08 AMG FRONT END CONVERSION

Jun 22, 2008 | 03:12 PM

unclebenz

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08 AMG FRONT END CONVERSION

Took some quick pics, it's about to rain but here you go.

Upgraded the front end to the 08 AMG , Im not a big fan of the E63 bumper with the vents on the side, I like the cleaner look so I went with the plain AMG bumper.

Rear E55 bumper, side skirts and exhaust, lip spoiler.
The wheels were originally all chrome, I took them apart and brushed the center and wrapped them in some new Vredestein Ultra tires

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Jun 22, 2008 | 03:19 PM

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wow ur car looks freakin sexy. i like that bumper a lot more than the 63

Jun 22, 2008 | 03:21 PM

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Thanks, I figured everyone's gonna do the E63 upgrade so I went with the regular AMG conversion.

Jun 22, 2008 | 03:26 PM

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Very nice! I'm also not a fan of the E63 front bumper side vents. I just picked up a 55AMG front bumper. But I am doing the E63 rear bumper

Jun 22, 2008 | 03:30 PM

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Interesting that you didn't paint the rear diffuser black like the E55's have. Different.

Jun 22, 2008 | 03:36 PM

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Looks great! A lot of conversions going on lately! Personally, I like the vents...to me just gives it a more aggressive look.

What kind of wheels are those?

Jun 22, 2008 | 04:10 PM

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Gorgeous! And the debadge makes it look even sharper.

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Jun 22, 2008 | 09:51 PM

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RE: Bumper Upgrades

Looks nice!

The "plain" AMG bumper is very tasteful in your car's color, ditto for painting the entire rear bumper body color.

Jun 22, 2008 | 10:00 PM

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mpx220, those are ZE forged 3 piece wheels, the company is located in Huntington Beach CA. Too bad your on the west coast we could of had a nice photo shoot together..

Jun 22, 2008 | 10:43 PM

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I actually removed the black OEM diffuser, im planning on installing a carbon fiber diffuser.

Jun 22, 2008 | 11:12 PM

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Finally someone with my colour car, wanted to see what it would look like before I did it heh. So dominant.

Jun 23, 2008 | 12:29 AM

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finally pics. I have been waiting for them. HOTT very clean!!

Jun 23, 2008 | 05:02 AM

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damn everyones doin the conversion lol.

question for those that did it though...why arent any of u updating the mirrors and trunk??

Jun 23, 2008 | 08:56 AM

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damn everyones doin the conversion lol.

question for those that did it though...why arent any of u updating the mirrors and trunk??

My mirrors are power/folding and I'd like to keep them. And there's not enough difference in the trunk to warrant a change for me. It could be in the cards later though.

Jun 23, 2008 | 10:32 AM

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Yeah I feel the same way about the trunk and mirrors. It's not that big of a difference that I need to change it right away, I rather spend the money on front and rear diffusers.

Jun 23, 2008 | 12:51 PM

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I'm with Clatyon and Unclebenz - the kit makes the most visual impact for the money. The trunk/mirrors are pretty subtle changes that might come when the money comes back again

Jun 23, 2008 | 01:37 PM

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‘23 EQS AMG

ahhh i see

Jun 23, 2008 | 01:58 PM

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UncleBenz - when does your CF rear diffuser come in?
What else are you doing to your front end?

Jun 23, 2008 | 02:14 PM

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hey uncle benz,
how did you take apart the wheel centers? was there a pattern to do so you wont warp it? also what was the torque for the bolts? i am planing to paint my centers but was afraid to take them apart...
thanks

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Jun 23, 2008 | 04:24 PM

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Hey T-bone, I wish is was coming soon but the prices that im seeing for that rear diffuser is bananas!! the one that I want is $1199, is there one out for the 08 front bumper yet?

Jun 23, 2008 | 04:29 PM

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I had the a wheel shop take apart the rims for me and sandblast the chrome off. Then I had them sent out to get brushed then powder coated. Take your rims to any reputable shop and they'll know what to do unless your planning on doing it your self, I would call your wheel company and have them give you the specs, what wheels do you have?

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Jun 23, 2008 | 04:52 PM

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damn everyones doin the conversion lol.

question for those that did it though...why arent any of u updating the mirrors and trunk??

The only thing I haven't done is the mirrors yet...

Jun 23, 2008 | 05:36 PM

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Hey T-bone, I wish is was coming soon but the prices that im seeing for that rear diffuser is bananas!! the one that I want is $1199, is there one out for the 08 front bumper yet?

Are you looking at the Vorsteiner rear diffuser?
I'm not aware of one for the front. I just thought you had found one since you mentioned that you'd rather spend money on a front and rear diffuser