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Old 11-17-2011, 12:42 AM
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$3,400 Body for W209, New design?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/MERCEDES-CLK...#ht_3182wt_956

Any thoughts on this? Seems like a pretty penny for an aftermarket kit.
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I kinda like the front bumper cover but the rest of the kit looks the sames as teir other offerings. And yeah, that's a good heap of cash.
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Originally Posted by Kevwood
I kinda like the front bumper cover but the rest of the kit looks the sames as teir other offerings. And yeah, that's a good heap of cash.
Yeah it looks pretty aggressive without the front fogs.
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Kinda Black Series'ish, it's not bad.
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I like Prior design, they make some pretty cool stuff. I agree, the front bumper is kind of BS'ish... But it's nice.

Not sure if it's $3400 nice lol
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The more I look at the front end the more I like it... Lots of open space for brake ducting.
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My only issue with it is that it appears the parktronic 'dimples' are a part of the mold. I'd like to know before spending that much money on the kit that they could offer a cleaner front.

I agree though sick kit and who uses their fogs anyway?? Haha!

Also just for my own knowledge, anyone know if Fiber Reinforced Plastic is the same material that Duraflex uses?
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FRP is fiberglass just a different name or term i guess. Its supposed to be a little more flexible but it will crack unlike OEM bumper which is made of polyurethane and when hit on impact just creates spider webs.
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if Fiber Reinforced Plastic is the same material that Duraflex uses?
I especially like this picture, i think it will look great on your car as well since its white. Mine is silver and i love how it looks in silver as well. Favorite shot:



The more I look at the front end the more I like it... Lots of open space for brake ducting.
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I love Prior Design body kits.... but I'm not sure about the $3,400
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front bumper is pretty aggressive.
the rear would be better if he had a diffuser
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Just talked to him on the phone 1249.00 for just the front.
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Just talked to him on the phone 1249.00 for just the front.
Yeap was just about to post my earlier email response. $1400 shipped basically. Still pricey but comparable to getting an AMG bumper from a CLK 550. All the OEM Quality vs Aftermarket plays a big factor.
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Just talked to him on the phone 1249.00 for just the front.
Did you happen to inquire if the Parktronic strips is an option? If I can get this with the plain non-Parktronic strip I'd seriously consider having this shipped to Dubai. Huge air inlets will be great for my Kleemann heat exchanger and some ducts for my Brembo BBK.
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Originally Posted by Kevwood
Did you happen to inquire if the Parktronic strips is an option? If I can get this with the plain non-Parktronic strip I'd seriously consider having this shipped to Dubai. Huge air inlets will be great for my Kleemann heat exchanger and some ducts for my Brembo BBK.

I will malke a call for you brother. Kev could they not the be bondo'd where they would not show ?
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Kev,

Just called him and no the do not have just the plain and he can not get it, he says they are just etched in and would recommend what I said above.
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