Newbie question - Carlsson CM60RS body kit

ManiHi · 11-26-2002, 08:15 AM

Hello,
I am in the market for a Carlsson W208 CM60 RS kit. I need advice on key characteristics between an authentic and replica kit. Does the authentic kit have features that the replicas do not? For example, is there a unique ID plate or number or is there special slider brackets.
If anyone knows about it, please let me know.
Thanks!!!

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11-26-2002, 02:36 PM

I could be wrong about this...but I would think that the legitimate kit would not be made of fiberglass. (most likely polyurathane or abs plastic). Another thing to look for is the rear diffuser. It's not difinitive, but just about all of the replica kits I've seen are missing the rear diffuser.

Also, the real kit should fit perfectly without much hassle...

Good luck in trying to find one!

jco-amg · 12-04-2002, 10:21 AM

Actually the real kits took a fair amount of work to fit properly especially around the headlights.
We also reworked the diffuser on mine...faring and reinforcement.
The originals have the Carlsson badge and part number cast in.
I have never seen a copy but I have been told that the quality s**ks.
Originals are fiberglass and kevlar.

12-04-2002, 10:21 AM	#3
jco-amg Super Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: NY Posts: 603 Drives: ML 500 Sport	Actually the real kits took a fair amount of work to fit properly especially around the headlights. We also reworked the diffuser on mine...faring and reinforcement. The originals have the Carlsson badge and part number cast in. I have never seen a copy but I have been told that the quality s*ks. Originals are fiberglass and kevlar. __________________ 2000 CLK 430 Silver...passed along 2001 CLK 55 AMG/RS Black...passed along 2002 ML 500 Sport Capri Blue 2005 Magnum RT on it's way! 2005 SL 55 AMG on order! Last edited by jco-amg; 12-04-2002 at 10:24 AM.*

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11-26-2002, 02:36 PM	#2
Larry Sonsini Guest Posts: n/a	I could be wrong about this...but I would think that the legitimate kit would not be made of fiberglass. (most likely polyurathane or abs plastic). Another thing to look for is the rear diffuser. It's not difinitive, but just about all of the replica kits I've seen are missing the rear diffuser. Also, the real kit should fit perfectly without much hassle... Good luck in trying to find one!

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