carpersn

Anybody found out anything (you, Jack?) further about the stainless bumper plate? As shown on the attached auto show model-


My GL is being built this week, and i want that put on it ASAP-my dog will be scratching the heck out of that bumper without it.

ksdprasad

I am also looking for this... must need accessory for GL.

Nevada Jack

Nothing yet except it appears to be a EU option but not here (yet). They have it on the ML but have seen nothing on the GL.

AutoSaurus

No one knew during my visit to Detroit last week. I'd like to get the p/n and stick it on myself.

carpersn

Me too...that's nuts. Even though it's apparently an EU part, i'm sure it passes through Vance!

Auto, you must be having fun already?

AutoSaurus

Yep, everything goes through Alabama first.

I'm very pleased so far. The weather, of course, is not great here this week. I'll try to get some photos within a day or two if the sun ever comes out.

L8Apex

I bet ya MBenzNL can get them for us!

carpersn

somebody set up a group buy...

L8Apex

Just bought one today @ MBLN (local dealer)! Part #164-880-02-11

Retail $220 got it for $195.

Hope this helps!

Abscam

please upload some pictures please- so we can see what it looks like in real life. Thanks. -cjd

Nevada Jack

Glad you got it and also thanks for posting the Part #! Like Abscam would like to see some pics when you get it installed. Is it a double sided tape install?

L8Apex

No problem! It will be in on Friday with ML63 pedals . Pics on the way.

BruNo

L8Apex,

please post part#s for ML63 pedals (gas,brake,ebrake)

L8Apex

$5






Will do!

EFant

Thanks for the part number. Just ordered one from my dealer. Should be here in a couple of days.

L8Apex

I picked up the bumper plate today and was surprised to find that it will only fit the euro bumper because of the clips (seen in the pictures below). No big deal I just removed them (clips) and scrubbed down the bottom with alcohol. I will put it on tomorrow with 3M double sided tape. Did a test fit and it is perfect. It is a really nice piece. Highly recommend.

L8Apex

One more on the truck:

BruNo

now that u have the sill, did u get ur aluminum pedals???? i badly need the part numbers........

Nevada Jack

Looks great...did a nice job modifying the sill to fit.

I think I will pass...unless they make one for US models without the clips. I would mess it up for sure removing all those clips..:-)

carpersn

unfortunately, i'm with you jack, i don't do things with like that with my hands...i would mess it up for sure...i wish they would just bring one out for this market...

Nevada Jack

I am amazed at the number of clips and why the EU bumper would have that many holes in it to slip those clips into???

rleggs

will that not work?

L8Apex

Done! I finished the installation this morning! Piece o cake!

The hardest part of the whole thing was removing the red strip from the 3M double-sided tape.

In the pictures below you can see the steps I took. If you have any questions let me know.

For you guys that want this piece but afraid to mess it up, it is beyond easy. If you want, I can pick up a few of these and have them ready to install 3M tape and all. Figure $15 for the tape $202 for the part (CA tax included) + shipping and a few bucks for my time should be no more than $260.

L8Apex

Mission Complete!

Few more:

L8Apex

The bumper guard took about an hour.

Here are a few other things I did this morning:

ML63 pedals and hardwired the V1:

I will try to find the part number for the pedals. My wife thru out my receipt. You can always call the MB parts department for them too.