Front grill pics and poll!

DigitalKnight · 05-13-2012, 07:39 AM

I am thinking about swapping out my grill. I have two grills that are the 4 slat version but was thinking about a single slat.

This is for my 2005 SL55 in black.

How about some pics of your upgraded/replaced grill and a poll of your favorite style!

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Z06KLR · 05-13-2012, 08:49 AM

Hey, I don't have any pics but I'm in Wilmington. Wuddup!

AZBENZ-CTSV · 05-13-2012, 12:28 PM

55TECH on ebay has some nice single slat grilles.

LukasBMW · 05-14-2012, 12:44 AM

I'm starting to think that blacking out the 3 or 4 slat grill and leaving the star is the best look.

From straight on, there is not much difference, but from angles, the single slat grill can look a bit awkward. I may soon throw a 4 slat grill (painted black) back on my current SL600.

My old 2006 SL55 with painted black 4 slat grill:

My current 2004 SL600 with single slat grill (painted black)

BobLibSL55 · 05-14-2012, 02:06 PM

This is exactly the look of my 04 SL55. Personally, I think its best.

Triple.Sevens · 05-14-2012, 02:09 PM

DigitalKnight · 05-14-2012, 02:25 PM

Nice pictures! Keep'em coming!

LukasBMW · 05-14-2012, 08:28 PM

Triple.Sevens photos are exactly what I'm talking about.

From the front on, the single slat grill looks great.

His signature picture though is from the side, and I think the side profile shows how the single slat grill can look a bit awkward on the early R230.

Z06KLR · 05-14-2012, 08:30 PM

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Originally Posted by LukasBMW

Triple.Sevens photos are exactly what I'm talking about.

From the front on, the single slat grill looks great.

His signature picture though is from the side, and I think the side profile shows how the single slat grill can look a bit awkward on the early R230.

Is that a 55 tech grille? With the mesh?

kustom2k1 · 05-14-2012, 08:41 PM

All black, leaving the star silver looks cheesy IMHO

Z06KLR · 05-14-2012, 08:43 PM

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Originally Posted by kustom2k1

All black, leaving the star silver looks cheesy IMHO

Bwahahahaha I beg to differ...

kustom2k1 · 05-14-2012, 08:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Z06KLR

Bwahahahaha I beg to differ...

No begging allowed here ZO6. I covered my bases by stating IMHO.

Least amount of chrome.. its just my personal preference. I hate bling

BobLibSL55 · 05-14-2012, 08:56 PM

I do like the all black too.

Makes me think...

Z06KLR · 05-14-2012, 09:00 PM

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Originally Posted by kustom2k1

No begging allowed here ZO6. I covered my bases by stating IMHO.

Least amount of chrome.. its just my personal preference. I hate bling

Just giving you **** bro, it's your SL. I was all stealth in my blown vette but I'm keeping it classy with my AMG.

kustom2k1 · 05-14-2012, 09:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Z06KLR

Just giving you **** bro, it's your SL. I was all stealth in my blown vette but I'm keeping it classy with my AMG.

Yea my car shed its tux when I cut the cats and resonators out..what was once classy is now obnoxious. I get where your coming from considering you've owned a Z06.

zneB-sedecreM · 05-14-2012, 09:47 PM

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Originally Posted by kustom2k1

All black, leaving the star silver looks cheesy IMHO

IDK about that. I'm all for blacking a car out nd the chrome (unless it's an antique), but I feel like the Mercedes star should be left alone. It's just made to shine

kustom2k1 · 05-14-2012, 10:00 PM

Carbon wrap looks good

Triple.Sevens · 05-15-2012, 02:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LukasBMW

Triple.Sevens photos are exactly what I'm talking about.

From the front on, the single slat grill looks great.

His signature picture though is from the side, and I think the side profile shows how the single slat grill can look a bit awkward on the early R230.

I still think the pre facelift R230's are the best looking one and the side profile is better then the facelift one's. With the Euro regulations for pedestrians I'm thinking the newer German cars are going to start looking clunking. I'm happy with my grill.

Pomppe · 05-15-2012, 06:11 PM

cal1 · 05-15-2012, 08:03 PM

Damn, the carbon wrap looks sweet, and on a Pewter beast if I am not mistaken.

Oh, but I do love the R230 in White.

DigitalKnight · 05-15-2012, 09:29 PM

So far it looks like a lot of folks like the single slat.....

Gene Gorman · 05-18-2012, 06:37 PM

DigitalKnight · 05-18-2012, 09:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Gene Gorman

Nice, same year as mine....

