Help: Need info on conversion to +00
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96´E280 6.cyl
Help: Need info on conversion to +00
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
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
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From: Lisbon,Portugal
96´E280 6.cyl
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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?
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?
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Originally Posted by LorinserLV2
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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?
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?
Bumper reinforcements........did you find these parts used? thats another way to go
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From: Bowie MD
2017 GLE350 4MATIC, 2009 ML350 4matic, 2005 4maticWAGON (sold), A Pre-facelift W210(sold)
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
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
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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
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
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From: Bowie MD
2017 GLE350 4MATIC, 2009 ML350 4matic, 2005 4maticWAGON (sold), A Pre-facelift W210(sold)
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....
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....
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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
Regarding front bumper from what ive read:
- New headlamp washers , the facelift ones have a different shape
- Radiator support
- Reinforcement
- Fog lights
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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......
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......
