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| Tweet Topic Started: Fri Jul 9, 2010 8:39 am (1,598 Views) | |
| Blivetaudio | Fri Jul 9, 2010 8:39 am Post #1 |
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Hi folks, So I joined the forum yesterday after buying my first 190e after a string of classic BMW's. I posted a picture of the new car as I love it and that's what we car lover do and have received an influx of posts questioning what the body kit actually is. So, I am now intrigued and so have decided to re-post in this section of the forum in the hope that some of the more nerdy, sandal-wearing, Grey-skinned forum-bashing types out there can help me identify it. My main reasoning is that I am looking to part out the AMG 'style' alloys for a set of genuine wheels and would like them to match the maker of the kit if it turned out to be a product of Carlesson, Lorinser, Brabus or AMG etc. So, here it is, in all her gleaming glory... 'The Red Queen'... my new pride an joy. Any info welcome! [IMG][URL=http://img85.imageshack.us/i/190esr1.jpg/] [/URL][/IMG][IMG][URL=http://img85.imageshack.us/i/190esr6.jpg/] [/URL][/IMG][IMG][URL=http://img85.imageshack.us/i/190esr4.jpg/] [/URL][/IMG] |
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| jeremy | Fri Jul 9, 2010 8:51 am Post #2 |
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I think you have a mix of Lorinser + a 16V boot spoiler ? Oh , welcome to the forum . Jeremy |
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| Neil | Fri Jul 9, 2010 9:03 am Post #3 |
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Wrong on both counts Jez, keep guessing! |
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| jeremy | Fri Jul 9, 2010 9:06 am Post #4 |
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Ah ....... it looks a bit Brabus like .........but not sure at all at all . Jeremy |
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| Blivetaudio | Fri Jul 9, 2010 9:28 am Post #5 |
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I would be perfectly happy with it being Brabus as I love the Monoblock alloys and would fit them (and the badges) in a flash but I'm seriously anal and would love to know for sure! Keep guessing guys and thanks for all the nice comments, I am a member of a couple of forums through my profession (sound engineer/record producer) and they can be very hostile places. I must say, this place seems really positive and I look forward to contributing in the future.... Just as soon as I know what the hell it is I own! Thanks folks! [IMG][URL=http://img294.imageshack.us/i/[/IMG] Edited by Blivetaudio, Fri Jul 9, 2010 9:30 am.
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| RyanJG | Fri Jul 9, 2010 10:45 am Post #6 |
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If you are going to sell the alloys i might offer you a price.
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| Blivetaudio | Fri Jul 9, 2010 11:02 am Post #7 |
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Offer me up ryan, they are for sale as the car came with them and the original 15's. I'll pop the 15's on for the week or so it takes me to sort a genuine set but the ones on the car here are in excellent condition. Tyres are good too and would be included in the sale. Let me know your offer via PM. On the body-kit front I am almost certain that the front spoiler and rear boot spoiler are both Brabus (check the Brabus thread, they can both be seen on the original advert)... The rear bumper spoiler, I have no idea. The door extensions all round also look like the ones on the Brabus cars Hmmm, the plot thickens! |
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| RyanJG | Fri Jul 9, 2010 11:25 am Post #8 |
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Ok are they reps or genuine? 17 are they? Cheers Ryan. |
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| Blivetaudio | Fri Jul 9, 2010 11:36 am Post #9 |
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They're replicas Ryan. Good quality German ones (TUV approved). They come with good tyre (215/40/17) and yes, they are 17's. Sit in my arches beautifully and no signs of rubbing anywhere. Just ordered up a new set of genuine centre caps too, these will come with the wheels. |
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| blankcanvas | Fri Jul 9, 2010 11:41 am Post #10 |
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c'mon neil :-) is it amg gen 1 , zender ? |
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| Blivetaudio | Fri Jul 9, 2010 11:50 am Post #11 |
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Not AMG I, As was pointed out to me the front skirt does not include the diagonal 'slats' in the louvers... The closest I have it is a Brabus front. Not seen the Zender stuff, I'll take a look now. |
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| CrysAk | Fri Jul 9, 2010 12:31 pm Post #12 |
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late zender/brabus gets my vote |
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| Stempies | Fri Jul 9, 2010 12:55 pm Post #13 |
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^^ Yep, looks to be Brabus front, late Zender skirts & possibly late Zender rear or modified to match the front!
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| stwat | Fri Jul 9, 2010 3:16 pm Post #14 |
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Hmm, i'm not convinced on the brabus front ![]() ![]() The slats on yours reach almost all the way to the edge of the spoiler uhlike the ones pictures above. It looks more like this AMG one to me. ![]() ![]() Edited by stwat, Fri Jul 9, 2010 3:21 pm.
