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Old Mar 12, 2012 | 01:39 PM
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Got into a little accident...

Ok guys,

I started a thread in the AMG forum but it was unsuccessful.

Short story; Friday night I parked in a lot that was pretty much empty. Not one car around mine and basically the coast was clear. A few hours later I get back into the car, put it in D, hit the pedal and BOOOOM!!
What did I hit? One of these


There was no way I could see the damn thing since it was only half way up.
On the flip side I'm not that angry because for 1) I have a 63 bumper that has been waiting to be installed so it's happening very soon & 2) I have an 03 and there is a lot of crap about the valeo radiator so I am going to replace it ASAP knowing that I will never have the leak issue to worry about

Heres a pic of the damage



To those who replaced their valeos with the behr radiator. Can you check out my thread and possibly share with me the part number or give me the correct part number? I did not have the whole leak issue, mine is simply busted

Much appreciate the help

Here is the thread in question...
https://mbworld.org/forums/clk55-amg...ing-order.html
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Old Mar 12, 2012 | 03:06 PM
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I'm glad you're taking your accident very easy.
****ty way to mess up a bumper but it's great that you have the 63 to install.
Gotta hate those parking poles.
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Old Mar 12, 2012 | 05:11 PM
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Originally Posted by mikata
I'm glad you're taking your accident very easy.
****ty way to mess up a bumper but it's great that you have the 63 to install.
Gotta hate those parking poles.
Don't get me wrong I was pretty damn furious when it happened but I thought of it as a sign. A sign to get started. Ive been accumulating parts in my garage and need to make time to install them all. After inspection come April, full exhaust and all the goodies
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