My CLK55 with new Lorinser fenders
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From: Lindenhurst, IL
2001 CLK55
I'll tell you what you were thinking. Do you want to pay 4000 for authentic, or 500 for Replica. I'll go with the replica. No body kit is worth the prices Lorinser charges, its ridiculous. There parts still nee work also to fit properly. But I guess if yo have tons of money to blow, then its all good.
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DirtyVegasMB,
That Lorinser kit is sweet. I'm pretty happy with the replicas I got though. It still cost me $500 + $750 (paint/install). The guy who did the install said that the fenders were a real easy install, perfect fitment.
That Lorinser kit is sweet. I'm pretty happy with the replicas I got though. It still cost me $500 + $750 (paint/install). The guy who did the install said that the fenders were a real easy install, perfect fitment.
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'21 GLC63, '19 M5
I guess... to each his own. I just can't wear or use anything that completely resembles that which it is not. If you can't afford it, don't buy it... but when you can and do, it is then that much more rewarding and worth the wait.
I just don't admire people that have reps and try to pass them of for genuine products.
I just don't admire people that have reps and try to pass them of for genuine products.
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06' Clk 500 Cabriolet, 01' CL 55, 00' Clk 430
I personally wouldn't buy the Clk Lorinser fenders beside the rediculous prices but because it made out of fiber glass instead of the factory metal fender which will gaurantee 100% fitment. Alot of companies now a day, will make you a custom lorinser fender based on your factory metal fender for the same price or cheaper. Based on your 3th pictures, the fitment between the fender the the bumper is terrible. The curve line is way off. And btw, they do cracks and I've seen alot. Here's one of the company..
http://cldmotorsports.com/
http://cldmotorsports.com/
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Out of context. You are correct that some premium brand names are not of the highest quality... however, getting replicas that mimic the original 100% and calling that replica by the genuine name is not the solution, but an excuse.
To give some credit to your misguided argument, Lorinser's quality leaves much room for improvement (My S600 Lorinser is not perfect by far)... but if you don't like Lorinser for that, which is your right, don't try to get a knock off that resembles it 100%.
However, I do not see in the 3rd picture the lines that are off... here is a link for you to take a better look at:
https://mbworld.org/forums/showthrea...light=lorinser
That said... MB is way below other makers in quality department... yet you don't drive a Toyota with MB logo. Do you?
To give some credit to your misguided argument, Lorinser's quality leaves much room for improvement (My S600 Lorinser is not perfect by far)... but if you don't like Lorinser for that, which is your right, don't try to get a knock off that resembles it 100%.
However, I do not see in the 3rd picture the lines that are off... here is a link for you to take a better look at:
https://mbworld.org/forums/showthrea...light=lorinser
That said... MB is way below other makers in quality department... yet you don't drive a Toyota with MB logo. Do you?
Last edited by DirtyVegasMB; May 1, 2007 at 10:13 PM.
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From: Lindenhurst, IL
2001 CLK55
Thats doesn't make any sense, "Drive a Toyota with a Mercedes Emblem"?? Why should anyone pay the price for an authentic kit when a replica looks just as good and costs 1/4 of the money?? If you have $7000.00 that you want to spend on a kit, more power to you. I would rather buy the replicas, and spend the other money on something more worthwhile. Nobody is knocking the fact that you spent alot of money on a genuine kit, if you got it spend it. I personally think if I'm going to buy a car and then spend another $10000 making it look better, I should have just bought a different car.
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I believe your argument is, you are trying to justify the ton of money you spent on genuine parts. Lorinser and other companies need people like you to pay their outrages prices in order stay in business, we also need people like you so that these companies keep making parts that can be replicated. This way we can have nice looking stuff cheap.
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Notice the right drivers side upper headlight? Now look directly to the right where the fender meets the front bumper on the side right above the side reflector light, the fender line buldges out to far & doesn't line up properly. Good eye Linh..
