C43 front bumper mutilation

siideways · 04-05-2011, 04:17 PM

Why do some guys cut out chunks of the horizontal piece that runs the width of the front bumper inside the airdam? See attached craigslist ad/pic.

http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sby/cto/2306119431.html

I noticed several guys on this forum have done this as well (I won't mention their names). WTF??? I understand how this happens...somebody's bored one day and decides "hey, I know how my car can look different! I'll just cut up my front bumper!!"

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tasho3 · 04-05-2011, 04:19 PM

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Originally Posted by siideways

Why do some guys cut out chunks of the horizontal piece that runs the width of the front bumper inside the airdam? See attached craigslist ad/pic.

http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sby/cto/2306119431.html

I noticed several guys on this forum have done this as well (I won't mention their names). WTF??? I understand how this happens...somebody's bored one day and decides "hey, I know how my car can look different! I'll just cut up my front bumper!!"

NOoooooooooooooooooooooooooo

I never seen one and it looks awful

DRBC43AMG · 04-05-2011, 04:28 PM

The piece does fall off and is difficult to find, or can get stolen

siideways · 04-05-2011, 04:55 PM

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Originally Posted by DRBC43AMG

The piece does fall off and is difficult to find, or can get stolen

Umm..no, it's one whole piece with the bumper, so it won't fall off or get stolen. You have to actually hack pieces off to achieve this gag-inducing look. Again, won't mention names, but see page #35 on the stickied W202 AMG picture thread above and look for a white C43 (about halfway down the page) whose owner did the same thing.

LawRens · 04-05-2011, 06:03 PM

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Originally Posted by siideways

Umm..no, it's one whole piece with the bumper, so it won't fall off or get stolen. You have to actually hack pieces off to achieve this gag-inducing look. Again, won't mention names, but see page #35 on the stickied W202 AMG picture thread above and look for a white C43 (about halfway down the page) whose owner did the same thing.

You sure about that? I'm holding that very piece right now. The lower bumper slat is a separate piece from the bumper itself on the c43 kit. You have to pull it off to get to the front tow hook.

siideways · 04-05-2011, 06:05 PM

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Originally Posted by thepinoc

You sure about that? I'm holding that very piece right now. The lower bumper slat is a separate piece from the bumper itself on the c43 kit. You have to pull it off to get to the front tow hook.

pic??

Saaboteur · 04-05-2011, 06:23 PM

Thepinoc speaks the truth. The small piece is just held on with a friction fit. You can easily pop it off. It's bespoke to the C43, so I'm sure it's not cheap to buy for its size.

I drilled a few very small, neat holes and secured mine with some stainless steel aircraft safety wire.

There might be a photo in the owner's manual I think?

siideways · 04-05-2011, 07:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Saaboteur

Thepinoc speaks the truth. The small piece is just held on with a friction fit. You can easily pop it off. It's bespoke to the C43, so I'm sure it's not cheap to buy for its size.

I drilled a few very small, neat holes and secured mine with some stainless steel aircraft safety wire.

There might be a photo in the owner's manual I think?

Wow, then my eyes deceive me and MB has done a spectacular job in integrating that piece to look like it's one whole unit with the bumper! I've seen that piece in person, and I would have sworn it was part of the entire mold. Looks like I'm the jackass, lol.

tri-star tech · 04-05-2011, 07:34 PM

The same thing happens to 208 as well.

ob1kenobi · 04-05-2011, 09:02 PM

Those pieces are removable. Same thing on a C36 front bumper cover. However on C36, only sides come off.

StapleGun · 04-05-2011, 09:19 PM

That piece simply snaps in place - probably not a bad idea to fasten with safety wire. It's quite a cheesy set-up by MB

svt ricco · 04-06-2011, 02:03 AM

that's why mine is zip-tied!

m a x i m u s · 04-06-2011, 02:07 AM

+1. it does have a plastic wire to hold it to the bumper if it happens to fall off (it will hang there from the said wire), but i have also zip-tied mine. since my car and the zip tie are black, it's barely visible.

svt ricco · 04-06-2011, 02:12 AM

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Originally Posted by m a x i m u s

