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SL55/63/65/R230 AMG: Goodbye SL55, Hello SL65 Front bumper

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Old 10-22-2008 | 10:51 PM
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Goodbye SL55, Hello SL65 Front bumper

Just removed the stock SL55 front bumper and replaced it with a SL65 front bumper. Looks more impressive to me. And the origional was needing repainting anyway.
Found this at a junk yard. It is marked AMG SAFETY CAR on the lower end. Is that common or was this really off a safety car? (But it was black).
Bought new grills and fog lites. All the other parts were transferable.
Now I do have the origional SL55 bumper and grills and fog lites to sell. If anyone needs them or wants to transform a regular SL to AMG bumpers.
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Old 10-24-2008 | 10:10 PM
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Keep us posted once you're done.
Old 10-25-2008 | 06:55 PM
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I AM done. I dont fool around with these small projects. I will add a couple pics to show the final product.
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Old 10-26-2008 | 02:07 AM
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I AM done. I dont fool around with these small projects. I will add a couple pics to show the final product.
Gorgeous!~ Looks mean. I liiiiiiiike!
Old 10-26-2008 | 02:33 AM
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not a big fan of the 65 front bumper ..... the 2008 sl55 chrome grill/front bumper front end looks sweet. thats wat im planning to do

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Old 10-28-2008 | 09:26 PM
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Looks very NiCe!!!
Old 10-29-2008 | 05:00 PM
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Originally Posted by G_KATS
not a big fan of the 65 front bumper ..... the 2008 sl55 chrome grill/front bumper front end looks sweet. thats wat im planning to do
+1

I added the 2008 SL 55 bumper to my car too. Keep in mind that you will also have to upgrade the grille. The old grille does not fit exactly with the new bumper. But the new(er) grille does look better anyway...
Old 10-29-2008 | 07:42 PM
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+1

I added the 2008 SL 55 bumper to my car too. Keep in mind that you will also have to upgrade the grille. The old grille does not fit exactly with the new bumper. But the new(er) grille does look better anyway...

how much did it all cost u ???
Old 10-30-2008 | 10:55 AM
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Im curious also about the cost of the 2008 sl55 bump upgrade
Old 10-30-2008 | 12:44 PM
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I know you have to find the bumper, the inner bumper lining panels, the 3 mesh grills, the new front grill, and if you have parking, the sensors mount differently so probibly 6 new sensors. So figure the bumper, and about $1500.
Old 12-26-2008 | 12:25 PM
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front center grill

Do you still have the front center grill off of your SL 55 bumper. Please let me know , thanks
Old 12-26-2008 | 02:20 PM
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all sold, but you can get that grill easy on ebay
Old 12-26-2008 | 04:40 PM
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Do I see HRE 891R wheels? What size. Have more pictures of those on your car?
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Old 12-26-2008 | 10:38 PM
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No, Brabus 2pc. They have thicker spokes. More beefy looking. I will try to put another picture on later.
Old 12-26-2008 | 10:54 PM
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Old 12-27-2008 | 07:17 AM
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Nice. Those 2/3 piece wheels do need 20" and the lowering to really stand out.
Old 12-27-2008 | 03:24 PM
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Great job! The 030/65/Safety car bumper cover looks great!

Did you say that you got the cover from a junk yard? Great find! Did they have more?
Old 12-27-2008 | 09:07 PM
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thanks...the place I got it didnt know what it was. but they didnt have anymore
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Car looks good !

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