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Old Jan 7, 2004 | 01:11 PM
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Anyone Got Any Leads For A W210 Auto Couture Front Bumper

I CALLED WHEELEXPERTS AND THEY SAID THEY DON'T HAVE IT ANYMORE AND THAT IF THEY WERE TO GET ONE THAT JUST TO AIR FRIEGHT IT WOULD COST AS MUCH AS THE BUMPER...........
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Old Jan 7, 2004 | 02:32 PM
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THAT IS TERRIBLE. TRY CONTACTING AUTOCOUTURE AND SEE WHO ELSE DISTRIBUTES IN THE US.
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Old Jan 7, 2004 | 08:59 PM
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Sorry to hear that Alex. Looks like their distributors are ditching them all around the world - even here in HK. I wanted to order some wheels before and my guy kept discouraging me, syaing their products aren't worth the money we need to pay. Sad.......
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Old Jan 7, 2004 | 10:46 PM
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IF PETE CAN'T GET IT, THEN I DON'T KNOW WHO COULD. TRY ASKING THE INDOS FOR REPLICAS OR SOMETHING.
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Old Jan 8, 2004 | 12:46 AM
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man, it just seems no ones making products for the w210 anymore, i've emailed, called indos for replicas and nothing, i don't like the wald kit. it seems thats all they got.

hey hank i went through there website and emailed them, so far no reply.......

dave i wanted to get the lorinser kit but thats not gonna fall threw cause it'll take 2-3 weeks to get here...can't wait that long...
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Old Jan 8, 2004 | 01:18 AM
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You're falling into the same predicament I was in 7 months ago. Hope you don't get left with just AMG like I was............
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Old Jan 8, 2004 | 02:15 AM
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i don't mind at this point...... i just want the front to change cause i like the ac look and the fogs......
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Old Jan 8, 2004 | 11:01 AM
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Old Jan 8, 2004 | 11:56 AM
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Originally posted by alexbenz
dave i wanted to get the lorinser kit but thats not gonna fall threw cause it'll take 2-3 weeks to get here...can't wait that long...
2 or 3 weeks is pretty quick for anything that's imported. it took me well over a month for some sideskirts.

you'll probably wait longer than 2-3 weeks for a reply from AC.
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Old Jan 8, 2004 | 11:58 AM
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True that. Even with airfreight from Germany it took me a few weeks until I finally saw my Carlsson bumper, remember.
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Old Jan 8, 2004 | 02:30 PM
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I AGREE ITS GOOD BUT I CAN'T WAIT THAT LONG AT THIS POINT, LONG STORY,,JIMMY I;M GONNA CALL YOU UP IN A BIT
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Old Jan 9, 2004 | 02:04 AM
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What's up Alex:

...Nice talking to yah early...try these guys: Bulletproof Automotive (310) 327.7636...their really cool & have access to rare Japanese parts...and their local(Gardena) . I'm sure at the moment their busy at the Tokyo Auto Salon...hit-them-up next week I know they'll be back in business.

www.bulletproofautomotive.com/manufacturers.php

BTW: check your mail...I sent you the contact info for the headlamps.

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Old Jan 9, 2004 | 02:45 AM
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same here, thanks for the help and i also started looking into the e55, lets see what happens first i guess but i'm not going to get all happy about it....
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Old Jan 9, 2004 | 03:53 AM
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Richard, I saw your car pics! The car is awesome! What add on CF lip is that? It's really nice!
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Old Jan 9, 2004 | 02:14 PM
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Thanks...much appreciated specially from someone who drives a P.I.M.P car like yours...that big brake kit "Rocks"...really like what you've done to your car, now just throw in a CF splitter and your good to go:p

It's a Brabus...since this CF spoiler for the AMG kits was never marketed in the US I contacted their office in Bottrop...and they located it for me, shipping cost a Bit*ch though.

Just coming back from an Asia trip I did see one in Japan...can't distinguish if it's authentic or not but quality was very good...it's just ashame that we don't share the many products they have...maybe it for the better, otherwise we all be flat-broke

Brabus NA does have a CF splitter that they use on the EV12...good quality & price, well it's a "Brabus price" Have you looked into it?? F-Class in Japan produces CF spoilers for the E Class also.

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Old Jan 9, 2004 | 09:18 PM
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Richard, I'm looking into a CF splitter for my car. I was gonna custom make one myself, but if there's one already made then why not. then again, I can get mine for about $150-200.
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Old Jan 9, 2004 | 11:28 PM
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Doc, That a great price...go for it!! Oh, don't forget to post some pics.
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Old Jan 10, 2004 | 07:17 PM
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Re: Anyone Got Any Leads For A W210 Auto Couture Front Bumper

Originally posted by alexbenz
I CALLED WHEELEXPERTS AND THEY SAID THEY DON'T HAVE IT ANYMORE AND THAT IF THEY WERE TO GET ONE THAT JUST TO AIR FRIEGHT IT WOULD COST AS MUCH AS THE BUMPER...........
Thats funny I called Peter this week for a AutoCouture v1 bumper for my GS400, and he said the same thing, I was heartbroken!!
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Old Jan 17, 2004 | 05:06 AM
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Hey Alex, how's this for an alternative? Immediate delivery:



Aristo, where've u been?
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Old Jan 17, 2004 | 08:19 PM
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not a big fan............
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Old Jan 19, 2004 | 11:37 AM
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I kinda like it...
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Old Jan 19, 2004 | 07:40 PM
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That's a nice kit! I like it too!

what's the brand whitey? same as the license plate?
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Old Jan 19, 2004 | 09:14 PM
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Looks like an add on kit for 2000+
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Old Jan 20, 2004 | 11:18 AM
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The guy claims its a Wald Version 2 (see pic below) but well spotted Doc, I reckon he's put the wrong pic in his thread - the fogs are different and the grille looks MY00+ but similar nonetheless ........(someone trying to mislead potential buyers??????.....):

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Old Jan 20, 2004 | 11:47 AM
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That Wald kit is really nice IMO...
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