01 280 SLK bumper fit a 01 230 Slk?

ziagroup · 07-25-2008

My wife's 230 SLK was just backed into. We need to replace the front bumper and I found a 280 Slk front bumper in the same year (2001). Does anyone know if they are compatible? We are looking for a standard, easy install without having to modify the bumper or mounting tabs if possible. The only difference I can tell by looking at the pictures would be the 280 bumper doesn't have the holes to spray the headlights down, a feature that we never use and would be fine covering over.

I appreciate the help!

HwoALanG · 07-25-2008

not possible....

**UK-C200** · 07-25-2008

Ah, am I missing something? Was there an '01 SLK280?! In any event, if it really is a '01 SLK230 bumper, ************* says $290 for the one you need with the washer cutouts.

http://www.*************.com/partloc...layCatalogid=0

ziagroup · 07-25-2008

Thanks for the messages. It looks like it is a 320, not a 280, just incorrectly posted by the ebay seller: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...257529312&rd=1.

The washer cutouts seem to be the only potential difficulty. Is there a way to remove/disconnect the headlight washer squirters (sorry don't know the technical term) as we never use them. Thanks

**UK-C200** · 07-25-2008

Hmm, never tried disconnecting them - don't know a lot about R170's - did they come with Xenons? I vaguely recall that the US requires washers on cars fitted with Xenons, or maybe it the UK?! :-) One does, for sure ....

Worth updating your profile with your car and location - makes answers more accurate!

07-25-2008	#1 (permalink)
ziagroup SLK World Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 9 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	01 280 SLK bumper fit a 01 230 Slk? My wife's 230 SLK was just backed into. We need to replace the front bumper and I found a 280 Slk front bumper in the same year (2001). Does anyone know if they are compatible? We are looking for a standard, easy install without having to modify the bumper or mounting tabs if possible. The only difference I can tell by looking at the pictures would be the 280 bumper doesn't have the holes to spray the headlights down, a feature that we never use and would be fine covering over. I appreciate the help!

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07-25-2008	#2 (permalink)
HwoALanG Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Ellicott City & Salisbury, MD Vehicle: 2007 SLK 280 Other Toys: COMPUTER? And1 and on Posts: 306 Country: Thanks: 4 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	not possible....

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UK-C200 Elite SLK World Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: London, UK & Baton Rouge, Louisiana Vehicle: 04 RHD C200K Coupe, 06 LHD SLK-350 Other Toys: Nacra F18 Posts: 580 Country: Thanks: 38 Thanked 124 Times in 78 Posts	Ah, am I missing something? Was there an '01 SLK280?! In any event, if it really is a '01 SLK230 bumper, *********** says $290 for the one you need with the washer cutouts. http://www.***********.com/partloc...layCatalogid=0

07-25-2008	#4 (permalink)
ziagroup SLK World Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 9 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thanks for the messages. It looks like it is a 320, not a 280, just incorrectly posted by the ebay seller: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...257529312&rd=1. The washer cutouts seem to be the only potential difficulty. Is there a way to remove/disconnect the headlight washer squirters (sorry don't know the technical term) as we never use them. Thanks

07-25-2008	#5 (permalink)
UK-C200 Elite SLK World Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: London, UK & Baton Rouge, Louisiana Vehicle: 04 RHD C200K Coupe, 06 LHD SLK-350 Other Toys: Nacra F18 Posts: 580 Country: Thanks: 38 Thanked 124 Times in 78 Posts	Hmm, never tried disconnecting them - don't know a lot about R170's - did they come with Xenons? I vaguely recall that the US requires washers on cars fitted with Xenons, or maybe it the UK?! :-) One does, for sure .... Worth updating your profile with your car and location - makes answers more accurate!

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