Grill, flat badge, side markers, and pulley purchase...HELP!
09-19-2010, 05:15 PM
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Grill, flat badge, side markers, and pulley purchase...HELP!
Hey guys, I've done a lot of searching for my 2005 C55, but have had problems pulling my thoughts together. I was wondering where you guys have found the best prices on the following items:
1. 3 slat grill with MB star in the middle (like the CLK grill; don't care if OEM, but if it is not OEM, must fit well).
2. flat hood badge (do not care as to what type...AMG ones are pretty cool though).
3. clear side markers
4. Lightweight crank pulley
Additionally, what are your thoughts on the after-market crank pulley? I have seen that my gas mileage should go up as well as add a little HP. What have you guys experienced with it? I have deleted my resonator/secondary cats and was wondering if this would be a good 2nd mod or not.
Any help would be great! Also, if you think eBay is the cheapest, please attach a link to the auction.
1. 3 slat grill with MB star in the middle (like the CLK grill; don't care if OEM, but if it is not OEM, must fit well).
2. flat hood badge (do not care as to what type...AMG ones are pretty cool though).
3. clear side markers
4. Lightweight crank pulley
Additionally, what are your thoughts on the after-market crank pulley? I have seen that my gas mileage should go up as well as add a little HP. What have you guys experienced with it? I have deleted my resonator/secondary cats and was wondering if this would be a good 2nd mod or not.
Any help would be great! Also, if you think eBay is the cheapest, please attach a link to the auction.
09-19-2010, 06:01 PM
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09-19-2010, 06:08 PM
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No I'm being serious. If you want a grill and don't care if it's authentic get a clk grill of of eBay. The flat hood emblems, eBay has the best selection, probably not the best quality though. You also mentioned side markers; you may be able to get them from an online vender but they're pieces of tinted or clear plastic. Just get them on eBay; probably halfthe price and they come from the same place.
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09-20-2010, 11:47 AM
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I bought my grille from 55tech.com which advertises on eBay. I bought my smoked side markers on eBay as well, they have clear ones too. Most are under $20 and come with bulbs. I've gone through 3 different flat hood badges, simply because I got tired of the look and all of them came from eBay and were either OEM in packaging or a very good knock-off.
So, to reinforce Brandon's suggestion, go find all of the aesthetic parts on eBay.
So, to reinforce Brandon's suggestion, go find all of the aesthetic parts on eBay.
09-20-2010, 08:19 PM
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Grille, Flat Emblem, and Clear Sides all purchased on ebay. The 55tech grilles are aftermarket, but come with authentic center star. Quality is very good. I now have the OE grille on with custom paint job, but do also have CL style. 55tech flat emblem authentic with a different very easy to use mounting setup.
