Front Bumper
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clk 430 cabriolet
Front Bumper
Okay, I cracked my bumper about two years ago. Of course, to place a new one from dealership was 1200 to 1500 dollars. A friend suggested VIS, which I ordered from last year based on the pic they had of the car....BIG MISTAKE. I get a European style bumper with holes in it for sensors AND a completely different fog light system. When I called them, their response was that I should of called them for a pic of what it would look like instead of looking at the pic that they have for that item number of the car...Said that they just post a generic pic of the car bumper on and do that for most of their bumpers. Then his comment was--"But it fits real good" I go to their site now and I guess they decided to change their system somewhat and now they have a pic of different bumpers in their black primer.....
Anyway, I found another site and spoke to them extensively. They stated they have one for my car (430CLK 2001)--same fog lights. I just need to modify it for the jets for headlight washer which entails cutting a small hole in each side which should not be a big deal. I will post pics if it works since I could not find anywhere on this forum about getting a bumper that fits....
Anyway, I found another site and spoke to them extensively. They stated they have one for my car (430CLK 2001)--same fog lights. I just need to modify it for the jets for headlight washer which entails cutting a small hole in each side which should not be a big deal. I will post pics if it works since I could not find anywhere on this forum about getting a bumper that fits....
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clk 430 cabriolet
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Well after going back and forth...On the telephone, customer service rep told me it is exactly like your bumper...but wanting to make sure they send a pic of the bumper, I finally got this response today from ilovebodykits.com
"We just took a look in our warehouse and the bumper indeed, all have the sensor holes and fog light holes are as you have pictured. We’re definitely not in the business to trick any customers, hence we want to be as upfront as possible. Have you thought about using the newer fog lights? They should be acquirable without incurring too much of an expense. "
amazing....I will keep searching and am glad I did not take their word for it last week.
"We just took a look in our warehouse and the bumper indeed, all have the sensor holes and fog light holes are as you have pictured. We’re definitely not in the business to trick any customers, hence we want to be as upfront as possible. Have you thought about using the newer fog lights? They should be acquirable without incurring too much of an expense. "
amazing....I will keep searching and am glad I did not take their word for it last week.
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From: Phoenix
2002 CLK430 coupe
Mine is severly damaged and I have lost a fog light somewhere here in the desert lol. I found a site that has a fair variety of options for us. I spoke to them personally over the phone and their parts do infact match. The pictures posted on their site are what you will actually be receiving when purchasing from them.
Heres the link: http://www.myhotmercedes.com/Mercede...nt_Bumper/2002
Also, I would advise all to stay away from fiberglass bumpers as they do not flex when you pull up to close on a parking block therefore cracking the damn thing. Go with Urethane as they give and flex without breaking. More expensive but worth it.
Heres the link: http://www.myhotmercedes.com/Mercede...nt_Bumper/2002
Also, I would advise all to stay away from fiberglass bumpers as they do not flex when you pull up to close on a parking block therefore cracking the damn thing. Go with Urethane as they give and flex without breaking. More expensive but worth it.
Last edited by Evil Ernie; Mar 23, 2011 at 05:03 AM.
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2000 clk430 amg
hey everyone. i am from canada and ran into the same problem. i was looking for months and finally found one on ebay.
its better for the people in the US becuase the company that i bought from will only ship greyhound. lucky i have family in the US. here is the link to there store so keep an eye for them. i would suggest this company to anyone they are awsome and easy to deal with. i payed 460us shipping from cali to montana.
http://stores.ebay.com/gm-autoparts1000
its better for the people in the US becuase the company that i bought from will only ship greyhound. lucky i have family in the US. here is the link to there store so keep an eye for them. i would suggest this company to anyone they are awsome and easy to deal with. i payed 460us shipping from cali to montana.
http://stores.ebay.com/gm-autoparts1000
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Why not brand new OEM bumper? They are about $500-$600
For example: http://www.mercedespartscenter.com/p...layCatalogid=0
The strip is about $100.
http://www.mercedespartscenter.com/p...layCatalogid=0
For example: http://www.mercedespartscenter.com/p...layCatalogid=0
The strip is about $100.
http://www.mercedespartscenter.com/p...layCatalogid=0
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Joined: Mar 2011
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From: Phoenix
2002 CLK430 coupe
Why not brand new OEM bumper? They are about $500-$600
For example: http://www.mercedespartscenter.com/p...layCatalogid=0
The strip is about $100.
http://www.mercedespartscenter.com/p...layCatalogid=0
For example: http://www.mercedespartscenter.com/p...layCatalogid=0
The strip is about $100.
http://www.mercedespartscenter.com/p...layCatalogid=0
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And which urethane aftermarket do you use? how is the fitment?
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From: Phoenix
2002 CLK430 coupe
I'm not sure if they are all like mine but mine is the AMG style front bumper made out of fiberglass, plastic, and flex resin. Little more durable than regular fiberglass but still not as good as urethane. I was looking at the Vis Racing "Eurotech GT" urethane front bumper for mine.
