Samir...question regarding your RS kit

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Apr 10, 2002 | 06:02 PM

DMan

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Alpina B7; Techart Grand GT; G63

Samir...question regarding your RS kit

is that an actual Carlsson RS front bumper on your car? or a copy? either way, how much did you pay for it and how was the fitment?

thanks!

Apr 10, 2002 | 10:55 PM

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Being a TireRack dealer, I was able to get one through a friend who works there. It was a special order and cost me more than I'd like to say...it probably was not worth it considering the kit is made of frail fiberglass and scrapes everywhere. The fitment was also pretty tricky...definitely a challenge for my bodyshop, but nonetheless, they got it to fit right. The kit also did not include foglamps, which was their mistake...I did eventually get the PIAAs, but I like the blue lamps I have now. Overall, I would not recommend this body kit...for the price, it's not worth it...but it does look good

Apr 11, 2002 | 12:28 AM

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Looks great Samir! By the way, what size spring pads do you have on your car? I believe you have H&R springs too, right? and did you ever sell your wheels?

Apr 11, 2002 | 12:43 AM

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Running #5 upfront and #3 in the rear w/ H&R CLK55 sport springs. The market is soft for used LMs, so I decided to just keep them.

<img src="http://www.technikonline.com/CLK55/RS/CLKRS16.jpg">

Apr 11, 2002 | 02:10 AM

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Samir, are you sure your kit is authentic. I have seen the real kit and as this pic shows, the Carlsson logo is imprinted on the bumper, however, on yours, seen here....there is no logo.

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Apr 11, 2002 | 02:52 AM

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It's imprinted, not a sticker?

Apr 11, 2002 | 03:06 AM

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The Carlsson logo is recessed into the front bumper. I have heard of many people who have been tricked into buying a replica thinking that it is the original. I hope that this did not happen to you