CF Hood, trunk pictures - Brabus K-8 E'55

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Jun 7, 2007 | 08:27 PM

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'03 E55 AMG

CF Hood, trunk pictures - Brabus K-8 E'55

Thought it was time to show some updated pics of the '55. Both the hood and trunk are carbon fiber which matches nicely with VRUS's CF engine pieces (thanks victor). Left it "raw" for a while before i wussed out and painted it black.

The front end had some recent renovations too. The upgraded intercooler (from evosport) ended up protuding past the front lip of the center bumper cutout. The grill work you see was custom made to resolve that problem. The grill too is new. Not sure if I like the matt finish on it or not.
We'll see on that.......

The other addition you can't see is the sprint booster upgrade which dollar for dollar is the best mod I've installed to date.

Jun 7, 2007 | 08:38 PM

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Verrrry HOTT RIDE!!!!!

Exactly what I'd do to it! Maybe a bit wider deep dish wheels though

Damn cool

Jun 7, 2007 | 08:42 PM

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03 E55

Now, that's inspiration!

Jun 7, 2007 | 08:43 PM

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Your worst nightmare...

You have got a hot ride James!!! Man the car looks wicked! Why don't you come with us this sunday to Captree Long Island...there will be a lot of nice rides man. I know you have a busy schedule but it will be on sunday, it's the lords day, lol!!

Jun 7, 2007 | 08:58 PM

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I like the gills on the spoiler, but the rest is a little aggressive for me. The rear is gorgeous!!

Consider some lowering, or it may just be how it was sitting.

Jun 7, 2007 | 09:03 PM

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Now that's a looker! I like the fact that it really looks different. Congrats.

Jun 7, 2007 | 09:22 PM

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Can you show some close-ups of the carbon fiber hood? How is the ventilation? Did you get a chance to take the temperature in the engine bay before and after putting in the carbon fiber hood?