Whitey

Just for the record, if a lip is all you want, you got the choice of:

Wald (two types),
Lorinser (according to Paki, that pic is a Lorinser),
Carlsson
Brabus

I also saw in a Jap magazine that you can even update the grille below the front bumper/on the front spoiler to look like the MY00+ version (I think the Wald front spoiler does that).

jimmydagreek

Hmm, that sounds interesting. You got the pic. of that grill upgrade that your saw in the mag. Dave?

Whitey

Only on hard copy unfortunately but it is just an insert that looks like the MY00+ vent and fits into hole where the MY00- grille goes, costs 23,800yen, about USD200 (also one for the W140).

Update: Finally got my hubcaps with the big "D" today - the complete wheel looks so much like the Carlsson 1/16 now.....errr, so will they be considered "replicas"? (but with one less spoke????).

jimmydagreek

IMO NO, they would not be considered replicas because of the less spokes and Dronell name. They're not like compaing Moven to Brabus, which they try to replicate almost exactly. Also, you're sporting the "D" caps and not the Carlsson ones. Using the Carlsson caps would make them fake, IMO.

That's why when people buy Movens, there's nothing wrong with that just sport the Moven cap or the OEM Mercedes cap, not the "B" one for Brabus. My .02 cents...

Whitey

Well, actually they even make these caps a different size so you can't use MB or any other cap, that's why I had to wait for them instead of using MB or AMG etc ones.....

Whitey

This is the Wald "bumper duct" - fits into the regular bumper without the need to purchase the front spoiler pictured (this one's for 36,000 Yen = approx USD300) - left pic, the one on the right is Wald's full bumper conversion:

jimmydagreek

Thanks Dave, that look sweet and a great alternative to those that don't want to change their entire bumper. I'm going to keep this in mind for a friend of mine. I'll hit you up for more info. if I need it.

Alexbenz

dave how much were those shoes, i saw them on a new 7 series today.......

Whitey

R you sure? Did it have a "D' or "Carlsson" hubcap? Dronells are specifically for Benz's so won't have a bolt pattern for bimmers. I'm sure u didn't count the number of spokes but the Calrssons have one more than me, otherwise they look exactly the same. As far as I know, these Dronells are not in the US, at least EuroRev haven't imported them , yet.

I think mine were approx. US$650 each but with the trade in of my old ones, plus a swap on tires etc. the final bill was kind of arbitrary.

Alexbenz

i see, well i might be in the market for another set of wheels but gotta see first

Whitey

PM me if u are interested, my guy can order and send you some exotic shoes (that's why I keep going to him).

Whilst on the topic of your wheels, did you see these:

Alexbenz

haha, yes i did........not bad. i got my car back but theres a lot of problems with it, have to see what happenes at this point, its at the dealership

Whitey

That's bad news dude. I'm guessing the biggest problem is finding CF parts that aren't even the real color of CF int eh first place, LOL! Good luck anyaways.

Wait a munite, so u looking at wheels for the E or something else......

Alexbenz

well i got a list of things i want, but just have to wait and see