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Old Aug 30, 2014 | 04:46 PM
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New grill installed E550 Bi-Turbo Coupe

Installed the new yesterday in less than an hour.

It looks great, updates the look of the car, and probably allows more air to reach the intercooler.
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Old Aug 31, 2014 | 10:54 AM
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Looks good. Where did you buy the grill?
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Old Aug 31, 2014 | 04:43 PM
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Old Sep 18, 2014 | 03:06 PM
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That looks awesome! I also have a 2012 E550 Coupe. No Distronic so I'll have to find the one with just mesh. Any special tools or knowledge required to install the new grill?
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Old Sep 18, 2014 | 10:16 PM
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I ordered the same grill, just arrived today. Heading to my awesome local independent shop tomorrow to get it installed. Knowing how they are, it's a 50/50 chance they'll say, "no charge, just buy us all a beer on league darts night". (that's what they did when I had 'em inspect the car after purchase)
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Old Sep 19, 2014 | 02:37 PM
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That looks awesome! I also have a 2012 E550 Coupe. No Distronic so I'll have to find the one with just mesh. Any special tools or knowledge required to install the new grill?
No special tools, but tape the surrounding areas to prevent scratches to the paint, etc. Also do a grille search in this forum for more hints.
I did it without help, but it would've been easier with another set of hands.

The plastic clips on the new grille are very fragile and will break if manipulated.
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Old Sep 19, 2014 | 03:13 PM
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Originally Posted by Dueclaws
No special tools, but tape the surrounding areas to prevent scratches to the paint, etc. Also do a grille search in this forum for more hints.
I did it without help, but it would've been easier with another set of hands.

The plastic clips on the new grille are very fragile and will break if manipulated.
Thanks for this guidance. I'm ordering:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/271192403103...S:1123&vxp=mtr

Will post pics to this thread when complete.
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Old Sep 24, 2014 | 12:28 AM
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Originally Posted by ffr2014
That looks awesome! I also have a 2012 E550 Coupe. No Distronic so I'll have to find the one with just mesh. Any special tools or knowledge required to install the new grill?
The grille is very simple to install. No special tools needed.. Took me less than 10mins to put mine on.

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Crazy how such a subtle change can really make the car look even better.
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Old Sep 24, 2014 | 04:50 PM
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I just installed the matte black and chrome grill. Looks great on a black car, will post pics later.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Mercedes-Benz-W207-E350-E550-COUPE-Grille-Grill-MATT-BLACK-AMG-2pcs-Matte-NEW-/271212022698?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item3f257f0baa&vxp=mtr
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Old Oct 7, 2014 | 01:22 PM
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Looks great: these grilles totally change and modernize the look of the pre 2014 E coupe.
Ours gets much more attention than before.
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Old Oct 7, 2014 | 02:44 PM
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Originally Posted by Dueclaws
Looks great: these grilles totally change and modernize the look of the pre 2014 E coupe.
Ours gets much more attention than before.
I completely agree. Anyone with the pre-facelift coupe should get one of the "one-bar" grills. It's subtle, but, and you said it perfectly, modernizes the look of the car.
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Old Oct 7, 2014 | 07:37 PM
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This car looks so good in white. I was really considering getting that color, and (since I was looking used) if I'd found one with the right miles might have done it.
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Old Oct 7, 2014 | 10:40 PM
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Originally Posted by Dueclaws
Installed the new yesterday in less than an hour.

It looks great, updates the look of the car, and probably allows more air to reach the intercooler.
Do you have anymore pics of it on your car? I have a black one as well and still trying to decide to go for it or not.
(just noticed yours is blue. Close enough)

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Old Oct 8, 2014 | 10:13 AM
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Originally Posted by Benz_G
Do you have anymore pics of it on your car? I have a black one as well and still trying to decide to go for it or not.
(just noticed yours is blue. Close enough)
Here is is on my car (black).
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Old Oct 8, 2014 | 02:08 PM
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Originally Posted by Benz_G
Do you have anymore pics of it on your car? I have a black one as well and still trying to decide to go for it or not.
(just noticed yours is blue. Close enough)
Here are a couple of pics.
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Originally Posted by Dueclaws
Looks great: these grilles totally change and modernize the look of the pre 2014 E coupe.
Ours gets much more attention than before.
Yeh! Just like my 30 year old SEC.


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Yeh! Just like my 30 year old SEC.
Heck yeah that looks great!
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Old Oct 13, 2014 | 11:39 AM
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