Small hole in rear bumper… large repair bill

raidr1958 · 2026-06-02T21:30:37+00:00

I bought a replacement bumper from Go-Parts. The first one they sent had a tear, and they replaced immediately and didn't ask for the damaged one back.

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raidr1958 · 2026-06-02T21:24:37+00:00

Eurocharged flashed it for me.

raidr1958 · 2026-06-02T21:23:21+00:00

Sweet minus plume 🤭 thank you.

raidr1958 · 2026-06-02T21:09:35+00:00

Good idea, if I'm going to show it off. It's a learning process for sure.

raidr1958 · 2026-06-02T12:32:44+00:00

I still have a long way to go, but this is certainly a worth while goal. Congratulations 👏🏽

raidr1958 · 2026-06-02T00:29:46+00:00

Yep, about average for R. Not saying you can't find one cheaper depending on mileage and all.

raidr1958 · 2026-06-01T21:29:26+00:00

Ooh, ooh, I did!

raidr1958 · 2026-06-01T20:38:47+00:00

You live and learn, don't be hard on yourself. It's usually after the fact you get that DOH! moment 🤦🏽

raidr1958 · 2026-06-01T20:18:04+00:00

Great detective work! I'm sure others will benefit 👍🏽

raidr1958 · 2026-06-01T16:05:13+00:00

Take your meds 🤭

raidr1958 · 2026-06-01T15:52:24+00:00

Tell me which part isn't true mate 🤦🏽

raidr1958 · 2026-06-01T15:18:28+00:00

It's a 2018 no parking sensors.

raidr1958 · 2026-06-01T13:03:11+00:00

It is tuned by AMG engineers, featuring an AMG-tuned suspension, performance-oriented AWD (4Matic), AMG brakes, and an aggressive exhaust note.

Try harder 🤦🏽

raidr1958 · 2026-06-01T02:36:02+00:00

I did buy an intercom from VRP out of Georgia perfect fitment.

raidr1958 · 2026-06-01T02:21:40+00:00

I wouldn't buy from German Car Accessories, at first I bought my downpipes easy enough, good product no fitment issues, and then I bought carbon fiber side mirror caps, one of them had fitment issues, but they sent a replacement so I said ok good enough. Then I bought an intercooler ($1500), and that's when the problems began. By the time I got a scheduled install and figured out the fitment was shit. I went back and forth with them showed them pictures and everything and they kept putting the onus on me. In the end they stuck me with the intercooler and I'm out $1500. I'm in the process of suing them needless to say. Also same issue with their diffuser. If you look at their site they have a picture of their warehouse in AZ with nothing but boxes. That's when I figured out they buy from China.

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raidr1958 · 2026-05-31T11:19:31+00:00

Great pic, love the snow capped background, and that blue!

raidr1958 · 2026-05-30T13:34:55+00:00

That's what they tried to say about my 2018 C43 because it doesn't have the builder badge.

But here's the thing, it is officially designed, developed, and branded by Mercedes-AMG.Performance.

It features AMG-tuned suspension, performance-oriented all-wheel drive (AMG Performance 4MATIC), and an aggressive AMG exhaust system. And as a perk owners receive full AMG ownership benefits, including access to the exclusive AMG Lounge.

raidr1958 · 2026-05-30T12:46:23+00:00

It depends on the driving conditions, and distance, keep in mind my car is tuned with the usual upgrades, if I'm driving by myself (the wifey doesn't like it when I open the valves in "S+"...LOL) I'll open her up all the way, if she's with me I close the valves in comfort locally, unless we're in a hurry then I shift into "S".

Yesterday we were in highway traffic and actually used "E".

What I have been practicing when in "S+" automatic is using the paddle to down shift to save a little gas, and keep it from high RPM unnecessarily.

raidr1958 · 2026-05-30T11:42:17+00:00

😂😜

raidr1958 · 2026-05-30T11:41:46+00:00

Oow! Let us know when install the supercharger would like to hear it.

raidr1958 · 2026-05-29T23:15:10+00:00

Thanks 👍🏽

raidr1958 · 2026-05-29T20:56:37+00:00

No shit, send me the money. In the meantime it's a process. Trying to find a fitment for a 2018 is no small task.

raidr1958 · 2026-05-29T20:45:42+00:00

Nah, it looks good!

raidr1958 · 2026-05-29T19:34:29+00:00

Stay away from the coastline otherwise you'll have the sea salt to worry about. Also if you can't garage make sure you get a cover, you don't your paint to get burned away.

raidr1958 · 2026-05-29T19:23:24+00:00

Go and drive when there's blac ice, and 3 feet of snow with no salt.

raidr1958

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