astropat's W209 facelift - Page 2

Jun 28, 2011 | 03:38 AM

#26

ahmadk

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2011 E550 Sedan

Quote:

Originally Posted by Black_CLK

Yes it fits but talkin bout the top part of the grill, C55 grill comes in 2 pieces

not really 2 pieces.. the hood has like a space in the middle so that the grill fits correctly

look at this pic to get my point

Jun 28, 2011 | 11:59 AM

#27

mikata

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Mercedes CLK 320 W209

It looks great! I love the C grille on the CLK. Not feeling the rims though.

Jun 28, 2011 | 02:44 PM

#28

Black_CLK

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CLK 350

I mean like the top piece is suppose to belong with the hood. but if you dont have it, it would just look weird haha and when ppl do C55 to CLK grill conversion for the w203 they have to buy a whole new hood latch too haha.

https://mbworld.org/forums/c32-amg-c...ood-badge.html

Jun 28, 2011 | 02:49 PM

#29

dynomite05

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04 CLK 320 > CLK32K

I know the install isn't that difficult, I just can't recall exactly how you do it.

Jun 28, 2011 | 03:41 PM

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Klinh

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C63s Cabriolet, BMW M4, Civic

The stock C55 starless grille look weak in my opinion. Dyno's starless grille is the way to go. It look thick, strong and with even gap.

Jun 30, 2011 | 01:06 PM

#31

astropat

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CLK 320

Thanks for all the comments guys... As for the cost??? Got the OEM bumper cover alone was around $800 off ebay then bought the rest of the parts from parts.com. You can imagine how everything quickly got $$$ Anyway, was still missing a few clips here and there, but HMS was able to figure out the right parts and what not.

As for the grill, it is 2-pieces. The bottom part fits on normally, but for the top, you have to cut out a piece so your hood latch has clearance. Then you it was also attached using double sided tape and two short screws to attach to the hood. I initially was going to go with the Brabus style 3-slat CF grill, but it really isn't my style. Didn't feel like having just 1 CF piece or having it painted 1 solid color. I think the C55 grill is just clean, and I got it for a good price from a forum member ($140 shipped), so I'm happy with it.

@Mikata I like my Carlsson 1/6... lol... to each his own. Was thinking of getting some Monarch Euro 63RS down the line... but I'll figure that out once I get back from deployment next year. Actually ran over a nail and my tire freaking exploded when I was driving back from Vegas on Tuesday, so I'm running my stockies right now. Contemplateing what to do with 'em though.

@lowpost Me too! I was going to get them shaved completely, but since I have to take it back, I'm just going to get them painted.

Last edited by astropat; Jun 30, 2011 at 01:09 PM.

Jun 30, 2011 | 02:04 PM

#32

mikata

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Mercedes CLK 320 W209

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Originally Posted by astropat

@Mikata I like my Carlsson 1/6... lol... to each his own. Was thinking of getting some Monarch Euro 63RS down the line... but I'll figure that out once I get back from deployment next year. Actually ran over a nail and my tire freaking exploded when I was driving back from Vegas on Tuesday, so I'm running my stockies right now. Contemplateing what to do with 'em though.

Astropat, you're 100% correct, to each his own! The car looks great and I really like the C55 grille, very original! Good choice