63 Conversion
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63 Conversion
What would be the best way to go about converting my W211 e55 front end to the 63 style?, which company offers these parts? is this conversion hard to install (any cutting or custom modding needed?) also would my heat exchanger fit behind this bumper?
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Andy
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Andy
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There is no welding or cutting involved and the conversion is fairly easily if you do not have parktronic. If you do, it becomes much more complex. There is a thread around here that lists every single part needed for the conversion along with prices....
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'06 E55, W204 C350, '04 Carrera C4S, '02 ML55 (Wife's)
UD-Andy, I recommend doing a search. This topic has been done and discussed.
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This is credit to someone else. I just copied it.
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Here is the list;
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This is credit to someone else. I just copied it.
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Here is the list;
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E63 Front Bumper Conversion -Parts List - $2500 dollars
At the request of many forum members, I am providing the following list. I have done this conversion on my car, ordered all the parts myself, made sure everything fit properly, and that nothing was missing so consider the list as accurate as possible (always double check part numbers when ordering). I have left off many of the parts from other lists that are redundant (meaning that it is exactly the same part as on the E55) so if you don't see it, you don't need it.
Note: Everything is bolt on/no modifications necessary with only one excpetion, you will have to remove and lengthen the E55 fog light wiring harness pigtails as they are too short. The E63 pigtail part number is the same so don't order those as they won't fix it. Also, the E55 bulb holders for the bumper lights are the same as the E63 so you don't need those either.
211-885-40-25 Bumper Cover (Cars w/headlight washers) $1150.00
211-880-17-05-9999 Headlamp Washer Cover $22.40
211-880-18-05-9999 Headlamp Washer Cover $22.40
211-885-10-22-9040 Tow Hook Cover Black $35.63
211-880-17-83-9040 Grill (Non Distronic) $286.00
211-880-18-83-9040 Grill w/Distronic $630.00
211-887-03-27 Pull For Hood Latch $4.25 (This replaces pull on E55 hood latch, you do NOT need the entire E63 latch)
211-885-23-21 Chrome Trim For Bumper $48.13
211-885-24-21 Chrome Trim For Bumper $48.13
211-820-09-21 Bumper Blinker $43.13
211-820-10-21 Bumper Blinker $43.13
209-820-08-56 Fog Lamp $213.01
209-820-07-56 Fog Lamp $213.01
211-885-17-53 Fog Light Surround $126.00
211-885-18-53 Fog Light Surround $126.00
211-885-13-53 Center Mesh $184.80
211-880-07-03 Center Inner Plastic Support $20.15
211-880-09-03 Inner Plastic Support $32.50
211-880-10-03 Inner Plastic Support $32.50
211-885-16-37 Impact Absorber $28.80
211-885-15-37 Impact Absorber $28.80
211-885-13-37 Impact Absorber $31.36
211-520-15-22 Engine Undertray $228.48
002-988-51-81 Retaining Clip For Mesh $5.31 (Order 6)
003-994-05-45 Speed Nut For Fog Surround $1.70 (Order 6)
000000-000479 Screw For Fog Surround $2.04 (Order 6)
003-994-86-45 Speednut For Foglight $0.88 (Order 8)
000000-000521 Screw For Foglight $0.88 (Order 8)
211-885-07-16 Reinforcement For Lower Bumper $22.10 (This part bonds with double sided tape to the outside of center bumper opening)
211-885-08-16 Reinforcement For Lower Bumper $22.10 (This part bonds with double sided tape to the outside of center bumper opening)
Disclaimer: This is a COMPLETE list for doing the E63 front bumper conversion with the exception of the return springs for the washer nozzle covers and 4 plastic push pins for the inner plastic supports. These items are reusable from the old bumper assembly. Contrary to common belief, you do not need any other pieces outside of this list so do not even think about PMing with questions. I do not know anything about retrofitting other E63 parts so please do not PM me about that either. I have provided a part number for both the Distronic and non Distronic equipped grills. I have not provided a part number for a Parktronic bumper cover and do not recommend this conversion for Parktronic equipped cars as it involves extensive fabrication (BTDT). Please do not PM with any questions about doing a Parktronic conversion. Contrary to comments otherwise, the E63 and E55 sensors are very different and will not interchange.
