W215 CL55/65 AMG ALL Carbon Fiber Front Bumper Conversion.
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Jds28, hey I didn't know you're also from the bay area. Where? Yeah , I still have my spare skirt sitting inside my garage unopened. I'm holding it for n.cali cl55club to pick it up. There's a couple of member that is looking for the other extra set. Kamilclk430 needs a set I think. Don't worry someone will email you soon cause I think these skirts are going for $1200 now
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I would like it to be all carbon fiber.... How much would you think it would cost if any member wanted full carbon. That was if we get 10 member.. $3600 is a great price for a custom bumper in carbon fiber and I would do it right away but i don't really hate the Oem amg bumper to replace it for a $3600 one. Hopefully the cost of a all carbon one with 10 member wouldn't be so bad. I know if you what the best and play. I need to lighten up my wallet.
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Hey guys, sorry been out of pocket for a few days, so a bit behind. Have a question, a bit odd no one raised it yet 
. If 5 units of all CF is $3600 each, and 10 units of all CF is $1800 each (I realize this may now be higher), why would we purchase one for $3600? I would much rather buy 2 (if every one else is willing to do the same) for $3600 (at $1800 each), and then sell one or keep as spare just in case. Maybe I am missing something 
. If 5 units of all CF is $3600 each, and 10 units of all CF is $1800 each (I realize this may now be higher), why would we purchase one for $3600? I would much rather buy 2 (if every one else is willing to do the same) for $3600 (at $1800 each), and then sell one or keep as spare just in case. Maybe I am missing something If we had 5 members at $3,600 it would be an entire CF bumper. If we did 10 members at $1,800, it would be a fiberglass bumper with only carbon fiber sides for the vents. However if you wanted an all CF bumper now like the one at 5 members at 3,600 it would BUT with 10 members, it would be the $1,800 + $570 full carbon charge. Total $2,370 for full carbon fiber bumper with 10 members.
Personally, to help you guys save money, there is really NOT a need to have a full carbon fiber bumper other then it just being awesome! or if you wanted parts of it unpainted. It will not save weight, and the fiberglass with the carbon sides will still get the look you all want. Just like a black series etc... I just do not want to sell you something you may not need if you can have the same for less.
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Jds28, hey I didn't know you're also from the bay area. Where? Yeah , I still have my spare skirt sitting inside my garage unopened. I'm holding it for n.cali cl55club to pick it up. There's a couple of member that is looking for the other extra set. Kamilclk430 needs a set I think. Don't worry someone will email you soon cause I think these skirts are going for $1200 now
Great, I'll wait to see if anyone is interested, and maybe I'll post on that original thread at some point. Thanks for the response!!
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With the updated pricing that is not really comparing apples to apples anymore.
If we had 5 members at $3,600 it would be an entire CF bumper. If we did 10 members at $1,800, it would be a fiberglass bumper with only carbon fiber sides for the vents. However if you wanted an all CF bumper now like the one at 5 members at 3,600 it would BUT with 10 members, it would be the $1,800 + $570 full carbon charge. Total $2,370 for full carbon fiber bumper with 10 members.
Personally, to help you guys save money, there is really NOT a need to have a full carbon fiber bumper other then it just being awesome! or if you wanted parts of it unpainted. It will not save weight, and the fiberglass with the carbon sides will still get the look you all want. Just like a black series etc... I just do not want to sell you something you may not need if you can have the same for less.
If we had 5 members at $3,600 it would be an entire CF bumper. If we did 10 members at $1,800, it would be a fiberglass bumper with only carbon fiber sides for the vents. However if you wanted an all CF bumper now like the one at 5 members at 3,600 it would BUT with 10 members, it would be the $1,800 + $570 full carbon charge. Total $2,370 for full carbon fiber bumper with 10 members.
Personally, to help you guys save money, there is really NOT a need to have a full carbon fiber bumper other then it just being awesome! or if you wanted parts of it unpainted. It will not save weight, and the fiberglass with the carbon sides will still get the look you all want. Just like a black series etc... I just do not want to sell you something you may not need if you can have the same for less.
