hmm, I don't know but I'm subscribing for details on this project

 

Not knowing much about it myself, I would think the only area of concern would be the front bumper having such short overhang, compared to US models, affecting the fitment.

Maybe the rear too but I've never done it.

 

Those kits are cheap pieces of shit made in Asia. Don't waste your time. You will end up frustrated, broke, and disappointed.

Do something in metal that's custom or buy a car that was wide-bodied with proper parts in the 80s or 90s. I'v been through this many times. Trust me.

 

Thanks Alberto, it's kind of weird that I've seen these kits offered nearly everywhere and found it very hard to find any info from people who have purchased and fitted them.

Thanks Luke Colorado, have seen a few of your posts on this kit and appreciation vs depreciation etc on the SEC. Can't say I am bothered on the depreciation since this isn't a vehicle I believe will ever be sold. If it does, whatever I get will be better than nothing.

From what I have seen is that the material used from these kits is flexible and can be slightly molded. So that leaves me with at least a starting point. Was told by a local garage how much to fabricate a one off but the downside is the 2 month time it takes but more importantly not being able to show them exactly what I need.

If the kit comes pre-done, then fitting and molding, adding and removing is not going to be such an issue.

If you know of any other kits which are not just the typical AMG kit, really interested to know. With regards to a wide body, not available over here and the fun is in modding the car, not buying a stock one for me.

Any input on the fitment on US vs Euro would be much appreciated Sir.

Thanks, Sam

 

I'm going to say it one more time and then I will drop an "I told you so" when you post what a disaster the kit is when it finally arrives.

Here goes...

By the time they make the kit, ship it to you, and your shop fights with it to get it fitted many *months* will have passed and in that time you could have had something original and custom done already. That's not to mention the fragility of the cheap fiberglass you will probably receive that will not hold up on the street, let alone in transit back to the States.

I've owned a lot of body kits and I've worked with these kinds of companies. Their prices are alluring, but what they make is crap. Try to find ONE, just ONE, picture of the kit you will be purchasing fitted to an actual car and then report back.

Good luck.

 

Thanks Luke, I think I edited my post while you were posting yours.

Do you know of any companies in the States or anywhere for that matter that have good quality kits available other than the typical AMG skits and front and rear bumpers?

 

There was a forum member who made a replica AMG kit which I think was pretty good quality. Other than that, no. The car is 25 years old.

Metal box flares aren't rocket science. Find a Zender, AMG, or Lorinser kit on ebay and have your shop flare the fenders in metal. That's what I'd do. There are some NOS Zender parts on Australia eBay right now.