C32 AMG, C55 AMG (W203) 2001 - 2007

Did some custom fabbing for a rear diffuser pics (no 56k)

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Old Apr 2, 2009 | 01:17 AM
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Did some custom fabbing for a rear diffuser pics (no 56k)

just a little project i've got goin on.

My OEM w203 C55 AMG rear bumper


Fresh sheet wax



Previous attempts on the fitment... mold on the left, failed attempt #120298826345 in the center, and defective diffuser on the right


Sheet wax in progress



Claying begins

(yes those are working hands)


Claying and Sheet waxing complete




The start of plaster fins





Plaster fins drying


The way I left it for the night
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Old Apr 2, 2009 | 01:21 AM
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Old Apr 2, 2009 | 01:27 AM
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I dont even know what you have got going on , but holy hell! I hope it comes out better than you expect. I've been known to be a mad man but wow, this is soemthing I would run away from. You have got some skills. People on this forum take on some huge jobs and have some amazing ideas. big props to what ever it is you re building.
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Old Apr 2, 2009 | 01:32 AM
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nice
thank you

Originally Posted by hooleyboy
I dont even know what you have got going on , but holy hell! I hope it comes out better than you expect. I've been known to be a mad man but wow, this is soemthing I would run away from. You have got some skills. People on this forum take on some huge jobs and have some amazing ideas. big props to what ever it is you re building.
no way man, i would have sex with lots of fat girls to do the things you did to your c55. if you ever need any serious weight savings let me know. i really want to do some fenders and bumpers and the such.

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Old Apr 2, 2009 | 01:07 PM
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i would have sex with lots of fat girls to do the things you did to your c55.
Damnit man you need to warm someone that you are gonna say/write something like that before the unsuspecting reader drinks some coffee! ****!
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Old Apr 2, 2009 | 01:39 PM
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Damnit man you need to warm someone that you are gonna say/write something like that before the unsuspecting reader drinks some coffee! ****!
+1 LOL
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Old Apr 2, 2009 | 05:11 PM
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looks good eric.
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Old Apr 2, 2009 | 08:35 PM
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Originally Posted by cannonball55
thank you



no way man, i would have sex with lots of fat girls to do the things you did to your c55. if you ever need any serious weight savings let me know. i really want to do some fenders and bumpers and the such.
Hey. thers nothing worng about fat girls...


"Fat girls need love too. But they have to pay!"-Quagmire
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Old Apr 2, 2009 | 09:04 PM
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nice man...now get to work and make me one for the c32
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Old Apr 2, 2009 | 10:53 PM
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Originally Posted by msheredy
Damnit man you need to warm someone that you are gonna say/write something like that before the unsuspecting reader drinks some coffee! ****!
haha. i'll try to remember that next time

Originally Posted by TemjinX2
looks good eric.
thank you sir.

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Hey. thers nothing worng about fat girls...


"Fat girls need love too. But they have to pay!"-Quagmire
yes... nothing wrong with fat girls.... just this guy hasnt got a license to operate heavy equipment.

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nice man...now get to work and make me one for the c32
woah woah woah... this from the guy who never returned my pm... hmm...

just kidding... oh.... and just so we're clear as mud. this isnt a forsale ad. i do not do this for commercial purposes. if anyone is interested in finding something like this. i do believe there is someone on mymbonline who is selling them. clear as mud ok.
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Old Apr 3, 2009 | 11:34 AM
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Great work!

I'm having some many issues installing my diffuser is not even worth trying anymore.

I wish you posted this earlier...
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Old Apr 3, 2009 | 10:42 PM
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Great work!

I'm having some many issues installing my diffuser is not even worth trying anymore.

I wish you posted this earlier...
well if you give up on it let me know.
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Old Apr 3, 2009 | 11:01 PM
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well if you give up on it let me know.
Can't wait to see the finish product.
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Old Apr 13, 2009 | 11:56 PM
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after much delay the diffuser mold will be laid up tonight.

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Old Apr 14, 2009 | 12:00 AM
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loooks good...too bad for no single sided diffusers.
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Old Apr 14, 2009 | 12:27 AM
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loooks good...too bad for no single sided diffusers.
Agreed!
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nice job!
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Old Apr 14, 2009 | 08:48 PM
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loooks good...too bad for no single sided diffusers.
x10

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Looking good! I have the funds on standby.
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Old Apr 14, 2009 | 11:31 PM
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Very Nice! Just what my C55 is missing!
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mold was laid up last night. i had a friend lay it up while i worked on another project. popped it out today and cleaned it up, its looking good gonna be lots of sanding involved but no filling. *should* be finished sanding tomorrow night after which the first part will be laid up the next. stay tuned! (will take pic's in a bit)
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sounds like god progress-thanks for the updates!
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