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Old Sep 14, 2009 | 07:28 PM
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Ok working on a project and trying to get an idea of how many W203 owners would be interested in a grille like this in either FRP or Carbon. I won't be personally selling these, just trying to finally bring a decent aftermarket grille to production in the w203 community so that people stop making half *** attempts in trying to make their own custom grille or people w/ the star grilles can finally replace them.

I currently have the same grille that was used to make the custom grille below. Notice the frame doesn't come all the way out to the surface and the top slat bevels in at the top. If their is enough interest I can pass it on to a company to do a multiple piece run.




So if you are interested or have any feedback please reply
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Old Sep 14, 2009 | 07:36 PM
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pictures of other angles?
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Old Sep 15, 2009 | 12:06 AM
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from this angle it doesn't look like it fits properly at the top corners/center. Got any other pics?
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More pics please, since there are two things that dont look great...upper lip fitment and lower lip i can see where its been cut off... Also -price?...
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and why is mikey's name on the list, it clearly says that he has the grill already?
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nice grille..
sounds good to me im down for one if price is right.
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Originally Posted by howardyudoing
pictures of other angles?
other angles





Originally Posted by RumbleUK
from this angle it doesn't look like it fits properly at the top corners/center. Got any other pics?
the top coners cut down at a slight angle at the back of the top fin, probably so the grille can slide into place easier on installation w/ little flex. Normally on Mercedes that have this type of grille i.e. (C coupes, CLS, W209, W204's) have them attached to the bumper not the hood. So when you pop the hood they do not go up w/ the hood like the W203 does.

Originally Posted by tazim

and why is mikey's name on the list, it clearly says that he has the grill already?
I currently have the same grille that was used to make the custom grille below.
Its right I should be on the list. I just have the grille to build the protype off of.
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wow..looks great! sign me up...what is the potential price range?

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Hmm, I think I like it. I can't decide?
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Finally!
i have been searching for a starless grille for the past few years. you would think someone would have made them by now.

please let me know if this makes production
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So far looks like good response, keep the interest coming and I will work with mikessw203 to get this grill made the way you guys want.
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So far looks like good response, keep the interest coming and I will work with mikessw203 to get this grill made the way you guys want.
me want one..

Wonder how CF would looks like

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I Wont LoOks Really Good But I Just Got The Cl-Grill For My w203.
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add me to list for one.
Cut and paste this and add urself

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looks good in the additional pics, thanks!!!! Would be interested on pricing
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what front lip is that?

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