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Old Apr 27, 2008 | 05:23 AM
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FAB design front lip

Hi guys... b4 buying this lip i wanted to take ur opinion... So what doo u think... which 1 would u choose ? (fab vs. brabus)
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Old Apr 27, 2008 | 05:44 AM
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Brabus definitely..
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Old Apr 27, 2008 | 06:14 AM
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well i taught that ud say so, but my opinion is this :
when u install the brabus lip, u its very "straight" so u between a lowered car and a brabus lip installed car u cant c a huge difference.
and for the FAB lip, isnt it special ???? i mean there nthn alike on the market, no fake fabs on ebay, not 1 has it........;
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Old Apr 27, 2008 | 06:56 AM
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If you want the fab and not the brabus why do ask everyone's opinion?
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Old Apr 27, 2008 | 07:13 AM
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lol 1 guy sais brabus... after all if every1 says brabus ill get it
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Old Apr 27, 2008 | 11:29 AM
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well where can you get a fab one now?
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Old Apr 27, 2008 | 11:35 AM
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well i saw it on fab's website... u can chek their tuned 203 :
http://www.fab-design.com i cant give u the whole link because its a flash website.
as for me i know a guy who does custom body work, so hes doing the job... i just have to decide which 1...
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Old Apr 27, 2008 | 11:46 AM
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I gotta admit the FAB looks nice, but I would still have to go with the Brabus.
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Old Apr 27, 2008 | 11:47 AM
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Fabulous > Fab design
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Old Apr 27, 2008 | 12:06 PM
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I haven't seen that many brabus front bumpers around. is it because they are so damn expensive?
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Old Apr 27, 2008 | 12:31 PM
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I believe you can still get the Blip from K1 motorsports, like $600 unpainted . . . I think.

Oh and FAB Design FTMFL! ! !
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Old Apr 27, 2008 | 12:44 PM
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Almost all the modded coupes here have Brabus lip, maybe you should try Fab lip and be different

Personally, I like Brabus lip better..Cleaner looking!
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Old Apr 27, 2008 | 12:52 PM
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I guess it will all depend on your budget. Both look good IMO.
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Old Apr 27, 2008 | 03:31 PM
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Listen guy I would just go with the brabus, unless you plan to get the rest of your car FabBED. Personally if you want the wide design and lips. Spend the 2 grand to get a widebody made from renn-tech.
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Old Apr 27, 2008 | 04:38 PM
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too much opinions got me confused anyway i guess ill b waiting for more posts b4 buying any...
thx guys
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Old Apr 27, 2008 | 04:41 PM
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Originally Posted by HellsAngel
Hi guys... b4 buying this lip i wanted to take ur opinion... So what doo u think... which 1 would u choose ? (fab vs. brabus)
Thanks..
the lip has too much going on.. blip is clean and keeps the sporty appearance of the coupe
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Old Apr 27, 2008 | 08:08 PM
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GO WITH FAB>>>> looks different than everybody else.. any ways how much?
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Old Apr 28, 2008 | 12:03 PM
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Originally Posted by amdeutsch
If you want the fab and not the brabus why do ask everyone's opinion?
Maybe because he doesn't want to make the wrong decision

On topic..............Brabus.
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Old Apr 28, 2008 | 12:06 PM
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Originally Posted by Mu9enx
the lip has too much going on...
I'd agree with that. However, I'd also add Carlsson into the mix. I love mine, and it's a little less conservative than the Brabus one, and a little less "interesting" than the FAB one.
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Old Apr 28, 2008 | 01:03 PM
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Originally Posted by dnegri
Maybe because he doesn't want to make the wrong decision

On topic..............Brabus.
Thank You.

anyway tommy how much did u pay for ur Carlsson ??

ill consider buying brabus replica this way ill save around 400$ for another mod... wt do u think ? any1 got problems with the brabus replica ???? (from ebay i guess)...
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Old Apr 28, 2008 | 01:16 PM
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I like the Fab Design fog light inserts, yet they are apparently not sold separately from the body kit.
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Old Apr 28, 2008 | 01:47 PM
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Originally Posted by HellsAngel
anyway tommy how much did u pay for ur Carlsson ??
Think it was about $850? Been several years since I bought it. But if you're looking to do modding inexpensively, it's not the best option. Their stuff tends to be on the high side.
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Old Apr 28, 2008 | 01:48 PM
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Originally Posted by Kristen
I like the Fab Design fog light inserts, yet they are apparently not sold separately from the body kit.
they are not sold sepratly.. u should buy the whole bumper.. and then ull b paying much much more....
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Old Apr 28, 2008 | 01:51 PM
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that lip looks like dookie.
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Old Apr 28, 2008 | 01:59 PM
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Originally Posted by HellsAngel
they are not sold sepratly.. u should buy the whole bumper.. and then ull b paying much much more....
I hate to be a negative nancy. The fab design parts are pretty much non existant. There were a few wings imported but other than that its mostly gone. Same thing with almost all parts for the coupe's. Thats why you have so much trouble finding them and if you do , they are at ridiculas prices. Best bang for your buck is the brabus front lip. It looks clean and you can actually buy one online with minimal searching. If your going to mod you c230 you may just want to wait on the lips and buy a pulley or a exhaust or 18 inch rims for that matter. Not trying to be negative, but you talking about parts that are hard as heck to come by.
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