Bespoke88

Hey for all of you in the states that have the ugly rear bumps around the license plate in the rear, was it possible to do a delete on order?

If I am not mistaken we can't take these off ourselves after because it will leave two holes.

I think it totally kills the looks of the car, would be amazing to have the euro bumper

Alliar

I completely agree with you on the issue of the rear bumps looking a little bit out of place. I don't think there will be a delete on order option because if I remember correctly they are there because of rear impact laws and standards in the United States, however I could be wrong on this.

I'm thinking of getting a C43 Coupe in the future when it releases and it will likely have the same issue, so I will be looking for a way to either not get it from factory or removing it manually later. I think the car looks way better without the bumps.

obbob

I'm 100% certain you won't be able to delete these. They are mandatory for MB to sell the car in United States due to United States laws. Many European cars have them, such as the AMG GTS and Porsche Cayman.

Bespoke88

wait what? the 911 has these bumps??

obbob

Just double checked, I made an error, it's the Cayman that has them, not 911.

jhillman

Is there a picture of these rear bumps? I'm getting ready to place an order and can only find pics of the Euro bumper. Didn't know the US was getting another rear bumper?

darkus

Yes, its these works of art. Fooking hell.

jhillman

Oh no!! I've been looking at this picture the whole time. Seriously disappointed! Are there other pics/angles of the US version?

Bespoke88

i seen the bumps in person they are HUGE

Bespoke88

side profile they stick out you can see it from a mile away. lol

-=Hot|Ice=-

'Bump bumper delete' mod. Lol!

Bespoke88

Yeah I wish... doesnt look possible

Alliar

Will there not be a way to remove them manually or have a body shop do it? I'm thinking those bumps are separate pieces from the panel so maybe they could just be removed and the panel might have to be repainted or touched up?

Bespoke88

You can have it removed I think, but there will be holes in your bumper.. so you would need to fill the holes and repaint.

A.Emgee

Will the Canadian C-class coupes also have those ugly bumps?

Bespoke88

Yes I think they will. It really stands out on brighter colours. Darker colours like black isnt as bad, but still very noticeable

otakki

Recently they are testing a Bugatti Chiron prototype with orange side markers and same rear bumps; likely a prototype for the US market. So, yes, even the Chiron will have it.

Bespoke88

How do they decide which cars need it and dont?

I don't quite understand, how did the old C class not have them, or the E class coupe?

Most P cars don't have it either.

Not sure if those small plastic bumps are going to help too much with a rear impact, unless its parking lot speeds... even then it might need a repaint

RDOCA

Lic plate length

Uhlenhaut

The GT has them, too. I'm pretty sure we'll be able to pop them off. I'd just go with a Euro plate underneath to cover up the holes.

Alliar

I've been doing some research and have found that these ugly bumps are referred to as "bumperettes". Some European cars have them but not many of them do, and it really sucks that this might be the single design feature that steers me (along with many other North American buyers I'm sure) away from purchasing any form of a C-coupe. Apparently it may be possible to remove them, but they have some sort of brace underneath them that is supposed to aid in reducing damage in a rear impact.

Honestly starting to consider if it would be possible (and how much it would cost) to simply have a European bumper shipped and installed after I get the car.

Iridium222

I have a feeling this is going to kill sales for the W205 63 coupe!

obbob

This would definitely be possible. It would be insanely expensive if you were to go with an OEM part straight from Mercedes since they like to gut you with their parts pricing (shipping is gonna be a lot too).

However, sooner or later replica parts from Chinese companies will come out for way cheaper. For a bumper the difference in quality shouldn't be tooo different....

Zand3rs

omfg!

darkus

US style plate size without the ugly bumper plugs (this is from japan)