Front Bumpers

400HP55 · 11-16-2011, 02:45 AM

I am looking to getting a new front bumper. Heres the #1 front bumper that I am looking at getting in the new few weeks:

http://www.ultimatemotorx.net/19meclkw22dr7.html

There's this one as well without the side vents, I think its the W209 style. You guys think a W209 lip would work on this front bumper??

http://www.ultimatemotorx.net/19meclkw22dr8.html

I also saw this front bumper in the picture (link is for the lip) but I cant seem to find it for sell???

http://www.autobarber.com/product/p-...umper-lip.aspx

What other aerodynamic front bumpers are avaiable for our cars??

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CLK55AMGW208 · 11-16-2011, 08:59 AM

http://www.autobarber.com/product/p-...umper-lip.aspx

i think this is for CLK320 front lip not for 430/55

Nachtsturm · 11-16-2011, 11:00 AM

Unless your bumper is damaged I would stick with the AMG OEM

Kevwood · 11-16-2011, 01:03 PM

The second one looks like the facelifted 209 style, so, if a CF lip did fit it, it would be the 06+ style. I have seen very, very few aftermarket bumper covers that fit the 208's very well - most have fitment issues and some nasty gaps.

dohcfiend · 11-16-2011, 05:26 PM

x2.....be sure to line up a good FABRICATOR not a body man for the job as most body shops will not touch it.

luckily my stock bumper was basically trash anyway but to get the best fit my fabricator cut off the top/headlight section of the bumper and used it as a pattern to cut and remold the fiberglass.

until this happened i had no idea that fiberglass can be reshaped if heated...so i at least learned something in exchange for the $$$ i spent.

400HP55 · 11-17-2011, 12:51 AM

Interesting, so this bumper would turn out to be a NIGHTMARE to get it to fit. Sounds like a challenge

Wonder if there are any aftermart aerodynamic front bumpers that are a fit????

dohcfiend · 11-17-2011, 02:41 PM

i cant comment if your particular bumper would be a nightmare or not but on average they are. i like the one you chose and almost got it...took me a while to decide between the one i have and the one u chose.

it might fit like a glove but i would put the farm on it.

MarcusF · 11-18-2011, 12:11 AM

Ash makes the best looking W208 bumpers I’ve seen. He does it in his spare time and built the one in the photos for Jimmy Williams. Ash's screen name is VIPclk320. The bumper is a factory W208 upper with a custom molded in lower section. It was shipped from So Cal to Japan and fit perfectly on the first attempt. I can’t see where the plastic welds are. Other photos are in this thread. Project Ash - Custom Front Bumper

VIPclk320 · 11-21-2011, 02:48 AM

thanks marcusF, yes i make these as a hobby. the ones in the pictures from the links above are the VIS bumper that were compied off of my bumper, the owners of vis are good friends of mine and they tried making a mold but it was just a poor excuse for a mercedes bumper, they tested it on my car and it was so bad that the scrapped the project and destroed the mold. lol i use all oem parts so fitment is perfect without even having to have the car there to check. in my opinion if it doesnt look and fit like it came from the factory like that its crap.

400HP55 · 11-22-2011, 12:07 AM

Will a W210 Front Bumper fit on a W208? Look simular.... Anyone try this??

MarcusF · 11-22-2011, 01:32 AM

I don't know that it wouldn't work but a W208 is three inches narrower than a W210 and the headlamps are more steeply raked.

VIPclk320 · 11-28-2011, 01:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 400HP55

Will a W210 Front Bumper fit on a W208? Look simular.... Anyone try this??

w210 is completly a different structre, no where near the clk. hope that helps.

jkiddd33 · 04-11-2012, 04:47 PM

Do not get the VIS.
I got that c63 bumper from VIS. Fitment is terrible. The gap between the grill and bumper are HORRENDOUS.

Been a nightmare

wrightbenz · 04-12-2012, 09:47 AM

Yes but what is the cost for your custom bumper? I love the look and I have the same silver CLK55 as the one pictured.

Quote:

Originally Posted by VIPclk320

thanks marcusF, yes i make these as a hobby. the ones in the pictures from the links above are the VIS bumper that were compied off of my bumper, the owners of vis are good friends of mine and they tried making a mold but it was just a poor excuse for a mercedes bumper, they tested it on my car and it was so bad that the scrapped the project and destroed the mold. lol i use all oem parts so fitment is perfect without even having to have the car there to check. in my opinion if it doesnt look and fit like it came from the factory like that its crap.

da_guitarist · 04-12-2012, 11:54 PM

Ash does make great looking bumpers. No fitment problems when you mold to a w208 bumper!

