Original CLK Grill for C55
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Original CLK Grill for C55
Would like to know which C55 owners have replaced their grill with the original stock CLK grill ? Questions:-
1. How many types of CLK grill that can be chosen ? e.g. black /silver
2. I am aware of the hood lock needs to be replaced otherwise, it will not close properly. So, does the replacement package comes in with the hood lock ?
3. How easy is to replace the hood lock by a repair shop?
4. Where to order the whole set? How much
Appreciated a reply to all above based on actual owner experience.
Thanks.
cnt
1. How many types of CLK grill that can be chosen ? e.g. black /silver
2. I am aware of the hood lock needs to be replaced otherwise, it will not close properly. So, does the replacement package comes in with the hood lock ?
3. How easy is to replace the hood lock by a repair shop?
4. Where to order the whole set? How much
Appreciated a reply to all above based on actual owner experience.
Thanks.
cnt
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Not a C55 owner, but thought you might find these links helpful:
MBWerks
http://www.mbwerks.com/osc/catalog/p...cf1d0833fdf4e9
ForMyMercedes.com
http://www.formymercedes.com/contsp/...tegory=Grilles
Both seem to be complete packages with all you need to make the conversion. FMM is quite a bit cheaper and I think they're both exactly the same.
MBWerks
http://www.mbwerks.com/osc/catalog/p...cf1d0833fdf4e9
ForMyMercedes.com
http://www.formymercedes.com/contsp/...tegory=Grilles
Both seem to be complete packages with all you need to make the conversion. FMM is quite a bit cheaper and I think they're both exactly the same.
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Originally Posted by NayC55
i just got my kit from MBwerks today, but it didnt come with mounting isntructions..
i replaced the hood ornament- how should i install the grille kit?
i replaced the hood ornament- how should i install the grille kit?
(I trust the package you have is truly original CLK Grill Kit)
It will be very high costs for me to airmail order a package , so I want to be 100% sure whether the kit can be installed by my local repair shop.
Thanks
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Originally Posted by Blake P
Not a C55 owner, but thought you might find these links helpful:
Both seem to be complete packages with all you need to make the conversion. FMM is quite a bit cheaper and I think they're both exactly the same.
Both seem to be complete packages with all you need to make the conversion. FMM is quite a bit cheaper and I think they're both exactly the same.
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My ex-cars: 03 E55,04 C32, 05 C55 ,03 E320
Argh...I bought the grill
but one of the chrome strips fell off and I couldnt find a replacement!
Make sure all the chrom strips are stuck on securely...
I took all of them out and superglued them
About installation..
Its pretty obvious how to do it...the only part that is not obvious is to remove the original silver chrome strip attached to the hood...other than that...pretty easy!
=D
post more Q if u need!
but one of the chrome strips fell off and I couldnt find a replacement!
Make sure all the chrom strips are stuck on securely...
I took all of them out and superglued them
About installation..
Its pretty obvious how to do it...the only part that is not obvious is to remove the original silver chrome strip attached to the hood...other than that...pretty easy!
=D
post more Q if u need!
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Originally Posted by BlackC230Coupe
the grill and latch take under 5 minutes to install. very very simple.
But I am still puzzled whether you have got the original CLK grill for your C55 , or you got the OEM equivalent?
I am asking because I want the C55 grill to be exactly the same as a CLK.
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Originally Posted by cntlaw
Thanks
But I am still puzzled whether you have got the original CLK grill for your C55 , or you got the OEM equivalent?
I am asking because I want the C55 grill to be exactly the same as a CLK.
But I am still puzzled whether you have got the original CLK grill for your C55 , or you got the OEM equivalent?
I am asking because I want the C55 grill to be exactly the same as a CLK.
Heh CNT....
I thought we went thru this exersise back in December???
The kits from companies like Autowerks are complete and use all original parts availible from your MB dealer.
You can order from Autowerks and be assured you will be getting an original CLK grille. The prices for the kit has gone up by over a $100 recently but I don't see any reason for the increase.
You can get the parts from your local dealer though.
1) 05 CLK grille
2) 05 CLK hood latch
3) 05 CLK Grille support
Should run you under $250.00USD complete
Then get a Schatz Flat Hood Emblem to complete the pkg. (4-AMGs on this forum has a very nice emblem availible but its pricey)
Installation is VERY easy and straight forward. Even without directions (the kits don't come with them because its that easy)
Just remove the chrome hood strip, swap hood latches using existing bolts, unbolt the Grille support on the C55 Grille and ease the C55 Grille foward and out of place. There are 2 male/female connections on the lower sides of the Grille that just pop out. Install the new CLK Grille and support and BANG, your done
Hope this helps.....
Last edited by NORTH 44 C63; Oct 10, 2007 at 05:12 PM.
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Originally Posted by NORTH 44 C55
Heh CNT....
I thought we went thru this exersise back in December???
The kits from companies like Autowerks are complete and use all original parts availible from your MB dealer.
