RS kit
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clk
RS kit
Just picked my RS kit up today. Not pleased. I guess you get what you pay for. After 2 mths and $200.00 extras in custom/port fees, I should have left the kit where it was. Broken corners,foglights and thin fiberglass....the deal was a wash. Money down the drain. Don't know if I will try to install it or not. 
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Replica kits are not simple bolt on kits. They require professional work/shaping and installation by a good body shop.
I know you're frustrated, but take it to a body shop first. They can work wonders.
I know you're frustrated, but take it to a body shop first. They can work wonders.
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eeeesh, that does suck. Sorry to hear that man. On the upside, fiberglass is very easily repaired and strengthened. For foglights, you can pick up ones like mine from pep boys for about 60 bucks and they're made by Hella.
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Originally Posted by Josh K
Replica kits are not simple bolt on kits. They require professional work/shaping and installation by a good body shop.
I know you're frustrated, but take it to a body shop first. They can work wonders.
I know you're frustrated, but take it to a body shop first. They can work wonders.
Not true, ive installed a few replicas and they fit great and the material is better than that of the original company.
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Not true, ive installed a few replicas and they fit great and the material is better than that of the original company.
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make sure you bring it to a reputable body shop because they will need to modify the heck out of it to make it fit on your car. If you have any questions, just e=mail me. I went through hell when i bought my kit........
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Took a long time to think about the kit. I found a body shop that is willing to give it a shot. Hell what I gota loose but more $$$$$$$. For those who wanted to know where I ordered the kit from just look at my passed posts. I will check back to keep everyone informed.
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Hey I just can't where you ordered from.,, can you give me a hint?
https://mbworld.org/forums/clk-class-w208/69800-clarsson-rs-kit-where-buy.html
if you want a hint... he bought it from one of the most well known distributors of the replica RS kit on this Forum...
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I want a kit for my 1999 clk320. It really needs one...kinda looks ugly without a kit. What is the best one to go with if money is an issue and should i even think about gettin the replica rs kit? Is it worth the hassle? THanks
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Originally Posted by Benz916
I want a kit for my 1999 clk320. It really needs one...kinda looks ugly without a kit. What is the best one to go with if money is an issue and should i even think about gettin the replica rs kit? Is it worth the hassle? THanks
https://mbworld.org/forums/showthrea...6&page=1&pp=10
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Still working on the kit. The custom shop owner says the fiberglass is so thin he's going to figure out a way to reinforce the kit. I will have to post pics of the kit so you guys can see what I'm talking about. Depending on the cost I may look into another type kit. ( save money for the real deal lorinser dtm ).
