New AMG Body Kit

nevets · 04-23-2008

Alright this has been a long time in the making....I bought a used OEM AMG kit and had shipped from CA sometime in January (Thanks Dan for your assistance verifying parts) My Body Shop has had it since waiting to paint and install. Finally after a very patient wait (thankfully it was winter and no driving was being done) he is almost complete. I went down today to check progress and snapped these shots...amazing difference, totally transforms car. I took this from my camera phone so quality is garbage but it's good for a tease.. I should get the car back this Fri so I will try and post some real shots during the weekend....

**rlbawk** · 04-23-2008

That looks much better and more aggressive especially with the 19" wheels. Look forward to more pics.

**dsb** · 04-23-2008

I think it makes a huge difference in looks. Congrats. BTW, it seems like you got the Euro front bumper without the orange sidemarkers. Cool.

nevets · 04-23-2008

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Originally Posted by dsb

I think it makes a huge difference in looks. Congrats. BTW, it seems like you got the Euro front bumper without the orange sidemarkers. Cool.

Thanks....I knew somebody would pick that up...actually the side markers were filled in by the previous owner, didn't know until it arrived...I liked it so much I then had the BG fill in the washer pop up thingy's...front looks so much cleaner. BTW anybody interested in slightly used clear sidemarkers and chrome bulbs

**alroumi** · 04-23-2008

There is a substantial improvement in the exterior, congratulations.

**etyu** · 04-24-2008

It looks beautiful and the body shop did good work

I think the "washer pop up thingy's" are the high pressure water jet of the Headlamp Cleaning System.
Nice "Euro spec" look, although I like the clear side markers myself (personal taste).
Await more photos.

Addendum: If you had the "shark gills" or slits on the front bumper, the side marker lights/lamps could be fixed just above them and give you a nice backlight of the gills during nightime driving (as there are no more side markers), just a thought.

**snowbyhui** · 04-24-2008

very nicely done!! congratulations on the new look

, so looks like the quad pipe will be next logical upgrade!

SLKpower · 04-24-2008

Nice!.Looks beautifull
..Im planing on doing this trick one day soon aswell...
I wonder if the new AMG facelift bumpers fit my 171???

**DesignoSLK** · 04-24-2008

Looks great Steven! I'm planning the same transition for next summer...170 version obviously.

**-1-** · 04-24-2008

Looks great. That's tough work, buying, coordinating, waiting, and paying for major mods. It's easy to sit back and wish. Outstanding results, well done!

**DansSlk** · 04-24-2008

Very nice, look's much better.

cyberdrakon · 04-24-2008

looks much better!

**got_power55** · 04-24-2008

Steven car looks really great! Bet your choppen at the bit... can't wait to get her back, specially since we finally have great weather. I too really like the fact that there's no orange side marker gives the car a much smoother look

nevets · 04-30-2008

I was hoping to get a chance to take some nice pictures at some scenic location but the weather around here has been unpredictable at best. I snapped some in the driveway when I brought her home last Friday thought some would enjoy. I haven't even driven yet except home from the body shop....I will post some nice shots sometime in the near future.

Some inspiration for those of you who are thinking of doing the same as well as some observations......

1. AMG panels lower the clearance significantly...even more so for me since I have lowered with Brabus springs.
2. Keep looking through the usual list of sites for used parts/kits as I saved an enormous amount by buying used. I found mine on MBworld, These are few and far between but not impossible to find. I paid around $1k for the whole assembly not including labor/install (these total over $4k if purchased through MB).
3. Do your homework and make sure that you have all the parts you need. I had to modify the panel behind the stock fog lights slightly to accept the new AMG type.... which was different. Other than that the parts consisted of:
-Front bumper cover complete with fog lights and mesh lower grille(s).
-(2) side rocker panels (these bolt right up)
-Rear bumper cover and (3) foam blocks that provide impact resistance/absorption.
4. Probably the most important....find a good body shop/guy. In my case I made freinds with the owner of mine (also a MB guy) and he loves these cars. He took extra time and care to make the job perfect....paint matching is paramount (and not easy). Total paint/install cost was around $1k as well...he even painted my antenna and filled over the headlight washer covers.

Lastly.......Wow!!!!!!!!

:Banan e45: what a huge difference in appearance.

For those who are debating on weteher to get the AMG package on their new order SLK's I say...do it, it is well worth the cost and a relative bargain when compared to going back and trying to achieve the same thing.

Hope you enjoy the pictures....hey...anyone want to buy soem stock body parts...only 2k miles and without a blemish....

**dltslk** · 04-30-2008

Looks great!!

BTW, do you still have the clear sidemarkers and bulbs? I'm interested.

nevets · 04-30-2008

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Originally Posted by dltslk

Looks great!!

BTW, do you still have the clear sidemarkers and bulbs? I'm interested.

Yes, I do...I will PM you.

st2288 · 04-30-2008

Wow, looks great..

**-1-** · 04-30-2008

Thanks for the pics. Great job.

Baron7700 · 04-30-2008

looks great !!!

