Looks excellent! I'm a long-time member over at crossfireforum.org, and we've been trying to find a company willing to create a decent mesh grille for the front to replace the 'minivan' grille we were cursed with from the factory. I'm going to contact Mike and see if he'd be willing to run some prototypes. The C63 grille is very similar in shape to the Crossfire grille, so who knows... might have some luck!

Again, great look on the 2nd fitment...

The straight racemesh would be a bit much for me...I'm looking at having the EPSS built into the OEM grille...problem is, for what it costs, I'm not sure it would show much...it will give it a good look, but it will end up costing somewhere around $800 just for the upper (as the OEM grille is $500+ alone).

Thoughts?

Michael makes a great product,. Great to deal with. I am sure it would look nice (subtile) but at $800 is a big leap of faith.

Big leap of faith, and if I don't care for it, I would likely take a $400 hit trying to resell it. I just wish I had something similar to compare to; another 3-wing style grill with logo in the center and chrome mesh behind...the closest I could find was the caddy picture attached...not sure I like it much.

I saw that you said "easy install" in your first post. From what I've read, replacing the lower grille requires removing the bumper, and with that, it becomes quite complex. Was it easy because you are good at this sort of thing, or easy because others are making it sound hard?

You don't remove the OEM lower plastic mesh. The RaceMesh installs overtop of the original. Makes for a solid backing.

+1. Looks good.

Great..so what is the mechanism holding it against the OEM plastic?

Michael has asked for detailed pics to try and rework the upper grille to match the lowers...anybody want to take their 63 over for him to have a closer look at?

I agree it looks a little awkward with the lower not matching upper, although with the chrome already on the OEM grille, it won't clash that much.

commercial grade zips

Thanks, Barry!

Lower mesh coming on Tue...how did you ziptie the front drivers-side? It is solid plastic, since there is no fan or radiator...did you just punch a hole in it?

Drilled double, 1/4" holes about 1/4" apart in 3 corners. Hand set the mesh first and marked my spots to match a good spot on the mesh. Drill carefully. Plastic is soft and very thin. Zip away

A brand new OEM grill from getmercedesparts.com is only $291.00

Description Year MSRP Price Your Price
Grille - C63 Sport - C63 Sport 08-10 $388.00 $291.00

I like it personally, where in Toronto are you from?

Norval. East of Georgetown

Barry,

Should have read your post just a tad bit closer...I gave an under-my-breath "F-U" when I started to drill, because the OEM plastic nearly popped out on the bottom left...I had to hold it with pliers in the other holes I drilled to continue...I was also worried about what was behind there...I swear, I punched through one hole, and heard a Psssssh! Oh well, everything seems operational, until I turn on my headlight washers I'm sure

Anyway, you were right...very soft...but worked fine. I'll post some pics...really like it on the black with the smoked out side-markers...after putting it on though, my wifey gave me the green light for the rest of the OEM upper grille...she thinks it'll look better (that is better than a kitchen pass, since we're talking $400 plus shipping my grille in).

Thanks for sharing your post...made the decision for me.

Here are some pics installed...I'm happy with the work, and think I'll racemesh the black insets in the OEM grille...that will really round out the front and make it look smooth (but not overdone, since it won't be the entire front like some cars--uh-hum, Caddy).

Looks great on Black. Hey...my co-pilot is about the same size as yours. Does he kick the back of the front seats too??

but of course...at least they are plastic and wipe easy...but even better than the dirty/dusty back of the seat is the perfectly shiny car all-around, except the little finger prints just below the window on his back right door where he closes it...classic.

Having three kids I give this comment a +3