At the request of many forum members, I am providing the following list. I have done this conversion on my car, ordered all the parts myself, made sure everything fit properly, and that nothing was missing so consider the list as accurate as possible (always double check part numbers when ordering). I have left off many of the parts from other lists that are redundant (meaning that it is exactly the same part as on the E55) so if you don't see it, you don't need it.
Note: Everything is bolt on/no modifications necessary with only one excpetion, you will have to remove and lengthen the E55 fog light wiring harness pigtails as they are too short. The E63 pigtail part number is the same so don't order those as they won't fix it. Also, the E55 bulb holders for the bumper lights are the same as the E63 so you don't need those either.
211-885-40-25 Bumper Cover (Cars w/headlight washers) $1150.00
211-880-17-05-9999 Headlamp Washer Cover $22.40
211-880-18-05-9999 Headlamp Washer Cover $22.40
211-885-10-22-9040 Tow Hook Cover Black $35.63
211-880-17-83-9040 Grill (Non Distronic) $286.00
211-880-18-83-9040 Grill w/Distronic $630.00
211-887-03-27 Pull For Hood Latch $4.25 (This replaces pull on E55 hood latch, you do NOT need the entire E63 latch)
211-885-23-21 Chrome Trim For Bumper $48.13
211-885-24-21 Chrome Trim For Bumper $48.13
211-820-09-21 Bumper Blinker $43.13
211-820-10-21 Bumper Blinker $43.13
209-820-08-56 Fog Lamp $213.01
209-820-07-56 Fog Lamp $213.01
211-885-17-53 Fog Light Surround $126.00
211-885-18-53 Fog Light Surround $126.00
211-885-13-53 Center Mesh $184.80
211-880-07-03 Center Inner Plastic Support $20.15
211-880-09-03 Inner Plastic Support $32.50
211-880-10-03 Inner Plastic Support $32.50
211-885-16-37 Impact Absorber $28.80
211-885-15-37 Impact Absorber $28.80
211-885-13-37 Impact Absorber $31.36
211-520-15-22 Engine Undertray $228.48
002-988-51-81 Retaining Clip For Mesh $5.31 (Order 6)
003-994-05-45 Speed Nut For Fog Surround $1.70 (Order 6)
000000-000479 Screw For Fog Surround $2.04 (Order 6)
003-994-86-45 Speednut For Foglight $0.88 (Order 8)
000000-000521 Screw For Foglight $0.88 (Order 8)
211-885-07-16 Reinforcement For Lower Bumper $22.10 (This part bonds with double sided tape to the outside of center bumper opening)
211-885-08-16 Reinforcement For Lower Bumper $22.10 (This part bonds with double sided tape to the outside of center bumper opening)
Disclaimer: This is a COMPLETE list for doing the E63 front bumper conversion with the exception of the return springs for the washer nozzle covers and 4 plastic push pins for the inner plastic supports. These items are reusable from the old bumper assembly. Contrary to common belief, you do not need any other pieces outside of this list so do not even think about PMing with questions. I do not know anything about retrofitting other E63 parts so please do not PM me about that either. I have provided a part number for both the Distronic and non Distronic equipped grills. I have not provided a part number for a Parktronic bumper cover and do not recommend this conversion for Parktronic equipped cars as it involves extensive fabrication (BTDT). Please do not PM with any questions about doing a Parktronic conversion. Contrary to comments otherwise, the E63 and E55 sensors are very different and will not interchange.
Last edited by VaderSS; Aug 30, 2009 at 04:34 PM.