You can order from Autowerks and be assured you will be getting an original CLK grille. The prices for the kit has gone up by over a $100 recently but I don't see any reason for the increase.
You can get the parts from your local dealer though.
1) 05 CLK grille
2) 05 CLK hood latch
3) 05 CLK Grille support
Should run you under $250.00USD complete
Then get a Schatz Flat Hood Emblem to complete the pkg. (4-AMGs on this forum has a very nice emblem availible but its pricey)
Installation is VERY easy and straight forward. Even without directions (the kits don't come with them because its that easy)
Just remove the chrome hood strip, swap hood latches using existing bolts, unbolt the Grille support on the C55 Grille and ease the C55 Grille foward and out of place. There are 2 male/female connections on the lower sides of the Grille that just pop out. Install the new CLK Grille and support and BANG, your done
Hope this helps.....
I thought we went thru this exersise back in December???
The kits from companies like Autowerks are complete and use all original parts availible from your MB dealer.
You can order from Autowerks and be assured you will be getting an original CLK grille. The prices for the kit has gone up by over a $100 recently but I don't see any reason for the increase.
You can get the parts from your local dealer though.
1) 05 CLK grille
2) 05 CLK hood latch
3) 05 CLK Grille support
Should run you under $250.00USD complete
Then get a Schatz Flat Hood Emblem to complete the pkg. (4-AMGs on this forum has a very nice emblem availible but its pricey)
Installation is VERY easy and straight forward. Even without directions (the kits don't come with them because its that easy)
Just remove the chrome hood strip, swap hood latches using existing bolts, unbolt the Grille support on the C55 Grille and ease the C55 Grille foward and out of place. There are 2 male/female connections on the lower sides of the Grille that just pop out. Install the new CLK Grille and support and BANG, your done
Hope this helps.....
This is what I call AN ANSWER.
I bold all what I call "key words" that ease my mind :p .
My confusion was , firstly ppl were not only talking about C55 but C32.
Finally , my last question:-
Does the CLS grill has one color or two ? If two, which one will match
my Brilliant Silver color that should be the same as a stock CLK.
Many thanks
cnt
p.s. Not forgetting to thank others who helped too
Last edited by cntlaw; Apr 2, 2005 at 05:43 AM.
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CNT,
Glad to help.
The CLK Grille comes in 2 versions.
Black w Chrome and Silver w Chrome.
The Br Silver CLK comes stock with the Black on Chrome and I think thats what you are after.
Glad to help.
The CLK Grille comes in 2 versions.
Black w Chrome and Silver w Chrome.
The Br Silver CLK comes stock with the Black on Chrome and I think thats what you are after.
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Originally Posted by NORTH 44 C55
CNT,
Glad to help.
The CLK Grille comes in 2 versions.
Black w Chrome and Silver w Chrome.
The Br Silver CLK comes stock with the Black on Chrome and I think thats what you are after.
Glad to help.
The CLK Grille comes in 2 versions.
Black w Chrome and Silver w Chrome.
The Br Silver CLK comes stock with the Black on Chrome and I think thats what you are after.
Black On Chrome! Right , thanks again.
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Becareful what grille you buy, some are really bad quality. I just bought one for my C32 and quality and fitment was not good (as derrick lui pointed out). I have just returned it.
I am looking at buying a better quality grill so I contacted Jerry at ForMyMercedes.com
http://www.formymercedes.com/contsp...ategory=Grilles
Jerry tells me if I cannot be pleased don't buy one from him. Hmmm this suggests his grills are crap. Don't buy it from ForMyMercedes.com.
My take on it is if you can't supply a quality Mercedes product don't be selling it just to make a quick buck $$$$.
I am looking at buying a better quality grill so I contacted Jerry at ForMyMercedes.com
http://www.formymercedes.com/contsp...ategory=Grilles
Jerry tells me if I cannot be pleased don't buy one from him. Hmmm this suggests his grills are crap. Don't buy it from ForMyMercedes.com.
My take on it is if you can't supply a quality Mercedes product don't be selling it just to make a quick buck $$$$.
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Originally Posted by LAZA_C32
Becareful what grille you buy, some are really bad quality. I just bought one for my C32 and quality and fitment was not good (as derrick lui pointed out). I have just returned it.
I am looking at buying a better quality grill so I contacted Jerry at ForMyMercedes.com
http://www.formymercedes.com/contsp...ategory=Grilles
Jerry tells me if I cannot be pleased don't buy one from him. Hmmm this suggests his grills are crap. Don't buy it from ForMyMercedes.com.
My take on it is if you can't supply a quality Mercedes product don't be selling it just to make a quick buck $$$$.
I am looking at buying a better quality grill so I contacted Jerry at ForMyMercedes.com
http://www.formymercedes.com/contsp...ategory=Grilles
Jerry tells me if I cannot be pleased don't buy one from him. Hmmm this suggests his grills are crap. Don't buy it from ForMyMercedes.com.
My take on it is if you can't supply a quality Mercedes product don't be selling it just to make a quick buck $$$$.
