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Old 02-28-2011, 10:27 PM
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Vinyl front bumper mod (PICS)- Turns lower bumper from grill to GRRR

Turns the lower grill into GRRRR

Now I know the majority voted against the option I chose for the vinyl on my bumper, but I decided to go with it anyway. If I change my mind to one of the other options, they can simply cut it back/remove it without hassle.

I'm really happy with the results

It cost NZ$200 from a local sign store. In my opinion its a great cheap mod for those who can't afford an AMG/Sport bumper or those (as myself) who live on the other side of the world and it would cost hundreds for shipping alone.

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ahha i knew ittttt you went with option 3.

Love it man
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Thanks

I'll get some more pics up later. I'm busy wrestling with the idea of getting the roof done
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DO ITTTT
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I had the same idea when i had my old CLK except i was going to do it on the amg bumper from a clk 550. Now im going with a 63 bumper with that same mod, i think a member here already did it and i referenced in my older thread.

Definitely improves the looks of the wald bumper
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No offense but I'm not feeling it .
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Originally Posted by M-bENZ
No offense but I'm not feeling it .
Its definitely an improvement though
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No offense but I'm not feeling it .
Each to their own and yet I can't fault your car . Got a few thousand to lend me
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I'm glad you like it, but I still think 1 or 2 would be better. Maybe you can try #2 at some point and compare.
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Originally Posted by Fai+H777
Each to their own and yet I can't fault your car . Got a few thousand to lend me
Lol if I have to say I like option 1 better .
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Problem is, I'm studying at the moment and not working so I live off NZ$234 a week. If I cut it back to #2 I'll have to pay another 200 to get it done again if I'm not feeling it.

Anyone with some good PS skills that could edit the photo?
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Lol if I have to say I like option 1 better .
Yeah, I can't wait to start working again and have some $$$ to throw into her
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U getting there my friend
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$175 a week? How the hell you afford the CLK anyway?
Do your parents pay for your insurance and stuff?
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In NY, $175 a week you would not be able to even have enough money for food.
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$175 a week? How the hell you afford the CLK anyway?
Do your parents pay for your insurance and stuff?
I used to work and would import 2-3 cars each year to make some extra money on the side. Nope, but I wish my mom would lol. Insurance is different here. I only have 3rd party, which means if I do the damage I don't have to pay for the other persons car.
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damn 175 bux just to vinyl that part??
its $40 in the US
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It's free at my house
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Originally Posted by sleepyheadzzz
damn 175 bux just to vinyl that part??
its $40 in the US
My friend just got his mirror caps wrapped in carbon matte vinyl plus his hood scoops on his e93 m3 for $200. Crazy prices
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Originally Posted by sleepyheadzzz
damn 175 bux just to vinyl that part??
its $40 in the US
I'm sure there is a much larger industry for it in America.

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It's free at my house
5 words: Move to New Zealand please
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Lol
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My friend just got his mirror caps wrapped in carbon matte vinyl plus his hood scoops on his e93 m3 for $200. Crazy prices
Next time your friend wants something wrapped send it to me

Car's looking good!
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I don't know how I missed this thread. It looks good, but I think it would look better with a CF lip.


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