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armoredsaint 11-17-2014 06:53 AM

Illuminated Star - thoughts?
 
Do you think it's tacky? I think it's pretty cool, but may drawn some unwanted attention at night :zoom:


https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.mbw...c2485fad95.jpg

W124-FTW 11-17-2014 06:54 AM

Seem to be a lot of money for what it is. Also only lights up when you unlock the car from what I read.

armoredsaint 11-17-2014 06:56 AM


Originally Posted by W124-FTW (Post 6232986)
Seem to be a lot of money for what it is. Also only lights up when you unlock the car from what I read.

quoted from their bad grammar on the build site:

Give your C-Class an even more captivating presence on the road. As your drive, LED technology illuminates the Star in its grille with a gentle white glow.

W124-FTW 11-17-2014 06:59 AM

Making your star shine brightly.
Using fibre-optics and LED technology the central star on the radiator grille of your Mercedes illuminates when you lock and unlock the car with your remote or when you open a door or the boot lid.Only functions when engine is switched off, not in conjunction with DISTRONIC (Code 233).

Available for the following passenger car models with central star:

M-Class (W166)
GL-Class (X166)
E-Class (W/S212 facelift and C/A207)
CLS-Class (C/X218)
C-Class (W/S/C204)
GLK-Class (X204)


Source:
http://www.mercedes-benz-accessories...ated_star.html

Obligatory video to try and justify the price:

StanNH 11-17-2014 09:01 AM

The USA web site does describe the star as, "Give your C-Class an even more captivating presence on the road. As you drive, LED technology illuminates the Star in its grille with a gentle white glow."

I wonder if the function of the star varies by market. It may illuminate when driven for the US cars, but be restricted in other markets. It wouldn't make much sense if it only lit up when the car was locked or unlocked, although the reference to the limited illumination of the star only refers to the W204, not the W205..

c4004matic 11-17-2014 09:30 AM

Ghetto........

NYC-Style 11-17-2014 03:52 PM

I just had mine installed... Being here in the U.S. the star is on once you start the car. It actually is very subtle and add a nice touch...I'm definitely glad I got it!!:y

blue00r6 11-17-2014 05:20 PM

My ML has it and its actually pretty subtle. I envisioned it being like a glaring neon sign on the front of the car, but its really not as 'hey look at me' as you might think

NYC-Style 11-17-2014 05:51 PM


Originally Posted by blue00r6 (Post 6233624)
My ML has it and its actually pretty subtle. I envisioned it being like a glaring neon sign on the front of the car, but its really not as 'hey look at me' as you might think

You're exactly right...it's not even bright enough to reflect off the car in front of you like the headlights do. I actually thought it wasn't working because I didn't see the reflection. I guess maybe that why it's called "illuminating"...:zoom:

NYC-Style 11-17-2014 09:47 PM

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I picked up the car on Wednesday and had clear bra, window tint and illuminated star installed by Friday!!:y

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bwoodbmw 11-17-2014 10:01 PM

I've seen a few on CLAs... personally wouldn't put it on my car but it actually is an interesting look at night

jolt8631 11-18-2014 06:25 AM

Sorry, naff.

Looks far too "Blingey" (if that's a word - which I somehow doubt) for my taste. But, each to their own.

All that said, it would probably make me look, if I saw one, at night.... :confused:

e92miami 11-19-2014 01:59 PM


Originally Posted by c4004matic (Post 6233089)
Ghetto........

+1

Ryan_U 11-19-2014 03:00 PM

I like it. It is discrete enough to be classy. If it changed colors, blinked to the beat of the music and had glitter that would be bling and tacky. Does seem a little expensive though.

NYC-Style 11-19-2014 04:40 PM


Originally Posted by Ryan_U (Post 6236101)
I like it. It is discrete enough to be classy. If it changed colors, blinked to the beat of the music and had glitter that would be bling and tacky. Does seem a little expensive though.

So far everyone that's seen it has "complimented" it...my buddy is now looking to do his CLS. Yes pricey...I negotiated it into my deal!!:y

MJ50 11-19-2014 04:49 PM

to me, it's in the same category as illuminated door sills...

NYC-Style 11-19-2014 11:19 PM

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Originally Posted by MJ50 (Post 6236224)
to me, it's in the same category as illuminated door sills...

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Long3494Qut 11-20-2014 06:31 PM

I think it works better on SUVs. Have it on the GL and it looks sweet!

c4004matic 11-20-2014 09:38 PM


Originally Posted by NYC-Style (Post 6236661)

I dislike these too but they come bundled with full led headlights: :wall:

mihaelb 11-20-2014 09:43 PM


Originally Posted by c4004matic (Post 6237832)
I dislike these too but they come bundled with full led headlights: :wall:

Well, I guess it'll be helpful when alzheimer's kicks in, and you don't know what you're driving.

NYC-Style 11-20-2014 10:53 PM

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Originally Posted by mihaelb (Post 6237839)
Well, I guess it'll be helpful when alzheimer's kicks in, and you don't know what you're driving.

I got that covered....:rolf:

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mihaelb 11-20-2014 11:27 PM

:eek::rolf: where's that pee-my-pants emoticon??

NYC-Style 11-20-2014 11:39 PM


Originally Posted by mihaelb (Post 6237933)
:eek::rolf: where's that pee-my-pants emoticon??



Vegas baby!!!!:D

kanbisk 04-11-2017 02:20 PM

C-class sportscoupe STAR
 
Hi there,
here is my home illuminated star.

Enjoyhttps://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.mbw...2143e1f45e.jpg

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Thlian 04-11-2017 06:32 PM

Answer is there "cannot be combined with distronic". No way I would change distronic out for some flashy star led wannabethug way.


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