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07-01-2008, 07:37 PM
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do you guys think if it's worth it.
It's not gonna be widebody, plus once you get the kit u'll have to spend a minimum a g to get it painted.
would you guys do it, plus you won't have your original bumper since they will cut it in half, and you have to wait 3 months to get it kit
It's not gonna be widebody, plus once you get the kit u'll have to spend a minimum a g to get it painted.
would you guys do it, plus you won't have your original bumper since they will cut it in half, and you have to wait 3 months to get it kit
07-02-2008, 02:34 AM
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do you guys think if it's worth it.
It's not gonna be widebody, plus once you get the kit u'll have to spend a minimum a g to get it painted.
would you guys do it, plus you won't have your original bumper since they will cut it in half, and you have to wait 3 months to get it kit
It's not gonna be widebody, plus once you get the kit u'll have to spend a minimum a g to get it painted.
would you guys do it, plus you won't have your original bumper since they will cut it in half, and you have to wait 3 months to get it kit
07-02-2008, 08:10 PM
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07-03-2008, 03:22 PM
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Hey everyone,
Its been a while since I've had a chance to check this post. I apologize for that. But, I am home sick today, so I thought I would swing by (yay for sickness on July 4th weekend!).
UPDATE:
I am going through my list to find the next person that wants to lend us their car for prototype. I have a list of about 13 people...I am inquiring with person number 4 right now. Hopefully we will have someone locked down shortly so that we can get you these kits just that much faster. I am hoping that we can get this car in next week.
Q&A:
Q: So wait...this thing isn't going to be a widebody?
A: No, no it isn't. There are many hidden things that come along with making your car a widebody. Although Extreme Dimensions does make a number of widebodies, we find that a non-widebody kit is a LOT more suitable to the everyday buyer (which means more money for us). Widebody kits are expensive to make, which in turn makes them expensive to sell. We aren't looking to empty your bill folds. As good as widebody kits look on paper, people often overlook those hidden things that I mentioned. Things like:
1) Added costs for installation...which also means more money for paint...which also ultimately means more time with your car in the shop.
2) To complete your look, you will want wider wheels, which means different rubber too. And you will probably want to lower your car to boot. Depending on wheel, tire, and suspension companies that you choose to use this can add up to be quite a bit of money. Whereas putting a simple 4-piece kit on...you could run your car on stock suspension, with stock wheels and still have it look good.
3) Widebody kits make for a not so great daily driver. Parking spaces are just that much smaller. Driving lanes are also that much smaller, etc...
Q: Woah...hold on, they cut your OEM bumper!?
A: Yes, we do cut your OEM bumper to create our bumper.
Q: You must be crazy! Why in the heck would you do that to my bumper? Anger issues?
A: No, no anger issues that I need to vent out. We actually do this to make sure that our bumpers fit as best as possible. The most typical trouble spots for fitment are generally around the headlights, where the bumper meets the fenders, the area below the front grill, etc. If we cut your OEM bumper in half (horizontally), and leave the upper half on the car, we eliminate those fitment issues. Genius huh?
Q: So after you cut up my bumper, and put my car out of commission for 3 months, you actually expect me to spend roughly $1,000 to paint the kit? Can't you help a brother out?
A: Really, we are helping quite a bit. Let me break it down:
1) We are paying $2,500-$3,000 for the prototyping process
2) We are paying for the shipping to our manufacturer (overseas)
3) We are paying for the actual manufacturing
4) We then pay for the shipping back of the finished parts
5) We then give you this kit for free ($1,500+ value)
6) We then recommend a shop to you that will give you the best possible price for the installation, and paint. This best price is typically just to cover labor for the shop. They generally subtract the cost of materials for our customers. Labor adds up. They have to pre-fit the kit, prep the kit for paint, actually shoot the kit with paint, then install the kit again, and finally do a buff to really make your paint perfect.
Q: Ok, I understand that labor has to be paid for...that's only fair. But come on, can't you guys cover that?
A: As seen above, we have already invested quite a bit of money into your car. Its not cheap to make a body kit. With the thousands of dollars we invest into your car...with the money that our body shop is saving you on the cost of materials...all we are asking is for you to invest roughly $1,000 in your car. If you want to think about it another way...let's say you want to just buy the kit after its done. That way you don't have as much downtime on your car, or lose your OEM bumpers. Ok, so now you have to spend $1,500+ on the kit, and probably $1,500 to get it installed. In retrospect, we are saving you about $2,000.
Ok, thats enough ranting for me. I will check back on everyone soon. Try and have a non-sick July 4th weekend. You dont all want to be as cool as me
-Geoff
Its been a while since I've had a chance to check this post. I apologize for that. But, I am home sick today, so I thought I would swing by (yay for sickness on July 4th weekend!).
UPDATE:
I am going through my list to find the next person that wants to lend us their car for prototype. I have a list of about 13 people...I am inquiring with person number 4 right now. Hopefully we will have someone locked down shortly so that we can get you these kits just that much faster. I am hoping that we can get this car in next week.
Q&A:
Q: So wait...this thing isn't going to be a widebody?
A: No, no it isn't. There are many hidden things that come along with making your car a widebody. Although Extreme Dimensions does make a number of widebodies, we find that a non-widebody kit is a LOT more suitable to the everyday buyer (which means more money for us). Widebody kits are expensive to make, which in turn makes them expensive to sell. We aren't looking to empty your bill folds. As good as widebody kits look on paper, people often overlook those hidden things that I mentioned. Things like:
1) Added costs for installation...which also means more money for paint...which also ultimately means more time with your car in the shop.
