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Old Mar 14, 2013 | 09:48 PM
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Custom Illuminated Grill Emblem

Listen after a lot of time and thinking, I have developed this new Illuminated Emblem. Looks great day or night! Very agressive look for these new style grills. Can be made for many models!

This has a simple two wire hook up. It is on when ever Key is on. There is no special programing or conditions that the car can't be running like the one on Ebay. A dimmer could be used to adjust brightness.


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Old Mar 14, 2013 | 10:27 PM
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Well there is a thread about the illuminated star coming to new models...

https://mbworld.org/forums/c-class-w...ated-star.html
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Old Mar 14, 2013 | 10:53 PM
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What that's crazy bright, not for me but thanks for sharing.
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Old Mar 14, 2013 | 11:05 PM
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old news bro

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Old Mar 15, 2013 | 12:16 AM
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yep... http://www.ebay.com/itm/Mercedes-Ben...item1c30fb9138
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Old Mar 15, 2013 | 12:19 AM
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Originally Posted by caligreenzzz
old news bro

caligreenzzz do you install illuminated star by your self? is the factory one? I'm in the same route but Genuine part... need installation advise
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Old Mar 15, 2013 | 03:40 AM
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Your car looks like Rudolph. Sorry dude but really not diggin that look
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Old Mar 15, 2013 | 08:09 AM
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Illuminated Star

Unlike that Star you have, this one is on when car is running. There is no special hook up or programing. A simple two wire hook up. Oh yea, it is $150 less than that one two! A dimmer could be used to set the level of brightness also.
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Old Mar 15, 2013 | 08:17 AM
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So this is basically an aftermarket part. You haven't mentioned pricing yet.
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Old Mar 15, 2013 | 09:14 AM
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Yes it is a MOD. I use OEM Benz parts and a new Plasma LED that came out this last SEMA.

Basic set up runs $300.00, dimmers or control units would be extra.
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Old Mar 15, 2013 | 11:02 AM
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Originally Posted by teazer67
Unlike that Star you have, this one is on when car is running. There is no special hook up or programing. A simple two wire hook up. Oh yea, it is $150 less than that one two! A dimmer could be used to set the level of brightness also.
Ish is ugly and super bright....and who wants to drive around with that ugly, cheap lookin mod???? And u paid 300??? GTFO....I could go to ikea and buy some LEDs and super glue them to my grill for under 50.00...
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Old Dec 17, 2015 | 10:52 PM
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I need one for my 2008 GL550 with a 9" grill emblem. Can you make one for me?
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Old Dec 17, 2015 | 10:54 PM
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Illuminated 9" AMG style grill emblem

Can you make an illuminated grill emblem for my GL550 with a 9" diameter AMG style grill emblem?
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Old Jan 30, 2016 | 01:57 PM
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Just had my Illuminated star installed and love the look.



Recommend installation by a professional.
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Old Jan 30, 2016 | 02:11 PM
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Is your star 9 inch? If so, where did you get it from?
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Just had my Illuminated star installed and love the look.



Recommend installation by a professional.
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Old Jan 30, 2016 | 02:15 PM
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Where can I get an illuminated star that will fit a 2012 c300 aftermarket single fin grille? I know the size of the star is different then OEM. I heard it was the ML star?
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Old Jan 30, 2016 | 03:53 PM
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9 inch illuminated star

Again, my star on my 2008 GL550 is 9 inches instead of the more common 7 inches. Do you make one for my 9 inch star or do you know where I cen get one?
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Old Apr 14, 2016 | 11:31 AM
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led star ?

Originally Posted by teazer67
Listen after a lot of time and thinking, I have developed this new Illuminated Emblem. Looks great day or night! Very agressive look for these new style grills. Can be made for many models!

This has a simple two wire hook up. It is on when ever Key is on. There is no special programing or conditions that the car can't be running like the one on Ebay. A dimmer could be used to adjust brightness.


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What size is it my emblem on my cl500 single fin grille is about 6.5 inches can't find an led emblem
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Old Aug 26, 2016 | 12:18 PM
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9 inch illuminated star

Did you ever find where to purchase the 9 inch illuminated star emblem
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Old Aug 27, 2016 | 04:24 PM
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Originally Posted by Alnrchrdsn
Again, my star on my 2008 GL550 is 9 inches instead of the more common 7 inches. Do you make one for my 9 inch star or do you know where I cen get one?


EBAY: HIGH QUALITY MERCEDES BENZ ILLUMINATED WHITE EMBLEM LED :FOR ALL MODELS
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7 Inch star installed and fully functional on my 2011 Mercedes GL450

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Old Aug 27, 2016 | 04:27 PM
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Originally Posted by Mockabee1
Did you ever find where to purchase the 9 inch illuminated star emblem


Ebay:
HIGH QUALITY MERCEDES BENZ ILLUMINATED WHITE EMBLEM LED :FOR ALL MODELS
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Old Sep 24, 2017 | 01:12 PM
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Originally Posted by 69armando
Just had my Illuminated star installed and love the look.



Recommend installation by a professional.
Hey Armando, where did you find the 9” lighted emblem. I have tried eBay, can’t seem to find it. Any help would be AWESOME
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Old Sep 24, 2017 | 01:48 PM
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Hey Armando, where did you find the 9” lighted emblem. I have tried eBay, can’t seem to find it. Any help would be AWESOME
Where did you buy the 9" star?
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Old Sep 24, 2017 | 07:15 PM
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My apologies, my star is 7inches in diameter, not 9. I just edited post to reflect that.
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Old Jan 9, 2018 | 10:20 PM
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Question regarding drl removal

Hey, I installed the illuminated emblem into my grill on my 2011 c300 went to remove the daytime running light... Removed the screws but it didn't pop out? I need to splice the wires but can'
get the light out.. Is it held on with clips? Maybe I need to pull harder OR do I need to go from the bottom of the car?
Thanks!
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