W211 AMG Discuss the W211 AMG's such as the E55 and the E63

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Old Nov 21, 2005 | 09:18 PM
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05 ML-500 , 03 CLK5.5 AMG has left the Garage
New Hood Louvers

They can be install on any car . I was amazed at the amount of heat that come out of them when the fan turns on. I'm know it's just another CLK ___PTE___
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Old Nov 22, 2005 | 09:41 AM
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2005 Black/Black E55
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Old Nov 22, 2005 | 11:35 AM
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I like it.
Is it all steel?
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Old Nov 22, 2005 | 04:00 PM
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05 ML-500 , 03 CLK5.5 AMG has left the Garage
Hood Louvers

Hi.
The hood is a OEM Steel , They body shop guys popped a sample off a Porsche rear engine hood. louvers. Then made them of West systems Epoxy and ground glass powder then bonded them in place
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Old Nov 22, 2005 | 11:43 PM
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The hood is a OEM Steel , They body shop guys popped a sample off a Porsche rear engine hood. louvers. Then made them of West systems Epoxy and ground glass powder then bonded them in place
How difficult was this process? I really like how it turned out. Don't know if I'd take the plunge and do it to my E55, but I would be tempted...
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Old Nov 23, 2005 | 07:32 AM
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05 ML-500 , 03 CLK5.5 AMG has left the Garage
Hood louvers

It took about 2 weeks . The body shop is in Ft.Lauderdale FL.
Composite Body Tech Corp
1926-A Tigertail Blvd
Dania Beach,FL. 33004

Paul Metallides

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There are lots of boat builders down here . All the glues, resins,hardeners. & epoxys , glass mat Biax,triax, Carbon Fiber , ?Kevilar is all fresh. This guy is not a boat builder. He has done some Audi's And Porsche's that are auto Crossed at Sebring,Moroso, and at Homestead, FL. Take care Patrick T. Eves

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I respect your opinion , you said it Nicely . It was a toss up between function & form. Trying to let the heat out . And preserving the lines of the Car. You do not see them ,sitting at the drivers seat. and as you walk up to the car they don't jump out at you right away. But after you notice them , you start to look too them and form a opinion . Thats what makes living here in the U.S.A. great!
your opinion is well under stood Thanks ___PTE___
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