Fs W203 Replica brabus kits
12-23-2004, 02:04 PM
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can you take some pictures of it out of the bubble wrap? its kind of hard to see the quality of it covered up. have you ever test fitted them to make sure everything lines up okay?
12-23-2004, 02:42 PM
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i m sorry
i m afraid i cannot do that
Replica kits does not give perfect fittings
it is not miracle kits
you may have to go bodyshop to fit them
or you can fit yourself if you understand FRP material
i m afraid i cannot do that
Replica kits does not give perfect fittings
it is not miracle kits
you may have to go bodyshop to fit them
or you can fit yourself if you understand FRP material
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12-26-2004, 01:32 PM
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Just an FYI for everyone,
you may save a fortune getting replicas, but you're going to fork out a fortune for labor + prep work to fit it right on your car.
As is, replica kits will not fit right, there will be huge gaps, unforeseen size diff like coming short on either side etc.
Just a warning, but if u think u're the god of gamblers and have luck always on your side, I say hit it! 500 bucks is crazy cheap!
you may save a fortune getting replicas, but you're going to fork out a fortune for labor + prep work to fit it right on your car.
As is, replica kits will not fit right, there will be huge gaps, unforeseen size diff like coming short on either side etc.
Just a warning, but if u think u're the god of gamblers and have luck always on your side, I say hit it! 500 bucks is crazy cheap!
01-23-2005, 05:11 PM
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you might think that $500 is really cheap for a replica brabus front and rear bumper, however, when you take those 2 pieces to your body shop, and they show you the fitment problems and gives you the $2000 labor charge, you will have spent the same amount of money for AUTHENTIC brabus pieces.
01-23-2005, 08:44 PM
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your talking to someone who has already experienced the whole "replica vs. authentic" scenario. Authentic pieces should bolt on cleanly, however, sometimes still require minor mods.......... Replica pieces, on the other hand, will need medium to MAJOR mods for the same fitment, if that can even be acheived.
Any other questions about this subject , please e-mail me, or just do a search in the W208 forums for the thread i started about a year ago.
Any other questions about this subject , please e-mail me, or just do a search in the W208 forums for the thread i started about a year ago.
