Need help identifying this front lip
08-31-2018, 12:58 PM
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Just a suggestion on installation. Pre-drill holes starting at the center and place them 12" apart but stop when you reach the "curve" that wraps around the "L" corner. I used 1 1/2" to 2" long black torx self-tapping screws with the longer screws at the "L" curve portion. When pre-drilling the holes on the "L" shaped corners to the end of the lip at the beginning of the wheel arch, you'll see the need to drill the holes at a 45 degree angle inwards towards the engine bay. After its installed, I used black silicone to seal the gaps between the cf lip and the bumper!
Good luck....
Rob
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08-31-2018, 01:05 PM
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PJmak......
Just a suggestion on installation. Pre-drill holes starting at the center and place them 12" apart but stop when you reach the "curve" that wraps around the "L" corner. I used 1 1/2" to 2" long black torx self-tapping screws with the longer screws at the "L" curve portion. When pre-drilling the holes on the "L" shaped corners to the end of the lip at the beginning of the wheel arch, you'll see the need to drill the holes at a 45 degree angle inwards towards the engine bay. After its installed, I used black silicone to seal the gaps between the cf lip and the bumper!
Good luck....
Rob
Just a suggestion on installation. Pre-drill holes starting at the center and place them 12" apart but stop when you reach the "curve" that wraps around the "L" corner. I used 1 1/2" to 2" long black torx self-tapping screws with the longer screws at the "L" curve portion. When pre-drilling the holes on the "L" shaped corners to the end of the lip at the beginning of the wheel arch, you'll see the need to drill the holes at a 45 degree angle inwards towards the engine bay. After its installed, I used black silicone to seal the gaps between the cf lip and the bumper!
Good luck....
Rob
Il also planning to do double sided tape in a few areas just to get a better seal.
08-31-2018, 01:07 PM
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Maximo55,
You can also take a look at my cf lip at the following url, too!
Rob
https://mbworld.org/forums/c32-amg-c...r-canards.html
You can also take a look at my cf lip at the following url, too!
Rob
https://mbworld.org/forums/c32-amg-c...r-canards.html
09-14-2018, 12:27 PM
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Thanks guys. Yea the car looks way better 
Im gonna have the headlights buffed and ceramic coated next then have the fender badges removed.
Also I might look into the cf trunk spoiler.
Does anyone know how those are mounted?
Im gonna have the headlights buffed and ceramic coated next then have the fender badges removed.
Also I might look into the cf trunk spoiler.
Does anyone know how those are mounted?
09-14-2018, 12:31 PM
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Believe it or not but they are actually 3M double-sided taped. Just a suggestion, you may also look into a CF Diffuser which really ads to the overall look! Take another look at my pics!
Rob
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09-14-2018, 12:36 PM
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Im gonna start with the spoiler than diffuser, last I want the full interior cf trim. I've seen pictures of it but no idea where to get it.
I was hoping the rear spoiler was screwed in, taking the double sided tape off sounds like a bad time.
09-14-2018, 12:37 PM
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Ah I see the pic now. Looks very nice.
Another thought I had was to color match(with a vinyl wrap) the chrome bits on the car. What do you think of that idea?
Another thought I had was to color match(with a vinyl wrap) the chrome bits on the car. What do you think of that idea?
09-14-2018, 12:45 PM
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Whatever floats your boat! I like to keep all my cars as simple as possible! I've added a few bits of CF stuff on the front, rear and interior (dash panels and doors). I've also added performance goodies, too! I still think my silver cf steering wheel and gear shift knob would look good in your car! I was referring to your C43 (four spoke steering wheel)!!!
Rob
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09-14-2018, 07:19 PM
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I just checked the link again, there arent any of the diffuser but yea thats definetly something I want to get at some point.
Im gonna start with the spoiler than diffuser, last I want the full interior cf trim. I've seen pictures of it but no idea where to get it.
I was hoping the rear spoiler was screwed in, taking the double sided tape off sounds like a bad time.
Im gonna start with the spoiler than diffuser, last I want the full interior cf trim. I've seen pictures of it but no idea where to get it.
I was hoping the rear spoiler was screwed in, taking the double sided tape off sounds like a bad time.
Here's the cf diffuser I put on my C55. To do this job right, you'll need to drop the rear portion of mufflers and completely remove the rear bumper. Do the installation on a very stable workbench with a large blanket to protect the paint! Once its installed, use black silicone to seal the gaps between the diffuser and bumper. Re-attach the muffler apparatus and away you go!!
Good luck!
Rob
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Carbon-Fibe...AAAOSwaB5XvVoj
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09-14-2018, 07:32 PM
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I just checked the link again, there arent any of the diffuser but yea thats definetly something I want to get at some point.
Im gonna start with the spoiler than diffuser, last I want the full interior cf trim. I've seen pictures of it but no idea where to get it.
I was hoping the rear spoiler was screwed in, taking the double sided tape off sounds like a bad time.
Im gonna start with the spoiler than diffuser, last I want the full interior cf trim. I've seen pictures of it but no idea where to get it.
I was hoping the rear spoiler was screwed in, taking the double sided tape off sounds like a bad time.
https://mbworld.org/forums/market/719168
Rob
