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Old Oct 13, 2009 | 04:05 PM
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Any news on the 09 grill?
I'm still thinking about rocket.
I know it's quite pricey.
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Old Oct 13, 2009 | 10:11 PM
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Originally Posted by jikjak
u have anymore pics of your brabus rocket bumper installed?
how was fitment?
did it come with the mesh grills as well?
im also wondering if there are side vents or not.
ive seen pics of it with side vents and without them.
thanks!
I'll look for some pictures. The fitment was pretty much spot on. The mesh grills were included with mine and I wish the side vents were standard.

Originally Posted by azncarjunkie
yup, it's certainly not fiberglass. I've got enough scrapes on the bottom of mine to make me glad that I didn't get the carbon fiber one like I originally planned.
Exactly. It is definately a more durable material and odds are you WILL scrape sooner or later. I've even accidentally parked over a parking bumper that I couldn't see on a decline and the sound alone made me cringe. It PAYS to have a quality bumper that won't crack!

What gets me is that you AMG guys drive six figure vehicles, but are looking to get knock off/replica/inferior parts. Remember, you typically get what you pay for...

Also, the body shop received some type of module that prevents the dash from showing you messages detecting no fog lights.

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Old Oct 13, 2009 | 10:31 PM
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Here you guys are. I found some pictures on my computer from a few different angles. Enjoy! (Don't ask what happened to the first picture)
Attached Thumbnails WTB- Brabus Rocket front bumper-photo2.jpg   WTB- Brabus Rocket front bumper-photo6.jpg   WTB- Brabus Rocket front bumper-photo7.jpg   WTB- Brabus Rocket front bumper-8.jpg   WTB- Brabus Rocket front bumper-dscn0096.jpg  

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Old Oct 14, 2009 | 01:44 AM
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I think part of the reason why it looks a little tacky is because the brake vents on the real Brabus rocket bumper had CF vent attached to the bumper. I still like it though.

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Old Oct 14, 2009 | 04:17 AM
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lexaltezza: thanks for sharing the pics! it looks great! is yours the original brabus one?

good to hear that it comes with side vents and that module to prevent an error since the foglights are now gone. im assuming that you were able to reuse your oem parktronic sensors?
what else did it come with?
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Old Oct 14, 2009 | 04:58 AM
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weird are there different sensors on the 09s?
did the sensors from the 07 fit?
wanna sell it? hehe
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Old Oct 14, 2009 | 06:00 AM
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hehe nice!
im still debating on whether or not to pull the trigger on it.
did yours come with the mesh as well?
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Old Oct 14, 2009 | 10:33 AM
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Originally Posted by lexaltezza

Also, the body shop received some type of module that prevents the dash from showing you messages detecting no fog lights.
Can anyone tell me the name of this module and the cost ? I disconnected my fogs and changed them over to a daytime LED system, with different wiring.

I'm getting the no fog light messages.

The original rocket bumper is a beauty. Get it, get it, get it!!!!!
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Old Oct 14, 2009 | 03:28 PM
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Originally Posted by cmergonoto
what mesh are you talking about? the one that X-vert is displaying?
the mesh that goes inside the 3 big air ducts on the front of the bumper.
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Old Oct 14, 2009 | 04:03 PM
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I'm surprised no one made a CF duct for their rocket bumper. I think I'll give it a try once my car arrives.
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Old Oct 14, 2009 | 06:41 PM
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Originally Posted by jikjak
lexaltezza: thanks for sharing the pics! it looks great! is yours the original brabus one?

good to hear that it comes with side vents and that module to prevent an error since the foglights are now gone. im assuming that you were able to reuse your oem parktronic sensors?
what else did it come with?
Thanks, it is indeed the authentic Brabus bumper. It DOESN'T come with the side vents...I wish it did! My bumper was designed for the parktronic sensors so we were able to reuse all of them with no problems. I didn't even get a chance to see the bumper before it was installed because it was shipped straight to the MB body shop. The body shop guy did tell me there were some flaps or panels to cover up the openings on the bumper, but didn't recommend it as it would block air flow

Go for it. I should warn you though, it can be head turner and people do stare
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Old Oct 14, 2009 | 06:46 PM
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Originally Posted by jikjak
the mesh that goes inside the 3 big air ducts on the front of the bumper.
It is included.

Originally Posted by khelawanb
Can anyone tell me the name of this module and the cost ? I disconnected my fogs and changed them over to a daytime LED system, with different wiring.

I'm getting the no fog light messages.

The original rocket bumper is a beauty. Get it, get it, get it!!!!!
It's installed behind the bumper somewhere. I'll see if I can read anything on it. I do know that it required soldering a few wires.
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Old Oct 14, 2009 | 07:40 PM
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Sorry I meant the mesh grill stuff.
I'm glad to hear that it comes with the mesh, that my parktronic will fit and that it has the foglight delete module. Kinda sucks to lose fogs though. Especially after I just replaced one of my fogs and also added hids.

I think I will go for the rocket though!
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Old Oct 14, 2009 | 09:34 PM
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Originally Posted by jikjak
Sorry I meant the mesh grill stuff.
I'm glad to hear that it comes with the mesh, that my parktronic will fit and that it has the foglight delete module. Kinda sucks to lose fogs though. Especially after I just replaced one of my fogs and also added hids.

I think I will go for the rocket though!
I don't know if you have seen this picture or not, but its HOT. I especially like how the "lip" on the left and right sides of the bumper were painted black with a white pinstripe...I wish I had white just so I could go for this look.
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Old Oct 14, 2009 | 11:56 PM
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Here are some pics on a white CLS...looks sick


http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2645602
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Old Oct 15, 2009 | 03:28 AM
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Originally Posted by lexaltezza
I don't know if you have seen this picture or not, but its HOT. I especially like how the "lip" on the left and right sides of the bumper were painted black with a white pinstripe...I wish I had white just so I could go for this look.
damn that looks really good!!!
i like how he painted the lower lips black!
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Old Oct 15, 2009 | 03:36 AM
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woah thanks for the link vick!
that looks goood
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