Front CLK Grille vs Stock
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Originally Posted by dhan83
Hmm.. may be another pic from more distance would be great. BTW, I see another grill in the back of ur garage~ 
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Originally Posted by BlackC230Coupe
the style is still a bit different. the c230's grill has chrome on all the sides. the c55 only has it on the top and bottom.
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Originally Posted by BlackC230Coupe
the style is still a bit different. the c230's grill has chrome on all the sides. the c55 only has it on the top and bottom.
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I bought the grill from MBwerks beforethey raised the price! =D
I love it..
but I dont understand why all of a sudden people start to attack the idea of having a CLK grill on the C55...
I think its really a matter of personal preference...!
Both stock and CLK style looks nice
I love it..
but I dont understand why all of a sudden people start to attack the idea of having a CLK grill on the C55...
I think its really a matter of personal preference...!
Both stock and CLK style looks nice
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Also, if you want to get technical the C55 grille does not attach to the hood except for that top chrome strip.
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See, I am just trying to get a read on what people think.....I will post a picture of the de-badged C55 front.......
Stock vs. CLK?
Stock vs. CLK?
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Based on this thread, it appears that more C55 owners like the stock grille over the CLK grille.....but it is far from unamomous.
My original thought was, why change this for what I used to have? I had a lemon-lawed 05 CLK500... loved the look hated the car, plus, and this can't be understated, we have, that is, the C55 is a limited production car with its own identity.
One thing that has bothered me about AMG is that it is difficult to tell an AMG machine from the front, in any model. Nothing badged from the front, only the rear badge and distinctive pipes show the breed.
Putting a CLK on a C55 I think clouds that further, I think, though it does look good in some cases. That's why I mentioned loving to see the 06 grille w/ less slats on the C55.
What are your thoughts?
My original thought was, why change this for what I used to have? I had a lemon-lawed 05 CLK500... loved the look hated the car, plus, and this can't be understated, we have, that is, the C55 is a limited production car with its own identity.
One thing that has bothered me about AMG is that it is difficult to tell an AMG machine from the front, in any model. Nothing badged from the front, only the rear badge and distinctive pipes show the breed.
Putting a CLK on a C55 I think clouds that further, I think, though it does look good in some cases. That's why I mentioned loving to see the 06 grille w/ less slats on the C55.
What are your thoughts?
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Well I finally got around to installing my grille. Personally, I think it looks sweet... but, during the install I dinged my hood. I accidentally left the old clamp bracket on top of the engine and closed the hood... Oops. 
That created a dime sized outward dent on my hood. Unf**cking believable!!! Neal - hurry up and finished that silver CF hood.
Check out the pics (including the pictures with the dent!!!!) 
... and yes, I know I need to lower my car.. LOL.
That created a dime sized outward dent on my hood. Unf**cking believable!!! Neal - hurry up and finished that silver CF hood.Check out the pics (including the pictures with the dent!!!!)
... and yes, I know I need to lower my car.. LOL.
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Originally Posted by dragonAMG
Well I finally got around to installing my grille. Personally, I think it looks sweet... but, during the install I dinged my hood. I accidentally left the old clamp bracket on top of the engine and closed the hood... Oops. That created a dime sized outward dent on my hood. Unf**cking believable!!! Neal - hurry up and finished that silver CF hood.
Check out the pics (including the pictures with the dent!!!!)
... and yes, I know I need to lower my car.. LOL.
That created a dime sized outward dent on my hood. Unf**cking believable!!! Neal - hurry up and finished that silver CF hood.Check out the pics (including the pictures with the dent!!!!)
... and yes, I know I need to lower my car.. LOL.
Its a sign the car gods are telling you the stock grille looks better. But seriously that sucks if I did that I'd be so pissed at myself I'd likely lose sleep over it. Any thoughts on fixing it? A good bodyshop might be able to push it back down without having to repaint the hood.
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no *****.... I'm pulling my hair out as we speak. I can't believe that happened. I do everything humanly possible to avoid getting dents, dings or scratches and then that happens. Mother focker!!!!
As for fixing it, i've already called a couple paintless dent repair shops. Hopefully they can fix it... what do you guys think?
And, I agree with you... I'm probably going to loss sleep over this.
As for fixing it, i've already called a couple paintless dent repair shops. Hopefully they can fix it... what do you guys think?
And, I agree with you... I'm probably going to loss sleep over this.
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Well, I definitely think you should get it fixed even though some people might think its too small to bother with, but I get every little blemish I notice on my cars fixed because I'm nuts. I think the dent can be removed without painting, but if it can't (keep your figures crossed) the painted route will, but likely cost a considerable amount more. Also make sure whatever shop you take it to they have worked on Merc's before.
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Originally Posted by dragonAMG
Well I finally got around to installing my grille. Personally, I think it looks sweet... but, during the install I dinged my hood. I accidentally left the old clamp bracket on top of the engine and closed the hood... Oops. That created a dime sized outward dent on my hood. Unf**cking believable!!! Neal - hurry up and finished that silver CF hood.
Check out the pics (including the pictures with the dent!!!!)
... and yes, I know I need to lower my car.. LOL.
That created a dime sized outward dent on my hood. Unf**cking believable!!! Neal - hurry up and finished that silver CF hood.Check out the pics (including the pictures with the dent!!!!)
... and yes, I know I need to lower my car.. LOL.
ouch! its not really that noticable, but i know i would buy a new hood if i had to, hahah i need things to be perfect, lol.
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Originally Posted by scovit
it is difficult to tell an AMG machine from the front, in any model. Nothing badged from the front, only the rear badge and distinctive pipes show the breed.
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Dragon: Is your CLK style grill from Mercedes? Is is a tight fitting piece after installation? My C55 has this grill but seems somewhat flimsy, as the top edge is not fastened tightly. Any suggestions?
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Originally Posted by dragonAMG
Well I finally got around to installing my grille. Personally, I think it looks sweet... but, during the install I dinged my hood. I accidentally left the old clamp bracket on top of the engine and closed the hood... Oops. That created a dime sized outward dent on my hood. Unf**cking believable!!! Neal - hurry up and finished that silver CF hood.
Check out the pics (including the pictures with the dent!!!!)
... and yes, I know I need to lower my car.. LOL.
That created a dime sized outward dent on my hood. Unf**cking believable!!! Neal - hurry up and finished that silver CF hood.Check out the pics (including the pictures with the dent!!!!)
... and yes, I know I need to lower my car.. LOL.
Dragon...Did you pick up your CLK grille from MBwerks? It looks great. I understand that there is a Silver grille and Black grille. Which one is yours?
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Originally Posted by dsC32
Dragon: Is your CLK style grill from Mercedes? Is is a tight fitting piece after installation? My C55 has this grill but seems somewhat flimsy, as the top edge is not fastened tightly. Any suggestions?
Dragon...Did you pick up your CLK grille from MBwerks? It looks great. I understand that there is a Silver grille and Black grille. Which one is yours?
I went with the black grill.
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oh one more thing about the grill..
you know how you have to remove the chrome strip from the top of the grill (or right below the hood)...
your engine bay area will be dirty soon...somehow after changing the CLK grill.....it allowed dust to come in the engine area....
you know how you have to remove the chrome strip from the top of the grill (or right below the hood)...
your engine bay area will be dirty soon...somehow after changing the CLK grill.....it allowed dust to come in the engine area....
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Originally Posted by derrick_lui
your engine bay area will be dirty soon...somehow after changing the CLK grill.....it allowed dust to come in the engine area....
