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Old Nov 6, 2005 | 06:43 PM
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Lorinser Fenders

I bought a 02 clk 430 with the lorinser package on it and I'm wondering how to tell if the parts are real lorinser or replica?

I have the front bumper, fenders, and the back bumper is supposed to be an authentic carlson but i'm not sure how to tell. Does anyone know? The quality of these items seems to be excellent but I would like to be sure.
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Old Nov 6, 2005 | 08:13 PM
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post some pics, lets see haw they look
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Old Nov 6, 2005 | 10:08 PM
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I think you should sell me the fenders and let me worry about if they are real or not. If you bought Simon's car, EVERYTHING is real!
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Old Nov 6, 2005 | 11:44 PM
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yea, lets see some pics and we'll help u figure out if its real or not...

but, i don't think even pictures can show if they are real or fake... u'd need to look under for stamps and stickers and stuff... but, y would it matter if its real or not, as long as it look good...
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Old Nov 7, 2005 | 11:27 AM
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I give you 500 for those wheels.
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Old Nov 7, 2005 | 12:44 PM
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If the bumpers are polyurethane and the fenders are metal, they are most likely real. Seriously, if you want to sell the fenders let me know.
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Old Nov 7, 2005 | 02:20 PM
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Na, Im keeping the fenders. I don't like the rims that are currently on the car and will probably swap them for others in the spring. Then I would be interested in selling them. However, one rims has a deep scratch down the center. The rims seems to be a little bit up ever since I bought the car but it came with them, they are lorinsers with perellis so i cant complain.
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Old Nov 7, 2005 | 04:29 PM
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If the bumpers are polyurethane and the fenders are metal, they are most likely real. Seriously, if you want to sell the fenders let me know.
actually, lorinser uses fiberglass for their body kits (excluding fenders)... not polyurethane...
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Old Nov 7, 2005 | 04:30 PM
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I give you 500 for those wheels.
ya talking to me??? while that is a generous offer, i'm looking to get a little more than that...
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Old Nov 8, 2005 | 02:35 AM
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Originally Posted by mmgrad
actually, lorinser uses fiberglass for their body kits (excluding fenders)... not polyurethane...
Are you sure about this?
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Old Nov 8, 2005 | 02:40 AM
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Are you sure about this?
Considering that his kit is original Lorinser, I think he's in a pretty good position to say. ;0)
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Old Nov 8, 2005 | 11:15 AM
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The lorinser bumpers and sideskirtst are fiberglass and have the "lorinser" stamp on them, while the fenders are metal and have no "lorinser" markings.
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Old Nov 8, 2005 | 12:43 PM
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Are you sure about this?
i'm absolutely certain...
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Old Nov 8, 2005 | 09:36 PM
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what do you guys think of these kinda fenders on CLK? just need opinion... i wanted to make the lorinser fender as well but some ppl ask me to opt for these ones.... let me know...

PS:CLK is white in colour if it does make any differ... & i have the RS Kit...
Attached Thumbnails Lorinser Fenders-fender.jpg   Lorinser Fenders-fender1.jpg  
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The lorinser ones are more subtle and classy. Those openings are a little too big.
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The lorinser ones are more subtle and classy. Those openings are a little too big.
I would have to agree, but I think they would look great on something like an M3.
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Old Nov 9, 2005 | 07:37 PM
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yeah,i'd prolly do the lorinser type of fenders.. just wanted opinions on these ones.. heheh.. thankx peeps
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Those fenders look very similar to the Racing Dynamics Tornado fenders on BMW's.
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