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rlbawk Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Hampton, GA Vehicle: 2008 Yukon Denali Other Toys: 2006 BMW 325 Convert Posts: 276 Country: Thanks: 16 Thanked 10 Times in 10 Posts	That looks much better and more aggressive especially with the 19" wheels. Look forward to more pics. __________________ Randy B To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Black - Black/Ash, PII pkg, Airscarf, Green Filters, Clear side markers, chrome turn signal bulbs, Smarttop module, 19" TSW Snetterton Wheels, Chrome fins, Custom Windrestrictor.

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dsb Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: NorCal Vehicle: '06 slk55 Posts: 1,176 Country: Thanks: 67 Thanked 121 Times in 42 Posts	I think it makes a huge difference in looks. Congrats. BTW, it seems like you got the Euro front bumper without the orange sidemarkers. Cool. __________________ SOLD! 06 Mercedes Benz SLK55 Caspian Blue / Black & Ash *To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.*

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etyu Founding Member #2 / Ambassador Of Good Will Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Orange County, CA Vehicle: 2008 SLK 55 Posts: 5,306 Country: Thanks: 381 Thanked 283 Times in 174 Posts	It looks beautiful and the body shop did good work I think the "washer pop up thingy's" are the high pressure water jet of the Headlamp Cleaning System. Nice "Euro spec" look, although I like the clear side markers myself (personal taste). Await more photos. Addendum: If you had the "shark gills" or slits on the front bumper, the side marker lights/lamps could be fixed just above them and give you a nice backlight of the gills during nightime driving (as there are no more side markers), just a thought. __________________ *Eddy* To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Pewter/Beige, PIII package, Airscarf, Hands-Free Communication System, Lighting package Designo Black Leather Cover on e-brake handle, ( To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Bill T), SmartTop v1.0, Kleyman 3BFM (NoRegret Custom), Green Air Filters, *Mod. R170 ant.*, EuroClear sidemarkers w/PIAA PlasmaIon lamps, chromed front & rear turn indicator lamps, PIAA SuperPlasmaGTX front parking lamps, bilateral rear fog lamps enabled.

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DesignoSLK Professional TV Watcher Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Kaiserslautern, Germany Vehicle: 2000 Designo SLK230 Posts: 1,702 Country: Thanks: 98 Thanked 23 Times in 18 Posts	Looks great Steven! I'm planning the same transition for next summer...170 version obviously. __________________ Kevin An American in Germany... To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. '00 SLK230 Designo copper, '06 Saturn Vue, Cessna 172 (pilot)

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snowbyhui Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Toronto, Canada Vehicle: 06 SLK55 Other Toys: Lexus 400h, Wii Posts: 202 Country: Thanks: 36 Thanked 44 Times in 24 Posts	very nicely done!! congratulations on the new look , so looks like the quad pipe will be next logical upgrade!

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SLKpower SLK World Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Vehicle: SLK 280 Posts: 60 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	Nice!.Looks beautifull ..Im planing on doing this trick one day soon aswell... I wonder if the new AMG facelift bumpers fit my 171???

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-1- Don Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Virginia USA Vehicle: SLK 55 ///AMG The MON55TER on the block Posts: 2,231 Country: Thanks: 54 Thanked 57 Times in 41 Posts	Looks great. That's tough work, buying, coordinating, waiting, and paying for major mods. It's easy to sit back and wish. Outstanding results, well done! __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. *----------------1-----------------* --------SLK 55 ///AMG--------- THE MON55TER ON THE BLOCK

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DansSlk Dude Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Wales Vehicle: 05 B55S (Brabus 6.1 S) Posts: 6,797 Country: Thanks: 96 Thanked 227 Times in 179 Posts	Very nice, look's much better. __________________ One thing you will learn with German cars - If it's simple it ain't happening.

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cyberdrakon Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: SoCal, USA Vehicle: SLK55 2006 Other Toys: 560SEC 1990, CLK500 2005 Posts: 1,406 Country: Thanks: 26 Thanked 63 Times in 42 Posts	looks much better!

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got_power55 SLK World Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Vehicle: 2005 slk55 amg Posts: 47 Country: Thanks: 13 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Steven car looks really great! Bet your choppen at the bit... can't wait to get her back, specially since we finally have great weather. I too really like the fact that there's no orange side marker gives the car a much smoother look __________________ Fast Ken To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

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dltslk Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: GA Vehicle: 2007 Mars Red/Black SLK55 AMG Other Toys: 1968 Pontiac GTO Posts: 677 Country: Thanks: 89 Thanked 67 Times in 52 Posts	Looks great!! BTW, do you still have the clear sidemarkers and bulbs? I'm interested.

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st2288 SLK World Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Long Island, NY Vehicle: RED SLK350 Other Toys: 85'380sl 98'E320, 04'Toyota Highlander Posts: 56 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Wow, looks great..

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-1- Don Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Virginia USA Vehicle: SLK 55 ///AMG The MON55TER on the block Posts: 2,231 Country: Thanks: 54 Thanked 57 Times in 41 Posts	Thanks for the pics. Great job. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. *----------------1-----------------* --------SLK 55 ///AMG--------- THE MON55TER ON THE BLOCK

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