+1. it does have a plastic wire to hold it to the bumper if it happens to fall off (it will hang there from the said wire), but i have also zip tied mine. since my car and the zip tie is black, it's barely visible.

so that is where that little wire goes!?!! mine is unattached at the moment... couldn''t figure out what it was. thanks man!

m a x i m u s · 04-06-2011, 02:46 AM

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Originally Posted by svt ricco

so that is where that little wire goes!?!! mine is unattached at the moment... couldn''t figure out what it was. thanks man!

haha, no prob.

m a x i m u s · 04-06-2011, 02:47 AM

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Originally Posted by svt ricco

so that is where that little wire goes!?!! mine is unattached at the moment... couldn''t figure out what it was. thanks man!

and since your wire was just hanging there without you knowing where it was supposed to go, i have to say that you're a pretty patient man to not have just cut that wire off!

svt ricco · 04-06-2011, 02:52 AM

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Originally Posted by m a x i m u s

and since your wire was just hanging there without you knowing where it was supposed to go, i have to say that you're a pretty patient man to not have just cut that wire off!

i almost did!

DRBC43AMG · 04-06-2011, 04:14 AM

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Originally Posted by svt ricco

i almost did!

Make sure you don't cut the wire to the temperature sensor instead

ECTurboGSX · 04-06-2011, 01:14 PM

Mine had fallen off before I bought the vehicle. My whole front cover needs to be replaced before I bother with replacing that strip. Oh well, such is life.

DRBC43AMG · 04-07-2011, 03:29 AM

Well, those who have lost the strip (not me though

) , is there a way to "dress" that hole with some kind of mesh of something like that. It would be better looking than a big toothless grin IMO

ECTurboGSX · 04-07-2011, 08:33 AM

It honestly isn't that noticeable on a black car unless you know it is supposed to be there. I didn't realize it was missing until I washed the car the first time and noticed that it looked like something was missing because the features down in the opening looked unfinished.

DRBC43AMG · 04-07-2011, 09:56 AM

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Originally Posted by ECTurboGSX

It honestly isn't that noticeable on a black car unless you know it is supposed to be there. I didn't realize it was missing until I washed the car the first time and noticed that it looked like something was missing because the features down in the opening looked unfinished.

True, black on black......

503C43 ////AMG · 04-08-2011, 12:46 PM

I have mine zip tied as well, black on black, can't even see it

amg801 · 04-11-2011, 05:38 PM

its just missing the insert. my car was missing it when i got it too. there not cheap from the dealer, but try using some zip ties to hold it in

503C43 ////AMG · 04-13-2011, 08:20 AM

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Originally Posted by amg801

its just missing the insert. my car was missing it when i got it too. there not cheap from the dealer, but try using some zip ties to hold it in

like $200 from the dealer

04-05-2011, 06:23 PM	#7
Saaboteur MBWorld Fanatic! 1988 Saab 900 My Garage Join Date: May 2009 Location: Canada Posts: 1,323 Drives: eclectic assortment of cars	Thepinoc speaks the truth. The small piece is just held on with a friction fit. You can easily pop it off. It's bespoke to the C43, so I'm sure it's not cheap to buy for its size. I drilled a few very small, neat holes and secured mine with some stainless steel aircraft safety wire. There might be a photo in the owner's manual I think? __________________ 88 Saab 900 Turbo SPG - the 'SAAB0TR' - SDS/OZ/Wilwood/Koni/Abbott/Kinetic GT30R - Sold 74 Saab 99LE - rallycar - Sold 01 Honda S2000 - J's Racing/Tanabe/KW/Mugen/Powerflex/Enkei/Stoptech/SOS supercharged 99 Mercedes-Benz C43 AMG - Vogtland/Bilstein/KMac/C32/55 OE big brakes/'55' swap on the way - Sold, but not gone 05 Mercedes-Benz C55 AMG - '63' paddle shifters 02 Audi A4 Avant Quattro 1.8T - APR Stage 1+ 06 Land Rover LR3 HSE - wife's ride AMG Orphans Club International #8

04-05-2011, 09:19 PM	#11
StapleGun MBWorld Fanatic! Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 2,348 Drives: 1967 Morris Cooper "S", 1983 911SC, 1997 Toyota Tacoma, 1999 HD FXSTB, 1998 C43	No Mutilation... That piece simply snaps in place - probably not a bad idea to fasten with safety wire. It's quite a cheesy set-up by MB