Is this the grill everyone talks about?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Mercedes-R23...#ht_1870wt_972

Gene Gorman · 05-19-2012, 08:08 AM

Yes that is the grill.

Z06KLR · 05-24-2012, 09:22 AM

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Originally Posted by kustom2k1

Carbon wrap looks good

Ok, seriously. Is that an HDR shot ? Damn that car looks good!

Tell me about the splitter....

05-13-2012, 12:28 PM	#3
AZBENZ-CTSV Senior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 445 Drives: MERCEDES SL600 (MODDED)LAMBORGHINI GALLARDO SPIDER MERCEDES E55 (MODDED) PORSCHE 911 TURBO S	55TECH on ebay has some nice single slat grilles. __________________

05-14-2012, 12:44 AM	#4
LukasBMW Senior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Phoenix AZ Posts: 409 Drives: 2004 SL600 - Sold 2006 SL55 AMG - Sold	I'm starting to think that blacking out the 3 or 4 slat grill and leaving the star is the best look. From straight on, there is not much difference, but from angles, the single slat grill can look a bit awkward. I may soon throw a 4 slat grill (painted black) back on my current SL600. My old 2006 SL55 with painted black 4 slat grill: My current 2004 SL600 with single slat grill (painted black) __________________ Last edited by LukasBMW; 05-14-2012 at 12:46 AM.

05-14-2012, 02:09 PM	#6
Triple.Sevens Junior Member 2005 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class Join Date: May 2008 Location: Bay Area, Cali Posts: 64 Drives: 2005 SL500	__________________

05-14-2012, 08:28 PM	#8
LukasBMW Senior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Phoenix AZ Posts: 409 Drives: 2004 SL600 - Sold 2006 SL55 AMG - Sold	Triple.Sevens photos are exactly what I'm talking about. From the front on, the single slat grill looks great. His signature picture though is from the side, and I think the side profile shows how the single slat grill can look a bit awkward on the early R230. __________________

05-14-2012, 08:41 PM	#10
kustom2k1 MBWorld Fanatic! Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 1,369 Drives: 03SL55	All black, leaving the star silver looks cheesy IMHO __________________ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c0Izjq-IVVo

05-13-2012, 08:49 AM	#2
Z06KLR Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 93 Drives: SL55 AMG	Hey, I don't have any pics but I'm in Wilmington. Wuddup!

05-14-2012, 02:06 PM	#5
BobLibSL55 Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 84 Drives: 2004 SL55	This is exactly the look of my 04 SL55. Personally, I think its best.

05-14-2012, 02:25 PM	#7
DigitalKnight Member 1995 Mitsubishi 3000GT Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: S.E. PA Posts: 199 Drives: 2011 IS350C	Nice pictures! Keep'em coming!

05-14-2012, 08:56 PM	#13
BobLibSL55 Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 84 Drives: 2004 SL55	I do like the all black too. Makes me think...

05-14-2012, 10:00 PM	#17
kustom2k1 MBWorld Fanatic! Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 1,369 Drives: 03SL55	Carbon wrap looks good __________________ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c0Izjq-IVVo

05-15-2012, 06:11 PM	#19
Pomppe Junior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: May 2011 Location: Orivesi, Finland Posts: 27 Drives: SL 55 AMG 2003

05-15-2012, 08:03 PM	#20
cal1 MBWorld Fanatic! Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Milwaukee, just moved from Indy Posts: 2,286 Drives: SL55, ML500 & C350 (soon)	Damn, the carbon wrap looks sweet, and on a Pewter beast if I am not mistaken. Oh, but I do love the R230 in White. __________________ That government is best which governs least.(Henry David Thoreau)

05-15-2012, 09:29 PM	#21
DigitalKnight Member 1995 Mitsubishi 3000GT Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: S.E. PA Posts: 199 Drives: 2011 IS350C	So far it looks like a lot of folks like the single slat.....

05-18-2012, 06:37 PM	#22
Gene Gorman Senior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Saint Johns FL. Posts: 403 Drives: 2003 C32, 2005 SL55, 2002 Audi TT ALMS, 2008 Shelby GT500, 2012 Porsche 991, 2005 Jeep Liberty CRD

05-19-2012, 08:08 AM	#24
Gene Gorman Senior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Saint Johns FL. Posts: 403 Drives: 2003 C32, 2005 SL55, 2002 Audi TT ALMS, 2008 Shelby GT500, 2012 Porsche 991, 2005 Jeep Liberty CRD	Yes that is the grill.

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