New Custom Bumper - Teaser
09-06-2011, 04:45 AM
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New Custom Bumper - Teaser
Look what I got in the mail today 
Should have it on in a few weeks. Need to get some brackets made for my projector fogs. Please excuse the bad pictures, it was taken by my android.
Should have it on in a few weeks. Need to get some brackets made for my projector fogs. Please excuse the bad pictures, it was taken by my android.
09-06-2011, 04:58 AM
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09-06-2011, 04:17 PM
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That's a very nice replica of the post-2006 Clk500/550. There's no bracket is needed if you use the post-2006 OEM foglights. It just required 4 screws and clips to install. You can find the OEM style foglight on Ebay for around $75 ea.
09-07-2011, 12:31 AM
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whatsup Klinh, its not a replica, that is an actual w209 AMG bumper on the bottom and the actual w208 top that i fused together and did some extending on the sides and remolding to make it work with the w208. the fog lights arent as easy as you said, he is using aftermarket projector fog lights that are 6 times the weight of the oem fog lights, there for its not a simple plug and play with screws, i had to retrofit the grilles to accept the fogs and make brackets to old them. its way more work that anyone can imagine, unless the someone has done the work there is no telling on how much detail and cutting and reshaping goes into making one of these. I dont make these at all i always sell my old ones but i did this one for William as a favore. hope that explaind the fog situation.
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09-07-2011, 02:42 AM
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whatsup Klinh, its not a replica, that is an actual w209 AMG bumper on the bottom and the actual w208 top that i fused together and did some extending on the sides and remolding to make it work with the w208. the fog lights arent as easy as you said, he is using aftermarket projector fog lights that are 6 times the weight of the oem fog lights, there for its not a simple plug and play with screws, i had to retrofit the grilles to accept the fogs and make brackets to old them. its way more work that anyone can imagine, unless the someone has done the work there is no telling on how much detail and cutting and reshaping goes into making one of these. I dont make these at all i always sell my old ones but i did this one for William as a favore. hope that explaind the fog situation.
Oh WOW........so it even better because it not made out of fiber glass that can crack very easy. As for the foglight, I said "if you use the OEM foglight" then it would be very easy. Why not just use the OEM foglight from Ebay and don't have to worry about all the modification/works? This way, you can also use the factory chrome foglight cover.
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09-07-2011, 06:14 AM
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whatsup Klinh, its not a replica, that is an actual w209 AMG bumper on the bottom and the actual w208 top that i fused together and did some extending on the sides and remolding to make it work with the w208. the fog lights arent as easy as you said, he is using aftermarket projector fog lights that are 6 times the weight of the oem fog lights, there for its not a simple plug and play with screws, i had to retrofit the grilles to accept the fogs and make brackets to old them. its way more work that anyone can imagine, unless the someone has done the work there is no telling on how much detail and cutting and reshaping goes into making one of these. I dont make these at all i always sell my old ones but i did this one for William as a favore. hope that explaind the fog situation.
09-07-2011, 01:08 PM
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Oh WOW........so it even better because it not made out of fiber glass that can crack very easy. As for the foglight, I said "if you use the OEM foglight" then it would be very easy. Why not just use the OEM foglight from Ebay and don't have to worry about all the modification/works? This way, you can also use the factory chrome foglight cover.
Thanks Kev. took a few months though because it was just do these bumpers for myself as a hobby. but finally done and its at its new home in japan and i know william really appreciates the work so i didnt mind making it for him.
can't wait to get mine...........
09-08-2011, 04:36 PM
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good luck with yours, mine lasted only 1 year.
My car was low, but Not SLAMMED,
the w209 aerodynamics ride even lower and the bumper ate the road at every aggressive U-turn, leaving each driveway, or speed bump and parking bumps.
My wife finally killed my bumper earlier this year...
but yes I agree with everyone, best looking facelift for the w208!
My car was low, but Not SLAMMED,
the w209 aerodynamics ride even lower and the bumper ate the road at every aggressive U-turn, leaving each driveway, or speed bump and parking bumps.
My wife finally killed my bumper earlier this year...
but yes I agree with everyone, best looking facelift for the w208!
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09-08-2011, 10:15 PM
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good luck with yours, mine lasted only 1 year.
My car was low, but Not SLAMMED,
the w209 aerodynamics ride even lower and the bumper ate the road at every aggressive U-turn, leaving each driveway, or speed bump and parking bumps.
My wife finally killed my bumper earlier this year...
but yes I agree with everyone, best looking facelift for the w208!
My car was low, but Not SLAMMED,
the w209 aerodynamics ride even lower and the bumper ate the road at every aggressive U-turn, leaving each driveway, or speed bump and parking bumps.
My wife finally killed my bumper earlier this year...
but yes I agree with everyone, best looking facelift for the w208!
09-08-2011, 11:48 PM
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I guess I am lucky with my fiber glass bumper !!!! No problem what so ever !!! But If I ever have any problems in the future ....I will have to beg to vipclk320 to make me one too...lol
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09-09-2011, 02:08 AM
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FIVE STAR Bumper Ash. Absolutely stunning.
Jimmy's 208 is already one of the best looking ones anywhere. With this bumper, words won't describe how good it looks.
Jimmy's 208 is already one of the best looking ones anywhere. With this bumper, words won't describe how good it looks.
09-09-2011, 09:01 AM
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Thanks for the BigUPs everyone 
Man SoCalw11w123 you gave me a big @$$ scare
. I'm so glad Ash clarified that cause I was most definitely sweat'n it. Guess if you compare and look at the Bumper Impact absorber strip you'll see that the bumper Ash made for me is considerably shorter. Sorry for your loss
I've chosen some aftermarket HID projector fogs because it matches my setup more than the MB OE fogs.
Can't wait to put it on
just waiting on Ash to find the time to make the fog grills.
Do I hear a Group Buy calling out for this bumper
BTW: Are these Projector Fogs? Can't tell
Man SoCalw11w123 you gave me a big @$$ scare
. I'm so glad Ash clarified that cause I was most definitely sweat'n it. Guess if you compare and look at the Bumper Impact absorber strip you'll see that the bumper Ash made for me is considerably shorter. Sorry for your loss I've chosen some aftermarket HID projector fogs because it matches my setup more than the MB OE fogs.
Can't wait to put it on
just waiting on Ash to find the time to make the fog grills. Do I hear a Group Buy calling out for this bumper
BTW: Are these Projector Fogs? Can't tell
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09-09-2011, 12:24 PM
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