Got my SL63 Style Single Bar Grill!!!
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C63 AMG Arctic w/ Stage 1 Tune, DoubleXX pipe, MCD-631X coming soon
Well, like I said, I spoke the the man in charge Phillip at Jonari (WALD USA), and he said that it seems that one of *his* sales guys might be mistaken in sending that info, the *official word* was WALD does not make a grill, any grill for that matter. The E-bay grills are all that exist at the moment, and they are for C300/350, NOT C63. I will be picking one up today from the supplier on E-bay to see what needs to be changed/altered. If too much, I *considering* making a single fin grill under our own brand name specifically fore the C63.
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Well, like I said, I spoke the the man in charge Phillip at Jonari (WALD USA), and he said that it seems that one of *his* sales guys might be mistaken in sending that info, the *official word* was WALD does not make a grill, any grill for that matter. The E-bay grills are all that exist at the moment, and they are for C300/350, NOT C63. I will be picking one up today from the supplier on E-bay to see what needs to be changed/altered. If too much, I *considering* making a single fin grill under our own brand name specifically fore the C63.
Oh wow, how long you think that will take?
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Well, like I said, I spoke the the man in charge Phillip at Jonari (WALD USA), and he said that it seems that one of *his* sales guys might be mistaken in sending that info, the *official word* was WALD does not make a grill, any grill for that matter. The E-bay grills are all that exist at the moment, and they are for C300/350, NOT C63. I will be picking one up today from the supplier on E-bay to see what needs to be changed/altered. If too much, I *considering* making a single fin grill under our own brand name specifically fore the C63.
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C63 AMG Arctic w/ Stage 1 Tune, DoubleXX pipe, MCD-631X coming soon
I will pick up the grill today, from that point, I can make some assessments. If it goes as I expect, (major mods to make work) I will need to start to formulate what it's going to take to build a C63 production grill. I am playing with different ideas in terms of style, contruction materials, size of OEM star, and potential # of units I need to sell to break even vs the mold costs. Any suggestions? I'm open to listening.
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I will pick up the grill today, from that point, I can make some assessments. If it goes as I expect, (major mods to make work) I will need to start to formulate what it's going to take to build a C63 production grill. I am playing with different ideas in terms of style, contruction materials, size of OEM star, and potential # of units I need to sell to break even vs the mold costs. Any suggestions? I'm open to listening.
When you come up with a price and a finished product please PM me and we can set something up if you are willing to sell that product
thanks and cheers
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C63 AMG Arctic w/ Stage 1 Tune, DoubleXX pipe, MCD-631X coming soon
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But if you make the Chrome all black already
saves me a paint job... and it wont chip like my grill... which i had to repaint several times
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I will pick up the grill today, from that point, I can make some assessments. If it goes as I expect, (major mods to make work) I will need to start to formulate what it's going to take to build a C63 production grill. I am playing with different ideas in terms of style, contruction materials, size of OEM star, and potential # of units I need to sell to break even vs the mold costs. Any suggestions? I'm open to listening.
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C63 AMG Arctic w/ Stage 1 Tune, DoubleXX pipe, MCD-631X coming soon
OK guys the grill was picked up today, but we had a very hectic day with Dyno's and other things (see our stock vs Renntech stage 3 thread). We will start the fitment process tomorrow and report our findings.
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C63 AMG Arctic w/ Stage 1 Tune, DoubleXX pipe, MCD-631X coming soon
Ok, quick update. The grill is NOT molded black, it is painted black, and just eye balling it, it will not fit, but we are going into teardown mode this afternoon and let you guys know what this E-bay grill looks like and it's fitment issues, and weather it's worth trying to make work, or if we have to start from scratch. Keep an eye out for my post today.
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Ok, quick update. The grill is NOT molded black, it is painted black, and just eye balling it, it will not fit, but we are going into teardown mode this afternoon and let you guys know what this E-bay grill looks like and it's fitment issues, and weather it's worth trying to make work, or if we have to start from scratch. Keep an eye out for my post today.
Thank you, so much again
For all your work
Good Luck
Keep us updated
Cheers
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C63 AMG Arctic w/ Stage 1 Tune, DoubleXX pipe, MCD-631X coming soon
Today's progress on the grill and my findings:
First and foremost, I will NOT sell this grill (at least the one I found off E-Bay)
Here are my conclusions:
1. The OEM star is far too large for this car
2. The grill is definitive taller than a C63 grill
3. This grill is NOT molded black, it's Grey molded, black painted
4. This seems to be the same box that I saw shown by the OP, not sure what to make of that.
5. The molded mesh does NOT match the C63, it's cross mesh vs half moon circular
6. No mounting tabs at the top of the grill
7. The grill angle is different
Here are a few pics of enlightenment.
First and foremost, I will NOT sell this grill (at least the one I found off E-Bay)
Here are my conclusions:
1. The OEM star is far too large for this car
2. The grill is definitive taller than a C63 grill
3. This grill is NOT molded black, it's Grey molded, black painted
4. This seems to be the same box that I saw shown by the OP, not sure what to make of that.
5. The molded mesh does NOT match the C63, it's cross mesh vs half moon circular
6. No mounting tabs at the top of the grill
7. The grill angle is different
Here are a few pics of enlightenment.
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C63 AMG Arctic w/ Stage 1 Tune, DoubleXX pipe, MCD-631X coming soon
pic of the box, if you look at the grill box of the OP, it is the EXACT box with most of the markings cut off. I think the OP needs to find out what the F he got sold for $400.00
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