View Poll Results: Which Grill Would Look better on the C ???
CL Grill 1
53
42.40%
CL Grill 2
27
21.60%
Stock
38
30.40%
Other
7
5.60%
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CL-style GRILLE Discussion Thread
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1959 220S / 1979 230 G / 2002 A210 AMG / 2003 C320 SC / 2004.5 C320 SS / 2005 ML350 SE / 2008 smart
someone should post pictures of all CL-type W203 different types of grills, so once and for all, everyone knows what the heck people are talking about. I'm not in the market for a new grill, so I don't care, but it would be nice and helpful to all those who you know are going to ask the same question over and over again !!
Someone post pics of the following CL-style W203 grills:
- ForMyMercedes.com grill
- Expressions grill
- deutschmotors.com grill
- eBay grills
Carlos
Saprissa@aol.com
Someone post pics of the following CL-style W203 grills:
- ForMyMercedes.com grill
- Expressions grill
- deutschmotors.com grill
- eBay grills
Carlos
Saprissa@aol.com
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From: Arcadia/Irvine
05 C230K
I just got a call from jerry a few minutes ago. He was super cool and told me he just got hte ups notice that the Brilliant Silver CL-grills will arrive at his shop in 10 days. Im sure the silver grills will look nice too, but I decided to stay w/ the black ones because he already has it ready to ship 
. He doesnt charge tax to california and the shipping is actually 12 bucks. He also ensured me that the star is a 6.5" Mercedes star. Sounded good to me and should be here by Thursday. Ill put up pictures end of the week.
. He doesnt charge tax to california and the shipping is actually 12 bucks. He also ensured me that the star is a 6.5" Mercedes star. Sounded good to me and should be here by Thursday. Ill put up pictures end of the week.
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'09 A4 S Line
Originally Posted by Saprissa
someone should post pictures of all CL-type W203 different types of grills, so once and for all, everyone knows what the heck people are talking about. I'm not in the market for a new grill, so I don't care, but it would be nice and helpful to all those who you know are going to ask the same question over and over again !!
Someone post pics of the following CL-style W203 grills:
- ForMyMercedes.com grill
- Expressions grill
- deutschmotors.com grill
- eBay grills
Carlos
Saprissa@aol.com
Someone post pics of the following CL-style W203 grills:
- ForMyMercedes.com grill
- Expressions grill
- deutschmotors.com grill
- eBay grills
Carlos
Saprissa@aol.com
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Originally Posted by Saprissa
someone should post pictures of all CL-type W203 different types of grills, so once and for all, everyone knows what the heck people are talking about. I'm not in the market for a new grill, so I don't care, but it would be nice and helpful to all those who you know are going to ask the same question over and over again !!
Someone post pics of the following CL-style W203 grills:
- ForMyMercedes.com grill
- Expressions grill
- deutschmotors.com grill
- eBay grills
Carlos
Saprissa@aol.com
Someone post pics of the following CL-style W203 grills:
- ForMyMercedes.com grill
- Expressions grill
- deutschmotors.com grill
- eBay grills
Carlos
Saprissa@aol.com
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2001 C320ss, 2005 Ford F150 Supercrew, GSXR,
Originally Posted by Blake P
You sure that'll fit the sedan Drew? Looks like the CLK grille...
They say it is for our cars but then it says CLK .... 
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Originally Posted by benzo-boi
Here's some pictures I've compiled.
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'09 A4 S Line
Yeah, that's a good source for comparison, except that when I've seen the ebay grille installed, it looks as though there is a gap between the top of the grille and the hood of the car. I just installed my grille from formymercedes.com and was pleasantly surprised by how good it looks. The major differences from the Expression grille are that the fins are more spread apart, the star does not sit quite as high to the hood, and there is obviously no fiberglass piece that needs to be painted. The fit is flawless, the finish is stunning, and overall it makes the car look much sportier. I will take some pics as soon as it quits raining.
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DO NOT BUY EBAY GRILL. Quality sucks! Its soo flimsy and wabbly......i bought it and then trashed it and bought the expressions grill. Do not waste your money!
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2008 C300 Sport Sedan: Panarama Roof, P2, Multimedia
Here is a picture of the CL expression to the 1 dimensional eBay grill. I definitely think the CL expression looks way better, not only in terms of the star, but where the star is fitted on the grille. There's a gap between the hood and the star on the dimensional grill.
I hope the formymercedes.com grill doesn't fit like that, and fits more like the CL expression.
I hope the formymercedes.com grill doesn't fit like that, and fits more like the CL expression.
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Originally Posted by benzo-boi
I hope the formymercedes.com grill doesn't fit like that, and fits more like the CL expression.
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Originally Posted by Sauceboy01
i dunno, i still like the stock grill over the CL type on the W203.. I'll probably just got with a flat emblem on the hood.. and that's it :-)
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W206 PHEV AMG
Originally Posted by Blake P
I really liked the stock grille with the flat emblem, but I think the CL grille gives it a fresh, sportier look. The part I don't like about the stock grille is the chrome "border" around the edges. It would be perfect if they made it more like the C55 grille with horizontal chrome trim only.
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where would i find a cl expressions grill? I need to replace my schatz grill with the larger 3d star. I have the star already. The reason being is that I need to protect my distronic sensor with the larger star.
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Originally Posted by sunman
where would i find a cl expressions grill? I need to replace my schatz grill with the larger 3d star. I have the star already. The reason being is that I need to protect my distronic sensor with the larger star.
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Originally Posted by Blake P
I will take some pics as soon as it quits raining.
Hope I get mine tomorrow.
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Okay guys, more comparisons. I'm in the market to buy a grille, just want to buy the right one. I think the CL Expression grille looks the nicest. It's got the fullest star. The formymercedes.com grille looks big, but its actually only 1" larger then the eBay prestige grill. It still looks 0.5" smaller on the top and bottom compared to the CL Expression grille. The question is: Is the 0.5" worth $550? Or would the formymercedes.com do for $250? What do you guys think?
