02 to 03 AMG front bumber conversion
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02 to 03 AMG front bumber conversion
So I've recently purchased a 02 S430 with the AMG aero on it and was wondering what was involved in converting front end over to a 03 AMG aero. I know the hood is different and would need to be replaced but would that be all? Would I need to change the fenders too? I know it's probably been asked before but I could seem to dig up the answer so I thought I would just ask. Thanks
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I just read a post about this actually. According to the person who converted (02 AMG bumper to 04 AMG bumper) all that needs to be done is to get the updated hood as well. It is slightly larger to fit the S600's turbo's so they just mass produced one size hood. I think you should be ok on the rest.
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First off thanks for the quick response and that is great news!!!! Now I just have to find a hood haha Any suggestions on a cold air intake setup???
Last edited by ChocolateCocain; Feb 23, 2011 at 07:34 PM.
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Im sorry chocolatecocain!
I read more into the thread (search AMG bumper facelift) and it seems as though the headlights also have changed shape.. search that in the forums you should find some out exactly.
I read more into the thread (search AMG bumper facelift) and it seems as though the headlights also have changed shape.. search that in the forums you should find some out exactly.
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So I've recently purchased a 02 S430 with the AMG aero on it and was wondering what was involved in converting front end over to a 03 AMG aero. I know the hood is different and would need to be replaced but would that be all? Would I need to change the fenders too? I know it's probably been asked before but I could seem to dig up the answer so I thought I would just ask. Thanks
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bumpity bump.
does anyone know where to find the 03+ left and right impact strips with no corner lights??
i noticed some have the lights and some dont on the impact strips, thanks in advance guys
does anyone know where to find the 03+ left and right impact strips with no corner lights??
i noticed some have the lights and some dont on the impact strips, thanks in advance guys
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2001 s 430 84Kmiles black on black
EZ solution is just to paint them with matching car's color. You dont have to replace anything and it looks nice. You can paint existing parts or get some off ebay and have spare once just in case.
