MBWorld.org Forums

C-Class (W203) 2001-2007, C160, C180, C200, C220, C230, C240, C270, C280, C300, C320, C230K, C350, Coupe

Front Grill

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Rate Thread
 
Old Apr 14, 2013 | 03:46 PM
Share
  #26  
mis3's Avatar
mis3
Thread Starter
MBWorld Fanatic!
 
Joined: Jan 2004
Posts: 2,200
Likes: 10
2004 CLK320
Originally Posted by LLUSKYY
I'm sure the seller is wise enough not to sell a stick on badge for the hood. But if anything, the flat badge directly from the dealer goes for under $50 so not too much of a loss there.
Looking at the picture, the back end of the emblem sure looks flat as well.

In dealership inventory, they would have the OE emblem on this car which is one standing up. If I ask for a flat emblem for a w209, the locking mechanism may be different so it may not fit.
Reply
0
Old Apr 14, 2013 | 04:49 PM
Share
  #27  
LLUSKYY's Avatar
LLUSKYY
Member
 
Joined: Nov 2012
Posts: 139
Likes: 0
2005 C230 Sport Sedan
They have started selling OE flat emblems. I bought my upright ornament for $40 here, which is pricier down in the continental US. It wouldn't hurt to call your dealership and inquire about prices.
Reply
0
Old Apr 14, 2013 | 05:14 PM
Share
  #28  
mis3's Avatar
mis3
Thread Starter
MBWorld Fanatic!
 
Joined: Jan 2004
Posts: 2,200
Likes: 10
2004 CLK320
Originally Posted by LLUSKYY
They have started selling OE flat emblems. I bought my upright ornament for $40 here, which is pricier down in the continental US. It wouldn't hurt to call your dealership and inquire about prices.
What I have to do is to buy it, try it and return it does not fit.

The parts guys work strictly with the computer. He would enter the car's VIN, or maybe yes and model, the computer will display the hood emblem. It will show if there is more than one variation of the part. Actually, this will tell if they ever make a flat hood emblem for w203 C230 sedan.

Other flat hood emblems may work but the parts guy would not know in any certainty.
Reply
0
Old Apr 18, 2013 | 08:15 PM
Share
  #29  
jcp317's Avatar
jcp317
Junior Member
 
Joined: Sep 2012
Posts: 34
Likes: 0
2002 c230 sportcoupe kompressor
Originally Posted by phister
just ebay it, they have a large selection of them. and its easy to install... pop the hood remove the 6 bolts holding it I believe they're 10mm and slap the new one on.

I personally am not a fan of the start on the grill for our cars, it looks too large and out of place. but its her taste so she can do what she likes.
I tried taking my grill off to plastidip it, and I couldnt get it fully off. There is some tab like things on the side holding it in that I cant get off. And I think there is something on the bottom that I cant get. I took off all of the bolts that I saw. I wish there was pictures or a video of somebody taking it off.
Reply
0
Old Apr 18, 2013 | 09:19 PM
Share
  #30  
Janiak's Avatar
Janiak
Junior Member
 
Joined: Dec 2012
Posts: 28
Likes: 0
2002 Mercedes C230 Coupe
I will have a how to on removing the grille with details in my build thread within a few hours.
Reply
0
Old Apr 18, 2013 | 09:39 PM
Share
  #31  
TTR's Avatar
TTR
Super Member
 
Joined: Apr 2010
Posts: 613
Likes: 14
From: Edmonton, Alberta
R129 SL500 & W140 S500
Lol I don't remember any tabs at all when I replaced mine. There's a small piece of plastic that tries to hold it upright but that's about it.
Reply
0
Old Apr 18, 2013 | 10:05 PM
Share
  #32  
jcp317's Avatar
jcp317
Junior Member
 
Joined: Sep 2012
Posts: 34
Likes: 0
2002 c230 sportcoupe kompressor
Originally Posted by Janiak
I will have a how to on removing the grille with details in my build thread within a few hours.
100% appreciate it! Thanks
Reply
0
Old Apr 18, 2013 | 10:19 PM
Share
  #33  
Janiak's Avatar
Janiak
Junior Member
 
Joined: Dec 2012
Posts: 28
Likes: 0
2002 Mercedes C230 Coupe
Originally Posted by jcp317
100% appreciate it! Thanks

