CM30, FD H/E Install Pics on mekantor's car. PICS - Page 2

Aug 26, 2009 | 04:30 PM

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mekantor

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From: Houston, TX

2003 E55 AMG; 2013 GL550 4Matic; 2003 CL600

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Originally Posted by TopEndS62

Oh okay... Also how difficult was it to drill the h/e to the bumper reinforcement? it looks something like 4 bolts on each side... planning on doing this along with my CM30 Install

Not bad, its soft alluminum. Measure thrice, cut once. When I'm around my drill bits again, I'll tell you which size I used. The holes were big enough to just barely let the bolts through, but the bolts were tapping the holes as they went through, so the nuts were not even needed afterward, but 3 of 4 were still put back on. The 4th nut didnt have enough clearance from the outside of the HE to turn on the bolt, I might grind down it's built-in washer and put it back on.

These HEs should be shipped pre-drilled IMO.

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Aug 26, 2009 | 04:34 PM

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TopEndS62

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From: Brooklyn, NY/Tampa, FL

2005 BLK/BLK E-Double Nickel.

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Originally Posted by mekantor

Not bad, its soft alluminum. Measure thrice, cut once. When I'm around my drill bits again, I'll tell you which size I used. They holes were big enough to just barely let the bolts through, but the bolts were tapping the holes as they went through, so the nuts were not even needed afterward, but 3 of 4 were still put back on. The 4th nut didnt have enough clearance from the outside of the HE to turn on the bolt, I might grind down and it's built-in washer and put it back on.

These HEs should be shipped pre-drilled IMO.

Alright Thanks...