This is one of my favorites...it's made by Prior. I haven't seen anyone with it, nor do I know about quality/fitment. But attached is a photoshop in black too.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/MERCEDES-CLK...6fc5ba&vxp=mtr

da_guitarist · 04-12-2012, 11:57 PM

Always a nice reminder to see how clean Williams' car is!

Quote:

Originally Posted by MarcusF

Ash makes the best looking W208 bumpers I’ve seen. He does it in his spare time and built the one in the photos for Jimmy Williams. Ash's screen name is VIPclk320. The bumper is a factory W208 upper with a custom molded in lower section. It was shipped from So Cal to Japan and fit perfectly on the first attempt. I can’t see where the plastic welds are. Other photos are in this thread. Project Ash - Custom Front Bumper

400HP55 · 04-23-2012, 10:40 PM

Would a CLK430 front bumper fit my car?

400HP55 · 04-24-2012, 12:13 AM

Or does anyone know where I can get this front bumper at?

http://www.ultimatemotorx.net/19meclkw22dr9.html

I've seen a few people with it but I dont know where to get it!!!!

jkiddd33 · 04-24-2012, 02:13 AM

I want this bumper and in talks to do a group buy. Need probably at lest 5 people who would want to get this PRior design bumper! Its sexy haha!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by da_guitarist

Ash does make great looking bumpers. No fitment problems when you mold to a w208 bumper!

This is one of my favorites...it's made by Prior. I haven't seen anyone with it, nor do I know about quality/fitment. But attached is a photoshop in black too.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/MERCEDES-CLK...6fc5ba&vxp=mtr

400HP55 · 04-24-2012, 08:06 AM

How much we talking? It's normally $800

wrightbenz · 04-24-2012, 11:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 400HP55

Or does anyone know where I can get this front bumper at?

http://www.ultimatemotorx.net/19meclkw22dr9.html

I've seen a few people with it but I dont know where to get it!!!!

Why don't you get it from the linked store?

da_guitarist · 04-24-2012, 05:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jkiddd33

I want this bumper and in talks to do a group buy. Need probably at lest 5 people who would want to get this PRior design bumper! Its sexy haha!!

Keep me posted on this!

400HP55 · 04-24-2012, 06:50 PM

I did and they said its just the lip. Thats what they all say...

Redw20855amg · 04-25-2012, 12:52 AM

I am a dealer of Prior Design Pm me if your interested in a bumper and I will see what i can do...

blackbenzz · 04-26-2012, 09:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 400HP55

Would a CLK430 front bumper fit my car?

Yes. Its the same bumper

11-16-2011, 11:00 AM	#3
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11-16-2011, 01:03 PM	#4
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11-17-2011, 12:51 AM	#6
400HP55 Senior Member 2001 Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 342 Drives: 2001 CLK55 AMG	Interesting, so this bumper would turn out to be a NIGHTMARE to get it to fit. Sounds like a challenge Wonder if there are any aftermart aerodynamic front bumpers that are a fit???? __________________ AMG Orphans Club International #46 Custom 19X9.5 - 19 X 10.5 on Falken 452's. AMG Emblems (Trunk, Steering Wheel, Hood, Rims) W209 V.2 Intake W209 Engine Mounts Engine Swap/Rebuild More To Come...

11-18-2011, 12:11 AM	#8
MarcusF MBWorld Fanatic! Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: SCV SoCal Posts: 2,785 Drives: FIA approved Pumas	Ash makes the best looking W208 bumpers I’ve seen. He does it in his spare time and built the one in the photos for Jimmy Williams. Ash's screen name is VIPclk320. The bumper is a factory W208 upper with a custom molded in lower section. It was shipped from So Cal to Japan and fit perfectly on the first attempt. I can’t see where the plastic welds are. Other photos are in this thread. Project Ash - Custom Front Bumper __________________ Mercedes-Benz Performance and Spec page ♦ Signal to Noise Los Angeles Section of the Mercedes-Benz Club of America ♦ Orange County Section of the Mercedes-Benz Club of America Last edited by MarcusF; 11-18-2011 at 12:30 AM.

11-21-2011, 02:48 AM	#9
VIPclk320 MBWorld Fanatic! Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 1,216	thanks marcusF, yes i make these as a hobby. the ones in the pictures from the links above are the VIS bumper that were compied off of my bumper, the owners of vis are good friends of mine and they tried making a mold but it was just a poor excuse for a mercedes bumper, they tested it on my car and it was so bad that the scrapped the project and destroed the mold. lol i use all oem parts so fitment is perfect without even having to have the car there to check. in my opinion if it doesnt look and fit like it came from the factory like that its crap. __________________

11-16-2011, 08:59 AM	#2
CLK55AMGW208 Junior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 64 Drives: CLK 55 AMG W208	http://www.autobarber.com/product/p-...umper-lip.aspx i think this is for CLK320 front lip not for 430/55

11-16-2011, 05:26 PM	#5
dohcfiend Senior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 429 Drives: 2001 CLK 55 AMG	x2.....be sure to line up a good FABRICATOR not a body man for the job as most body shops will not touch it. luckily my stock bumper was basically trash anyway but to get the best fit my fabricator cut off the top/headlight section of the bumper and used it as a pattern to cut and remold the fiberglass. until this happened i had no idea that fiberglass can be reshaped if heated...so i at least learned something in exchange for the $$$ i spent.

