Front Bumpers
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2001 CLK55 AMG
Front Bumpers
I am looking to getting a new front bumper. Heres the #1 front bumper that I am looking at getting in the new few weeks:
http://www.ultimatemotorx.net/19meclkw22dr7.html
There's this one as well without the side vents, I think its the W209 style. You guys think a W209 lip would work on this front bumper??
http://www.ultimatemotorx.net/19meclkw22dr8.html
I also saw this front bumper in the picture (link is for the lip) but I cant seem to find it for sell???
http://www.autobarber.com/product/p-...umper-lip.aspx
What other aerodynamic front bumpers are avaiable for our cars??
Cheers!
http://www.ultimatemotorx.net/19meclkw22dr7.html
There's this one as well without the side vents, I think its the W209 style. You guys think a W209 lip would work on this front bumper??
http://www.ultimatemotorx.net/19meclkw22dr8.html
I also saw this front bumper in the picture (link is for the lip) but I cant seem to find it for sell???
http://www.autobarber.com/product/p-...umper-lip.aspx
What other aerodynamic front bumpers are avaiable for our cars??
Cheers!
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CLK 55 AMG W208
http://www.autobarber.com/product/p-...umper-lip.aspx
i think this is for CLK320 front lip not for 430/55
i think this is for CLK320 front lip not for 430/55
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The second one looks like the facelifted 209 style, so, if a CF lip did fit it, it would be the 06+ style. I have seen very, very few aftermarket bumper covers that fit the 208's very well - most have fitment issues and some nasty gaps.
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2001 CLK 55 AMG.......... 2001 Corvette Z06.........
x2.....be sure to line up a good FABRICATOR not a body man for the job as most body shops will not touch it.
luckily my stock bumper was basically trash anyway but to get the best fit my fabricator cut off the top/headlight section of the bumper and used it as a pattern to cut and remold the fiberglass.
until this happened i had no idea that fiberglass can be reshaped if heated...so i at least learned something in exchange for the $$$ i spent.
luckily my stock bumper was basically trash anyway but to get the best fit my fabricator cut off the top/headlight section of the bumper and used it as a pattern to cut and remold the fiberglass.
until this happened i had no idea that fiberglass can be reshaped if heated...so i at least learned something in exchange for the $$$ i spent.
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Interesting, so this bumper would turn out to be a NIGHTMARE to get it to fit. Sounds like a challenge 
Wonder if there are any aftermart aerodynamic front bumpers that are a fit????
Wonder if there are any aftermart aerodynamic front bumpers that are a fit????
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2001 CLK 55 AMG.......... 2001 Corvette Z06.........
i cant comment if your particular bumper would be a nightmare or not but on average they are. i like the one you chose and almost got it...took me a while to decide between the one i have and the one u chose.
it might fit like a glove but i would put the farm on it.
it might fit like a glove but i would put the farm on it.
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Ash makes the best looking W208 bumpers I’ve seen. He does it in his spare time and built the one in the photos for Jimmy Williams. Ash's screen name is VIPclk320. The bumper is a factory W208 upper with a custom molded in lower section. It was shipped from So Cal to Japan and fit perfectly on the first attempt. I can’t see where the plastic welds are. Other photos are in this thread. https://mbworld.org/forums/clk-class...nt-bumper.html
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thanks marcusF, yes i make these as a hobby. the ones in the pictures from the links above are the VIS bumper that were compied off of my bumper, the owners of vis are good friends of mine and they tried making a mold but it was just a poor excuse for a mercedes bumper, they tested it on my car and it was so bad that the scrapped the project and destroed the mold. lol i use all oem parts so fitment is perfect without even having to have the car there to check. in my opinion if it doesnt look and fit like it came from the factory like that its crap.
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Cost of custom bumper
Yes but what is the cost for your custom bumper? I love the look and I have the same silver CLK55 as the one pictured.
thanks marcusF, yes i make these as a hobby. the ones in the pictures from the links above are the VIS bumper that were compied off of my bumper, the owners of vis are good friends of mine and they tried making a mold but it was just a poor excuse for a mercedes bumper, they tested it on my car and it was so bad that the scrapped the project and destroed the mold. lol i use all oem parts so fitment is perfect without even having to have the car there to check. in my opinion if it doesnt look and fit like it came from the factory like that its crap.
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Ash does make great looking bumpers. No fitment problems when you mold to a w208 bumper!
This is one of my favorites...it's made by Prior. I haven't seen anyone with it, nor do I know about quality/fitment. But attached is a photoshop in black too.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/MERCEDES-CLK...6fc5ba&vxp=mtr
This is one of my favorites...it's made by Prior. I haven't seen anyone with it, nor do I know about quality/fitment. But attached is a photoshop in black too.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/MERCEDES-CLK...6fc5ba&vxp=mtr
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Always a nice reminder to see how clean Williams' car is!
Ash makes the best looking W208 bumpers I’ve seen. He does it in his spare time and built the one in the photos for Jimmy Williams. Ash's screen name is VIPclk320. The bumper is a factory W208 upper with a custom molded in lower section. It was shipped from So Cal to Japan and fit perfectly on the first attempt. I can’t see where the plastic welds are. Other photos are in this thread. https://mbworld.org/forums/clk-class...nt-bumper.html
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Or does anyone know where I can get this front bumper at?
http://www.ultimatemotorx.net/19meclkw22dr9.html
I've seen a few people with it but I dont know where to get it!!!!
http://www.ultimatemotorx.net/19meclkw22dr9.html
I've seen a few people with it but I dont know where to get it!!!!
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Prior design GROUP BUY
I want this bumper and in talks to do a group buy. Need probably at lest 5 people who would want to get this PRior design bumper! Its sexy haha!!
Ash does make great looking bumpers. No fitment problems when you mold to a w208 bumper!
This is one of my favorites...it's made by Prior. I haven't seen anyone with it, nor do I know about quality/fitment. But attached is a photoshop in black too.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/MERCEDES-CLK...6fc5ba&vxp=mtr
This is one of my favorites...it's made by Prior. I haven't seen anyone with it, nor do I know about quality/fitment. But attached is a photoshop in black too.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/MERCEDES-CLK...6fc5ba&vxp=mtr
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Or does anyone know where I can get this front bumper at?
http://www.ultimatemotorx.net/19meclkw22dr9.html
I've seen a few people with it but I dont know where to get it!!!!
http://www.ultimatemotorx.net/19meclkw22dr9.html
I've seen a few people with it but I dont know where to get it!!!!
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