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09 C63 AMG
Illuminated star
Looking to buy a blacked out grill but want the illuminated star instead of what comes with the grill.....I see on some of the aftermarket grills the star can be changed to silver or black....will the illuminated star fit instead??? Any info would be much appreciated 
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This and that.
It does work on pre facelift grilles as far as I know. I got a quote just today from my local dealer for $1400 installed. A big joke I thought considering the part only costs $400 or so. These *****s are always trying to rip you off.
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Ford Truck, 2014 C63 AMG 507
Skip to 2:20 to see how this one was installed on a CLA. Looks pretty simple.
He even comments on how dealers want to charge $800 for the install. I bet it didn't take an hour.
He even comments on how dealers want to charge $800 for the install. I bet it didn't take an hour.
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2011 C63 AMG P31
Looked into one at my dealership. $600 (my wholesale account rate). With 5 hours quoted for install. I told them I would do it myself and the parts guy wouldn't sell it to me.
We've done some serious electrical retrofits, an illuminated star won't be a problem...
We've done some serious electrical retrofits, an illuminated star won't be a problem...
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C63 AMG
The illuminated star can be tapped into your DRL / Parking light. Its a 1 hour job tops. The MB dealerships are nuts trying to charge 4-6 hrs labor for this thing.
That's what the guy did in that video with his CLA.
That's what the guy did in that video with his CLA.
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2013 C350 Coupe, 2005 C230K Kleemann Sedan, 2013 GLK350 4matic
I posted the MB StarTek instructions on the W204 sedan forums some time ago. I have been pleased with it.
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R8, C63, C300
This is where I would complain to a higher up.
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09 C63 AMG
I purchased the illuminated star kit on ebay (thru Keenan Motors I believe). The install took about 2 hours, including the wiring. I don't know why the parts guy can refuse a sale of a part. I would complain directly to his/her supervisor.
I posted the MB StarTek instructions on the W204 sedan forums some time ago. I have been pleased with it.
I posted the MB StarTek instructions on the W204 sedan forums some time ago. I have been pleased with it.
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2007 CLS-550
Does anybody here know how I can modify the OEM illuminated star kit to fit a 2007 CLS-550? I've been to the dealer, but they tell me there is no kit for my car, only newer models. I thought the star medallion on these cars are pretty much the same diameter. My belief is that it should be possible to modify an illuminated star kit intended for another model and make it fit my 2007 CLS. I have no idea where to start or who to ask... I WANT ONE OF THESE, GHETTO LOOKING OR NOT! :-)
