GLE Coupe Exterior Mods
#26
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Good Luck!
Last edited by UnlikeAnyOther; 07-01-2019 at 12:38 AM.
#27
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Thank you so much for the information. It is very helpful. Did you get the CF one from ebay? And where did you purchase the factory one? Thank you again for your help.
#28
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I did purchase from eBay, and the seller was extremely helpful offering to send me unit after unit. The problem was with the supplier in my opinion, the mold that was used to create the CF spoiler was not good and thus it did not fit great - had a large gap (1/2") on one side that the tape could not hold down. After installing twice, I got tired of the process and did not want to try another CF spoiler. That's when I purchased a new factory spoiler from my local MB dealer. One nice thing is that the factory spoilers from MB are already painted for the GLE Coupes (unlike other MB spoilers that only come primed.) All I did was find a GLE43 Coupe that was black and used that VIN to locate the part and ordered.
#30
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16 E550 Cab, 2003 Ram bright red crewcab 4x4 we call Clifford :)
Wow it's looking really good!! Almost the same as I have done with mine.
I have done the same with the chrome strip, and I still want to wrap the rest of the roof black and will make the chrome bits on handles and emblems all black too.
I've also installed the 63 AMG kit, and put a roof spoiler, vents, and rear spoiler all in CF.
The only thing I didn't want are the 63 AMG emblems but the body shop put them on when they installed the kit. So I will debadge everything except for the rear and front star.
Next plan is 22inch wheels. Most probably black. After that a tune!!
All your mods are really tasteful and i like how you painted most pieces to match the car color... well done
#32
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Really like all the mods done here. I was wondering if anyone has seen CF interior pieces for sale? The black panels are ok, but CF looks so much better like on the 63 and I'd like to convert mine over. Any thoughts on cost to buy from M-B? (yeah I know...expensive as F but it's only money LOL)
Thanks!
Thanks!
#33
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Really like all the mods done here. I was wondering if anyone has seen CF interior pieces for sale? The black panels are ok, but CF looks so much better like on the 63 and I'd like to convert mine over. Any thoughts on cost to buy from M-B? (yeah I know...expensive as F but it's only money LOL)
Thanks!
Thanks!
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Carbon-Fibe...9/254155239944
to this (again, there are several to choose from in similar price range), which is NOT CF, it is a "print" (however I've seen these in person and for the money - $125 +/- for 7 pieces - it is quit acceptable):
https://www.ebay.com/itm/ABS-Carbon-...0AAOSwuMNeAGq2
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Carbon-Fibe...EAAOSwVoVdrqZx.
Above is not recommendation nor endorsement. There are many to choose from on eBay and Amazon with prices vary by quit a bit for the same item.
#34
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Just replaced my front grille with an aftermarket panamericana grille from eBay, The quality of the part was great. The front 360 camera fits well and overall looks nice. The install does require the front bumper to be removed but the job is not that bad. Took me 3 hours to complete the install. Once the front bumper is removed, the grille swap is straight forward. Links to my purchase and images below. Oddly, this panamericana grille is offered on eBay with a price range of $125 - $450 - not sure why as they all look the same. I looked for an eBay seller that was in the USA for faster shipping and took a risk on this cheaper one, but as I stated, the build quality of the part was good.
eBay link: https://www.ebay.com/itm/For-BENZ-GL...72.m2749.l2649
eBay link: https://www.ebay.com/itm/For-BENZ-GL...72.m2749.l2649
#35
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Since the front of the GLE 43 Coupe has a ridiculously large dead space in the lower section of the front bumper, I thought I would fill it with an euro plate holder and an AMG euro plate.
Nothing says "Write me ticket for a missing front license plate in California" than this setup, but I like the look so we will see how long I last. Maybe an 11-99 rear plate frame could help?
Nothing says "Write me ticket for a missing front license plate in California" than this setup, but I like the look so we will see how long I last. Maybe an 11-99 rear plate frame could help?
Last edited by UnlikeAnyOther; 01-08-2022 at 01:36 PM.