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Originally Posted by NORTH 44 C55
CNT,
Glad to help.
The CLK Grille comes in 2 versions.
Black w Chrome and Silver w Chrome.
The Br Silver CLK comes stock with the Black on Chrome and I think thats what you are after.
Glad to help.
The CLK Grille comes in 2 versions.
Black w Chrome and Silver w Chrome.
The Br Silver CLK comes stock with the Black on Chrome and I think thats what you are after.
As you noticed some responses about C32 star grill , you know what my worries was as and why I was confused.
Guess I am correct, only C55 can use original CLK grill because the C55 header is identical to CLK.
Anyway, below are what I know, and I need No.1
1. Original CLK grill for C55
2. CL styled grill for non-C55
3. CL styled grill for C55
Cheers
cnt
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Originally Posted by cntlaw
Barry
As you noticed some responses about C32 star grill , you know what my worries was as and why I was confused.
Guess I am correct, only C55 can use original CLK grill because the C55 header is identical to CLK.
Anyway, below are what I know, and I need No.1
1. Original CLK grill for C55
2. CL styled grill for non-C55
3. CL styled grill for C55
Cheers
cnt
As you noticed some responses about C32 star grill , you know what my worries was as and why I was confused.
Guess I am correct, only C55 can use original CLK grill because the C55 header is identical to CLK.
Anyway, below are what I know, and I need No.1
1. Original CLK grill for C55
2. CL styled grill for non-C55
3. CL styled grill for C55
Cheers
cnt
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Originally Posted by NORTH 44 C55
CNT, You are correct. The c55 is the ONLY C Class that will take a OEM 05 CLK grille and thats is what you need.
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Originally Posted by NORTH 44 C55
CNT, You are correct. The c55 is the ONLY C Class that will take a OEM 05 CLK grille and thats is what you need.
Rgds,
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Originally Posted by noka
Would you happen to know ... if the CLK55 front-end (nose) is the same as the C55, then how does the CLK55 hood badge fit on the C55 (i.e. why do people need to try and source hood badges from a 3rd party to get a proper fit)? Also, am I correct that the noses are not exactly the same if the hood latch must be changed?
Rgds,
Norm
Rgds,
Norm
As for the hood badge, I suppose the cut-out for the hood badge might be different on the CLK and C55 hoods since they made the C55 to accomodate the hood ornament.
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Originally Posted by noka
Would you happen to know ... if the CLK55 front-end (nose) is the same as the C55, then how does the CLK55 hood badge fit on the C55 (i.e. why do people need to try and source hood badges from a 3rd party to get a proper fit)? Also, am I correct that the noses are not exactly the same if the hood latch must be changed?
Rgds,
Norm
Rgds,
Norm
Heh Norm, How are things>>>>>
Blake is right all around. The badge on the CLK 55 is a different fit and goes into a cutout made for a flat hood emblem. The C55 needs a coversion kit to accommodate the flat emblem.
Have you seen this one that 4-AMGs has. I think this is the way to go. A bit pricey but its the best I have seen so far. I am going to order one tomorrow and will report once I have it
Regards,
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Originally Posted by Blake P
different grilles/different latches...both need to be changed for the C55 grille to CLK grille conversion ...
Rgds,
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Originally Posted by NORTH 44 C55
Heh Norm, How are things>>>>>
Blake is right all around. The badge on the CLK 55 is a different fit and goes into a cutout made for a flat hood emblem. The C55 needs a coversion kit to accommodate the flat emblem.
Have you seen this one that 4-AMGs has. I think this is the way to go. A bit pricey but its the best I have seen so far. I am going to order one tomorrow and will report once I have it
Regards,
Blake is right all around. The badge on the CLK 55 is a different fit and goes into a cutout made for a flat hood emblem. The C55 needs a coversion kit to accommodate the flat emblem.
Have you seen this one that 4-AMGs has. I think this is the way to go. A bit pricey but its the best I have seen so far. I am going to order one tomorrow and will report once I have it
Regards,
Scroll down in this post to see the monochrome hood badge.
Rgds,
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Heh Norm, I purchased the color version of the one Chappy has but the quality was not up to par......the one from 4-AMG's seems to be of much better quality and stronger detail (if that makes sense).
I'll let you know once I get it...
Take care for now...
I'll let you know once I get it...
Take care for now...
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Originally Posted by NORTH 44 C55
Heh Norm, I purchased the color version of the one Chappy has but the quality was not up to par......the one from 4-AMG's seems to be of much better quality and stronger detail (if that makes sense).
I'll let you know once I get it...
Take care for now...
I'll let you know once I get it...
Take care for now...
Rgds,
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Nope, the color one I first got is identical to the mono one and does fit the space perfectly, just not up to par......Trust me, looks cheap
The guys that I purchased from are in Taiwan RPC. I think he had both Mono and color if your determined
Da-Jen Lee at milimido888@yahoo.com
The guys that I purchased from are in Taiwan RPC. I think he had both Mono and color if your determined
Da-Jen Lee at milimido888@yahoo.com
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