2) To complete your look, you will want wider wheels, which means different rubber too. And you will probably want to lower your car to boot. Depending on wheel, tire, and suspension companies that you choose to use this can add up to be quite a bit of money. Whereas putting a simple 4-piece kit on...you could run your car on stock suspension, with stock wheels and still have it look good.
3) Widebody kits make for a not so great daily driver. Parking spaces are just that much smaller. Driving lanes are also that much smaller, etc...
Q: Woah...hold on, they cut your OEM bumper!?
A: Yes, we do cut your OEM bumper to create our bumper.
Q: You must be crazy! Why in the heck would you do that to my bumper? Anger issues?
A: No, no anger issues that I need to vent out. We actually do this to make sure that our bumpers fit as best as possible. The most typical trouble spots for fitment are generally around the headlights, where the bumper meets the fenders, the area below the front grill, etc. If we cut your OEM bumper in half (horizontally), and leave the upper half on the car, we eliminate those fitment issues. Genius huh?
Q: So after you cut up my bumper, and put my car out of commission for 3 months, you actually expect me to spend roughly $1,000 to paint the kit? Can't you help a brother out?
A: Really, we are helping quite a bit. Let me break it down:
1) We are paying $2,500-$3,000 for the prototyping process
2) We are paying for the shipping to our manufacturer (overseas)
3) We are paying for the actual manufacturing
4) We then pay for the shipping back of the finished parts
5) We then give you this kit for free ($1,500+ value)
6) We then recommend a shop to you that will give you the best possible price for the installation, and paint. This best price is typically just to cover labor for the shop. They generally subtract the cost of materials for our customers. Labor adds up. They have to pre-fit the kit, prep the kit for paint, actually shoot the kit with paint, then install the kit again, and finally do a buff to really make your paint perfect.
Q: Ok, I understand that labor has to be paid for...that's only fair. But come on, can't you guys cover that?
A: As seen above, we have already invested quite a bit of money into your car. Its not cheap to make a body kit. With the thousands of dollars we invest into your car...with the money that our body shop is saving you on the cost of materials...all we are asking is for you to invest roughly $1,000 in your car. If you want to think about it another way...let's say you want to just buy the kit after its done. That way you don't have as much downtime on your car, or lose your OEM bumpers. Ok, so now you have to spend $1,500+ on the kit, and probably $1,500 to get it installed. In retrospect, we are saving you about $2,000.
Ok, thats enough ranting for me. I will check back on everyone soon. Try and have a non-sick July 4th weekend. You dont all want to be as cool as me
-Geoff
07-04-2008, 04:13 AM
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i say someone with oem non-sport body should jump on this, and if anyone needs extra front bumper for them to cut it, I can let my oem go pretty cheap, just to help someone out if he needs to dirve the car during those 3 months period, but of course, you'll need to find another rear bumper.
07-15-2008, 07:02 PM
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wait a second...why's the original bumper needed to be cut up? I thought you guys makes the Brabus replica bumper for the W203 already. It should be pretty easy to use that bumper to modify to what you guys looking for right? unless that bumper you guys have doesn't fit that well at all?
07-15-2008, 08:49 PM
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I'll trade my 2004 sport sedan bumper for a clean, dent-free, scratch-free C32 AMG or 2005 sport sedan bumper, and you can go to town cutting, painting, do whatever you want to get your prototype kit !
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07-16-2008, 05:01 PM
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Hey Everyone,
We found a car!! We actually already took it in, and are working on it right as we speak.
Along with the 4 piece body kit, expect to see a carbon trunk wing, carbon roof wing, and a set of Duraflex vented front fenders
To answer the question about why we need the OEM bumper. Yes, we do have bumpers that look like the AMG bumper, the Brabus bumper, etc. When creating a bumper though (especially one with this much work going into it), the weight of all that new fiberglass, resin, etc. takes its toll. The bumper becomes VERY heavy. If we were to work off of one of our bumpers the bumper would more than likely begin to sag which could cause the bumper to become distorted. If that happens, then we have fitment issues with the finished product. So, to avoid all of that, we use your stock bumper with all of its mounting points, and mounting brackets.
I will keep everyone updated on the progress of the kit.
We found a car!! We actually already took it in, and are working on it right as we speak.
Along with the 4 piece body kit, expect to see a carbon trunk wing, carbon roof wing, and a set of Duraflex vented front fenders
To answer the question about why we need the OEM bumper. Yes, we do have bumpers that look like the AMG bumper, the Brabus bumper, etc. When creating a bumper though (especially one with this much work going into it), the weight of all that new fiberglass, resin, etc. takes its toll. The bumper becomes VERY heavy. If we were to work off of one of our bumpers the bumper would more than likely begin to sag which could cause the bumper to become distorted. If that happens, then we have fitment issues with the finished product. So, to avoid all of that, we use your stock bumper with all of its mounting points, and mounting brackets.
I will keep everyone updated on the progress of the kit.
07-16-2008, 10:27 PM
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Extreme Dimensions,
do you have an AMG C32 W203 front bumper for sale?
Carlos
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do you have an AMG C32 W203 front bumper for sale?
Carlos
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07-17-2008, 07:03 AM
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07-17-2008, 12:03 PM
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1959 220S / 1979 230 G / 2002 A210 AMG / 2003 C320 SC / 2004.5 C320 SS / 2005 ML350 SE / 2008 smart
I never knew anyone actually sold replica-AMG bumpers.
Interesting.
Carlos
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