Removing front grill Star on GTs
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Removing front grill Star on GTs
Anyone know how to remove the front Mercedes star from the front grill on a GTs? I seen a few videos of the star coming off by twisting it counter clockwise but does seem to work on the GTs.
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I second the removal request. I can't get mine to turn and I definitely don't want to break anything.
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I'm sure glad that Mercedes Benz has numbered the Mercedes Star (No. 3) and provided us with the description, "Mercedes Star." Otherwise I would be confused as to where the hell the Mercedes Star is located. (As for No. 2, well is that a star or an emblem?)
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I took me 10 different tries before I got the nerve up to use a lot of force.
It does spin counter clockwise and will come off once spun 1/4 of a turn.
It does spin counter clockwise and will come off once spun 1/4 of a turn.
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I tried to buy the $600 OEM one from my dealer and they told me it will not work in a GTS.
So I ordered this one, it works and fits perfect .
You will need the " twist style"
like cutter said, this will not work on the flat glass stars.
So I ordered this one, it works and fits perfect .
You will need the " twist style"
like cutter said, this will not work on the flat glass stars.
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As others have mentioned the “glass star” as you refer to it, is actually a sensor assembly for part of option “239-Disctronic Plus”. You cannot properly replace the Star without some work electronically to the cars electronics to code it out.
Been around since ‘16 model year.
Been around since ‘16 model year.
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So going my to the original question..you can’t replace the twist off star with the “glass distronic star”? If that is the case I would assume the only way to do this would be to get the trim piece that goes with the distronic star? Does anyone have the part number for that?
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So going my to the original question..you can’t replace the twist off star with the “glass distronic star”? If that is the case I would assume the only way to do this would be to get the trim piece that goes with the distronic star? Does anyone have the part number for that?
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I was opposed to the light up star but now I feel it gives it a futuristic look to it... the glass star is distronic as mentioned and is a B to remove! If the diamter is the same, no reason you cant have the glass star, just no distronic
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The only thing is regular one is a twist off and the distronic is a snap on..
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I tried to buy the $600 OEM one from my dealer and they told me it will not work in a GTS.
So I ordered this one, it works and fits perfect .
You will need the " twist style"
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1
like cutter said, this will not work on the flat glass stars.
So I ordered this one, it works and fits perfect .
You will need the " twist style"
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1
like cutter said, this will not work on the flat glass stars.
that looks fantastic. What year GTS do you have?
I have a 2016 and would like to do this.
Thanks.
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I find the lighted star to be tacky. To me it screams "Look at me! Look at me! I drive a Mercedes!!" No need for Mercedes drivers to act like the drivers of a 15 year old M3.
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im literally going to look at and prob buy a competition e46 m3 today, ironically.
was my dream car in 01 bought one in 04 and was one of the best drivers cars/experiences I’ve ever had in my life, so pure,miss it
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That’s the great thing about our society.
People are free to do what they wish as long as it doesn’t hurt others.
Just as you’re free to make douche bag comments on an Internet forum...
Have at it Hoss, enjoy your freedom.