slowhatch

now thats what i was thinking... any more pics from the front in good light (3/4 shots or so).

C300Sport

I pulled the sport grill off for a little paint touch up as apparently I didn't prep one of the inside corners well enough before painting the louvers flat black.
I installed my spare luxury grill and upright star and I have to admit I really like the more formal look...for a change anyhow. It's funny how having the upright hood ornament makes the car feel about 4 feet longer, a foot wider and a thousand pounds heavier...taking me back to some of my first cars I guess.
Anyhow, my question is for the guys that have painted the louvers on the luxury grills liked MixedFruits car above. Did you pull all the chrome off or just mask everything? I am contemplating going from silver to flat black on the inner louvers but, remembering how much of a PIA it was to remove the chrome on the sport grill, not sure if it's worth the trouble.

LILBENZ230

Today I dropped my car off at the dealer and got a 2013 C250 Lux as a loaner, so it has the standing star. My previous 2005 C sport had the standing star and until today I did not realize how much I miss that. I've decided to convert my 2011 Sport grille to the luxury version and add the standing star.

Could someone point me to a tutorial on how to change the grille and add the star?

makeinu0

Its pretty easy.
For the grill...


For the emblem...



Took me 10 min to replace my grill. Probably will take less than 5 to swap the badge/emblem.

vic viper

That is so stupid, you DO NOT need to remove the upper plastic radiator cover.
It takes 30-45 s to swap grills.

makeinu0

Yea, you're right.
The first time I did, I removed the plastic cover, but once you get used to it there's no need. Just gotta watch out for the T-shaped plastic attached to the grill, as you can't bolt if off unless the plastic is removed (just gotta learn how to snap it on/off the grill).

But for first timer who's unsure of what they're doing, and afraid they'll break something, it might be wise to take the time to remove the plastic. Just sayin'

makeinu0

This is what Vic Viper's referring to btw. Doesn't show the T-bar, but its attached to the back of the grill (I think its the same for all models, all places).

LILBENZ230

Thanks for the guidance. I've ordered the parts necessary.

BenzLover87

Enough said, look at how stunning it looks.

C250INLA

The chrome lux grille looks like a 2010 part ? Will it fit on an 2013 sport sedan ?

Ron Jr

Yes it will. Grills can be swapped between pre and post facelift.

C250INLA

I was going to order one on ebay but the seller said it would absolutely not fit/work on my 2013. Since his goal is to make $ I have to take what he said with some weight.

exceptiontoall

Yes uploaded image we have a few cars and to answer questions us can simply get creative and put the lux grill on a sport!

exceptiontoall

Any W204 will fit w204. Have fun I'll take more pics of the two c classes we have and will show you.

ickdeep

I think they look really nice on sports models but I have the standing star so I put a a sport's grill with no emblem.



PS my luxury has just been sitting in the closet since, up for sale if anyone wants to buy it (pm offers)

exceptiontoall

This is a 2012 C300 4matic sport with a 2010 C300 4matic lux grill, I just changed them. I'm not a huge fan of standing star. The one pic was right after we had changed the grills. I need to crop the pics for size since I'm doing on the iPhone

exceptiontoall

This is a 2012 C300 4matic sport with a 2010 C300 4matic lux grill, I just changed them. I'm not a huge fan of standing star. The one pic was right after we had changed the grills. I need to crop the pics for size since I'm doing on the iPhone

exceptiontoall

I love it very nice!!

awstansbury

I just did this to my new (new to me) 2013 C250 Sport. It still looks sporty but has that classic Benz look. I included a pic with the AMG 5-spoke 18s since I was skeptical it would work with them; thankfully it looks great.

Mr Snappy

I know this reply was a few months ago, but if you still check this thread, was there any issue using the older grille? I am thinking about doing the same thing. I have a 2012 C300 Sport and want to change over to the Lux grille and standing star.


I have a chance to buy a really nice grill from a 2008-2010 c300. Fit no issue with the older grille on a 2012? Is it just the same except the T-Bar wont be attached?


Thanks

awstansbury

I did a lot of research on this and my conclusion was that all grills (sport and luxury) are interchangeable between any model year W204. The exceptions to this are the coupe and the C63, which is where the t-bar difference thing comes in. I think cars with the "full AMG package" (not sure what the real name is) have a C63 grill, so watch out for that as well.

Mr Snappy

Thanks,


I found a guy who will sell me his that is practically new for $50.00. Looks like this project is a "go"

DHReeve

2012 Sport model with paint matched luxury grille and star (paint matched trim, black emblems, smoked lenses, etc...)

armedsalad

Looks awesome, did you have a shop do the grille?

DHReeve

Thanks. I had a shop paint the grille and hood ornament.