jerk and say that it's spelled Kompressor.
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too bulbous for me. i like the flat ones
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you are really smart to chose SLK high class side marker.

I personally going to chose side marker from VW or audi 2003.

I am so convinced those after market side markers are soooo cheap. I compared them with BENZ, Audi, VW OEM markers, they are not even comparable!

smart to get from BENZ!
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I just order all six parts from my local MB dealer and it cost me $38.30! I'm so jacked, the dude said it'll be about a week or so before I get the parts! I can't wait! I'll get some pics of the final product as soon as there done. I have one question though, what size are the bulbs that fit in the blinker (194?)? Thanks. Peace.
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neomagus: if your afraid you'll mess something up then you can get it professionally done and all you'll have to pay is labor. If you want it that bad its worth it and you'll be happy
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hi,

jaje, I have a question for you...

the profile of SLK marker is flat but the fender of civic is a bit curved, so do the marker fit perfectly or there will be some little space between marker and fender after install?

the reason I ask is because I want to install VW Jetta marker on civic...according to you, will I have problem?

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