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Put the AMG stickers on my yellow calipers...
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Eurocharged 2004 E500, Eurocharged ECU/TCU 2005 SL600, 2010 Caddy SwaggerWagon
Much better.
Question though:
On your V8 Kompressor badge, why are the '8' and the 'K', off axis? Are they all like that?
Also looks like your rear bumper and fender don't line up, on the arch. Previous rear collision?
Looks weird....
***EDIT***
Looking at it closer, is that aftermarket badging? It appears too blocky, and doesn't have italicized font like this one, that I pulled from another E55. Or did different years, get different fonts maybe?
Question though:
On your V8 Kompressor badge, why are the '8' and the 'K', off axis? Are they all like that?
Also looks like your rear bumper and fender don't line up, on the arch. Previous rear collision?
Looks weird....
***EDIT***
Looking at it closer, is that aftermarket badging? It appears too blocky, and doesn't have italicized font like this one, that I pulled from another E55. Or did different years, get different fonts maybe?
Last edited by Benz-O-Rama; Sep 20, 2011 at 03:12 PM.
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From: Puerto Rico
2005 E55 AMG
Much better.
Question though:
On your V8 Kompressor badge, why are the '8' and the 'K', off axis? Are they all like that?
Also looks like your rear bumper and fender don't line up, on the arch. Previous rear collision?
Looks weird....
***EDIT***
Looking at it closer, is that aftermarket badging? It appears too blocky, and doesn't have italicized font like this one, that I pulled from another E55. Or did different years, get different fonts maybe?
Question though:
On your V8 Kompressor badge, why are the '8' and the 'K', off axis? Are they all like that?
Also looks like your rear bumper and fender don't line up, on the arch. Previous rear collision?
Looks weird....
***EDIT***
Looking at it closer, is that aftermarket badging? It appears too blocky, and doesn't have italicized font like this one, that I pulled from another E55. Or did different years, get different fonts maybe?
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2003 E55 & 2014 GL550
I swear bro, I thought you were messing with us at first. When you track our cars and BEAT THE SNOT out of the brakes, the calipers burn off the paint and turn a beautiful golden color. I thought that was what you were up to until I noticed the yellow. I think it looks pretty good. Still wonder if their natural gold would look better.......and SO fun getting them there too! 
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From: Puerto Rico
2005 E55 AMG
I swear bro, I thought you were messing with us at first. When you track our cars and BEAT THE SNOT out of the brakes, the calipers burn off the paint and turn a beautiful golden color. I thought that was what you were up to until I noticed the yellow. I think it looks pretty good. Still wonder if their natural gold would look better.......and SO fun getting them there too!
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Yup.....not sure the reason but my buddy Ken has seen it a few times. Customers to him...... "I don't know how they got this way. I was just driving it home from work" He laughs and fixes it for um as he is a fellow horsepower lover like us.
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http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...#ht_788wt_1163
No black roof for me...not right now anyways.
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aftermarket parts sometimes dont fit that good is that bumper OEM?
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got this article while trying to search what aftermarket bumpers are made of, I guess the only way to check would be to take bumper off but I wouldnt worry about it the car looks fine
When Should You Request OEM Parts?
When it comes to collision repairs, make sure you are getting OEM parts, since aftermarket body panels may not fit properly or have proper crumple zones for crash safety.
If you lease your car, there are also economic considerations. Since aftermarket parts decrease a vehicle's book value, using them to repair your vehicle's body may cost you part or all of your security deposit.
http://www.edmunds.com/car-care/afte...car-parts.html
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Its true. If ever you do the AMG factory tour, you will notice that all the test cars have gold brakes, from being pushed so hard. According to one of the guides its a sign that the car has been used to its full potential.
