View Poll Results: What to do with the grill?
Leave it stock
7
25.00%
Get a 3 slat grill like in picture 2
8
28.57%
Stock grill but flat hood emblem
13
46.43%
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New owner, help me with mods (Grill)
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New owner, help me with mods (Grill)
Hi, i just got myself a 2004 Pewter C230 and wanna start off with a few simple mods, clear side markers (euro strip is too pricey for me to consider), white city lights to match my xenons, and possibly a new grill.
Here's a photoshop i did to see how a new grill would look. I want to get a 3 slat grill in gray with chrome strips similar to how the grills are on the brand new C-Class sports. Any opinions? I photoshopped out the hood ornament for simplicity but will add a flat hood emblem if i got the grill.
Also any opinions on what wedge bulb (city lights) I should get? Either PIAA Xtreme White or Raybrigs.
Here's a photoshop i did to see how a new grill would look. I want to get a 3 slat grill in gray with chrome strips similar to how the grills are on the brand new C-Class sports. Any opinions? I photoshopped out the hood ornament for simplicity but will add a flat hood emblem if i got the grill.
Also any opinions on what wedge bulb (city lights) I should get? Either PIAA Xtreme White or Raybrigs.
Last edited by IntoTheBlue; May 11, 2008 at 06:45 PM.
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Keep the grille stock.... at one point I was considering swapping myself, but you'll get sick of the after market grills look pretty fast.
I would definitely replace the city lights - the stockers are too dim and yellow ESPECIALLY with xenons along side 'em.
Also - clear side markers really clean up the front end - you have a choice between the frosted ones (they're identical to stock) or the see-through ones.
I prefer the frosted ones - the see through ones look kind of ricey to me.
You'll also have to buy stealth orange bulbs if you want it to remain street legal (I prefer the orange anyway).
I would definitely replace the city lights - the stockers are too dim and yellow ESPECIALLY with xenons along side 'em.
Also - clear side markers really clean up the front end - you have a choice between the frosted ones (they're identical to stock) or the see-through ones.
I prefer the frosted ones - the see through ones look kind of ricey to me.
You'll also have to buy stealth orange bulbs if you want it to remain street legal (I prefer the orange anyway).
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ooh, never really noticed that about the 05+ grill, wonder if my dad will let me swap grills w/ his car. Mu9enx how do you like your big star grill? do you think your style looks better than the type i have in my photoshop?
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honestly i wouldn't be able to tell what style cl grille i have.. they all look the same to me, lol. but i like it, i love the big star. it's a hate it or love it mod, some people like it, some people don't. i'd say stick with your oem until you do some front bumper mods; the cl grille is kinda gonna stick out from the car. i have a lip and stuff, so it's not as noticable
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for those of you that said to get an 05+ grill, should i stick with the star or get a flat hood emblem? With the 04 bumper i dunno if i can pull off that sporty look or if i should keep it luxo with the upright star...
Also, how do you guys feel about the S-class taillights on a pewter car? Played out already?
Also, how do you guys feel about the S-class taillights on a pewter car? Played out already?
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Flat hood badge.
And if you're looking for tail lights:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/_Car-...m360051777981&
I would only recommend the OEM +05 tail lights if you know how to rewire the rear connectors.
This is how the right side of my car looks like.
And if you're looking for tail lights:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/_Car-...m360051777981&
I would only recommend the OEM +05 tail lights if you know how to rewire the rear connectors.
This is how the right side of my car looks like.
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for those of you that said to get an 05+ grill, should i stick with the star or get a flat hood emblem? With the 04 bumper i dunno if i can pull off that sporty look or if i should keep it luxo with the upright star...
Also, how do you guys feel about the S-class taillights on a pewter car? Played out already?
Also, how do you guys feel about the S-class taillights on a pewter car? Played out already?
I really don't understand the appeal of the flat badge?
(Unless you have the star in the grille already)
Plus the star looks cool from inside the car too.
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i lost an auction today for an 05 grill on ebay, i stopped at $80 including shipping but shoulda gone up to $100 since it was new. I've been seriously thinking about the formymercedes.com black cl-style grill although i'm afraid all that black plastic is gonna look weird...if only i could get a good deal on the Expression grill my decision would be easy.
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i lost an auction today for an 05 grill on ebay, i stopped at $80 including shipping but shoulda gone up to $100 since it was new. I've been seriously thinking about the formymercedes.com black cl-style grill although i'm afraid all that black plastic is gonna look weird...if only i could get a good deal on the Expression grill my decision would be easy.
pok gei, made me spend more than i wanted to!
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thats a tough call.. im debating the same exact thing with my 07' c320. the best for you would be to go with your gut..
imo, i think the cl grille with 4 slashes should be implemented on only 06 and 07s. anything older then that should stay factory grille. 2005 > ( looks awkward especially with strange looking rims and the way that the 05s were designed for some reason ). but looking from the images, i wouldn't totally opt not to do it.
imo, i think the cl grille with 4 slashes should be implemented on only 06 and 07s. anything older then that should stay factory grille. 2005 > ( looks awkward especially with strange looking rims and the way that the 05s were designed for some reason ). but looking from the images, i wouldn't totally opt not to do it.
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thats a tough call.. im debating the same exact thing with my 07' c320. the best for you would be to go with your gut..
imo, i think the cl grille with 4 slashes should be implemented on only 06 and 07s. anything older then that should stay factory grille. 2005 > ( looks awkward especially with strange looking rims and the way that the 05s were designed for some reason ). but looking from the images, i wouldn't totally opt not to do it.
imo, i think the cl grille with 4 slashes should be implemented on only 06 and 07s. anything older then that should stay factory grille. 2005 > ( looks awkward especially with strange looking rims and the way that the 05s were designed for some reason ). but looking from the images, i wouldn't totally opt not to do it.
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any pics benzben? most mods look good on a black W203, i'm just concerned the black grill will stand out too much on a pewter car w/out the AMG bumper and look cheap, that's the last thing i want on a benz. At this point i'm seriously considering the Expression in a few months from now, even though it costs the same as a start to a nice stereo system.
Do you forum vets know of the best place to get the Expression? I've done all the searches and know about evosport and performanceproducts, any other places to buy it pre-painted?
Do you forum vets know of the best place to get the Expression? I've done all the searches and know about evosport and performanceproducts, any other places to buy it pre-painted?
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very nice, you made it work. like i said, i wouldnt opt not to do it but it would look strange with just a cl grille on a standard c class with stock options. your additional mods seem to balance it out.. but this issue is mostly dealing with personal appeal and preference.
btw, is it possible to get the star on cl grilles some how darkened or tinted? i have a feeling it might look a little better?
btw, is it possible to get the star on cl grilles some how darkened or tinted? i have a feeling it might look a little better?
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