Need advice on front bumper/spoiler

noregret4life · 01-29-2008

My constant city driving from NJ through NYC to Brooklyn has finally taken its toll on my Piecha front spoiler. Thanks to all the rocks, road work, flying roadway cones (don’t ask), potholes, and idiot drivers all around me, the Piecha front spoiler is down to shredded fiberglass in various spots. This, I think, is beyond repair.

I have been very upset lately with all this road damage, and even considered selling/trading in the slk for something a little less sensitive or attractive. But with all the work and hours I put into this car, it would just break my heart to let it go. So the SLK stays!

Keeping in mind that my SLK has the MB sports suspension and therefore has a lowered front stance it is already a bit lower than a stock SLK. As evident in the pictures with John’s slk nose to nose.

Now I am left with a few options, and I turn to you all for advice…
1 .Remove the Piecha front spoiler, and leave the stock 350 front bumper as is. Leaving max ground clearance. - $

2. Remove the Piecha front spoiler, and replace with the SLK Launch Edition 2 front lips - $$

3. Remove the Piecha front spoiler, and leave the stock 350 front bumper and add a Colgan Car Bra - $$

4. Remove the Piecha front spoiler, and upgrade to an AMG bumper, or 55AMG bumper - $$$$$

5. Remove the Piecha front spoiler, and replace it with the same one new - $$$

6. Remove the Piecha front spoiler, and replace it with the Piecha RS-version front spoiler - $$$$

Not sure how the Bra will look, but since my car is black to begin with, i think it won't be that bad.
The Colgan Car Bra: http://www.colgancustom.com/index.shtml

Standard Black
http://www.colgancustom.com/gallery.shtml

Carbon Braid
http://www.colgancustom.com/carbon.shtml

**DansSlk** · 01-29-2008

I'm thinking 1, 2 or 5 mate but i can't quite pin it down

**etyu** · 01-29-2008

Keep it simple, option 1.

**ghostdunks** · 01-29-2008

I'm thinking 2 or 5. If you do 1, then the stock bumper will be taking the majority of the hits, and when that gets shredded, you'll be paying more to replace that than the Piecha spoiler.

cyberdrakon · 01-29-2008

I would go with 4 or 6. I honestly don't think the regular piecha spoiler looks very good, it's not aggressive enough, yet still looks bolted on.

**-1-** · 01-29-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by noregret4life

But with all the work and hours I put into this car, it would just break my heart to let it go. So the SLK stays!

Good! I agree with Eddy, go with the stock SLK 350 front. I can only imagine the 2005 SLK 350 Launch Edition front lips are lower and wouldn't last any time.

**alroumi** · 01-29-2008

Option 2 or 6 would be my choice.

fgwinn · 01-29-2008

I agree with Option 1 especially if your car is a few years old. I have taken my SLK350 sport bumper off three times to have the lower section repainted at the MB dealer. They charge me about $150 and the color matches perfectly. I changed the sport suspension to standard suspension with the hope of increasing ground clearance enough to spare the bumper. The extra 10mm did not really help much.

It's been 10 months since the last scrape, but, I usually only get 6 weeks of scratch free use after a repaint.

If I did it again I would have gotten the standard body style and upgraded to the AMG wheels and saved a few dollars.

Quote:

Originally Posted by etyu

Keep it simple, option 1.

noregret4life · 01-30-2008

Thanks everyone for your input!

I've been spending these few days thinking of my next steps and after a quick "chat" with the SLK, i have decided to add a new option!

Option 7 will be to attempt to fix the piecha lip spoiler with a redesign "Noregret-Customs" style. I figured... what the heck... i have nothing to lose right!

Also a big thanks goes out to Steve (Nevets) for setting my head straight:

"In reality Lenny you have to ask yourself...are you going to be satisfied with the front being just stock...I don't think so, you have a passion for that car and part of that is driven by the mods and look." - Steve

Thanks again Steve!

So Option 1 is out!
Option 3 no one liked, so Car Bra is out!

Once i get the materials for the "Noregret-Customs Front lip fixeruper" I will post some pics. Just need a nice day now...

**alroumi** · 01-30-2008

Thats great Lenny, if you keep your head to it I am sure the results will be pretty satisfying.

Thats the spirit

Ynot · 01-31-2008

I agree with nevets, I doubt you can go back to the stock look, either 4, 6, or 7, I have the Colgan bra, it doesn't look good with the silver, it might work with black, I used it on the track, last time I went, I got a lot of extra paint chips, so I brought one to protect my front bumper.

noregret4life · 01-31-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ynot

I have the Colgan bra, it doesn't look good with the silver, it might work with black, I used it on the track, last time I went, I got a lot of extra paint chips, so I brought one to protect my front bumper.

Ynot, Any chance you can send me a pic of the bra on your car or post it up?

Just curious of the look.

Ynot · 01-31-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by noregret4life

Ynot, Any chance you can send me a pic of the bra on your car or post it up?

Just curious of the look.

I'll try to remember, the SLK is garaged for the winter, I'll try to take some pics this weekend, I get home late and it's dark, not a good time to take pics.

