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BBW
10-24-2006, 09:45 AM
Had a day off with nowt to do, so I thought id have a go at fitting the rear C43 bumper which ive had for nearly a year, ive never checked that it fitted ok before, when I get some spare cash they are getting sprayed + fitted.

The corners dip slightly, maybe thats down to how its been stored?
http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m248/KillerHERTZ/c431.jpg

http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m248/KillerHERTZ/c434.jpg

http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m248/KillerHERTZ/c435.jpg

http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m248/KillerHERTZ/c432.jpg

mmm, not sure id get away with the standard exaust pipes?

http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m248/KillerHERTZ/c433.jpg


Couldnt try the front as its only a skin...

While I was in the boot, I discovered why my bootlid wont completely open with the remote :( :(

It appears this part of metal has snapped off on each side :(


http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m248/KillerHERTZ/c436.jpg
Abuimad
10-24-2006, 11:18 AM
dont the chrome parts go in the dip area...so it will propably cover it..besides that looking good man
Denlasoul
10-24-2006, 11:22 AM
Originally posted by Abuimad
dont the chrome parts go in the dip area...so it will propably cover it..besides that looking good man
No chrome on a C43 kit.
Abuimad
10-24-2006, 11:49 AM
Originally posted by Denlasoul
No chrome on a C43 kit.

my bad, butt you might wanna consider it unless you fix that problem...cause on the silver it shows...
BBW
10-24-2006, 12:12 PM
Originally posted by Abuimad
my bad, butt you might wanna consider it unless you fix that problem...cause on the silver it shows...

I think its caused by how im storing it, Im sure it will flex out in time, or I will get the bodyshop to heatgun it before its sprayed.



Now all I need are some C43 sideskirts!
Mercedes DIY
10-24-2006, 12:18 PM
I dunno what to say about the c43 bumper.. but the stock sport bumper is starting to become an eye sore. it looks much like a Toyota Corrola "S" rear bumper.
DRM
10-24-2006, 02:15 PM
With that spring, try putting it through another of the holes where that piece broke off from, the spring will be stretched but it should still work.
BBW
10-24-2006, 02:27 PM
Originally posted by DRM
With that spring, try putting it through another of the holes where that piece broke off from, the spring will be stretched but it should still work.

Yeah, thats what ive done already, opens but doesnt swing open :(
DRM
10-24-2006, 02:37 PM
Oh okay, maybe try a different hole? I think there are a few around there? You should be able to get it to swing open with the hole change, seen this done before so should work.
97C28O
10-24-2006, 05:02 PM
Looks nice. Is that a OEM bumper?
lewda
10-25-2006, 12:09 PM
if that bumper is fiberglass, its gonna pretty much stay like that, you can heat it up, and move it slightly, over wise, you have the use more glass and filler to fill the viods, but you might be able to heat it and flex it, its not gonna go back down over time, the same is pretty much true if its urethane, im guessing your bumper is glassed...
BBW
10-25-2006, 01:45 PM
Originally posted by lewda
if that bumper is fiberglass, its gonna pretty much stay like that, you can heat it up, and move it slightly, over wise, you have the use more glass and filler to fill the viods, but you might be able to heat it and flex it, its not gonna go back down over time, the same is pretty much true if its urethane, im guessing your bumper is glassed...

Its an OEM bumper & Not fibreglass
97C28O
10-25-2006, 02:11 PM
How much it cost you? I'm planning for a C36. C43 too curvy.
BBW
10-25-2006, 02:36 PM
Originally posted by 97C28O
How much it cost you? I'm planning for a C36. C43 too curvy.

£130 off eBay last year, plus I have a brand new still in box front C43 bumper Skin + fogs from an MB dealers clearing stock £170 :) :)
Abuimad
10-25-2006, 02:38 PM
what are you waiting for mount them onn...:D
BBW
10-25-2006, 03:51 PM
Originally posted by Abuimad
what are you waiting for mount them onn...:D

£££!