Want to convert a180 to look like a45

[Elliott Foad]

Hi Guys,

I have managed to purchase a Mercedes A class, a180, 1.5L, 2014 reg and I intend to modify the body work so it looks like an A45.

My main task at the moment is finding a replacement bumper. I love the look of the a45 bumper (pic attached of inspiration) but I’m not sure where to buy one from/if it will even fit my model? Please let me know if anyone knows where to purchase the one in the attached pic from

Secondly, my next big problem is that I have bought a rear diffuser and exhaust tips but it doesn’t seem to fit my car because the exhaust tips won’t marry up with the current exhaust! Any suggestions without modifying the actual exhaust? I think I might just have to give in and sell it and purchase a different one… (pic attached of the kit I bought)

Lastly, if anyone has any suggestions about engine/exhaust work I could do on my a180 to make it any better I would love to hear it. I want to make it pop!

Elliott

 

[Blobcat]

Lastly, if anyone has any suggestions about engine/exhaust work I could do on my a180 to make it any better I would love to hear it. I want to make it pop!

Elliott

Hello and welcome,

If you replace the rear bumper, while you’re at it remember to seal around the vents to stop the water leaks into the rear foot wells.

I‘m not a fan of dressing something up to be something else however we’re all different. I’m sure eBay will have some varying quality aftermarket bits you can bolt on. If you add an AMG badge please post a picture in our thread

Engine wise I’m sure there will be tuners who can give you those pops and bangs.

 

[Elliott Foad]

Hello and welcome,

If you replace the rear bumper, while you’re at it remember to seal around the vents to stop the water leaks into the rear foot wells.

I‘m not a fan of dressing something up to be something else however we’re all different. I’m sure eBay will have some varying quality aftermarket bits you can bolt on. If you add an AMG badge please post a picture in our thread

Engine wise I’m sure there will be tuners who can give you those pops and bangs.

Thank you for the advice! I am unsure whether it is an amg or not to be honest! When I bought it it had the amg logo on the back and I searched it up on ‘Parkers.co.uk’ and it came up as ‘a180 (1.5) cdi amg sport 5d auto 2014/64’. Any clue ?


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[Blobcat]

Thank you for the advice! I am unsure whether it is an amg or not to be honest! When I bought it it had the amg logo on the back and I searched it up on ‘Parkers.co.uk’ and it came up as ‘a180 (1.5) cdi amg sport 5d auto 2014/64’. Any clue ?


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It’s not an AMG… it’s only an AMG if they made the engine - they don’t make diesels… (they did once a C30 which was based on the 5 cylinder 270 engine)

“AMG line” is a trim level, same as M-Sport in BM’s and S-Line in Audis. All depressingly black and all uncomfortable, which is their idea of “sport”…

 

[Elliott Foad]

It’s not an AMG… it’s only an AMG if they made the engine - they don’t make diesels… (they did once a C30 which was based on the 5 cylinder 270 engine)

“AMG line” is a trim level, same as M-Sport in BM’s and S-Line in Audis. All depressingly black and all uncomfortable, which is their idea of “sport”…

I see, so mine is simply ‘AMG line’… sadly! I am only 20 so there is still hope for a real one!


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[Blobcat]

I see, so mine is simply ‘AMG line’… sadly! I am only 20 so there is still hope for a real one!


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I’d enjoy what you have

If you make it look like a higher performance version, then your insurance needs to know as it makes it more desirable to thieves….

 

[AMGeed]

If you make it look like a higher performance version, then your insurance needs to know as it makes it more desirable to thieves….

^^ This.
Welcome to the forum Elliott.
As above, I had the same ambitions at 20 to make my bog standard car look more sporty. Back then (I'm an old grunter now) modifications to bodywork and spoilers weren't attracting the attention of insurers. Now you only need to put a few stickers on the car and have a bump for insurers to look for a get out clause to withhold payout.
Just be careful and declare everything you intend doing before doing it. You may find what you propose makes your insurance company decide not to want to cover you. It's less of a problem as you get older, but in all honesty, I'd enjoy what you have for now before it all adds up. De-badge it and get people wondering.

 

[sonic]

I bought a 3 year old BMW318 Coupe in the late 90's that had been made to look like a M3. He must have spent a fortune on it from BMW he bought it new, wheels, spoiler, mirrors, seats, steering wheel, skirts & even the gearstick. I only paid about an extra £1K for it, it certainly looked the part.
When I sold it for my first CLK, buyers were queuing up to buy it.

 

[SmartAmg]

Welcome, Elliott, why not just go a for lowering springs (H&R)
a nice set of alloys, (silver 5 spokes) and perhaps just an AMG tailgate spoiler would look great and not to complicated.

 

[S500 Pete]

Hi Guys,

I have managed to purchase a Mercedes A class, a180, 1.5L, 2014 reg and I intend to modify the body work so it looks like an A45.

My main task at the moment is finding a replacement bumper. I love the look of the a45 bumper (pic attached of inspiration) but I’m not sure where to buy one from/if it will even fit my model? Please let me know if anyone knows where to purchase the one in the attached pic from

Secondly, my next big problem is that I have bought a rear diffuser and exhaust tips but it doesn’t seem to fit my car because the exhaust tips won’t marry up with the current exhaust! Any suggestions without modifying the actual exhaust? I think I might just have to give in and sell it and purchase a different one… (pic attached of the kit I bought)

Lastly, if anyone has any suggestions about engine/exhaust work I could do on my a180 to make it any better I would love to hear it. I want to make it pop!

Elliott

Much more fun to get an A45 and make it look like an A180

 

[kotecki]

Hi Elliot
Well done for taking on this challenge but would it be cheaper to buy the car you want?

I accept there might be a step too far regarding costs but the task you are taking on might not be the straightforward job you think it might be.. You will then have to report this modification to your insurance company. I doubt it is something you can 'accidentally' overlook. Perish the thought that you might be unlucky enough to get involved in a car accident but if that were to happen, you might have insured it as a very specific model but when you want it repaired by the insurance company, you would, I am guessing want the car repaired and look the same as the vehicle you have modified... I have visions of the insurance company 'having words with you' Good luck however with whatever you do.