Anyone in or near Bloomington, Indiana? Replica Carlsson kit needs fittment check
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Anyone in or near Bloomington, Indiana? Replica Carlsson kit needs fittment check
Ladiez and gentz,
I've been exchanging emails with someone from Bloomington, IN that has a Carlsson replica kit for sale. It is, of course, fiberglass, but it's only 2 pieces (front and rear) that clip onto the existing bumper. It's something I've been looking for since I don't want to put too much fiberglass on the car. Wald makes something similar but the original does not fit non-sport bumpers. To make the long story short, I was wondering if someone with a W211 is willing to go on site and check fittment and take pictures (just hold the add-ons in front of the bumpers and make sure they are more or less the correct size, there are no major imperfections etc). As with any replica, there are probably modifications/fixes needed but I am hoping to get something decent to begin with.
Not sure if he can get more kits (I can ask) and if someone else is interested we can maybe work out a group buy or something.
Let me know if there is interest and I can post the pictures I got from the guy. He seems very nice, easy to deal with.
Thanks folks,
Sergiu
I've been exchanging emails with someone from Bloomington, IN that has a Carlsson replica kit for sale. It is, of course, fiberglass, but it's only 2 pieces (front and rear) that clip onto the existing bumper. It's something I've been looking for since I don't want to put too much fiberglass on the car. Wald makes something similar but the original does not fit non-sport bumpers. To make the long story short, I was wondering if someone with a W211 is willing to go on site and check fittment and take pictures (just hold the add-ons in front of the bumpers and make sure they are more or less the correct size, there are no major imperfections etc). As with any replica, there are probably modifications/fixes needed but I am hoping to get something decent to begin with.
Not sure if he can get more kits (I can ask) and if someone else is interested we can maybe work out a group buy or something.
Let me know if there is interest and I can post the pictures I got from the guy. He seems very nice, easy to deal with.
Thanks folks,
Sergiu
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Most replicas dont fit correctly, in the end you spend more on the install.
Plus the replicas are fiberglass, which will crack in minor accidents. Shop the real Carlsson kit, chances are there is a dealer somewhere that will give you a smoking deal.
Plus the replicas are fiberglass, which will crack in minor accidents. Shop the real Carlsson kit, chances are there is a dealer somewhere that will give you a smoking deal.
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that's true, replicas always have problems and that's why I want to see how close the fit is. I also think originals are way overpriced. Ideally, there would be a middle of the pack manufacturer that makes urethane replicas. But there isn't so I'm trying to check all the options.
Now back to the original question - anyong from Bloomington, IN?
Now back to the original question - anyong from Bloomington, IN?
