iMP Performance 2015-2021 Mercedes Benz GT/GTS/GTC C190 Coupe & R190 Roadster Ver.2 Partial Carbon Fiber Front Bumper
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1.Better Impact Performance (vs. Full CF in some cases):
The plastic main section acts more predictably in moderate impacts compared to full CF, which can shatter under bending stress. The plastic might absorb and deform, potentially allowing repairability, while the CF sections of partial carbon fiber front bumper add localized reinforcement.
2.Strategic Weight Savings (Lighter than OEM, more cost-effective than full CF):
By replacing the heaviestor most impactful cosmetic sections with CF, noticeable weight reduction is still achieved over the stock plastic bumper.
iMP Performance Mercedes Benz GT/GTS/GTC C190 Coupe & R190 Roadster Ver.2 Partial Carbon Fiber Front
Bumper provides the performance benefit of reduced front-end mass (better acceleration, braking, handling balance) at a much lower price point than a full CF unit. The savings are focused where it matters most for looks or function.
3.Enhanced Stiffness & Structure (Compared to Plastic OEM):
Reinforcing key structural or high-impact areas like the lower lip or splitter with carbon fiber significantly increases stiffness and impact resistance at that specific point.
Mercedes Benz bumper helps resist flexing and deformation better than the OEM plastic part it's replacing.
4.Targeted Aesthetic Upgrade:
R190 Roadster front bumper achieves the high-end, aggressive, and performance-oriented look of carbon fiber exactly where you want it (e.g., a prominent lower lip, air ducts, or side extensions).
Offers a balanced, sporty "OEM+" or tuner look that blends the visual pop of CF with the more understated or body-colored main bumper section. Less visually overwhelming than a full CF bumper for some preferences.
5.Improved Durability in Key Zones:
Applying CF to high-wear or low-impact-risk areas (like a splitter that scrapes driveways, or air ducts hit by debris) significantly increases resistance to chips, scratches, and cracking compared to plastic or paint. The main bumper body of Mercedes Benz is usually still durable plastic.
6.Potentially Easier Repairs:
Scenario Dependent: If damaged, a hybrid bumper might be cheaper or easier to repair than a full CF one, especially if the damage is confined to the non-CF portion (which could be replaceable separately if designed that way, though often the bumper is one unit). Damage to the CF section still requires specialized CF repair.
