JimE430

Star off, Flat on, love it!
2000 E430, P245/45/17 on 17" chrome 430 rims, Flat hood badge, clear
side marker lenses, AMG rear lenses, Silverstar bulbs on all headlights, Tinted windows.

mysticblu999

nice

Whitey

Very clean

Is that the larger badge you got or is it the 1.75"? Kinda looks like its sitting more on top of the hood.....could be the pic tho.

stemags

Nice job Jim,,,now what about a grill with the star? That mod seems to follow the hoodstar removal.

JimE430

The emblem is the larger one. I got it at my local dealer as a kit. I know I could have gotten it for less, but I liked the idea of seeing it before I bought it (good quality)) . After seeing the ones on the smaller cars, (CL,s) I liked the idea of the larger one. As far as the grill goes, (not dising anyone who has one) I think it is a little over the top. I like to keep things clean and flowing.
Jim
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2000 E430, P245/45/17 on 17" chrome 430 rims, Flat hood badge, clear side marker lenses, AMG rear lenses, Silverstar bulbs on headlights, and foglamps, "white" bulbs in standing lamps, K&N air filter, Tinted windows.
Next up,...Drilled Brembo's, Evo pulleys (still deciding, any info would be appreciated, downside??)

Whitey

"smaller cars, (CL,s)"????? I don't think a CL would be considered a smaller car....:p

Have you got a view of your emblem on the hood from slightly higher up? Would be good to see how the bigger badge would look relative to the rest of the hood.

Totally agree on the big star grill. To each their own and also not for me and my E

Now for some really creative ideas on what to do with the hood star..........

P.S. Are you typing in all your mods everytime your post? Try cutting and pasting the entire paragraph on the signature (User CP)...that way, it'll come up everytime you post..

JimE430

Thanks for the sig. info! I knew there was a way to do it, but still navigating the site. I will post another pic of the hood from above.
Ok CL or SL, they after all only have 2 doors
Any info on a repair manual? I like to do all my own work.
Jim

Whitey

Sorry, can't help with the Repair Manual but a kind member has hosted the entire CD for the pre-facelift version, info on many of the interior trimmings, panels etc. which should still apply to your 2000, maybe some of the basic mechanics might also apply. Here's the site:

http://www.edsoto.com/

I've heard no negative feedback on the Evo pullies. Stemags got some but haven't installed them, for the longest time, lol.

JimE430

Thanks for the info.

michakaveli

I couldn't help but notice the '99 E55 or E430 w/ the sport package in the garage

JimE430

Good eyes! That is my neighbors 99 E430 sport. They also have a White 2000 E55, and a green 430, Previous body style not sure what year. Our small condo complex looks like a dealership!

michakaveli

JimE430

Check it out!

Whitey

Not bad! One more question, did you find the the front of the (larger) emblem not sit flat on the hood (i.e. there's a gap) because of the curvature on the front of the hood? I'm about to get an MB emblem for a friend's ride and am afraid I won't be able to find the smaller OEM emblem in the shops, so I'm just curious if the bigger one also sits nicely on the hood - otherwise I would get if I end up with a gap.

JimE430

I looked at the cars that had this size at the dealer and I think it is right for the hood size. I was hung up on the dimple at first but now I am glad I went with this size. The only 44MM I could get were AMG, Bararbis, etc. The emblem I have now sits flat on the hood! Believe it or not, the gap (if any) will be the windshield facing side. But, if you insert badge in adapter first, then put on hood, you will draw the emblem tight against the hood all around. Love it, cant wait for the Brembos!

Whitey

Yeah, that was my understanding too, that the MB badges only come in the larger size. Glad to hear it sits flat. But I would not screw it too tightly....I went out of control with my wrench thinking that it would draw the emblem flatter - only to find the tightening put a massive dent in the hood! Lucky for some residual MB quality, it all bounced back into place once I released the pressure.......

Maja216

I just changed my hood star for the flat AMG badge it was really easy I'll post pics later.

Maja216

Here it is in all Its MB glory

JimE430

Maja, Which hood badge did you use? Cant tell from pic. If it is "Benz", Where did you get it, and is it inside the dimple? Also, are those clear lenses on the sranding lights? If so, wher can I get some?
Thanks, Jim

Maja216

The badge is the 48mm AMG I got it on ebay heres another one http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...category=33646.

I also got the headlights on ebay heres another set from the same guy http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...spagename=WDVW
Both guys shipped the stuff with no problems.

d2Benz

Maja, how clear are your headlights at night?
Were they any better than your original OEM?

where did U get your clear side marker from???

cheers!

Maja216

The lights look a hundred time better that the oem but they perform about the same I bought some of the new silver star bulbs by silvania but these new lights use a different bulb I haven't figured out what bulb it is but I'm sure its not something rare. The clear side markers I got on ebay too. heres a link http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...spagename=WDVW

d2Benz

Maja thanks for the 411 and please keep me/us updated about the bulbs for the light....I love the newer look but everybody have been talking about the dull OR lack of brightness........