Matte Black Benz CLS
07-01-2007, 10:45 PM
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DC Shoes co-founder, Ken Block, commissioned Ai Design (of Tuckahoe, New York) to build a car that would look stunning in matte black. Ai's co-founder, Matt Figliola, he knew right away that Mercedes' four-door coupe would make an outstanding canvas. The car is long, wide and low-perfect for what Block had in mind.
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The true Knight Rider look.
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http://www.europeancarweb.com/features/070...benz_cls_55_amg
The true Knight Rider look.
07-01-2007, 11:29 PM
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in my opinion, its "ok". looks pretty good. i always liked the stealth look and all, and the cls is a beautiful car no doubt. i would prefer a little more shine though. matte black for wheels but not for the body of the car. not the best analogy but think of the zippo lighters, the metallic colors and then the ones with a rubber skin over them. even KIT was the "metallic black zippo". just my opinion.
07-02-2007, 07:33 AM
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My Ride: 2007 E60 530i
Color: Jet Black/Black Anthracite
STEP | Sport | Premium | NAV | Logic 7
EXTERIOR:
M-Tech Kit | M5 Mirrors, Trunk Finisher | Jet Black Kidney Surrounds | Madico Charcool Tint 54%, 35%
LIGHTING:
Euro-Headlights | Euro-LCI Tail Lights | AiB V3.0 | Solaris Invisi-bulbs | OEM LED Plate Lights
PERFORMANCE:
Porterfield R4-S Brake Pads | K&N Air Filter
WHEELS & SUSPENSION:
Work VS-XX 20x9, 20x10 | Toyo T1R 245/30/20, Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 295/25/20 | KW V2 Coilovers | Rogue Engineering 15mm Spacers
The matte black definitely looks stunning, but I'm not really into the all black rims. The rivets alone are not enough contrast for me and the tires need some dressing.
07-02-2007, 02:43 PM
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I think he was going for a unique look, something no one has. I believe he accomplished it. I am sure this isn't his only ride, so to have something different in your garage is a plus.
07-09-2007, 08:25 PM
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My Ride: 2005 BMW 545i / Black Sapphire Metallic / 6spd. manual / Sports package
Originally Posted by KnIgHtCoM' post='442514' date='Jul 2 2007, 08:33 AM
The matte black definitely looks stunning, but I'm not really into the all black rims. The rivets alone are not enough contrast for me and the tires need some dressing.
This is definitely one sick car. AI design is always coming up with a lot of clean examples of modified vehicles. But I agree, those tires need to be dressed!
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