How to install the GTR grille on your W205 C63s

Jun 22, 2021 | 01:45 AM

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How to install the GTR grille on your W205 C63s

Thought this would help those who is interested in upgrading to the GTR grille:

Jun 23, 2021 | 02:36 PM

Erik Apple

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I spent a whole $100 on the install and didnt have to deal with it, its not as smooth as these guys act like it is

Jun 25, 2021 | 11:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Erik Apple

I spent a whole $100 on the install and didnt have to deal with it, its not as smooth as these guys act like it is

Haha, I was afraid to ask for a quote since the bumper had to come off, so I just did it one night. I'm decently fit, but man, my lower back was crushed for 4 days after from bending over for 1.5-2 hours.

Jun 25, 2021 | 11:43 AM

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I watched my mechanic pop off the grill and put a new one on my buddy's E63S Wagon in about 20 minutes. He also changed my spark plugs in 30 minutes 2 weeks ago.

It is amazing how fast true top mechanics are and how nothing phases them.

Jun 25, 2021 | 11:53 AM

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+1

Experience techs seem to know how much force to use to pop fasteners off without breaking them, but with enough force that it seems easy.

Whenever I watch the techs work on the car, I'm always like "crap I can do that", but then I try my own and i'm triple checking and taking my time.

Jun 25, 2021 | 12:03 PM

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Oh I know. My mechanic is also my next-door neighbor so he lets me go to his shop and try to do everything but he is there to step in. A lot of times, if he is busy, he will just push me out of the way and do it since he is 10x faster. He never really charges me either.

Jun 25, 2021 | 01:22 PM

anerbe

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I know if I tried to pull on a panel like they do, all the fasteners would break!

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Jun 25, 2021 | 01:34 PM

Erik Apple

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Jun 25, 2021 | 05:23 PM

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izzynyc

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Originally Posted by nbennettksu

What company makes the aftermarket grill?

Jun 25, 2021 | 08:13 PM

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nbennettksu

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What company makes the aftermarket grill?

CKS or whatever the UK company is; shipping was super quick, took like 5 days from order. It’s about the only one I could find that fit the 15-18 bumper.

Jun 25, 2021 | 09:37 PM

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I purchased and installed OEM parts, fitment was perfect. CKS parts quality can be a hit and miss, diffuser I got from them started fading not even a year after install.

Jun 26, 2021 | 07:45 AM

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nbennettksu

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Originally Posted by SEAMG

I purchased and installed OEM parts, fitment was perfect. CKS parts quality can be a hit and miss, diffuser I got from them started fading not even a year after install.

I’ve been reading that, and because of it probably won’t order anything else there. I got lucky I suppose.