[W126 Coupe] bumpers

[Markus Meyer]

Ronny,
 
Lots of differences.  The euro gen1 are narrower than the euro gen2, and on the rear the gen1 dips "in" faster than the gen2, which means the muffler and tire well are seen more easily.  Most asthetics, but still, there are differences.  Overall, the euro bumpers are slimmer than the US bumpers, which were the same across all the 126 models years, no US gen1 or gen2.  Again, mostly asthetics, but attachment points are different, the US bumpers have "shocks" that attach that were supposed to help in 5mph or less accidents.
 
Lorinser, AMG, Zender, etc are all tuners that added lips/spoilers to the existing bumpers to bring them even lower to the ground.  Here is a good link with pictures:
 
http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/showthread.php?t=257118&highlight=euro+bumpers

Markus Meyer 
484-919-9762 
www.meyerprobateproperties.com


 


From: ronny.geenen at verizon.net
To: mbcoupes at mbcoupes.com
Date: Wed, 21 Oct 2009 15:36:23 -0700
Subject: Re: [W126 Coupe] bumpers




What are the difference between all those bumpers.?
 
Ronny

----- Original Message ----- 
From: Markus Meyer 
To: mbcoupes at mbcoupes.com 
Sent: Wednesday, October 21, 2009 8:01 AM
Subject: Re: [W126 Coupe] bumpers

Well, you can try and find gen2 euro bumpers (good luck, hard to find, and even if you do, quite expensive - there's a set on ebay right now for over $800 plus shipping and they need work), or you can go with gen1 euro bumpers, or get AMG, Lorinser, etc like I have on mine.  In general, these are getting harder and harder to find, especially with non-rusted or dinged chrome.

Markus
 


Date: Wed, 21 Oct 2009 07:57:20 -0700
From: coloradocroat at yahoo.com
To: mbcoupes at mbcoupes.com
Subject: Re: [W126 Coupe] bumpers





Markus,


No not necisarrily "Period Correct"  The car is not going to be stock in look or anything.  The interior will be from my 91 and customized passed that so, more of what I want in an 85 SEC not really what the engineers may have thought of!




From: Markus Meyer <markusfmeyer at hotmail.com>
To: mbcoupes at mbcoupes.com
Sent: Tue, October 20, 2009 9:51:24 AM
Subject: Re: [W126 Coupe] bumpers



David,
 
I assume you want to stay "period correct" and get gen1 euro bumpers, since your 500 is a gen1 model?  If so, I have a set of Lorinser euro bumpers that are available.  For standard euro gen1 bumpers, you can check ebay, benzworld or peachparts classifieds, they pop up there from time to time.

Markus 

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Gang,

I have been off the list for a while, but still monitoring until I got unsubscribed! I am starting to get my 85 500SEC project going again. It has sat in my garage for the past 3 years with the interior out of it and the interior of my crashed 91 560SEC in the basement! 

Does anybody know a good place to get a a decent pair of Euro Bumpers? They don't have to be in perfect condition, just no cracks or breaks. Also what should I expect to pay for a pair? Of bumpers that is.

Thanks,

David
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