Given the choice 4 a rear bumper / AMG (4 pipes) or AMG Sport (2 Pipes)
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Given the choice 4 a rear bumper / AMG (4 pipes) or AMG Sport (2 Pipes)
So looks like I will be ordering a new rear bumper...I currently have the non-exposed pipe version / What do you think go with:
the AMG/Sport Package Version
Or the full E55 version
No AMG badge will be on the car, probably will leave the E350 there (slight chance I'll de-badge, proud of my 350, and not trying to be an E55, I would have one if I wanted one)...and no need (for you) to worry about the logistics involved with plumbing the exhaust or the side-skirts etc.. / I like the exposed pipe look so either one will be good...just thinking whether or not the 4-pipes will be too much on my V6...I'm leaning toward the 2-pipe look to keep the car in line with what was available/is available on the non E55 cars...but???
TIA Chris
and oh yeah, before I forget...please no "you shouldn't care what I think" posts or the equally popular "it's your car, do what you want" posts
the AMG/Sport Package Version
Or the full E55 version
No AMG badge will be on the car, probably will leave the E350 there (slight chance I'll de-badge, proud of my 350, and not trying to be an E55, I would have one if I wanted one)...and no need (for you) to worry about the logistics involved with plumbing the exhaust or the side-skirts etc.. / I like the exposed pipe look so either one will be good...just thinking whether or not the 4-pipes will be too much on my V6...I'm leaning toward the 2-pipe look to keep the car in line with what was available/is available on the non E55 cars...but???
TIA Chris
and oh yeah, before I forget...please no "you shouldn't care what I think" posts or the equally popular "it's your car, do what you want" posts
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Originally Posted by chenry
and oh yeah, before I forget...please no "you shouldn't care what I think" posts or the equally popular "it's your car, do what you want" posts
That being said, I like the single's and you should get what YOU like.
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You know now that I think about it...I should have asked "why" that's really the telling part...if I simply ask what you like it does me no good...but if I ask what you like and why...thats an interesting read.
For my 2-cents
While I like the quad look, I think the quad look along with an E55 bumper is posing a bit too much for my taste...the dual singles still look nice and are factory appropriate for the car...
For my 2-cents
While I like the quad look, I think the quad look along with an E55 bumper is posing a bit too much for my taste...the dual singles still look nice and are factory appropriate for the car...
Last edited by chenry; May 9, 2006 at 12:07 AM.
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Quad tips with AMG badge...
Some members might scrutinise me for this but I believe if you have the AMG exterior package, you're entitled to put the badge on to reflect the AMG styling you have.. Whether you actually put it on is your own choice.
As for the E55 badge, it should remain solely for true E55 AMGs. I saw an SL 350 the other day with AMG styling and the owner had the ///AMG badge on.. I must admit I held a lot of respect for him , since I saw an SL500 earlier that same day with an SL55 AMG badge on (I could tell from the brake calipers it wasn't a true SL55). So at least the SL 350 owner is being honest about it!
Some members might scrutinise me for this but I believe if you have the AMG exterior package, you're entitled to put the badge on to reflect the AMG styling you have.. Whether you actually put it on is your own choice.
As for the E55 badge, it should remain solely for true E55 AMGs. I saw an SL 350 the other day with AMG styling and the owner had the ///AMG badge on.. I must admit I held a lot of respect for him , since I saw an SL500 earlier that same day with an SL55 AMG badge on (I could tell from the brake calipers it wasn't a true SL55). So at least the SL 350 owner is being honest about it!
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If you don't own an AMG don't put the AMG logo on. Thats my take on things. However, I like th clean look of both, but you arent going to get any extra performance out of the quad pipes, so go with the singles, plus it wont pose as much either.
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Go For the Sport AMG Bumper with the Single tips...Then (IF) you change your mind One CAN trim the rear valance to clear the Quad pipe Exhaust
Steve did the AMG55 Bumpers/Exhaust on the Wifes W211 and It looks Great!
Steve did the AMG55 Bumpers/Exhaust on the Wifes W211 and It looks Great!
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Dual (single) tips. The rear of the W211 is visually "busy" as it is, what with the rear badge(s) and the tristar crowded between the trunk line and the brake light. The less added visual clutter at the rear the better. Of course, the hidden exhaust you already have is cleanest of all, but if you just gotta have the nonfunctional exhaust tips, keep the look as clean as possible under the circumstances.
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Originally Posted by mbuskuhl
Dual single tips for a V6
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I wanted to get the dual tips as well. where are you ordering it?? i have talked with legend imports but they have the quad tips version only. If you are ordering, can you give me a heads up, i probably order 1 dual tips at the same time if its fine with you. Thanks.
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Originally Posted by BLACK06E350
I wanted to get the dual tips as well. where are you ordering it?? i have talked with legend imports but they have the quad tips version only. If you are ordering, can you give me a heads up, i probably order 1 dual tips at the same time if its fine with you. Thanks.
