Rear Side Flics Don't fit????
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Rear Side Flics Don't fit????
Folks,
Help me out.
Bought these and they don't fit during test fit.
Big gap in test fit between it and the bumper.
Part number on box doesn't match internal part, as in picture.
Is this the right part???
Help me out.
Bought these and they don't fit during test fit.
Big gap in test fit between it and the bumper.
Part number on box doesn't match internal part, as in picture.
Is this the right part???
Last edited by auditoamg; Jun 27, 2017 at 03:31 PM.
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Originally Posted by Mr. Pink
I think you gotta pull the factory plastic out for it to sit flush
What tool fits, or what trim tool is required?
I can't see how that could make a difference though, as the gap is over 1/2 inch and those pieces aren't that deep....
But I'll try anything. Thanks!
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Do you have sedan or coupe? I tried buying some for my sedan and was told they were couple only and wouldn't fit my sedan. I'm not saying this is your case, just pointing out there other things you might want to verify first.
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Thanks all, except one - and you know who you are... LOL!
I have a coupe.
Picture of the gap, attached.
I don't see how removal of the OEM grate, shown in the picture, would change fitment based on the way the flics fit, but I could be wrong.
Also, can someone comment on the OEM part # on the box NOT matching the part #'s listed on the parts themselves?
Is that normal?????
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It might be the other way around.
Just glancing at the MB Accessory website, the flics are listed for the sedan and not listed for the coupe.
Coupe --> https://www.mbusa.com/mercedes/acces...-C/model-C63CS
Sedan --> https://www.mbusa.com/mercedes/acces...-C/model-C63WS
Listed under "Exterior". You have to click the "5 More" link to see them.
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The accessory guide for the Coupe shows these as available....
In my case, the box part number matches what Mercedes shows, but the parts themselves do NOT...
I'm not sure if that's normal, hence my fitment issue....
https://www.mbusa.com/vcm/MB/Digital...s_brochure.pdf
In my case, the box part number matches what Mercedes shows, but the parts themselves do NOT...
I'm not sure if that's normal, hence my fitment issue....
https://www.mbusa.com/vcm/MB/Digital...s_brochure.pdf
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The accessory guide for the Coupe shows these as available....
In my case, the box part number matches what Mercedes shows, but the parts themselves do NOT...
I'm not sure if that's normal, hence my fitment issue....
https://www.mbusa.com/vcm/MB/Digital...s_brochure.pdf
In my case, the box part number matches what Mercedes shows, but the parts themselves do NOT...
I'm not sure if that's normal, hence my fitment issue....
https://www.mbusa.com/vcm/MB/Digital...s_brochure.pdf
Just a thought, it could be available for the C300 Sport Coupe and C43 Coupe but not the C63S Coupe. Your car has a different rear bumper (and entire rear end for that matter), so a part that would fit those cars wouldn't fit yours.
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I do know that other's with the C63S Coupe have fitted these, without issue.
In fact, I believe the Edition 1 comes standard with these....
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Not to get nit-picky, but the picture (04) in the MB catalogue link your sent was of the rear end of a sedan (no red lights/reflectors in the crease above the exhaust tips).
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Agreed, that is the only part # listed.
I don't, in fact, know if the sedan and coupe FLICS are the same.
There are flics for multiple vehicles available from Mercedes.
I am wondering if the flics I received are for another Mercedes vehicle (an "A" class)?
I don't, in fact, know if the sedan and coupe FLICS are the same.
There are flics for multiple vehicles available from Mercedes.
I am wondering if the flics I received are for another Mercedes vehicle (an "A" class)?
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Hmm. From your pic, I would think that gap is ok...I thought your gap was the flush fit on the front side of the flics. I think there is supposed to be that gap in the rear?
or, is it an issue because the backing plate won't fit flush in order to drill and screw it in?
I have china carbon flics for my sedan in the mail. I'm sure that will be a party, fitting them. They are no-drill tho...3M only, which isn't much risk to take.
or, is it an issue because the backing plate won't fit flush in order to drill and screw it in?
I have china carbon flics for my sedan in the mail. I'm sure that will be a party, fitting them. They are no-drill tho...3M only, which isn't much risk to take.
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Just looking at the shape/size of the vent they cover up, the C63S Coupe just looks different.
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And you might be right that it's then correct...
Hmm. From your pic, I would think that gap is ok...I thought your gap was the flush fit on the front side of the flics. I think there is supposed to be that gap in the rear?
or, is it an issue because the backing plate won't fit flush in order to drill and screw it in?
I have china carbon flics for my sedan in the mail. I'm sure that will be a party, fitting them. They are no-drill tho...3M only, which isn't much risk to take.
or, is it an issue because the backing plate won't fit flush in order to drill and screw it in?
I have china carbon flics for my sedan in the mail. I'm sure that will be a party, fitting them. They are no-drill tho...3M only, which isn't much risk to take.
It's very odd.
I tried both sides of the vehicle and they both fit EXACTLY the same way.
Everything else is fairly close, but NOT the backing plate....
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Hmm. From your pic, I would think that gap is ok...I thought your gap was the flush fit on the front side of the flics. I think there is supposed to be that gap in the rear?
or, is it an issue because the backing plate won't fit flush in order to drill and screw it in?
I have china carbon flics for my sedan in the mail. I'm sure that will be a party, fitting them. They are no-drill tho...3M only, which isn't much risk to take.
or, is it an issue because the backing plate won't fit flush in order to drill and screw it in?
I have china carbon flics for my sedan in the mail. I'm sure that will be a party, fitting them. They are no-drill tho...3M only, which isn't much risk to take.
I'm not drilling my bumper as an experiment.
I'm bringing it to the dealer, hopefully tomorrow, to let them look at it.
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