'05 Coupe Grille
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either Steve or MB parts department. im debating on getting one myself. i wonder what the part number is for it?
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does anyone know what they are going for? i think i may send steve an email too. since im saving alot of money not getting the sirius thru the dealer and just getting an aftermarket add-on.
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Got an e-mail back from Wanda saying Steve was out of the country and would be back next Wednesday. She said that he can get them but no details on pricing yet. He should have all the info available next week.
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yeah i steve said he wouldnt be back until next week. he's going to ship my rub strip and mirror when he gets back. just in time too. my car should be done a week from monday.
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I saw this on a german forum
http://translate.google.com/translat...language_tools
(I hope it appears translated in english)
They have a picture of the new grill installed, and what I could read is the installation is not so easy, must make some changes from what I could understand!!!
http://www.8ung.at/cigarettesmokingman/gril2.jpg (pic)
Anyone knows what to change or anyone installed one???
part number : EVOgrill 203 880 12 83
price: 95€ + tax(16%) I think!!!
http://translate.google.com/translat...language_tools
(I hope it appears translated in english)
They have a picture of the new grill installed, and what I could read is the installation is not so easy, must make some changes from what I could understand!!!
http://www.8ung.at/cigarettesmokingman/gril2.jpg (pic)
Anyone knows what to change or anyone installed one???
part number : EVOgrill 203 880 12 83
price: 95€ + tax(16%) I think!!!
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im trying to get one, but i doubt i can get in it by friday at the latest. after that my car gets put back together and the install will require more work. i dont think the dealerships have a part list for the 2005's yet do they?
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The installation of the grille is very easy......snap clips and screws....piece of cake.
But....
The show car at the NY auto show had the "new" grille....and the "holes" just cover what appeared to be the existing slats of the regular 02-04 grille. They were not really "holes"...so it's just for appearence, and not more functional.
But....
The show car at the NY auto show had the "new" grille....and the "holes" just cover what appeared to be the existing slats of the regular 02-04 grille. They were not really "holes"...so it's just for appearence, and not more functional.
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i like the new grill alot. i wouldnt get rid of my current grill. its painted to match my car, if i wanted id swap it out again for a change if it wasnt to difficult.
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Will the 2005 grille really fit our older coupes? From the picture of the 2005, minus the top and bottom chrome slats, there are 4 drilled slats. Our older coupes have 3 instead.
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The 2002-2004 Coupes have one top chrome piece (# A203 880 02 83) and the grill that has 4 slats. The bottom slat has a chrome piece but it is still the same depth as the other slats, and the same color. I believe the 2005 will be an exact exchange for the earlier Coupe grills. Cost will be about $100-130 from the dealer. I will let you know, I am ordering one.
I have had my own grill off about 100 times as I am fitting a CLK grill to the opening, I like the bigger star.
The 2002-2004 Coupes have one top chrome piece (# A203 880 02 83) and the grill that has 4 slats. The bottom slat has a chrome piece but it is still the same depth as the other slats, and the same color. I believe the 2005 will be an exact exchange for the earlier Coupe grills. Cost will be about $100-130 from the dealer. I will let you know, I am ordering one.
I have had my own grill off about 100 times as I am fitting a CLK grill to the opening, I like the bigger star.
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how hard is it to convert the CLF grill onto the C coupe? I like the look of the bigger star but if I were to change out my current grill which i had painted to match my car, i would go with the 05 grill. im just curious.
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C230 coupe 2003, 2014 GLK350, 2020 GLC63
Thanks for the info, breaststroker. Do you know how soon you will get the grille? The price seems very reasonable. I saw the older grille for sale on e-bay for ~$220.
Is installation (of the c-coupe grill, not CLK)easy? Do u need to remove the bumper at all?
Thanks.
Is installation (of the c-coupe grill, not CLK)easy? Do u need to remove the bumper at all?
Thanks.
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Originally posted by REX0000
Will the 2005 grille really fit our older coupes? From the picture of the 2005, minus the top and bottom chrome slats, there are 4 drilled slats. Our older coupes have 3 instead.
Will the 2005 grille really fit our older coupes? From the picture of the 2005, minus the top and bottom chrome slats, there are 4 drilled slats. Our older coupes have 3 instead.
The pics of the 2005 grill show that the 'tabs' on the bottom of the grill look different (find a pic of the grill by itself). The 2005 front bumer changed, so the mounting points for the grill may have been updated.
You can see the difference here:
CLK vs C grill
The 2005 grill has the same tabs as the CLK grill, yet they are missing from the 2002-04 grill.
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The photo of the 2005 grill that I posted at http://www.mbklasse.com/forums/showt...&threadid=6664
It does show three tabs on the bottom of the grill, vs. two tabs on the 02-04 grill.
The 02-04 grills also have 1/2 inch sloted dowels on each end about the second slat down.
I don't see those sloted dowels on the 2005 grill photo.
So it looks from the photo that MB has supported the 2005 grill with the upper piece that attached to the radiator support and the three slots at the bottom of the grill.
So it looks like 5 minutes with a dremmel tool to remove the middle slot protrusion on the 2005 grill, and some trimming of the other slot projections, as they look larger that than the 20-04 grills.
It does show three tabs on the bottom of the grill, vs. two tabs on the 02-04 grill.
The 02-04 grills also have 1/2 inch sloted dowels on each end about the second slat down.
I don't see those sloted dowels on the 2005 grill photo.
So it looks from the photo that MB has supported the 2005 grill with the upper piece that attached to the radiator support and the three slots at the bottom of the grill.
So it looks like 5 minutes with a dremmel tool to remove the middle slot protrusion on the 2005 grill, and some trimming of the other slot projections, as they look larger that than the 20-04 grills.
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For those of you who want to chance it, the 2005 Coupe grill part number is A 203 880 12 83 and price is $118.90
Dealer doesn't know how soon the part will be available, hopefully soon.
Dealer doesn't know how soon the part will be available, hopefully soon.