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I believe your argument is, you are trying to justify the ton of money you spent on genuine parts. Lorinser and other companies need people like you to pay their outrages prices in order stay in business, we also need people like you so that these companies keep making parts that can be replicated. This way we can have nice looking stuff cheap.
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[QUOTE=DirtyVegasMB;2177660]
However, I do not see in the 3rd picture the lines that are off... here is a link for you to take a better look at:
https://mbworld.org/forums/showthrea...light=lorinserQUOTE]
I'm sorry but by showing me a difference pictures to justify fitment is not going to work because of difference angle the pictures were taken will not show bad fitment
. A good fitment will not show in the pictures regardless how you take the pictures at any angle.
However, I do not see in the 3rd picture the lines that are off... here is a link for you to take a better look at:
https://mbworld.org/forums/showthrea...light=lorinserQUOTE]
I'm sorry but by showing me a difference pictures to justify fitment is not going to work because of difference angle the pictures were taken will not show bad fitment
. A good fitment will not show in the pictures regardless how you take the pictures at any angle.
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Esthetically speaking, It's one of the worst kits Lorinser ever made, by the way what year is your S600? BTW Are these new pictures? of your w220? Funny you act as if this 600 is yours? found this earlier post of yours money bags? Hmppf..
It's called modding, and the love of doing whatever you wish to YOUR VEHICLE! though I agree badging inapropriatly sux, you need to step off your high horse I fear a nose bleed is iminent from your BS...Carry on Captain lol..
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A little search button revealed these gems of yours....lol..
Once again how you call this S600 your car, when you posted this the header was "Pictures of OUR S600" lol...
Funny how your parents bought it used, yet you lie about having it custom ordered?
Then some guy near you asked to meet up w/you to see the S600, your answer...(obvious your parents bought you or let you use the CLK55, listed in yous sig?)
......and it gotta be on Sunday 
Last edited by Thericker; May 2, 2007 at 07:38 AM.
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Hey guys,
Sorry I wasn't trying to pass off my replicas as authentic if that's what some of you thought. I guess I should have stated "Lorinser style" to be technically correct. I just meant to differentiate the style fenders from other makers such as Brabus, etc. Also, I didn't put any Lorinser badging on my CLK. My rationale for getting the replicas was simple - I could easily go back to OEM if for some reason I got tired of the fenders, decided to sell my CLK, if the fenders wore out more quickly over time, etc.
Also, I think the angle or shadows of the 3rd pic makes it look worse than it is. In real life the fitment is not bad, and the other side I would say looks almost perfect.
In any case, I am completely satisfied with my fenders, and it looks different than any other CLK55 in town. Isn't that the bottom line? Being satisfied with what you got?
Sorry I wasn't trying to pass off my replicas as authentic if that's what some of you thought. I guess I should have stated "Lorinser style" to be technically correct. I just meant to differentiate the style fenders from other makers such as Brabus, etc. Also, I didn't put any Lorinser badging on my CLK. My rationale for getting the replicas was simple - I could easily go back to OEM if for some reason I got tired of the fenders, decided to sell my CLK, if the fenders wore out more quickly over time, etc.
Also, I think the angle or shadows of the 3rd pic makes it look worse than it is. In real life the fitment is not bad, and the other side I would say looks almost perfect.
In any case, I am completely satisfied with my fenders, and it looks different than any other CLK55 in town. Isn't that the bottom line? Being satisfied with what you got?
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Hey guys,
Sorry I wasn't trying to pass off my replicas as authentic if that's what some of you thought. I guess I should have stated "Lorinser style" to be technically correct. I just meant to differentiate the style fenders from other makers such as Brabus, etc. Also, I didn't put any Lorinser badging on my CLK. My rationale for getting the replicas was simple - I could easily go back to OEM if for some reason I got tired of the fenders, decided to sell my CLK, if the fenders wore out more quickly over time, etc.
