"Solid" front Mercedes-Benz grill badge - where and how can I obtain one?
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"Solid" front Mercedes-Benz grill badge - where and how can I obtain one?
I apologize if this has been discussed elsewhere. I ran a couple of unsuccessful searches. Perhaps my search criteria were/are to blame.
In any event, how does one acquire the solid front Mercedes-Benz grill badge?
The pictures below demonstrate what I'm referring to. My car came with what is featured in the first photo. While I like both badges, I prefer the one featured in the second photo.
Thanks in advance. I hope Mode Carbon does not mind my using their outstanding photos. I'll be ordering one of their front lips shortly.
In any event, how does one acquire the solid front Mercedes-Benz grill badge?
The pictures below demonstrate what I'm referring to. My car came with what is featured in the first photo. While I like both badges, I prefer the one featured in the second photo.
Thanks in advance. I hope Mode Carbon does not mind my using their outstanding photos. I'll be ordering one of their front lips shortly.
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That's the distronic grille star I believe. It comes at a cost! It's like $500 or so at dealer, I was thinking about getting one done, but yeah the price was a deal breaker.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-OEM-Mercedes-W219-CLS-W216-CL-R230-SL-W209-CLK-W164-M-Grille-Star-Distronic-/231040991977?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item35cb1dc2e9&vxp=mtr
This one is for $199, probably a replica, I seriously doubt it's OEM as they say.
You might also be able to get a used one for less.
Might have to get it fitted specially though, but I doubt it will take much work.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-OEM-Mercedes-W219-CLS-W216-CL-R230-SL-W209-CLK-W164-M-Grille-Star-Distronic-/231040991977?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item35cb1dc2e9&vxp=mtr
This one is for $199, probably a replica, I seriously doubt it's OEM as they say.
You might also be able to get a used one for less.
Might have to get it fitted specially though, but I doubt it will take much work.
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Upon further review, you can get the whole grill for $170-180, but there's a catch. It's for W207, so I have no idea how/if you can get it fitted.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Mercedes-Benz-W207-E350-E550-COUPE-Grille-Grill-SLS-AMG-Black-Distronic-/360590243546?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item53f4da76da&vxp=mtr
EDIT: SORRY FOR DOUBLE POSTING
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Mercedes-Benz-W207-E350-E550-COUPE-Grille-Grill-SLS-AMG-Black-Distronic-/360590243546?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item53f4da76da&vxp=mtr
EDIT: SORRY FOR DOUBLE POSTING
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That's the distronic grille star I believe. It comes at a cost! It's like $500 or so at dealer, I was thinking about getting one done, but yeah the price was a deal breaker.
New Mercedes W219 CLS W216 CL R230 SL W209 CLK W164 M Grille Star Distronic | eBay
This one is for $199, probably a replica, I seriously doubt it's OEM as they say.
You might also be able to get a used one for less.
Might have to get it fitted specially though, but I doubt it will take much work.
New Mercedes W219 CLS W216 CL R230 SL W209 CLK W164 M Grille Star Distronic | eBay
This one is for $199, probably a replica, I seriously doubt it's OEM as they say.
You might also be able to get a used one for less.
Might have to get it fitted specially though, but I doubt it will take much work.
Many thanks for the info! What an added benefit by opting for that feature. I think that badge is simply beautiful.
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For what it's worth and one more opinion against............
I definitely like the look of the "standard" star more. the one you are looking for just seems cheap, as others have said, and not that impactful or aggressive. Obviously we all have different tastes and that's the one you like, but I'd like your car slightly more without that grille.
I definitely like the look of the "standard" star more. the one you are looking for just seems cheap, as others have said, and not that impactful or aggressive. Obviously we all have different tastes and that's the one you like, but I'd like your car slightly more without that grille.
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Another vote for the open star. I remember when I first saw the distronic star and thinking that it really looked out of place. When I discovered it was for the distronic feature I was disappointed MB did not find a more stealthy way to package the sensors for that feature. Fortunately I am not a big fan of all these nanny features on cars today and I will just avoid the option if I can.
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For what it's worth and one more opinion against............
I definitely like the look of the "standard" star more. the one you are looking for just seems cheap, as others have said, and not that impactful or aggressive. Obviously we all have different tastes and that's the one you like, but I'd like your car slightly more without that grille.
I definitely like the look of the "standard" star more. the one you are looking for just seems cheap, as others have said, and not that impactful or aggressive. Obviously we all have different tastes and that's the one you like, but I'd like your car slightly more without that grille.
Another vote for the open star. I remember when I first saw the distronic star and thinking that it really looked out of place. When I discovered it was for the distronic feature I was disappointed MB did not find a more stealthy way to package the sensors for that feature. Fortunately I am not a big fan of all these nanny features on cars today and I will just avoid the option if I can.
It must look much worse in person than it does in photographs. I've never seen the distronic star in person. I came to the C63 from the Dark Side (BMW).
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See 6:15 mark of this one in action, pretty cool.
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Ditto. I specifically made sure I got my CLS without Distronic. Although, I am starting to get convinced otherwise, the Distronic plus with steering assist pretty much drives itself in rush hour. Thinking about it when I go E63.
Mercedes-Benz S-Class | DISTRONIC PLUS with Steering Assist - YouTube
See 6:15 mark of this one in action, pretty cool.
2014 Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG S-Model 4Matic Wagon vs. Icon Derelict! - Head 2 Head Ep. 41 - YouTube
Mercedes-Benz S-Class | DISTRONIC PLUS with Steering Assist - YouTube
See 6:15 mark of this one in action, pretty cool.
2014 Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG S-Model 4Matic Wagon vs. Icon Derelict! - Head 2 Head Ep. 41 - YouTube
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Ditto. I specifically made sure I got my CLS without Distronic. Although, I am starting to get convinced otherwise, the Distronic plus with steering assist pretty much drives itself in rush hour. Thinking about it when I go E63.
See 6:15 mark of this one in action, pretty cool.
See 6:15 mark of this one in action, pretty cool.