So, essentially what you're saying is, if we have 10 buyers, you could do any combination of fiberglass + CF for $1800 and all CF for $1800+$570?
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????? , nothing is free in America. We ask for their service and getting a product. Also I think everyone knows MB has stopped making w215 a long time now
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I rather have 10 people on this and pay the $1800 for the FIBERGLASS/CARBON. I'm taking my car down to SPEEDRIVEN to get some go fast. Cant have a mean looking CL up front with no power 
Is there any chance to add a Carbon diffuser or splitter especially made for that bumper for a certain cost as an upgrade?
Is there any chance to add a Carbon diffuser or splitter especially made for that bumper for a certain cost as an upgrade?
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My $.02. Whatever the group decides, I'm down. Regardless, I will be paying the upcharge to get the bumper done entirely out of carbon fiber. I'd rather go the whole 9 yards, that's how I'd prefer it.
Also Neal, did you find out from Jai about the rear bumper extension pieces? If he won't take them on for a while, I'd rather have you start them
Also Neal, did you find out from Jai about the rear bumper extension pieces? If he won't take them on for a while, I'd rather have you start them
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Not really, but you can get the regular Euroteck lip that most people have here and that fits it perfect, and like I mentioned, the bumper will be made around the lip style too.
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If it's not going to be limited, then what's the point of me (or anyone) participating in the group buy? I don't understand why I have to put up my money (whether there's 5 and it'll be more money, or 10 people) when I can just buy it whenever? I'm not trying to be selfish, but what advantages do those who are going to put up over possibly $3,000 and fund this without getting to see the final product and wait patiently, over those who can just click the 'Buy it Now' button when it is finished?
I really want this bumper, hell I started this thread and ran the concept by Neal. But being part of the group buy, I can honestly say that I do expect something more over those that aren't, am I wrong by saying that? There has to be an advantage and perk in being in this, and that advantage is the rarity.
And sorry, but I love exclusivity. If there were 10-15 W215 AMG's around where I live, or saw a CL every day, I would not have bought this car tbh. Don't get me wrong, I want to get 10 people for this, but I also want it to be special. That's why people should join in this GB to be a part of a really special piece that won't be available to the public. Once people who have a CL see this, they're gonna want it.
All the other Euroteck CL group buys were supposed to be "Limited Edition" but Jai put them up for sale to whoever. So hopefully we can have 1 where it actually is "Limited Editon"
At the end of the day though, Neal has the final word. So Mr. Neal, what do you plan to do?
I really want this bumper, hell I started this thread and ran the concept by Neal. But being part of the group buy, I can honestly say that I do expect something more over those that aren't, am I wrong by saying that? There has to be an advantage and perk in being in this, and that advantage is the rarity.
And sorry, but I love exclusivity. If there were 10-15 W215 AMG's around where I live, or saw a CL every day, I would not have bought this car tbh. Don't get me wrong, I want to get 10 people for this, but I also want it to be special. That's why people should join in this GB to be a part of a really special piece that won't be available to the public. Once people who have a CL see this, they're gonna want it.
All the other Euroteck CL group buys were supposed to be "Limited Edition" but Jai put them up for sale to whoever. So hopefully we can have 1 where it actually is "Limited Editon"
At the end of the day though, Neal has the final word. So Mr. Neal, what do you plan to do?
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If it's not going to be limited, then what's the point of me (or anyone) participating in the group buy? I don't understand why I have to put up my money (whether there's 5 and it'll be more money, or 10 people) when I can just buy it whenever? I'm not trying to be selfish, but what advantages do those who are going to put up over possibly $3,000 and fund this without getting to see the final product and wait patiently, over those who can just click the 'Buy it Now' button when it is finished?
I really want this bumper, hell I started this thread and ran the concept by Neal. But being part of the group buy, I can honestly say that I do expect something more over those that aren't, am I wrong by saying that? There has to be an advantage and perk in being in this, and that advantage is the rarity.
And sorry, but I love exclusivity. If there were 10-15 W215 AMG's around where I live, or saw a CL every day, I would not have bought this car tbh. Don't get me wrong, I want to get 10 people for this, but I also want it to be special. That's why people should join in this GB to be a part of a really special piece that won't be available to the public. Once people who have a CL see this, they're gonna want it.
