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CL Grill 1
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CL-style GRILLE Discussion Thread

Old Oct 20, 2004 | 06:44 AM
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Thanks Benzo Boi..

I really like the CL Expression too.. it looks better than other.. 4mymercedes grill looks close to the expression one and the value is great... but CL Expression cost too much comparing to other and yes its worth to pay such a big amount for a grill..
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Old Oct 20, 2004 | 12:50 PM
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Just remember that the CL Expressions grill is an actually OEM CL grill modified. Its the best IMO. Second best is the formymercedes grill...
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Old Oct 20, 2004 | 01:14 PM
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Originally Posted by x-tian-230k
Just remember that the CL Expressions grill is an actually OEM CL grill modified. Its the best IMO. Second best is the formymercedes grill...
The fact it's a modified OEM CL grille is actually one of the main reasons I wouldn't get it...the mounting points are all wrong and it has to be rigged to be installed on a W203. That's unacceptable for such a high price.
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Old Oct 20, 2004 | 02:00 PM
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good point blake. Okay, I've decided to get the formymercedes.com grille. Was installation hard? How was the fitment?
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Old Oct 20, 2004 | 02:07 PM
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Originally Posted by benzo-boi
good point blake. Okay, I've decided to get the formymercedes.com grille. Was installation hard? How was the fitment?
Fitment was perfect. Installation was simple...just use the clips included with the package and the screws that are holding your OEM grille in place. The mounting points match perfect, so it's an easy swap that shouldn't take more than 10 minutes.
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Old Oct 20, 2004 | 02:12 PM
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Originally Posted by benzo-boi
good point blake. Okay, I've decided to get the formymercedes.com grille. Was installation hard? How was the fitment?
We neeeeed phoooottooooooooooZzzzzzZzzz PlzzzZZzzZzz...


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Old Oct 20, 2004 | 09:20 PM
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I agree that the expression looks the best but without daytime
pics.. it's hard to say that the formymercedes grill doesn't look
just as good for half the price.
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Old Oct 21, 2004 | 01:03 AM
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Here are some better pics I took tonight, but it was pretty overcast and the sun was going down.
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Old Oct 21, 2004 | 01:10 AM
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I have to say Im impressed. Looks great Blake What a value. 250 against 600. Expression is still the best looking but I would say that this Formymercedes grill 75% as good as the expression. Nice work Jerry.
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Old Oct 21, 2004 | 03:35 AM
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Incase anyone is interested, i also can get this same grill for 239.99
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Old Oct 21, 2004 | 01:36 PM
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Ya, I gotta agree with noble.. There's something about the
expression grill that sets it apart from the others. I wonder
how the formymercedes grill would look on a black C
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Old Oct 21, 2004 | 09:12 PM
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looks great blake!
i'm ordering it tomorrow!
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Old Oct 21, 2004 | 09:26 PM
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looks great blake!
i'm ordering it tomorrow!
Why wait?...order NOW!

For those interested, Jerry said he's got brilliant silver (matches MB paint code) in stock now.
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Old Oct 21, 2004 | 11:17 PM
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I really really like the ForMyMercedes.com grill. I think I'm going to order one for my wife's C320 Sport Sedan. Her car is Pewter Metallic, just like yours Blake P. Should I get it also match to color of the car (Pewter), or regular chrome ? What looks best ? Couldn't really tell what color yours was from the pics.

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Old Oct 21, 2004 | 11:24 PM
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Originally Posted by Saprissa
I really really like the ForMyMercedes.com grill. I think I'm going to order one for my wife's C320 Sport Sedan. Her car is Pewter Metallic, just like yours Blake P. Should I get it also match to color of the car (Pewter), or regular chrome ? What looks best ? Couldn't really tell what color yours was from the pics.

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Thanks, you and your wife should be very satisfied with the grille. It is not available in Pewter. The slats come in either black or brilliant silver, with chrome trim and star. I recommend getting black. Everything comes ready to install, except you have to put the metal clips on (which are provided by Jerry) and use the existing screws from the OEM grille.
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Old Oct 21, 2004 | 11:31 PM
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awesome ! thanks !

I'll go for the black. Now that you say that, I took a look again at your grill, and it does look really good. I think I'll surprise her and just put it on while she's reading a book or something. I had heard that Jerry's grill was very very easy to install. I guess if I could retrofit a 2005 COUPE MB grill on my 2003 COUPE, then this should be a breeze !

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Old Oct 22, 2004 | 12:04 AM
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how much is a CL grille for the CL from the dealership. If we compare that retail price with the price of the Expression "modified" grille....to decide the overall value.
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Old Oct 22, 2004 | 01:20 AM
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I just got my grille from jerry today and I put it on right away. The packaging looks very professional and got here in 3 days. The star is HUGE. The grille itself is big too, and takes up the entire space for the grille leaving no gaps. Definitely go for the black grille. The front of my car has the "full" look now with the grille on. I think it matches with the amg body kit perfectly, and brings out the bi-xenon headlights. I'll put up pictures tomorrow. btw install took less than 10 minutes for the grill and the flat emblem.
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Old Oct 22, 2004 | 06:43 AM
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should i get the black grille for my obsidian black c230 or go for the brilliant silver so it sticks out more??
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Old Oct 22, 2004 | 10:45 AM
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i also have ob and plan to get black grille

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should i get the black grille for my obsidian black c230 or go for the brilliant silver so it sticks out more??
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Old Oct 22, 2004 | 11:46 AM
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Originally Posted by vin1215
should i get the black grille for my obsidian black c230 or go for the brilliant silver so it sticks out more??
It all depends if you'd rather have a grille that "sticks out more" or meshes well with the car. Personally, I'd go with black, but we all have different tastes. Good luck with your choice!
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Old Oct 22, 2004 | 02:30 PM
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should i get the black grille for my obsidian black c230 or go for the brilliant silver so it sticks out more??
blk on blk is the way to go...
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Old Oct 22, 2004 | 10:23 PM
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I think the black grilles look better and brings out the front of the car.
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Old Oct 22, 2004 | 11:29 PM
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Old Oct 23, 2004 | 01:38 AM
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Hey, just so you all know, i just got my formymercedesgrill.com grill on the ride, and it looks unreal.. I was orignally thinking i would buy it and sell if i didnt like, but there is now way that stock grill willever see the car again. Its deff. worth it and looks like it was supposed to be there. FItment was amazing, took no time and just looks real nice and clean.

I'd post pics but i don't have a digi with me at school and my car is pewter silver too, so it'd kinda be pointless. Chris
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