C Sports Coupe Grill
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C Sports Coupe Grill
Hello, first post. Awesome site, so much information.
Ok I have done a lot of research for the past month or so. I am looking for a SL/CL/CLK style front grill from my SC. I know that std SL/CL/CLK ones don't fit and that no one makes an aftermarket one for the SC.
I have decided that I am going to have to modify one to fit, a dremel, fibre glass, black chrome paint and some imagination. Now what I would like to know is what stops the std/after market ones from fitting and what one would be the most similar shape and easiest to mod?
Also while i am here, i would like to change the lower plastic grills to a mesh ones. ANyone know where to get them. I'm from Scotland BTW but don't mind paying postage.
Cheers
Colin
Ok I have done a lot of research for the past month or so. I am looking for a SL/CL/CLK style front grill from my SC. I know that std SL/CL/CLK ones don't fit and that no one makes an aftermarket one for the SC.
I have decided that I am going to have to modify one to fit, a dremel, fibre glass, black chrome paint and some imagination. Now what I would like to know is what stops the std/after market ones from fitting and what one would be the most similar shape and easiest to mod?
Also while i am here, i would like to change the lower plastic grills to a mesh ones. ANyone know where to get them. I'm from Scotland BTW but don't mind paying postage.
Cheers
Colin
Last edited by Colin_S; 11-05-2005 at 11:42 AM.
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2002 C230 Coupe(M111)
Originally Posted by CitronC230K_03
there was a coupe owner who did install the 209 grill.
And it was a nightmare.
Just get the 05 Evolution grille.
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Cheers for your replies.
I've got the 05 Evo Grill, which I do like but I think the star is too small and there is too much silver. My car is black.
I am quite good at modding things myself, so hopefully should not be too hard for me. Was just hoping to find the one that was easiest to mod.
One thing i am not sure about is the top chrome bit that is attached to the bonnet, if i take that away is there something behind it that will look silly?
I've got the 05 Evo Grill, which I do like but I think the star is too small and there is too much silver. My car is black.
I am quite good at modding things myself, so hopefully should not be too hard for me. Was just hoping to find the one that was easiest to mod.
One thing i am not sure about is the top chrome bit that is attached to the bonnet, if i take that away is there something behind it that will look silly?
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Originally Posted by Colin_S
Hello, first post. Awesome site, so much information.
Ok I have done a lot of research for the past month or so. I am looking for a SL/CL/CLK style front grill from my SC. I know that std SL/CL/CLK ones don't fit and that no one makes an aftermarket one for the SC.
I have decided that I am going to have to modify one to fit, a dremel, fibre glass, black chrome paint and some imagination. Now what I would like to know is what stops the std/after market ones from fitting and what one would be the most similar shape and easiest to mod?
Also while i am here, i would like to change the lower plastic grills to a mesh ones. ANyone know where to get them. I'm from Scotland BTW but don't mind paying postage.
Cheers
Colin
Ok I have done a lot of research for the past month or so. I am looking for a SL/CL/CLK style front grill from my SC. I know that std SL/CL/CLK ones don't fit and that no one makes an aftermarket one for the SC.
I have decided that I am going to have to modify one to fit, a dremel, fibre glass, black chrome paint and some imagination. Now what I would like to know is what stops the std/after market ones from fitting and what one would be the most similar shape and easiest to mod?
Also while i am here, i would like to change the lower plastic grills to a mesh ones. ANyone know where to get them. I'm from Scotland BTW but don't mind paying postage.
Cheers
Colin
There are a number of companies that make security stainless steel welded mesh which looks exactly like AMG mesh when it is powder coated (usually sold as black) but the thing is that it is amazingly strong and very hard to bend into shape.
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Originally Posted by Colin_S
Cheers for your replies.
I've got the 05 Evo Grill, which I do like but I think the star is too small and there is too much silver. My car is black.
I've got the 05 Evo Grill, which I do like but I think the star is too small and there is too much silver. My car is black.
I am quite good at modding things myself, so hopefully should not be too hard for me. Was just hoping to find the one that was easiest to mod.
One thing i am not sure about is the top chrome bit that is attached to the bonnet, if i take that away is there something behind it that will look silly?
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It's been 18+ years. You might be waiting a while to get an answer.
Almost everyone from back in the day are gone.
I'm probably the last original owner from new still here.
Aren't the dealers selling these anymore?
Looks like they are 2038801283.
Almost everyone from back in the day are gone.
I'm probably the last original owner from new still here.
Aren't the dealers selling these anymore?
Looks like they are 2038801283.
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