Whats the difference between E55, E500 Sport grill?
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Whats the difference between E55, E500 Sport grill?
Im looking to buy the E55 grill, it looks so much more cleaner then my stock E500 non sport edition. Is there a big difference in the two or is it just the angles of the pictures im seeing on this forum.
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The color of the Avantguard grill aka AMG E55 is black and has less slats
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I just compared the 2 hoods side by side in the garage and they appear to be the same. I know a couple have already done this conversion, you may want to confirm with them. I know theres an 07 sport bumper and grille on ebay right now for the cheap.. 
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The hoods the same....it's the bottom half of the grill that is different than the 06 and below. That's why you have to change the bumper.
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If you look at the top of the grille, where it meets the hood, the old one sits recessed while the new grille actually covers the lip of the hood. Is it still possible to mount it to the older hoods?
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I don't think it should be a problem. I ordered a full AMG E63 body kit and they told me that I didn't need to replace the hood just the bumper and grill.
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what made you finally go through with your decision Thats goin to be sick..
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Can you show me pics or link me to what you are talking about? I have a Black 2003 E500 sport, with the OEM grille on it (chrome with black painting between slats). I didnt think there was a difference between my grille and any other grille on the 03's (e55, e320, or e500).
A side by side comparison would be nice if yo or anyone else can provide one.
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Other way around on number of slats, the Avantguard aka AMG E55 grill has 5 slats and are black/chrome only OEM colors I know of). The other grilles have 4 slats and are silver/chrome (only OEM colors I know of). Tons of pictures on these forums.
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I've got all that I need now...amg exhaust & wheels are in the garage just waiting to be put on. I may put the exhaust on this weekend and do cut outs while I wait for the kit.
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OK, my pic is clear, and it shows 5 slats. that says mine is the avantgard/amg grille. Correct?
As far as the 4 slat 'non amg or sport' grille, there is not 1 pic on here that shows it clearly enough to count...
As far as the 4 slat 'non amg or sport' grille, there is not 1 pic on here that shows it clearly enough to count...
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You are correct. Also, on the grille that has 5 (AMG/Avantguard/Sport), the horizontal inserts are black. On the version with 4, the inserts are grey.
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first attached pic in the post
https://mbworld.org/forums/showpost....&postcount=375
look at the 2nd attached pic
https://mbworld.org/forums/showpost....&postcount=448
1st pic
https://mbworld.org/forums/showpost....&postcount=466
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Thanks Ryda. Now I get it. I didnt even know that there was a difference until now. I thought the grey was for silver cars, and the black was for black cars! Guess not!
Thanks,
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If you want OEM new, call the dealer and get the part #, then try the OEM parts website someone just posted on this forum recently, it looked to have good pricing on OEM parts. Get a VIN off ebay of a car with the right grille, makes things easier when calling the dealer.
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Try the classifieds here or watch ebay for someone that went to the giant star grille.
