Size of Correct Flat Hood Emblem?
04-04-2005, 01:19 AM
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Size of Correct Flat Hood Emblem?
This seems like a silly question. Fact is, I don't have my car with me at work right now but hope to pick up a flat hood emblem after work. Does anyone know the size/diameter of the emblem needed for a W210? I know there are several sizes available - I'd like the my flat one to sit inside the recess/dimple where the original star one sits - any ideas or anyone care to volunteer to measure the diameter of the dimple for me......within the next few hours?..
Many thanks in advance.
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04-04-2005, 04:55 AM
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Dave, I think the standard hood star has a 44mm base... but that is the widest point. The farther you want it to sit into the hood, the smaller diameter it needs to be.
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Originally Posted by scorchie
Dave, I think the standard hood star has a 44mm base... but that is the widest point. The farther you want it to sit into the hood, the smaller diameter it needs to be.
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04-04-2005, 08:40 AM
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The man is insatiable. 
Hey Dave,what is the best offset for an03 E500,,like what I have now? My pal wants these wheels,does he need different lugs? Stop spending money 
Hey Dave,what is the best offset for an03 E500,,like what I have now? My pal wants these wheels,does he need different lugs? Stop spending money
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Originally Posted by stemags
The man is insatiable. Hey Dave,what is the best offset for an03 E500,,like what I have now? My pal wants these wheels,does he need different lugs? Stop spending money
Hey Dave,what is the best offset for an03 E500,,like what I have now? My pal wants these wheels,does he need different lugs? Stop spending money ... but knowing what he's like, only chromed ones will do for him.....OK, I took the plunge and got IT....to all who hate "phoney" badging - this badge never came on any AMG's except those in the 70's and 80's(???) and I simply liked the logo design, which happens to go with my ride's general theme -absolutely nothing to do with me wanting to pretend to be an AMG owner, so please don't flame me
. It is solid brass and fits perfectly in the recess of the hood.
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04-04-2005, 01:25 PM
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To Do Or Not To Do?????
OK, I know this topic has already been beaten to death but since I was stupid enough to get it already, what does everyone really think - star or star-less? Please, no more jokes about aiming grannies and helpless kids crossing the road.......
04-04-2005, 01:29 PM
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OK, I know this topic has already been beaten to death but since I was stupid enough to get it already, what does everyone really think - star or star-less? Please, no more jokes about aiming grannies and helpless kids crossing the road.......
Do you have an upclose photo of it with the new badge?
Also, where did you find the badge? I think it looks great.
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04-04-2005, 01:34 PM
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I like the flat hood emblem!
Originally Posted by Whitey
OK, I know this topic has already been beaten to death but since I was stupid enough to get it already, what does everyone really think - star or star-less? Please, no more jokes about aiming grannies and helpless kids crossing the road.......
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Originally Posted by OceanView
Go Starless,
Do you have an upclose photo of it with the new badge?
Also, where did you find the badge? I think it looks great.
Do you have an upclose photo of it with the new badge?
Also, where did you find the badge? I think it looks great.
, couldn't you tell its a photoshop? I just bought it and its night time now but another member tells me it sits very nicely in the recess. Will do the install as soon as I get up in the morning.Thanks for the opinions, I'll try it on for real and see. If I don't like it, the emblem is up for grabs.......
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Oh, OceanView, thanks for the comps, I got it here in HK - haven't seen the colorless one on Ebay at all and much cheaper than comparable metal ones available on Ebay and here on this board......
04-04-2005, 09:23 PM
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sorry dave just got your email......internet/phone have been acting weird today for some reason.......
i don;t know if it'll fit in the dimple portion, my carlsson one doesn't, it sits outside it a little bit but it still looks tight, i'll take a pic
i don;t know if it'll fit in the dimple portion, my carlsson one doesn't, it sits outside it a little bit but it still looks tight, i'll take a pic
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Originally Posted by alexbenz
sorry dave just got your email......internet/phone have been acting weird today for some reason.......
i don;t know if it'll fit in the dimple portion, my carlsson one doesn't, it sits outside it a little bit but it still looks tight, i'll take a pic
i don;t know if it'll fit in the dimple portion, my carlsson one doesn't, it sits outside it a little bit but it still looks tight, i'll take a pic
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Originally Posted by stemags
NIcey badge,,would look good on the wheels.Put the star back there kiddo.
I just paid 6x bucks for that thing.....
BTW, they do make wheel caps with that design....
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Originally Posted by stemags
that would be unique Dave,,,,show us them next.
04-06-2005, 04:31 PM
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Now look what you've started Dave,,them badges will be everywhere now,and no more unique 
Originally Posted by OceanView
I like it.
Can you tell us where we can get one?
Thanks
Can you tell us where we can get one?
Thanks
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Originally Posted by Shane C
you dont need to stare at a star all day to remind you your driving a pimp *** benz.
Steve, you might be right but I think these things are also in very limited supply (like my wheels
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04-13-2005, 10:16 AM
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Anyone know where can I get a 1.75'' hood emblem.
I have a 2.25''... I don't like the way it sits on the hood.
I have a 2.25''... I don't like the way it sits on the hood.