04-06-2011, 02:03 AM	#12
svt ricco Super Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 885 Drives: 1999 Silver C43	that's why mine is zip-tied! __________________ 1999 Brilliant Silver C43 AMG

04-06-2011, 02:07 AM	#13
m a x i m u s Super Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 875 Drives: '09 C63 AMG P30, '07 Buell XB9SX and some other stuff	+1. it does have a plastic wire to hold it to the bumper if it happens to fall off (it will hang there from the said wire), but i have also zip-tied mine. since my car and the zip tie are black, it's barely visible. __________________ Member #10, AMG Orphans Club™ International "My other car used to be a C43." Last edited by m a x i m u s; 04-06-2011 at 02:45 AM.

04-06-2011, 01:14 PM	#19
ECTurboGSX Super Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 577 Drives: 98 C43, 98 Ducati 748, 87 300ZX Chump Car Road Racer	Mine had fallen off before I bought the vehicle. My whole front cover needs to be replaced before I bother with replacing that strip. Oh well, such is life. __________________ Eric 98 C43 + Other toys

04-05-2011, 04:28 PM	#3
DRBC43AMG MBWorld Fanatic! 1999 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Switzerland: Locarno (TI), the canton of merlot wine, grappa and fine food Posts: 2,385 Drives: 98' C240T, 99' C43 AMG "T Rex"	The piece does fall off and is difficult to find, or can get stolen __________________ AMG OCI Member #4 Preparing for the spring wake-up C43 Euro suspensions specifications Swiss Ultima Can-Am build

04-05-2011, 07:34 PM	#9
tri-star tech Member 1998 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 121 Drives: 1998 C43 with 55 swap/1990 Ranger 347 swap	The same thing happens to 208 as well.

04-05-2011, 09:02 PM	#10
ob1kenobi Super Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 507 Drives: moon buggy	Those pieces are removable. Same thing on a C36 front bumper cover. However on C36, only sides come off.

04-07-2011, 03:29 AM	#20
DRBC43AMG MBWorld Fanatic! 1999 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Switzerland: Locarno (TI), the canton of merlot wine, grappa and fine food Posts: 2,385 Drives: 98' C240T, 99' C43 AMG "T Rex"	Well, those who have lost the strip (not me though ) , is there a way to "dress" that hole with some kind of mesh of something like that. It would be better looking than a big toothless grin IMO __________________ AMG OCI Member #4 Preparing for the spring wake-up C43 Euro suspensions specifications Swiss Ultima Can-Am build

04-07-2011, 08:33 AM	#21
ECTurboGSX Super Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 577 Drives: 98 C43, 98 Ducati 748, 87 300ZX Chump Car Road Racer	It honestly isn't that noticeable on a black car unless you know it is supposed to be there. I didn't realize it was missing until I washed the car the first time and noticed that it looked like something was missing because the features down in the opening looked unfinished. __________________ Eric 98 C43 + Other toys

04-08-2011, 12:46 PM	#23
503C43 ////AMG MBWorld Fanatic! 1999 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Portland, Or Posts: 3,870 Drives: 1 out of 1125 C43's imported to U.S.A	I have mine zip tied as well, black on black, can't even see it __________________ 19" Mandrus Milleniums (8.5" + 9.5") Vogtland Springs Bilstein Sports K-MAC Camber/Castor kit MB Arts Rear Camber arms 2nd Cat + Res. Delete Cryo Treated AMG Rotors Stoptech SS Brake Lines Akebono Euro Brake Pads HID Lights + HID Crystal fogs (55w 6k) Tinted Windows (20%) Avantgarde Grille Evosport UD Pulley kit Evosport Phenolic Spacers Renntech CF airbox AFE Pro Dry S Filters NEXT: Eurocharged ECU Tune (Purchased) Kleemann Headers (Awaiting install) Metal Cats

04-11-2011, 05:38 PM	#24
amg801 Junior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 56 Drives: C43 AMG	its just missing the insert. my car was missing it when i got it too. there not cheap from the dealer, but try using some zip ties to hold it in

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