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So....the time has come for a body kit. I have seen some that I think look really good. Of course, there is the S63 facelift kit which is in the running but I wanted to get your opinion on some of these outside of the box. Also, what about mixing up the kits? Front bumper from one, rear bumper from another, etc?
I am focusing on the body so ignore all of the wheels in the pics. If you have any others, please post.
Also, do you recommend fiberglass vs duraflex, poly, etc?
I am not concerned about resale value or anything related as I won't be selling this and I am buying another car in the near future...brand is still in the air.
Yeah, the only kit I'm aware of that both looks good in pictures AND has a track record of successful, non nightmarish installs is the S63 clone kit sold on the forum by gary@suvneer. Stay clear of Duraflex and fiberglass for the reasons Wolfman mentioned.
I have been eyeing the prior design one forever! I just dont wanna sink 10k on a body kit that isn't even installed yet. However, they do have the same kit it seems on eBay. Personally, if I get the prior design one, I would drive Illinois to have them install it.
I have been eyeing the prior design one forever! I just dont wanna sink 10k on a body kit that isn't even installed yet. However, they do have the same kit it seems on eBay. Personally, if I get the prior design one, I would drive Illinois to have them install it.
The car becomes less classy wether it's a prior or eBay kit.
I used to see a lot of SL BS conversions in the R230 AMG forums and they are very involved and take a lot of money and patience to get right. And there is at least a real AMG version to model the kits after.
Nothing wrong with mixing kits to achieve your vision. Although I'm sure you'll get a lot of people trying to dissuade you from doing so because the S is by nature the definition of luxury and not the DTM race car a lot of kits try to make the vehicle into, but you're doing it to put a smile on your face, not someone else. I was in the same boat as you with my 7 series, but opted to throw on the Prior kit. I've got some contacts at Prior I can put you in touch with and see if you can work out a deal on. Let me know
To OP...Ypur car is very nice and clean. Get the regular s63 bodykit. All others are a just too busy and too extra.
keep it nice and simple with the s63 kit
Agree with the rest of the responses. You might as well put a Lexus spindle grill and F Sport badge on the car if you want to do those mods in the photo.
Yes, that hood has a very aggressive look. I think that is what really caught my eye. The hood with the S63 kit and new wheels. Sounds like a plan...we'll see.
Hmmm. Now that you mention it I had a 2005 GTO that I was very fond of. The Goat had two raised scoops where the Prior piece looks like it has two depressed areas, but I like the idea of breaking up the flatness of the 221 hood with something more interesting.
I think your nuts bro. Your car is gorgeous and tastefully done with subtle appointments that make it stand out without being obnoxious. The above kits look like you should be wearing your pants down to your knees and employment is legally questionable...If you go this route be prepared to get pulled over often as cops will assume this too. Real talk
08-02-2015, 09:44 AM
