Chris The Swede

Correct.

rominl

then definitely a good time to "skip" the side makers

phatisfy

I would skip the side markers. IMO? It give the car a cleaner look. But if you want to install the side marker light. Then you would need the bodyshop to cut out an opening before the paint it. The drl on this kit, you use the original side marker wire to connect it with the drl.

rominl

so the DRL on this bumper setup you can just hook up to side marker easily? wont have any problem as mentioned before with the factory 2010+ bumper?

phatisfy

yes..direct swap

phatisfy

Ok, so i got a chance to test fit the front bumpers today. Fitment was close to oem spec. Only bad thing was that the drl did not work 100%. I will try and get a error-free canceler harness and try later. other wias I'm very impress with fitment and quality for an non oem product. I have the s65 grill but did not install it yet.Here's some pic's.

Chris The Swede

What didnt work with the DRLs?

Arlen777

Looks exactly like unpainted original one, post some pics after you paint it.

Chris The Swede

Now all I want is the Carbon front lip seen in this pic and Im all set. Anyone seen it for sale?

phatisfy

There was a plug that came with the drl. And I connected it to the fogs directly,but it just flashes. I didn't try and tap it to the side marker lights so I don't know if that would work.

phatisfy

I don't know how the oem one look. But I doubt anyone could tell? Once I test fit everything. I'll have some pics of the final product. Btw... Is your drl working good with them resistors? I just ordered a set for mine.

Chris The Swede

Dont think it works straight to the fogligt. Try the sidemarker instead.

phatisfy

I will try that next. I didn't have a volt meter to check the +/- wires so I jut left it disconnected?

WhiteOnWhite

i bought that brabus front lip kit for my ride, you have to call in and order it at brabus usa.

http://www.brabus-usa.com/

jadeethan

Chris, if you were to put this on your car, would you paint it or leave it as the carbon fiber look? I like it too.

Thanks.

Chris The Swede

Carbon of course since I will also have carbon mirrors and cardon trunk spoiler.

Arlen777

I mean the bumpers are exact same, its just some non-oem bumpers looks different when unpainted, where as yours unpainted looks exactly like unpainted original. Plus the quality and material looks the same as the oem, which is a good thing.
DRLs work fine but the get too damn hot, so as the other member of the forum suggested in my DRLs thread, i ordered a "automatic relay switch" from ebay that is a better alternative. And here is why: 1. It doesnt get hot 2. You connect it straight to the battery 3. They will automatically turn on when you start the car 4. If you want to drive with just DRLs on (without headlights) they will look like 2010 ones (2010 with DRLs on=only DRLs on. 2007 with resistors and connected to fog light switch=DRLs on + small white lamps in headlights are on too). So i go with Relay instead

jadeethan

thanks chris..did you finish your s63 conversion?

Chris The Swede

You will se the progress in my thread when it is made...It is winter here now so it will be some weeks before I can continue with the project.

rominl

arlen's method is more involved but definitely the best way to go imho

jadeethan

I think you can choose one of these if i'm not mistaken:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/LED-Daytime-...23486635487273

Picture of the setup:

C-DiZzY

Jadeethan I know Its off subject but what color is your car.

jadeethan

It's andorite grey.

phatisfy

I just ordered a set. I'll get back with some info once installed.

Evangeline123

phat are you doing to upgrade your mirrors and do a headlight led conversion as well?

thanks