LorinserLV2

Hello,

I am thinking of changing completely the look of my car.

What else do i need to go the restyling version?

- Hood
- Fenders
- Lights
- Bumper
- Grill

Do i need more parts to do it?

I will be going full amg bodykit.

Thanks

MARK CUMMINS

Also add the radiator core support...
Bumper reinforcements

E-Klasse

Impact strips
Side skirts
Rear bumper
rear bumper support
Exhaust
side moldings

and the list goes on once you take everything off and see what small pieces are different.

LorinserLV2

I belive that side skirts and rear bumper fit well.

The biggest difference is in front.

Alexbenz

really not worth going through all that money......

LorinserLV2

I realized that too few moments ago

I think it doesnt deserve such money and headache....

Thanks

LorinserLV2

Back to life

Parts needed:

- 2 side fenders ( 220 EUROS)
- 99-02 Hood ( 180 EUROS)
- Avantgarde Grill (60 EUROS)
- Lights, In-Pro with HID ( 400 EURO)
- AMG 02 bumper , negotiating price
- AMG bumper fog lights
- New headlamp washers

The rear bumper is bolt on , As so are amg side skirts.

What you think about this?

Alexbenz

you'll also need Also add the radiator core support...
Bumper reinforcements........did you find these parts used? thats another way to go

LorinserLV2

Hi,

Those bumper reinforcements are that kind of "bar" that is behind bumper?

d2Benz

Lorinzer,
if U are trying to have the 00+ look, remember to
1. upgrade your 3rd brake light to the 99+ with the longer version, instead of the "rectangular" look.

2. Also, I see your car is a '96, if you have the antenna mast in the rear as in the US version of same year....are you considering removing that and fill the space???

EKlass & Alex: On the rear bumper....isn't the bumper cover a direct switch??
what kind of reinforcement will be needed....I'm about to do this
upgrade...I'm also aware that I will have to replace the side
moldings.

thanks for your input

LorinserLV2

D2: Antenna mast? My antena radio is behind the rear bumper. It was an original option.

Thanks for remembering me about the 3rd brake light, i also prefer the look of the new model.

I will try to check with dealer about the reinforcement bar behind the front bumper to check if it fits the new bumper.

Thanks

d2Benz

Lorinzer, I was refering to the phone antenna...Its on the rear left fender of '96 models in the US....

The reinforcement that Eklass and Alex were talking about is for the rear bumper.
From what I've read on this site, changing the front bumper requires more than just the reinforcement....

LorinserLV2

I have OEM phone system too, but dont have any evidence of it in exterior of the car

Regarding front bumper from what ive read:

- New headlamp washers , the facelift ones have a different shape
- Radiator support
- Reinforcement
- Fog lights

Alexbenz

no it's not just a easy switch........it's been so long that i can't remember exactly what was needed but i know that i had to buy alot of little pieces from the dealer for the rear bumper........molding needs to be changed........

when i had my fender bender a while ago i wanted to change out to the 00+ look but it was getting expensive even with used parts and i didn't want to do it......