binmusabah

Whats going on AMGers... I've been looking around for a face lift grill to put on my '10 c63 but all that I found either looked not OEM or complete fake (ebay). I'd like to get some insight on this. A part number would be great.

Cheers

avery.whss

I bought mine from 55tech: http://www.55tech.com/collections/w2...ille-2008-2011


This is it installed

papashango

^Same. Great grille for the price.

binmusabah

That is fresh! very nice. Tell me is it chrome or blacked out cannot tell from the sun reflection in the picture

Thank you

papashango

It is chrome in the front where the original grille is chrome. Avery has it wrapped in gloss black vinyl.

binmusabah

Looks great

Case1906

Looks good. Were there any install or fitment issues?

binmusabah

Is it OEM? if not what is the difference between it and the original. Also what is the original part #?

tfthach13

OEM face-lifted grills doesn't fit pre-facelift models (unless you modify the tabs). The 55tech one fits pre-facelift models.

55tech grills are not OEM.

binmusabah

Aha I see.. thank you

tofu-

does it come with the upper grill? it's not shown in their pic. thinking of getting the black one

avery.whss

no it doesn't..you just use the stock one and it fits perfect, fitment is like OEM

avery.whss

not really no..it just took a few minutes how to get the grille out but after that it's easy

ZephyrAMG

Bought the grill and it arrived today from 55tech and it came with multiple broken tabs holding the chrome were all broken not to mention the center star circle had multiple gouges in the chrome.

Emailed him and requested a replacement. Hope all ends well...

binmusabah

That sucks! I hope they have a replacement/return policy.. thanks for the heads up i was just about to place an order through them, this made me think twice about it. Please do keep us posted on what happens. Hope everything works out

Roswell

Dang Zeph, you are not having any luck ordering parts for your car lately. Hope they will resolve your issue quickly.

Too bad you dont live nearby, I would treat you for some chicken feets over a beer.

ZephyrAMG

Haha Thanks Ros.....Looking forward to the chicken feet....plus don't worry, my best friend and my roommate all through grad school was/is Chinese so I am already used to it...!

Yes the grill came, it overall well made for the base plastic (black frame), as in it's a thick well made piece but the chrome accents are not the best so far. He claims its an authentic OEM star (would doubt it) but mine came deeply gouged and on the flip side, almost all the tabs holding the chrome in place are broken.

For $200 I really think it could of been better made.

I hope he replaces and I can come back and say its a great product...

avery.whss

that sucks yours came like that! i'm sure you'll get a new one..are you going to leave it chrome or wrap it?

ZephyrAMG

Yeah I am waiting to hear back. I will keep it chrome because I like the small amounts of chrome accents ( I know flame on)....I'm just old school chrome on black back ground...

avery.whss

hahah...no no i dont flame for chrome ..sometimes i think of going back to chrome because i actually like it, i just get mine covered because theres a billion dump trucks in my city with rocks flying out of their tires

Mort

Zeph, wonder if someone else got that one and tried to remove the chrome to wrap it, screwed it up and sent it back.

Best of luck getting a replacement.

ZephyrAMG

Hey Mort, honestly with the terrible luck I have had ordering stuff from vendors and members on this forum, I wouldn't be surprised...

I ordered a CF bootlid spoiler from CSK performance in England that had multiple flaws in the CF weave and shape, sent it back and they shafted me on refunding my shipping fee back to them of $250.

I orderd a bootlid spolier from JBSpeed and it was total Chinese Crap with voids in clear coat and scratches and had to send that back.

I got tricked and scammed buying 19" Multispokes from a board member here who sent me cracked, rewelded, refinished, and cruddy wheels when along along he told assured me they were mint, LIKE NEW. Wired him money and got lied to.

So far, it's been quite the adventure here...

avery.whss

damn wtf i could deal with the other 2..but the rims..that'd really suck ***

CPD SLK

Ouch man

I've had bad experiences too...even with members of this board....just learn from them and move on. No part is worth the headache...never wire money....just use paypal...worth the few bucks in fees. At least they'll take care of you if you get screwed.

Plus you get what you pay for. I bought a carbon spoiler from a vendor and it had some flaws in the finish/gel coat....went with a mode carbon and was way happier with it.

Hope all gets sorted out man!

tofu-

rule of thumb is that pretty much anything JBSpeed sells can be purchased on ebay or alibaba for significantly cheaper.