SLK/R170: Crux Body Kit - Opinions?
05-18-2003, 05:17 PM
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1998 Silver SLK 230
Crux Body Kit - Opinions?
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Here is a Crux body kit. What do you guys think? Unfortunately, I haven't got more pictures. Supposedly, it's made in Japan. I was thinking of getting it if it's not too expensive...
Here is a Crux body kit. What do you guys think? Unfortunately, I haven't got more pictures. Supposedly, it's made in Japan. I was thinking of getting it if it's not too expensive...
05-18-2003, 08:04 PM
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My opinion.....no thank you! That's a little too outrageous IMO and will definitely take away from the classiness. Also, IMO, it's a little rough around the edges, not very refined. But to each his own, if it makes you happy then go for it Personally, I like the Wald kit.
Personally, I like the Wald kit.
05-18-2003, 09:33 PM
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I agree with RedSLKChic. It makes the car look too much like a cheap American "wannabe." How about the sport package? Was that available for your model year?
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05-19-2003, 03:21 AM
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Yeah, I like the Wald design too, but it's kinda plain. The pics of the black SLK I've seen before too...was comtemplating about that long ago, but it looked too del Sol like (ie, riced up). I guess that's the problem w/ a lot of these J-kits...makes the car lose it's classy look.
It's really hard finding a decent priced kit w/out going for something full blown (ie, Lorinser, AMG...). I know a custom kit is probably do-able, but it'll cost quite a lot...
I would like the front to be like the Fab Design SL (which I'm sure many of you have seen).
I've long been looking for a decently priced kit (either snap-on like the original post, or completely done, like the Fab Design) but have had little success...anybody found anything? (I've seen Wald, Fab, Opera, AMG, Lorinser, Brabus...to name a few).
Furthermore, does anybody have any idea what these are made of? (Fibreglass, polyurethane or HPP Plastic?)
Any kewl input would be appreciated...the urge to add components to one's car is always so tempting.
It's really hard finding a decent priced kit w/out going for something full blown (ie, Lorinser, AMG...). I know a custom kit is probably do-able, but it'll cost quite a lot...
I would like the front to be like the Fab Design SL (which I'm sure many of you have seen).
I've long been looking for a decently priced kit (either snap-on like the original post, or completely done, like the Fab Design) but have had little success...anybody found anything? (I've seen Wald, Fab, Opera, AMG, Lorinser, Brabus...to name a few).
Furthermore, does anybody have any idea what these are made of? (Fibreglass, polyurethane or HPP Plastic?)
Any kewl input would be appreciated...the urge to add components to one's car is always so tempting.
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05-19-2003, 03:36 AM
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OK, I've found a picture of the rear. I guess I won't be getting this kit...looks kind of ridiculous!
But for you enjoyment, here it is:
But for you enjoyment, here it is:
05-19-2003, 04:13 AM
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MB SLK 230 kompressor -01, MB C32 AMG -02
Originally posted by yamakake
OK, I've found a picture of the rear. I guess I won't be getting this kit...looks kind of ridiculous!
But for you enjoyment, here it is:
OK, I've found a picture of the rear. I guess I won't be getting this kit...looks kind of ridiculous!
But for you enjoyment, here it is:
Hmmm... yuck
05-19-2003, 02:16 PM
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Wow, that black SLK takes the cake! 