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| Stempies | Fri Jul 9, 2010 3:40 pm Post #15 |
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Loving this piccy, where are they all now!!! |
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| CrysAk | Fri Jul 9, 2010 3:43 pm Post #16 |
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most of them are prefaclift, this is a post so probably had a differnt bodykit version to those |
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| Blivetaudio | Fri Jul 9, 2010 5:03 pm Post #17 |
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STWAT, your right there... I'd say it was a conundrum wrapped in a pickle. The AMG is closest agreed. Let's hope there are some markings on the kit when I take delivery or I'll be forever stuck unsure! All those Brabus' (Brabi?) though... wow... |
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| jeremy | Fri Jul 9, 2010 7:08 pm Post #18 |
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OK this is a long shot ..... I've never actually seen one of these but .............. HF ? Jeremy |
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| Blivetaudio | Fri Jul 9, 2010 10:06 pm Post #19 |
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HF? Any info on here at all?... |
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| stwat | Fri Jul 9, 2010 10:52 pm Post #20 |
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Not much info on 'HF' at all unfortunately but some HF kits can be seen in THIS thread. There is also a lot of info and pics or the various tuners/body kits pinned at the top of THIS section of the site. Scroll down past the video and paintshop sections at the top to see the pinned threads. Edited by stwat, Fri Jul 9, 2010 10:54 pm.
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| stwat | Fri Jul 9, 2010 11:10 pm Post #21 |
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I know exactly what you mean. I used to be into VW's in a big way. Had two T25 campers, a polo or two,and golf GTI. I drove a beetle for a while and helped look after a rare Karman Ghia razer edge. The forums were full of total twats!! If you wern't part of the click then you were ridiculed if you dared to ask a question or disagree with the 'big men' on the forums We pride ourselves on being a friendly community of enthusiasts who are always willing to help out and share our knowledge with pleasure Not only on our cars but just about anything you may need help and info on. I for one don't know of any other forum as good as this one
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| Blivetaudio | Fri Jul 9, 2010 11:24 pm Post #22 |
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Well it's refreshing I can tell you. Really nice to be on board. I have not seen ONE negative comment on this forum and it makes it all the more pleasurable to visit. More importantly, it's also soooo much easier to just 'flick through' and find detailed and reliable info.. something that is nigh on impossible on the Pro-audio forums I spend a lot of my working time visiting. It's an honor to be on board and I can't wait to meet up with some of you guys at show's etc... especially now that I have been made to feel the owner of such a nice example of the marque! Keep it up! |
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| stwat | Fri Jul 9, 2010 11:35 pm Post #23 |
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Just don't ask, 'why won't my centre vents blow warm air' or 'why have my dash lights gone out after i re set the trip meter'!!!!
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| CrysAk | Fri Jul 9, 2010 11:37 pm Post #24 |
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audio you say .... any chance youl be interested in a custom boot build for the 190? , houses 2x12" aimed through rear shelf with boot space to spare finished in black alcantera ![]() selling my 190 and reverting to stock so needs a new home ![]() also have a set of custom door pods, very high quality finished in black leathert
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| Blivetaudio | Fri Jul 9, 2010 11:46 pm Post #25 |
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Yes, I'm a freelance sound engineer & record producer. Currently doing sound on the UK's festivals (hence the delay on picking up the 190e!). I would be very interested in seeing pictures and knowing what your after for those. I do want to install some ICE but like to keep things high quality and discreet. The car comes with original Blaupunkt stereo and no mods to the doors or parcel shelf and I would (probably) like to keep it that way, replacing the original speakers front and rear with high quality replacements. Subs would definitely be required in this instance me thinks. PM me some details and I'll take a look. Thanks man. |
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| CrysAk | Fri Jul 9, 2010 11:57 pm Post #26 |
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pm sent m8 not after anywhere near what i paid for it as its a niche market
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| jeremy | Sat Jul 10, 2010 10:56 am Post #27 |
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We've got our main GTG next sunday at Santa Pod .. come along . details in the gtg section . Jeremy |
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| Blivetaudio | Sat Jul 10, 2010 11:43 am Post #28 |
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Thanks for the invite Jeremy and I'd love to, sadly my job means I'll be working at the Latitude festival next weekend, sorry. I'll be sure to show my face at some of the other events though. |
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| AndyBoroFC | Sat Jul 10, 2010 12:06 pm Post #29 |
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Brown and beige are all the rage...
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Time to resurrect the often-cancelled Yorkshire GTG again then methinks! Me and the Bornite will be up for it, and a few others on here I think. Got to see that lovely car in the flesh! |
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| Blivetaudio | Sat Jul 10, 2010 12:12 pm Post #30 |
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I'll be there (work permitting as always!). |
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