Also, I think the angle or shadows of the 3rd pic makes it look worse than it is. In real life the fitment is not bad, and the other side I would say looks almost perfect.
In any case, I am completely satisfied with my fenders, and it looks different than any other CLK55 in town. Isn't that the bottom line? Being satisfied with what you got?
Sorry I wasn't trying to pass off my replicas as authentic if that's what some of you thought. I guess I should have stated "Lorinser style" to be technically correct. I just meant to differentiate the style fenders from other makers such as Brabus, etc. Also, I didn't put any Lorinser badging on my CLK. My rationale for getting the replicas was simple - I could easily go back to OEM if for some reason I got tired of the fenders, decided to sell my CLK, if the fenders wore out more quickly over time, etc.
Also, I think the angle or shadows of the 3rd pic makes it look worse than it is. In real life the fitment is not bad, and the other side I would say looks almost perfect.
In any case, I am completely satisfied with my fenders, and it looks different than any other CLK55 in town. Isn't that the bottom line? Being satisfied with what you got?
I was going to actually buy these as well for my S but then got bored of modding her for 4 years and moved on, they look great IMOP, sure little flaws will be noticable but only to the most discerning eye.
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'21 GLC63, '19 M5
TheRicker... you are a tool.
I stated that the kit wasn't perfect... but what you see is not what is wrong with it.
The reason I say 'our' vehicles is so that I do not have to list all the vehicles that I drive... nough said. I am not one of those people that will lay out my entire stable in the sig for others to drool over.
As for the used S600 that you mentioned... did you ever think that I may have more than one?
I stand behind the arguments I made earlier. You on the other hand... well, I just don't know what your deal is and your comments are
I must have hit a nerve on your end with replica comment... I'm sorry. But if it makes you feel better to pick apart my car... I can send you more detailed pics. It is obvious that you have more than enough time for such research.
I stated that the kit wasn't perfect... but what you see is not what is wrong with it.
The reason I say 'our' vehicles is so that I do not have to list all the vehicles that I drive... nough said. I am not one of those people that will lay out my entire stable in the sig for others to drool over.
As for the used S600 that you mentioned... did you ever think that I may have more than one?
I stand behind the arguments I made earlier. You on the other hand... well, I just don't know what your deal is and your comments are
I must have hit a nerve on your end with replica comment... I'm sorry. But if it makes you feel better to pick apart my car... I can send you more detailed pics. It is obvious that you have more than enough time for such research.
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'21 GLC63, '19 M5
I read your response slower and felt I had to add the following:
Your comments with respect to the vehicles I do or do not own are purely speculative. You have lost all of the very little credibility you had left with that statement. It also shows that there is a hint jealousy lingering there somewhere. I now understand the reason behind your personal attack and the need to so carefully read my posts that are over a year old. If thinking all that you have said to me makes you feel better about yourself, then so be it. If all this somehow puts a pseudo closure on your envy, then so be it as well.
All your statements that you have made so far are wrong. They are not related to the topic in hand, and hold no water. They only expose you for the individual that you are. I will no longer respond to your personal attacks in this thread. If you must do so, feel free to PM me. I can then show you plenty more things to be jealous about without involving the entire forum…
Have a good day.
Your comments with respect to the vehicles I do or do not own are purely speculative. You have lost all of the very little credibility you had left with that statement. It also shows that there is a hint jealousy lingering there somewhere. I now understand the reason behind your personal attack and the need to so carefully read my posts that are over a year old. If thinking all that you have said to me makes you feel better about yourself, then so be it. If all this somehow puts a pseudo closure on your envy, then so be it as well.
All your statements that you have made so far are wrong. They are not related to the topic in hand, and hold no water. They only expose you for the individual that you are. I will no longer respond to your personal attacks in this thread. If you must do so, feel free to PM me. I can then show you plenty more things to be jealous about without involving the entire forum…
Have a good day.
