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Old Jun 21, 2012 | 02:27 AM
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Help deciding new grill ???

Hello, i wanted some opinions on changing the standard grill on my silver clk430 to one of the ones with the big mercedes logo in the middle. But there are so many differant looks i wanted some peoples opinions...
All silver grill, all chrome, 2 rows, 3 rows, 4 rows or 5 rows, ect...
I attached some pics of what i was looking at...
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Old Jun 22, 2012 | 05:36 AM
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'00 Mercedes 430/55 clk cabriolet
The 1st one (BM1 Centre).

Or you could do what I did and paint your original grille black.
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Old Jun 22, 2012 | 09:18 AM
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I use to be a fan a few years ago. I even had #3 or #4 but after a while it just brought too much attention to the front grill. It was like someone with a big fat nose where the eyes can't look past anything else.

Here are old pictures of my car with that grill on to help you decide.

https://mbworld.org/forums/2453116-post17.html

https://mbworld.org/forums/2453119-post18.html

https://mbworld.org/forums/2453121-post19.html
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Old Jun 27, 2012 | 10:18 PM
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I like mine, the big black slats with chrome edges. The smaller slats might look better with stock front bumper though.
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Old Jun 30, 2012 | 08:33 PM
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I like the 3rd one the best out of those & got a similar one a couple of months ago. Not too much of a fan of pure chrome. I like chrome on black. & I think 4 rows looks the best & doesn't look so aftermarket like the 3 rows.
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