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Old May 24, 2011 | 11:21 PM
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Fiberglass Carlsson RS Front Bumper Fitment

Hey guys,

Just picked up a fiberglass carlsson rs front bumper. What do you guys think of the fitment? How much work do you think will need to go into it?
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Old May 24, 2011 | 11:31 PM
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It look good already ......way better than stock !! A good bodyman can make the bumper fit perfect !!! What you need to do is bring the bumper to a good bodyshop and show them with it on the car and get a price quote !! good luck !!!
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Old May 25, 2011 | 03:28 PM
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if you want it to fit right (especially around the lights) you'll have to mold the lower half on to your original front bumper. If you're not super picky, a good body guy can make it fit ok.
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Old May 28, 2011 | 02:02 PM
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Congrats and I agree about finding a good bodyman w/ good foiberglass skills. They will have to mod it in order to get proper fitment. You will LOVE IT!!!
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Old May 28, 2011 | 06:12 PM
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Old May 28, 2011 | 08:14 PM
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Want to get a black OEM mesh look. What do you guys recommend to buy and where to buy?
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Old Jun 4, 2011 | 02:47 PM
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Want to get a black OEM mesh look. What do you guys recommend to buy and where to buy?

Any recommendations?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...ht_3356wt_1032
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Old Jun 24, 2011 | 10:01 PM
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Hey guys,

Just picked up a fiberglass carlsson rs front bumper. What do you guys think of the fitment? How much work do you think will need to go into it?
clk430benz Any new updated pics of your bumper painted and installed on your benz ??
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Old Jun 24, 2011 | 10:05 PM
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Bumper has been fitted and painted. I need to install fog lights and do a full detail. Pictures will be coming soon!!!
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Old Jun 25, 2011 | 11:30 AM
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Old Jun 27, 2011 | 04:16 PM
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Where'd u get it?
Off these forums.
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Old Jul 10, 2011 | 06:26 AM
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This is what I want, but I can't find it anywhere.
Nice look, but why it doesn't fit if it's carlsson?
This is original?
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Old Jul 11, 2011 | 12:47 PM
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Originally Posted by Punisherrr
This is what I want, but I can't find it anywhere.
Nice look, but why it doesn't fit if it's carlsson?
This is original?
you will never find an original carlsson RS bumper - they were only made for a few show cars and were never mass produced, and even the original ones were made from fiberglass and fit like ****.

Do a search, this topic has been talked to death. The only way to get a perfect fit is to do what I did and mold the replica onto an OEM bumper so that everywhere it lines up to the body and around the lights is OEM. Doing it this way also lets you keep the collision foam and impact strip.
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Old Jul 12, 2011 | 01:06 PM
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i have one for sale if anyone is interested. its been taking up space in my garage...never been fitted on car or painted. have more pics if interested
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Old Jul 12, 2011 | 01:25 PM
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I noticed the Euro plate fitment. Are you in the US?
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