Finally Got My Carlsson Kit Installed (56k Warning)
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Finally Got My Carlsson Kit Installed (56k Warning)
Alright so I got my car back after it was at the shop getting the Carlsson kit installed. I'm VERY happy with the final results. I thought the Carlsson side skirts were a little too plain, so I left the AMG ones. What's surprising is that that match the contours of the Carlsson kit as if they were made for it. :0)
Last edited by Josh K; Jul 11, 2003 at 12:46 AM.
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Here's another shot. I haven't hooked up the foglights yet, but there's a little something extra to them. ;0) I'll post pics tomorrow when I hook them up.
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How much was the kit? Where did you get it from, do you feel a difference? People say we are using C32 Brakes differently, and it can cause a problem, do you feel there is any? Thanks bro, still cant get over the fact of how dope your car looks now, especially how well the kit flows with the AMG skirts. I need to lay down and get my mind off of your car.
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Nice look on your ride now Josh. Must say, I really like that kit over others I've seen. Are you, or is there any kind of mesh in the front apron now?
My brakes came in today, and plan on install first of next week; can't wait!
Sure would like to go for one of what you got there, but alas, must wait until I do other things first.
Watch out for the curbs now, for sure, huh?
My brakes came in today, and plan on install first of next week; can't wait!
Sure would like to go for one of what you got there, but alas, must wait until I do other things first.
Watch out for the curbs now, for sure, huh?
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Yeah there's perforated aluminum mesh on the opening of the front bumper. I just bought a sheet of it at a metal supply warehouse and had the body shop cut it to fit.
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Re: Finally Got My Carlsson Kit Installed (56k Warning)
Originally posted by Josh K
Alright so I got my car back after it was at the shop getting the Carlsson kit installed. I'm VERY happy with the final results. I thought the Carlsson side skirts were a little too plain, so I left the AMG ones. What's surprising is that that match the contours of the Carlsson kit as if they were made for it. :0)
Alright so I got my car back after it was at the shop getting the Carlsson kit installed. I'm VERY happy with the final results. I thought the Carlsson side skirts were a little too plain, so I left the AMG ones. What's surprising is that that match the contours of the Carlsson kit as if they were made for it. :0)
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bruce y u change your rims and its not slammed anymore!!!
bruce y u change your rims and its not slammed anymore!!!
Josh, your ride is awesome man.. especially with the Carlsson RS kit...
Hey Josh, can you pm me with a little information on the C32 brake kit? How they feel, how much + installation? Any problem at all?
THanks man...
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Originally posted by M3PinoyDriver2
bruce y u change your rims and its not slammed anymore!!!
bruce y u change your rims and its not slammed anymore!!!
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josh... i just noticed that your carlsson rs kit differs from the other carlsson rs kits... the thing with the euro plate license frame is suppose to be is gone! LOOKS SO MUCH CLEANER... you have to tell me where and how much you got that! 
i wish my clk could be that low without rubbing...
i wish my clk could be that low without rubbing...
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The grill is actually still the broken grill. I haven't gotten my black chrome one back from the shop yet. Altogether it's gonna be about $150 and I'll be sure to post pics when I get the new grill.
Pat, the reason I don't have the space for the euro front plate is because my RS bumper is actually a combination of my original bumper and the replica kit. Only the lower half of the bumper is from the RS kit which was cut, bonded, and blended into the original bumper. In addition to deleting the space for the euro plate, this also allowed me to use the original bumper to fit up to the fenders and around the lights so it fits like stock, it uses all the original bumper hardware (including the styrofoam impact absorbtion blocks located inside the cover), uses the original impact strip, and keeps the foglight weather covers on the bottom. I'm not at home right now, but I will post in progress pics of the job later tonight so you guys can see what I'm talking about. It was a lot of work, but the results were well worth it. :0)
Pat, the reason I don't have the space for the euro front plate is because my RS bumper is actually a combination of my original bumper and the replica kit. Only the lower half of the bumper is from the RS kit which was cut, bonded, and blended into the original bumper. In addition to deleting the space for the euro plate, this also allowed me to use the original bumper to fit up to the fenders and around the lights so it fits like stock, it uses all the original bumper hardware (including the styrofoam impact absorbtion blocks located inside the cover), uses the original impact strip, and keeps the foglight weather covers on the bottom. I'm not at home right now, but I will post in progress pics of the job later tonight so you guys can see what I'm talking about. It was a lot of work, but the results were well worth it. :0)
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Originally posted by Josh K
The grill is actually still the broken grill. I haven't gotten my black chrome one back from the shop yet. Altogether it's gonna be about $150 and I'll be sure to post pics when I get the new grill.
Pat, the reason I don't have the space for the euro front plate is because my RS bumper is actually a combination of my original bumper and the replica kit. Only the lower half of the bumper is from the RS kit which was cut, bonded, and blended into the original bumper. In addition to deleting the space for the euro plate, this also allowed me to use the original bumper to fit up to the fenders and around the lights so it fits like stock, it uses all the original bumper hardware (including the styrofoam impact absorbtion blocks locaten inside the cover), uses the original impact strip, and keeps the foglight weather covers on the bottom. I'm not at home right now, but I will post in progress pics of the job later tonight so you guys can see what I'm talking about. It was a lot of work, but the results were well worth it. :0)
The grill is actually still the broken grill. I haven't gotten my black chrome one back from the shop yet. Altogether it's gonna be about $150 and I'll be sure to post pics when I get the new grill.
Pat, the reason I don't have the space for the euro front plate is because my RS bumper is actually a combination of my original bumper and the replica kit. Only the lower half of the bumper is from the RS kit which was cut, bonded, and blended into the original bumper. In addition to deleting the space for the euro plate, this also allowed me to use the original bumper to fit up to the fenders and around the lights so it fits like stock, it uses all the original bumper hardware (including the styrofoam impact absorbtion blocks locaten inside the cover), uses the original impact strip, and keeps the foglight weather covers on the bottom. I'm not at home right now, but I will post in progress pics of the job later tonight so you guys can see what I'm talking about. It was a lot of work, but the results were well worth it. :0)
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Originally posted by Josh K
yeah, danny if you have the pics, please post them for me :0)
yeah, danny if you have the pics, please post them for me :0)
Pic 1 shows how the kit is cut, and laid on top of the original aMG bumper...
Here is pic 1:
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Complete Carlsson Kit and Rims...the Best!
Dude, your car is sweet. I love the fact that you matched your Carlsson Body kit with actual Carlsson 19" Rims. That is doing it right!
Question 1: Is the Kit Fiberglass or Urethane?
Question 2: Are you going to the the Carlsson Exhaust?
Thanks, Looks Great!
Question 1: Is the Kit Fiberglass or Urethane?
Question 2: Are you going to the the Carlsson Exhaust?
Thanks, Looks Great!
