SL/R230: Replacement grill for 2005 SL500
06-18-2011, 03:13 PM
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2005 SL500, 1977 450SL, 2007 Cadillac Escalade
Replacement grill for 2005 SL500
Will a 2007 SL500 front grill with 3 fins fit a 2005 SL500 with 4 fins? Thanks
06-18-2011, 03:52 PM
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The bottom mounts on the 3 fin will not reach the bumper; it is not long/deep enough to fit. There were many posts on this forum when the 2007's came out and a few people did get them installed but again not a perfect fit.
07-12-2011, 05:58 PM
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New grill for 2005 SL500
Howdy from Texas ... !
I replaced my front grill a couple of months ago. I went with a single bar, and think it turned it into an exotic beauty. (see image)
No prob with it fitting, and looking great. Feel free to email me with any questions: texastigers@gmail.com
I replaced my front grill a couple of months ago. I went with a single bar, and think it turned it into an exotic beauty. (see image)
No prob with it fitting, and looking great. Feel free to email me with any questions: texastigers@gmail.com
07-12-2011, 06:34 PM
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Howdy from Texas ... !
I replaced my front grill a couple of months ago. I went with a single bar, and think it turned it into an exotic beauty. (see image)
No prob with it fitting, and looking great. Feel free to email me with any questions: texastigers@gmail.com
I replaced my front grill a couple of months ago. I went with a single bar, and think it turned it into an exotic beauty. (see image)
No prob with it fitting, and looking great. Feel free to email me with any questions: texastigers@gmail.com
07-12-2011, 06:44 PM
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That looks very nice but the one thing that I do not care for on the aftermarket single fin grills is the way the fins go downward or upward from the star emblem instead of being completely flat and horizontal. Take a look at the face lift grills and there is no slope to the fins.
Here's a before pic ... to me, I feel like I got a new car!
07-12-2011, 06:48 PM
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That looks very nice but the one thing that I do not care for on the aftermarket single fin grills is the way the fins go downward or upward from the star emblem instead of being completely flat and horizontal. Take a look at the face lift grills and there is no slope to the fins.
They really can't be flat and straight across, because the grill is wider in the middle and narrower on the left & right side. Those fins hafta slope somewhat slightly up and/or down in order to have them evenly spaced when they reach the side.
Anyway, I love the new look.
07-12-2011, 09:35 PM
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Just one more observation, looking at the original grill, those fins are sloping as well, but because there are four that are "relatively" parallel, they give more of a straight appearance.
They really can't be flat and straight across, because the grill is wider in the middle and narrower on the left & right side. Those fins hafta slope somewhat slightly up and/or down in order to have them evenly spaced when they reach the side.
Anyway, I love the new look.
They really can't be flat and straight across, because the grill is wider in the middle and narrower on the left & right side. Those fins hafta slope somewhat slightly up and/or down in order to have them evenly spaced when they reach the side.
Anyway, I love the new look.
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07-12-2011, 11:55 PM
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2005 SL500, 1977 450SL, 2007 Cadillac Escalade
Love it! I was looking at the blackout single fin but I like the chrome you selected. Your SL is identical to mine save the rims (mine are 5 spoke but all chrome). Now I know exactly how it will look. Thanks for the pic.
Did you buy from 55tech?
Did you buy from 55tech?