11-17-2011, 02:41 PM	#7
dohcfiend Senior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 429 Drives: 2001 CLK 55 AMG	i cant comment if your particular bumper would be a nightmare or not but on average they are. i like the one you chose and almost got it...took me a while to decide between the one i have and the one u chose. it might fit like a glove but i would put the farm on it.

11-22-2011, 12:07 AM	#10
400HP55 Senior Member 2001 Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 342 Drives: 2001 CLK55 AMG	Will a W210 Front Bumper fit on a W208? Look simular.... Anyone try this?? __________________ AMG Orphans Club International #46 Custom 19X9.5 - 19 X 10.5 on Falken 452's. AMG Emblems (Trunk, Steering Wheel, Hood, Rims) W209 V.2 Intake W209 Engine Mounts Engine Swap/Rebuild More To Come...

11-22-2011, 01:32 AM	#11
MarcusF MBWorld Fanatic! Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: SCV SoCal Posts: 2,785 Drives: FIA approved Pumas	I don't know that it wouldn't work but a W208 is three inches narrower than a W210 and the headlamps are more steeply raked. __________________ Mercedes-Benz Performance and Spec page ♦ Signal to Noise Los Angeles Section of the Mercedes-Benz Club of America ♦ Orange County Section of the Mercedes-Benz Club of America

04-11-2012, 04:47 PM	#13
jkiddd33 Newbie 2001 Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Orange County Posts: 13 Drives: CLK 430	Do not get the VIS. I got that c63 bumper from VIS. Fitment is terrible. The gap between the grill and bumper are HORRENDOUS. Been a nightmare

04-12-2012, 11:54 PM	#15
da_guitarist MBWorld Fanatic! Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Atlanta Posts: 1,697 Drives: 01 CLK55, 00 ML55	Ash does make great looking bumpers. No fitment problems when you mold to a w208 bumper! This is one of my favorites...it's made by Prior. I haven't seen anyone with it, nor do I know about quality/fitment. But attached is a photoshop in black too. http://www.ebay.com/itm/MERCEDES-CLK...6fc5ba&vxp=mtr Attached Thumbnails __________________

04-23-2012, 10:40 PM	#17
400HP55 Senior Member 2001 Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 342 Drives: 2001 CLK55 AMG	Would a CLK430 front bumper fit my car? __________________ AMG Orphans Club International #46 Custom 19X9.5 - 19 X 10.5 on Falken 452's. AMG Emblems (Trunk, Steering Wheel, Hood, Rims) W209 V.2 Intake W209 Engine Mounts Engine Swap/Rebuild More To Come...

04-24-2012, 12:13 AM	#18
400HP55 Senior Member 2001 Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 342 Drives: 2001 CLK55 AMG	Or does anyone know where I can get this front bumper at? http://www.ultimatemotorx.net/19meclkw22dr9.html I've seen a few people with it but I dont know where to get it!!!! __________________ AMG Orphans Club International #46 Custom 19X9.5 - 19 X 10.5 on Falken 452's. AMG Emblems (Trunk, Steering Wheel, Hood, Rims) W209 V.2 Intake W209 Engine Mounts Engine Swap/Rebuild More To Come...

04-24-2012, 08:06 AM	#20
400HP55 Senior Member 2001 Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 342 Drives: 2001 CLK55 AMG	How much we talking? It's normally $800 __________________ AMG Orphans Club International #46 Custom 19X9.5 - 19 X 10.5 on Falken 452's. AMG Emblems (Trunk, Steering Wheel, Hood, Rims) W209 V.2 Intake W209 Engine Mounts Engine Swap/Rebuild More To Come...

04-24-2012, 06:50 PM	#23
400HP55 Senior Member 2001 Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 342 Drives: 2001 CLK55 AMG	I did and they said its just the lip. Thats what they all say... __________________ AMG Orphans Club International #46 Custom 19X9.5 - 19 X 10.5 on Falken 452's. AMG Emblems (Trunk, Steering Wheel, Hood, Rims) W209 V.2 Intake W209 Engine Mounts Engine Swap/Rebuild More To Come...

04-25-2012, 12:52 AM	#24
Redw20855amg Junior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 48 Drives: 2001 Clk 55 AMG	I am a dealer of Prior Design Pm me if your interested in a bumper and I will see what i can do...

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