Post is up!
Reply
0
MB World Stories

The Best of Mercedes & AMG

story-0

10 Coolest Mercedes-Benz Wagons of All Time

 Verdad Gallardo
story-1

New Mercedes-AMG SUVs Arrive With NEW V8 Engine: 12 Things You Need to Know

 Verdad Gallardo
story-2

8 Oddball Mercedes Ideas That Actually Made it to Production

 Verdad Gallardo
story-3

Dubai Tuner Gives the Mercedes G-Class An Entirely New Look

 Verdad Gallardo
story-4

Six Gift Ideas Your AMG Loving Dad or Grad Will Cherish

 
story-5

7 Craziest Things AMG Gas Ever Built

 Verdad Gallardo
story-6

New Electric Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door Coupe Unveiled: 10 Things You Need to Know

 Verdad Gallardo
story-7

6 Mercedes Models That Did NOT Age Well (But Are Somehow Still Cool)

 Verdad Gallardo
story-8

Manual Mercedes? 6 Times Sindelfingen Let Drivers Have All The Fun

 Verdad Gallardo
story-9

Mercedes SLR McLaren 722 S Is Extremely Rare Example Modified by McLaren

 Verdad Gallardo
Old Apr 18, 2013 | 11:06 PM
Share
  #34  
LLUSKYY's Avatar
LLUSKYY
Member
 
Joined: Nov 2012
Posts: 139
Likes: 0
2005 C230 Sport Sedan
Originally Posted by Janiak
Post is up!
The DIY you posted was for coupes. Sedans have it much, much easier. The grille is held onto the hood by six 5/16th bolts. It's a two minutes job. Just make sure not to drop any into the engine bay!
Reply
0
Old Apr 18, 2013 | 11:13 PM
Share
  #35  
Janiak's Avatar
Janiak
Junior Member
 
Joined: Dec 2012
Posts: 28
Likes: 0
2002 Mercedes C230 Coupe
Originally Posted by LLUSKYY
The DIY you posted was for coupes. Sedans have it much, much easier. The grille is held onto the hood by six 5/16th bolts. It's a two minutes job. Just make sure not to drop any into the engine bay!

I have never seen how it is on the sedan so I didn't know. Thanks for the info though!
Reply
0
Tags
Back to Subforum
C-Class (W203)
View Next Unread
Thinking about lowering.input please

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
 


You have already rated this thread Rating: Thread Rating: 0 votes, average.
Show Printable Version
Email this Page

Advanced Search

All times are GMT -4. The time now is 08:36 AM.

story-0
10 Coolest Mercedes-Benz Wagons of All Time

Slideshow: These estates prove you don't need extra ride height to have performance, style, and everyday usability.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-06-23 14:16:58


VIEW MORE
story-1
New Mercedes-AMG SUVs Arrive With NEW V8 Engine: 12 Things You Need to Know

Slideshow: Mercedes-AMG's updated GLE 63 S and GLS 63 bring a new-generation V8, subtle design revisions, and familiar supercar-rivaling performance figures.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-06-17 12:52:51


VIEW MORE
story-2
8 Oddball Mercedes Ideas That Actually Made it to Production

Slideshow: Mercedes has never been afraid to experiment, and some of its strangest ideas turned out to be surprisingly successful.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-06-10 17:43:40


VIEW MORE
story-3
Dubai Tuner Gives the Mercedes G-Class An Entirely New Look

Sideshow: A Middle Eastern tuner has transformed the Mercedes-AMG G 63 into an open-top special, replacing nearly every exterior panel in the process.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-06-10 15:29:50


VIEW MORE
story-4
Six Gift Ideas Your AMG Loving Dad or Grad Will Cherish

Slideshow: Six gift ideas your AMG loving dad or grad will cherish.

By | 2026-06-03 17:26:18


VIEW MORE
story-5
7 Craziest Things AMG Gas Ever Built

Slideshow: Sometimes AMG builds fast sedans. Other times, it builds twin-turbo V12 land missiles and six-wheeled off-road monsters.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-26 17:59:58


VIEW MORE
story-6
New Electric Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door Coupe Unveiled: 10 Things You Need to Know

Slideshow: Mercedes-AMG's new electric GT 4-Door Coupe trades combustion for software, synthetic noise, and more than 1,100 horsepower.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-20 20:08:15


VIEW MORE
story-7
6 Mercedes Models That Did NOT Age Well (But Are Somehow Still Cool)

Slideshow: Not every Mercedes design becomes timeless, some feel stuck in the era they came from.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-12 18:09:07


VIEW MORE
story-8
Manual Mercedes? 6 Times Sindelfingen Let Drivers Have All The Fun

Slideshow: Yes, Mercedes built manual cars, and some of them are far more interesting than you'd expect.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-02 12:36:58


VIEW MORE
story-9
Mercedes SLR McLaren 722 S Is Extremely Rare Example Modified by McLaren

Slideshow: A one-of-one U.S.-spec Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Roadster became even rarer after a factory-backed transformation at McLaren's headquarters.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-29 11:19:28


VIEW MORE