Performance package front end
I just picked up my car from the shop where I had the 2008 performance package front end installed on my 2005 SL55. This was truly a test of patience and endurance. The number of parts that had to be changed out was much more than I ever imagined and the local dealer had a difficult time getting everything ordered/back ordered. However the wait was worth it. I will post pic's after this weekend since I will be out of town over the weekend.
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Do you want to sell your old parts?
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Originally Posted by lkirchner
(Post 3461056)
I just picked up my car from the shop where I had the 2008 performance package front end installed on my 2005 SL55. This was truly a test of patience and endurance. The number of parts that had to be changed out was much more than I ever imagined and the local dealer had a difficult time getting everything ordered/back ordered. However the wait was worth it. I will post pic's after this weekend since I will be out of town over the weekend.
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Originally Posted by lkirchner
(Post 3465053)
Here are the pic's of the completed project.
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Your a better man than me! I had someone crack my front bumper and smash a few bits of mesh a month ago so took the car to the shop to have everyhting fixed and replaced under their insurance.
I considered the change as well but what a nightmare it was getting a list of the parts that were actually needed for the replacement! I ended up getting everything the same put back on :( Do you have the parts list that was used? If so Id have loved it a month ago :) Regards |
Originally Posted by Chris-W
(Post 3479691)
Your a better man than me! I had someone crack my front bumper and smash a few bits of mesh a month ago so took the car to the shop to have everyhting fixed and replaced under their insurance.
I considered the change as well but what a nightmare it was getting a list of the parts that were actually needed for the replacement! I ended up getting everything the same put back on :( Do you have the parts list that was used? If so Id have loved it a month ago :) Regards |
wow, was the 3 slat grill a part of this exchange?
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Originally Posted by 150shot
(Post 3479913)
wow, was the 3 slat grill a part of this exchange?
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Very nice job, and I like to have the parts list if possible please.
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Originally Posted by OUTCAST
(Post 3480521)
Very nice job, and I like to have the parts list if possible please.
Send me your e-mail address because when I try to post it in word on this forum it becomes illegible. |
Originally Posted by lkirchner
(Post 3480955)
Send me your e-mail address because when I try to post it in word on this forum it becomes illegible.
Sent a PM with email addy....thanks again! |
Car looks fabulous. I have been in Fla. for the last three weeks so did not get to talk to you. Glad it worked out. Mine looks exactly the same. Motorwerks said they had to order some parts from Germany when mine was done last year. Guess they were'nt kidding.
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Parts list
The only part that was not available (even in Germany) was the screen behind the "gills". What we did was to use the center lower mesh from the original bumper and epoxied it in place.
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Originally Posted by lkirchner
(Post 3482045)
The only part that was not available (even in Germany) was the screen behind the "gills". What we did was to use the center lower mesh from the original bumper and epoxied it in place.
I like the idea of the wire mesh! |
Look's great except this side piece? Isn't this extra side slat carried over to doors from Performance products co? Ala' mini-SLR side fenders
https://mbworld.org/forums/attachmen...-side-view.jpg |
Looks very sharp, loving the look overall. I could imagine what a headache it was dealer with MB parts / service.
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Originally Posted by Thericker
(Post 3483159)
Look's great except this side piece? Isn't this extra side slat carried over to doors from Performance products co? Ala' mini-SLR side fenders
https://mbworld.org/forums/attachmen...-side-view.jpg |
Originally Posted by lkirchner
(Post 3484822)
That is the part from Performance Products. I'm not entirely sure that I care for it but at $500 and the pain in the Ass that they were to get lined up straight they will remain for the moment.
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Originally Posted by Thericker
(Post 3484996)
I hear ya, I like the Carbon Fiber versions (from Perf Prod) for all slats better...I can't believe those were $500:eek:
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