01-29-2008	#1 (permalink)
noregret4life Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: NJ Vehicle: '05 SLK350 Posts: 1,092 Country: Thanks: 1 Thanked 17 Times in 11 Posts	Need advice on front bumper/spoiler My constant city driving from NJ through NYC to Brooklyn has finally taken its toll on my Piecha front spoiler. Thanks to all the rocks, road work, flying roadway cones (don’t ask), potholes, and idiot drivers all around me, the Piecha front spoiler is down to shredded fiberglass in various spots. This, I think, is beyond repair. I have been very upset lately with all this road damage, and even considered selling/trading in the slk for something a little less sensitive or attractive. But with all the work and hours I put into this car, it would just break my heart to let it go. So the SLK stays! Keeping in mind that my SLK has the MB sports suspension and therefore has a lowered front stance it is already a bit lower than a stock SLK. As evident in the pictures with John’s slk nose to nose. Now I am left with a few options, and I turn to you all for advice… 1 .Remove the Piecha front spoiler, and leave the stock 350 front bumper as is. Leaving max ground clearance. - $ 2. Remove the Piecha front spoiler, and replace with the SLK Launch Edition 2 front lips - $$ 3. Remove the Piecha front spoiler, and leave the stock 350 front bumper and add a Colgan Car Bra - $$ 4. Remove the Piecha front spoiler, and upgrade to an AMG bumper, or 55AMG bumper - $$$$$ 5. Remove the Piecha front spoiler, and replace it with the same one new - $$$ 6. Remove the Piecha front spoiler, and replace it with the Piecha RS-version front spoiler - $$$$ Not sure how the Bra will look, but since my car is black to begin with, i think it won't be that bad. The Colgan Car Bra: http://www.colgancustom.com/index.shtml Standard Black http://www.colgancustom.com/gallery.shtml Carbon Braid http://www.colgancustom.com/carbon.shtml

01-29-2008	#2 (permalink)
DansSlk Dude Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Wales Vehicle: 05 B55S (Brabus 6.1 S) Posts: 6,794 Country: Thanks: 96 Thanked 225 Times in 177 Posts	I'm thinking 1, 2 or 5 mate but i can't quite pin it down __________________ One thing you will learn with German cars - If it's simple it ain't happening.

01-29-2008	#3 (permalink)
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 282 Times in 173 Posts	Keep it simple, option 1. __________________ *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.

01-29-2008	#7 (permalink)
alroumi Moderator Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Kuwait City, Kuwait Vehicle: 2006 Kleemann Designo Mocha Black SLK55 AMG Other Toys: 2007 Ebony Jaguar XKR Coupe' and 06 Black Cayenne S Posts: 6,288 Country: Thanks: 298 Thanked 232 Times in 146 Posts	Option 2 or 6 would be my choice. __________________ 06 Kleemann Designo Mocha Black SLK55 AMG 06 Porsche Cayenne S 07 Jaguar XKR Coupe' I use the Torque and keep the HP for my Steak Sauce!

01-30-2008	#10 (permalink)
alroumi Moderator Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Kuwait City, Kuwait Vehicle: 2006 Kleemann Designo Mocha Black SLK55 AMG Other Toys: 2007 Ebony Jaguar XKR Coupe' and 06 Black Cayenne S Posts: 6,288 Country: Thanks: 298 Thanked 232 Times in 146 Posts	Thats great Lenny, if you keep your head to it I am sure the results will be pretty satisfying. Thats the spirit __________________ 06 Kleemann Designo Mocha Black SLK55 AMG 06 Porsche Cayenne S 07 Jaguar XKR Coupe' I use the Torque and keep the HP for my Steak Sauce!

01-29-2008	#4 (permalink)
ghostdunks Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Melbourne, Australia Vehicle: SLK280 Posts: 211 Country: Thanks: 6 Thanked 4 Times in 3 Posts	I'm thinking 2 or 5. If you do 1, then the stock bumper will be taking the majority of the hits, and when that gets shredded, you'll be paying more to replace that than the Piecha spoiler.

01-29-2008	#5 (permalink)
cyberdrakon Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: SoCal, USA Vehicle: SLK55 2006 Other Toys: 560SEC 1990, CLK500 2005 Posts: 1,405 Country: Thanks: 26 Thanked 63 Times in 42 Posts	I would go with 4 or 6. I honestly don't think the regular piecha spoiler looks very good, it's not aggressive enough, yet still looks bolted on.

01-30-2008	#9 (permalink)
noregret4life Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: NJ Vehicle: '05 SLK350 Posts: 1,092 Country: Thanks: 1 Thanked 17 Times in 11 Posts	Thanks everyone for your input! I've been spending these few days thinking of my next steps and after a quick "chat" with the SLK, i have decided to add a new option! Option 7 will be to attempt to fix the piecha lip spoiler with a redesign "Noregret-Customs" style. I figured... what the heck... i have nothing to lose right! Also a big thanks goes out to Steve (Nevets) for setting my head straight: "In reality Lenny you have to ask yourself...are you going to be satisfied with the front being just stock...I don't think so, you have a passion for that car and part of that is driven by the mods and look." - Steve Thanks again Steve! So Option 1 is out! Option 3 no one liked, so Car Bra is out! Once i get the materials for the "Noregret-Customs Front lip fixeruper" I will post some pics. Just need a nice day now...

01-31-2008	#11 (permalink)
Ynot Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Colorado Vehicle: 06' MBZ SLK Posts: 2,795 Country: Thanks: 135 Thanked 35 Times in 30 Posts	I agree with nevets, I doubt you can go back to the stock look, either 4, 6, or 7, I have the Colgan bra, it doesn't look good with the silver, it might work with black, I used it on the track, last time I went, I got a lot of extra paint chips, so I brought one to protect my front bumper.

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