All the other Euroteck CL group buys were supposed to be "Limited Edition" but Jai put them up for sale to whoever. So hopefully we can have 1 where it actually is "Limited Editon"
At the end of the day though, Neal has the final word. So Mr. Neal, what do you plan to do?
I really want this bumper, hell I started this thread and ran the concept by Neal. But being part of the group buy, I can honestly say that I do expect something more over those that aren't, am I wrong by saying that? There has to be an advantage and perk in being in this, and that advantage is the rarity.
And sorry, but I love exclusivity. If there were 10-15 W215 AMG's around where I live, or saw a CL every day, I would not have bought this car tbh. Don't get me wrong, I want to get 10 people for this, but I also want it to be special. That's why people should join in this GB to be a part of a really special piece that won't be available to the public. Once people who have a CL see this, they're gonna want it.
All the other Euroteck CL group buys were supposed to be "Limited Edition" but Jai put them up for sale to whoever. So hopefully we can have 1 where it actually is "Limited Editon"
At the end of the day though, Neal has the final word. So Mr. Neal, what do you plan to do?
This is limited to either the 5 or 10 we make. Again, I can personally sign to that.
I think pman was just under the impression he did not mind if we sold them after, which is a very nice gesture, but it is not the plan for this bumper.
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No, this bumper is strictly limited production. I would not even sell it to Mercedes or AMG if they wanted! When I say I would sign my name to it, I mean that. I would even destroy the mould after they are all made on film to show you guys, however, I would not want to do that because what if one of you got in an accident and damaged yours and you needed a new one?
This is limited to either the 5 or 10 we make. Again, I can personally sign to that.
I think pman was just under the impression he did not mind if we sold them after, which is a very nice gesture, but it is not the plan for this bumper.
This is limited to either the 5 or 10 we make. Again, I can personally sign to that.
I think pman was just under the impression he did not mind if we sold them after, which is a very nice gesture, but it is not the plan for this bumper.
The problem is; it's not made yet. It's hard to commit to something you can't see. But what we're getting here is taking one of the most classy, suave and gorgeous silhouettes Mercedes-Benz has ever made, and modernizing it, softly yet smoothly, to give it that newer aggressive look it never got the chance to.
pman - I love One For All, All For One. Letting items available to anyone is always good as you get more sales and more people have access to them. However, that doesn't always work. You don't want to have van Gogh's available everywhere. Some things are just better rare.
On a different question.
Hypothetically speaking; Let's fast forward and say all the orders are in and everyone paid. Today is the day you order the front AMG bumper. How long (personal guess) would you say the bumper could and should be done around with this kind of task?
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On a different question.
Hypothetically speaking; Let's fast forward and say all the orders are in and everyone paid. Today is the day you order the front AMG bumper. How long (personal guess) would you say the bumper could and should be done around with this kind of task?
I would like to put this for completed in the 3-5 month range when completed. It may be quicker, but that would be a nice surprise. If we did 5 bumpers only it would be on the quicker side obviously.
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No, this bumper is strictly limited production. I would not even sell it to Mercedes or AMG if they wanted! When I say I would sign my name to it, I mean that. I would even destroy the mould after they are all made on film to show you guys, however, I would not want to do that because what if one of you got in an accident and damaged yours and you needed a new one?
This is limited to either the 5 or 10 we make. Again, I can personally sign to that.
I think pman was just under the impression he did not mind if we sold them after, which is a very nice gesture, but it is not the plan for this bumper.
This is limited to either the 5 or 10 we make. Again, I can personally sign to that.
I think pman was just under the impression he did not mind if we sold them after, which is a very nice gesture, but it is not the plan for this bumper.
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sucks that I can't involve myself in this group buy, but I guess I'll have to live with it T.T
later down the line, would it be possible for one of GB members to sell or hand down his spot to me or other members? for example, they sold their car or had an accident etc
just a thought.
later down the line, would it be possible for one of GB members to sell or hand down his spot to me or other members? for example, they sold their car or had an accident etc
just a thought.