lmao
But I admit the spoiler on the silver one wouldn't be half bad if it didn't have those 2 extra pieces hanging down over the trunk. But the kit is one big mess
Yamakake - Yeah the Wald is kinda plain. But like my previous car, I like a kit that people who see it are not sure if it came like that from the factory, but it looks a little different from the others.....you know what I mean? lol Just a subtle hint of a little something extra From the looks of Wald's website, looks like they are all made out of Fiberglass. I was kinda hoping for Polyurethane. And I think they only make kits for the 98-99 SLK unless I am missing something
lmaoBut I admit the spoiler on the silver one wouldn't be half bad if it didn't have those 2 extra pieces hanging down over the trunk. But the kit is one big mess
Yamakake - Yeah the Wald is kinda plain. But like my previous car, I like a kit that people who see it are not sure if it came like that from the factory, but it looks a little different from the others.....you know what I mean? lol
Just a subtle hint of a little something extra From the looks of Wald's website, looks like they are all made out of Fiberglass. I was kinda hoping for Polyurethane. And I think they only make kits for the 98-99 SLK unless I am missing something
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05-19-2003, 03:00 PM
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Hi RedSLKChic!! I saw that you live in Long Island...my grandfather lived there in Southampton in a big house on the sea but now sold it. It was the big house of Ford family..perhaps you know the place..bye
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05-23-2003, 09:42 AM
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MB SLK 230 kompressor -01, MB C32 AMG -02
Originally posted by Pr0wler
Noooooooooo!
Makes it look like a styled MB of the 80's and thats NOT a good thing!
Noooooooooo!
Makes it look like a styled MB of the 80's and thats NOT a good thing!
Yikes! I get the point
05-23-2003, 10:31 AM
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Well i don't know what they where thinking back then... but im sure glad it s over!
Btw Pelle since youre also in sweden, do you know if there are any MB meets in sweden this summer (Nice place to get inspiration)....
Btw Pelle since youre also in sweden, do you know if there are any MB meets in sweden this summer (Nice place to get inspiration)....
05-23-2003, 10:46 AM
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MB SLK 230 kompressor -01, MB C32 AMG -02
Originally posted by Pr0wler
Well i don't know what they where thinking back then... but im sure glad it s over!
Btw Pelle since youre also in sweden, do you know if there are any MB meets in sweden this summer (Nice place to get inspiration)....
Well i don't know what they where thinking back then... but im sure glad it s over!
Btw Pelle since youre also in sweden, do you know if there are any MB meets in sweden this summer (Nice place to get inspiration)....
Not for newer Mercedes just oldtimers
05-24-2003, 03:24 AM
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Originally posted by Pelle75
Not for newer Mercedes just oldtimers
Not for newer Mercedes just oldtimers
well i'll just have to go down to Brostugan in stockholm wednesday evenings and see if there are any other MB's there.
05-24-2003, 12:19 PM
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Originally posted by Pelle75
Does the SLK 32 AMG front fit the the SLK 230 faceliftmodell with no modification?
Does the SLK 32 AMG front fit the the SLK 230 faceliftmodell with no modification?
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05-24-2003, 11:03 PM
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Well saturday morning (quite drunk still.....) I have to agree it's kind of expensive...
Well time to sleeeeeeep..... catch up with you gys 'n gals later
Well time to sleeeeeeep..... catch up with you gys 'n gals later
05-26-2003, 02:24 AM
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MB SLK 230 kompressor -01, MB C32 AMG -02
Originally posted by RedSLKChic
I think the AMG front fascia is a completely different bumper, and I am assuming the bumper brackets are the same, so I think it would just bolt right on. I wouldn't mind the AMG bumper but then I would want the whole kit, and I haven't found it for less than $2,995 unpainted and IMO that's way too much money for a difference only other MB enthusiasts would notice. After painting and installation your talking around $4,000 for a body kit? I dont know, I guess that's just me though
I think the AMG front fascia is a completely different bumper, and I am assuming the bumper brackets are the same, so I think it would just bolt right on. I wouldn't mind the AMG bumper but then I would want the whole kit, and I haven't found it for less than $2,995 unpainted and IMO that's way too much money for a difference only other MB enthusiasts would notice. After painting and installation your talking around $4,000 for a body kit? I dont know, I guess that's just me though
I talked to Hedin Bil here in Sweden who are the local Benz dealer and they said that the SLK32 AMG front bumper only fits cars produced after 03/01. I agree $4K for the whole SLK32 bodykit is way to much money would rather buy brakes front and rear for $5,5K intstead
