OEM Euro-spec front plate bracket
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OEM Euro-spec front plate bracket
With the help of Cory at Kleemann I was able to find the front bumper brackets that come with the European C63's to hold their euro-spec license plates in place.
These are not like the after market ones that come with the novelty German license plates but are made specifically to fit over the C63's front bumper just like the US version does.
The part number if anyone is interested is:
A204.817.19.78
If you just give your dealer the part number and don't say what it is they will usually order it (mine just did). The down side is that it costs $145 (comes directly from Germany). But if you want a perfect fit for you Euro plate without a bent plate frame and tape, etc here's the solution.
These are not like the after market ones that come with the novelty German license plates but are made specifically to fit over the C63's front bumper just like the US version does.
The part number if anyone is interested is:
A204.817.19.78
If you just give your dealer the part number and don't say what it is they will usually order it (mine just did). The down side is that it costs $145 (comes directly from Germany). But if you want a perfect fit for you Euro plate without a bent plate frame and tape, etc here's the solution.
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Ya I was thinking about that too. I don't think the holes will line up but I'm thinking there will be some way to modify it so I can use the existing holes in my car. Even if I have to screw through the center of the bracket I can maybe just find low profile screws that don't protrude much and then just lay the plate on top.
My 335i is stock although the funny thing is at low RPM's (1000 - 3000) it feels faster than the C63. The twin turbos really give you great low end acceleration and torque. You have the full 300 lb.ft. at like 1500 rpm's.
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Ya I was thinking about that too. I don't think the holes will line up but I'm thinking there will be some way to modify it so I can use the existing holes in my car. Even if I have to screw through the center of the bracket I can maybe just find low profile screws that don't protrude much and then just lay the plate on top.
My 335i is stock although the funny thing is at low RPM's (1000 - 3000) it feels faster than the C63. The twin turbos really give you great low end acceleration and torque. You have the full 300 lb.ft. at like 1500 rpm's.
My 335i is stock although the funny thing is at low RPM's (1000 - 3000) it feels faster than the C63. The twin turbos really give you great low end acceleration and torque. You have the full 300 lb.ft. at like 1500 rpm's.
; I had a PROcede v3 335i...my '09 MB C63 AMG is its replacement. 
But, yeah, the C63 AMG's power really comes on strong above 4,000rpm. It's still just a tad faster than the PROcede v3 tuned 335i though, and a much nicer vehicle in so many ways, imho.btw -- I've been told that some of the regular euro plate brackets will in fact bend or mold a bit to the C63's angled bumper. If not, I may try the 3M double-sided tape. I guess I'll find out for sure when I get my euro plate in a couple weeks.
An authentic MB C63 euro plate bracket for $145 seems very steep, especially when the customized euro plate only cost me $40.
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Try having about 430 lb-ft TQ from 1,500 rpms ; I had a PROcede v3 335i...my '09 MB C63 AMG is its replacement. But, yeah, the C63 AMG's power really comes on strong above 4,000rpm. It's still just a tad faster than the PROcede v3 tuned 335i though, and a much nicer vehicle in so many ways, imho.
btw -- I've been told that some of the regular euro plate brackets will in fact bend or mold a bit to the C63's angled bumper. If not, I may try the 3M double-sided tape. I guess I'll find out for sure when I get my euro plate in a couple weeks. An authentic MB C63 euro plate bracket for $145 seems very steep, especially when the customized euro plate only cost me $40.
; I had a PROcede v3 335i...my '09 MB C63 AMG is its replacement. But, yeah, the C63 AMG's power really comes on strong above 4,000rpm. It's still just a tad faster than the PROcede v3 tuned 335i though, and a much nicer vehicle in so many ways, imho.btw -- I've been told that some of the regular euro plate brackets will in fact bend or mold a bit to the C63's angled bumper. If not, I may try the 3M double-sided tape. I guess I'll find out for sure when I get my euro plate in a couple weeks.
An authentic MB C63 euro plate bracket for $145 seems very steep, especially when the customized euro plate only cost me $40.Just got the price reduced to $92 from $145. Called another dealer and they quoted me a lower price so I called my local dealer again and they dropped theirs to match.
I heard the dealers mark up their "wholesale" parts by around 60%. What a deal....
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Go the tape route no more holes, no more holes. If the holder is like the other one I saw it compensates for the angle of the bumper and should fit fairly flush, fingers-crossed.
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I heated the frame that came with my plate and bent it to fit. It is mounted with 3M tape and has been on for over 1 1/2 yrs. I wanted the oem frame but that price is ridiculous. There used to be a real carbon fiber version on ebay but I can't find it.
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The frame is plastic. I measured to center and marked it with grease pencil. Then I heated the frame with a heat gun on low setting. A hairdryer would probably work too. After I heated it for a while, I put the plate in and lined both up along the edge of my work bench. I then gently pressed until I achieved the correct angle. The oem frame is best but this was my alternative to trying to order one from Germany. When my dealer tried to order one for me, the computer advised "Not available for US market" and they would not order it.
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The frame is plastic. I measured to center and marked it with grease pencil. Then I heated the frame with a heat gun on low setting. A hairdryer would probably work too. After I heated it for a while, I put the plate in and lined both up along the edge of my work bench. I then gently pressed until I achieved the correct angle. The oem frame is best but this was my alternative to trying to order one from Germany. When my dealer tried to order one for me, the computer advised "Not available for US market" and they would not order it.
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