iM Feature: Terence’s Merc C230
It seems like we’ve taken a turn for the good to some more Euro content on the site. It’s great because we have supporters and readers that have a bunch of different interests and we want to show off anything worth being shown off.
I remember seeing Terence’s car for the first time when I participated in my first car show back in 2008. At the time, I was new to the scene with little experience with anything at all and I think Terence’s car was the first one I’ve ever seen that sat so flush. I strictly remember asking him what he was running on the rears and he said “265/x/x”. At the time, I was running 215’s on 7″ wide wheels (which I rubbed on somehow) and I loved Terence’s stance. Jealousy kicked in here.
Fast forward and now we’re all playing the fitment game and Terence is still in it with an even more aggressive setup – still with no rub. In my opinion, it’s tough to make a Euro like a Mercedes look classy without the rice – which is supposed to be for us import guys…
It’s great when there are guys out there that pay attention to detail for every part of their car. It’s rare to find because it’s not always in a person’s best interest to spend money on parts people don’t generally “see”. It’s when you break it down that you can appreciate the work like this that is put in.
Engine
1.8 DOHC Supercharged / Intercooled M271
Kleemann SS Header
Kleemann High-Flow Cat
Custom Carbon Fiber Intake
Custom Airbox
Custom Valve Cover
Custom Carbon Fiber Spark Plug Cover
Custom Cam Cover
AMG Oil Cap
T1R RTC
Remus Sports Label Exhaust
Exterior
Brabus Front Lip & Diffuser
Brabus Rear Valance
Mattig Starless Grill
OEM Bi-Xenon Head Lamps
OEM Euro Spec Fog Lamps
OEM Euro Spec Side Mirror Indicators
OEM Euro Spec Tail Lamps
MTEC 6000K Head Lights
MTEC 6000K HID Fog Lights
Hoen LED License Plate Lights
Full Stealth Exterior Lighting
Brilliant Silver Inspired Paintwork
Color Matched Grill Garnish
Color Matched Door Handles
Color Matched Side Marker Covers
Privacy Glass
RENNtech Rear Decklid Spoiler
Wheels/Tires
Forgestar F14 19×8.5 +30 & 19×10 +35 Matte Black w/ Metallic Silver Time Attack
General Exclaim UHP 225/35/19 & 265/30/19
VOLK Forged Valve Stems
Kics Project DPS Bolts
Interior
AMG Sport Pedals
AMG Floormats
Recaro SRD Seats
Bride Seat Brackets
OEM Digital Climate Control
Polished Door Lock Pins
Polished Door Lock Surrounds
Custom Texalium Trim
Custom Suede Shift Boot
T1R/ALEX EGGO Ti Knob
Full LED Interior Lighting
Pioneer AVIC D3 Navigation
Pioneer Steering Wheel Control
Pioneer Champion Series Subwoofer
Pioneer Mono Amplifier
Suspension/Brakes
TEIN Super Street Coil-Overs
Eibach 24mm F 22mm R Sway Bars
Power Slot Rotors
Pagid Race Pads
Goodridge Braided Stainless Steel Lines