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Old Mar 28, 2009 | 11:35 AM
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Cool grille/scratch installed

I finally got my grille installed; I picked it up before I picked up the car

oh and 1 pic of the first scratch that got installed in the parking lot by one of the service techssmash:
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Old Mar 28, 2009 | 02:39 PM
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Originally Posted by bigdeewash
I finally got my grille installed; I picked it up before I picked up the car

oh and 1 pic of the first scratch that got installed in the parking lot by one of the service techssmash:
Love the car in red. I've got a C63 grille on order, but I haven't been able to get a hold of the screws, are these the part numbers you ordered?

C63 Front Grille:
204 880 10 83

Upper portion of Grille:
A204 880 09 83

Plugs:
A000 998 33 85 x6

Screws:
N000000000888 x6

On a side note: My car was also scratched by a service tech when I brought it in, I didn't realize it until after the fact, but I'm just amazed at how inconsiderate/inept the tech(s) are at my local MB dealership. When I put my new wheels on, they transferred my TMPS over and they ended up over tightening one of them causing it to break off and roll around inside the wheel.
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Old Mar 28, 2009 | 03:46 PM
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Originally Posted by bigdeewash
I finally got my grille installed; I picked it up before I picked up the car

oh and 1 pic of the first scratch that got installed in the parking lot by one of the service techssmash:
Looks nice! I like the color. Clear markers are looking good too.

Congrats on the car!
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Old Mar 28, 2009 | 03:49 PM
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Originally Posted by cdye12
Love the car in red. I've got a C63 grille on order, but I haven't been able to get a hold of the screws, are these the part numbers you ordered?

C63 Front Grille:
204 880 10 83

Upper portion of Grille:
A204 880 09 83

Plugs:
A000 998 33 85 x6

Screws:
N000000000888 x6

I don't think the OE C63 grille fits the regular C Class. You can order a replica off of numerous sites or ebay though.
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Old Mar 28, 2009 | 09:18 PM
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Originally Posted by Krytech
I don't think the OE C63 grille fits the regular C Class. You can order a replica off of numerous sites or ebay though.
It will fit but there will be a gap where the top and bottom meet. It appears to be about 3/4" space between. If you can live with that- I'm sure the quality is MUCH better than the grille I have. I think I might have to order one too.
http://tw.image.bid.yahoo.com/users/...____8841-7.jpg

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Old Mar 29, 2009 | 01:10 AM
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The C in red is so eyecatching, I love it.. it looks great with the new grille
oh and I couldnt find the scratch...
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Old Mar 29, 2009 | 10:02 AM
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Originally Posted by AkaSigFreak
It will fit but there will be a gap where the top and bottom meet. It appears to be about 3/4" space between. If you can live with that- I'm sure the quality is MUCH better than the grille I have. I think I might have to order one too.
http://tw.image.bid.yahoo.com/users/...____8841-7.jpg

But on some way on that pictures, something isnt right.... think i like the replica for the non AMG looks better.

Never had problems with the replica grille, but now after the winter my chrome is bubbling and i can pull it off. So i think i will paint the whole grille black.
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