aftermarket grille selections
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I've used http://www.mediafire.com/ to upload .pdfs with success in the past.
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I've used http://www.mediafire.com/ to upload .pdfs with success in the past.
I found a copy on my USB MC
if you have any questions please feel free to post a comment or drop a PM
CAUTION: The use of these instructions is at your own risk. Safety goggles and proper equipment should always be used at all times for your safety.
NOTE: although I have removed the circular notch, I believe you can just leave
the notch "Unlocked" and remove the Mounting Cover.
Last edited by syrAMG; Sep 5, 2008 at 03:06 PM.
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After seeing this post and the pdf, I'm thinking that ALL of the DIY instructions this forum has produced should be edited and posted as pdfs. They are easily downloaded and stored on your own computer, easy to bring up when needed.
Great job!
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SyrAMG,the guys at Garage 5 did the install without the benefit of the instructions this morning, but thank you for posting the instruction anyway. I am sure others will benefit from it.
They figured it out in no time and the C63 grille looks awesome! Will post pictures over the weekend.
For those fence sitters I say, just do it! You won't regret it.
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Thanks! I just noticed that you could upload PDF's on to this forum!
I found a copy on my USB MC
if you have any questions please feel free to post a comment or drop a PM
CAUTION: The use of these instructions is at your own risk. Safety goggles and proper equipment should always be used at all times for your safety.
NOTE: although I have removed the circular notch, I believe you can just leave
the notch "Unlocked" and remove the Mounting Cover.
I found a copy on my USB MC
if you have any questions please feel free to post a comment or drop a PM
CAUTION: The use of these instructions is at your own risk. Safety goggles and proper equipment should always be used at all times for your safety.
NOTE: although I have removed the circular notch, I believe you can just leave
the notch "Unlocked" and remove the Mounting Cover.
So, if the mood strikes me, I can reinstall the original parts for a few weeks, just to confuse the neighbors.
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hope you can post the results on this topic!
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Would one of you who received the C63 style one-piece grill be kind enough to measure the diameter of the star?
Thank you!
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NOT HAPPY with the C63 style grille. For those of you who said quality was good- What are you smoking? The plastic IS brittle and flimsy compared to OEM and the chrome is crap. The trim doesn't even line up with the horizontal fins and you can see imperfections in the finished edges. The star definitely does not feel as substantial as my original. As far as fitment- mine never fit right. The bracket on the grille was hitting the radiator shroud and caused the top of the grille to stick out past the edge of the hood. I removed it and reinstalled it (thought maybe it was my install) but it wasn't. I got sucked in with all the excitement and now I am very unhappy.
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NOT HAPPY with the C63 style grille. For those of you who said quality was good- What are you smoking? The plastic IS brittle and flimsy compared to OEM and the chrome is crap. The trim doesn't even line up with the horizontal fins and you can see imperfections in the finished edges. The star definitely does not feel as substantial as my original. As far as fitment- mine never fit right. The bracket on the grille was hitting the radiator shroud and caused the top of the grille to stick out past the edge of the hood. I removed it and reinstalled it (thought maybe it was my install) but it wasn't. I got sucked in with all the excitement and now I am very unhappy.
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Petje,
Is the top of your grille fully alligned with the hood?
Because Misterng was also in the same GB as you right?and if you see post #112 of this thread, he took pics from the above of the grille and I dont think it is fully alligned.
Thanks
Is the top of your grille fully alligned with the hood?
Because Misterng was also in the same GB as you right?and if you see post #112 of this thread, he took pics from the above of the grille and I dont think it is fully alligned.
Thanks
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NOT HAPPY with the C63 style grille. For those of you who said quality was good- What are you smoking? The plastic IS brittle and flimsy compared to OEM and the chrome is crap. The trim doesn't even line up with the horizontal fins and you can see imperfections in the finished edges. The star definitely does not feel as substantial as my original. As far as fitment- mine never fit right. The bracket on the grille was hitting the radiator shroud and caused the top of the grille to stick out past the edge of the hood. I removed it and reinstalled it (thought maybe it was my install) but it wasn't. I got sucked in with all the excitement and now I am very unhappy.
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your hood could be the opposite of mine which pushes the left side in. lol
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what point on the "T" bar did you screw the frame down?
I have a feeling many installed it all the way in the back; promoting the front part to stick out.
I screwed my grille at the middle point on the T bar.
I dry fitted the grille by lightly screwing down the "T" bar and closed the hood to see if its aligned properly.
I have a feeling many installed it all the way in the back; promoting the front part to stick out.
I screwed my grille at the middle point on the T bar.
I dry fitted the grille by lightly screwing down the "T" bar and closed the hood to see if its aligned properly.
Last edited by syrAMG; Oct 27, 2008 at 06:41 PM.
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what point on the "T" bar did you screw the frame down?
I have a feeling many installed it all the way in the back; promoting the front part to stick out.
I screwed my grille at the middle point on the T bar.
I dry fitted the grille by lightly screwing down the "T" bar and closed the hood to see if its aligned properly.
I have a feeling many installed it all the way in the back; promoting the front part to stick out.
I screwed my grille at the middle point on the T bar.
I dry fitted the grille by lightly screwing down the "T" bar and closed the hood to see if its aligned properly.
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the screw holes on the T bar is oblong so the screws can be in place
at various points. some people probably screwed the T bar down at the far top
heres an example: "( )" represents the hole size; "O" represents screw down point
Center alignment (.......O.......)
Far top towards engine (...........O)
towards grille (O..........)
this maybe the reason why its sticking out
Last edited by syrAMG; Oct 27, 2008 at 08:08 PM.
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the T bar has 2 screws that are attached to the body.
the screw holes on the T bar is oblong so the screws can be in place
at various points. some people probably screwed the T bar down at the far top
heres an example: "( )" represents the hole size; "O" represents screw down point
Center alignment (.......O.......)
Far top towards engine (...........O)
towards grille (O..........)
this maybe the reason why its sticking out
the screw holes on the T bar is oblong so the screws can be in place
at various points. some people probably screwed the T bar down at the far top
heres an example: "( )" represents the hole size; "O" represents screw down point
Center alignment (.......O.......)
Far top towards engine (...........O)
towards grille (O..........)
this maybe the reason why its sticking out
