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Old Aug 5, 2003 | 02:45 PM
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Modified CL grill (pics)

I recently purchased (Performance Products) a CL style sport grill for my 2003 E55, the center housing used to hold the star in place, was a low quality gray piece of plastic, on oem CL grills the housing is glossy black and matches the inserts, I had a shop remove the center housing, paint it gloss black and put a wire mesh behind the entire grill to match the wire mesh in the bottom spoiler.

Modified performance products grill (note glossy housing).








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Old Aug 5, 2003 | 03:29 PM
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Nice grill bro!!!
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Old Aug 5, 2003 | 08:10 PM
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not to shabby

from the last pic showing two cars
the modified one almost looks like a C coupe when you look at is quickly:p
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Old Aug 5, 2003 | 08:20 PM
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Originally posted by lorinsertuned
not to shabby

from the last pic showing two cars
the modified one almost looks like a C coupe when you look at is quickly:p
So don't look at it so quickly.
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Old Aug 5, 2003 | 10:11 PM
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is it easy to install?
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Old Aug 5, 2003 | 10:16 PM
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is it easy to install?
Very easy. If you buy the Performance products grill, you will need to have the center housing painted, they use a gray color housing that looks like ****.
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Old Aug 6, 2003 | 02:29 AM
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good job, gives the car a clean look
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Old Aug 18, 2003 | 04:15 PM
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do u have the website where to buy the grill?
do you have a write up to install?
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Originally posted by OneSilverEclass
do u have the website where to buy the grill?
do you have a write up to install?

www.performanceproducts.com
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Old Aug 18, 2003 | 05:01 PM
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a different thread had another source as well, does anyone remember? if so, please post
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Old Aug 18, 2003 | 05:01 PM
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a different thread had another source as well, does anyone remember? if so, please post
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Old Aug 18, 2003 | 05:41 PM
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I think this is the one you were looking for, courtesy of STKLAW.

http://www.globalautoshop.com./acce.../benz_index.htm


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Old Aug 18, 2003 | 06:42 PM
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here's a different one

here's another type of grillle
Attached Thumbnails Modified CL grill (pics)-211e55185-005.jpg  
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Old Aug 18, 2003 | 07:35 PM
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Re: here's a different one

Originally posted by fiftyfive4me
here's another type of grillle
This similar to the "CL" type grill. The first grill is not what performance products is selling as the CL Type grill. My understanding is that the CL grill only has 4 slats, versus the other grill with the star in it which has the same number of slats as the grills that come standard on the W211 (w/o the star). Also, the CL grill does not have a chrome surround, and it is painted body color (like the above picture).

Somewhere on this site, and also with Performance Products, they distinguish between the two. I believe at Performance Products, the 4 slat grill is part of the "Illusion" body kit, and can be ordered separately.

The above picture looks to be another variation of the CL grill.

That said, the Silver car looks sweet!
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Old Aug 18, 2003 | 07:44 PM
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thanks for the info the the grills, are you guys getting the front badges (mbz, not brabus,carlsson, etc) from the dealer or outfits like performance products? if dealer item, anyone have part number?
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Old Aug 18, 2003 | 08:42 PM
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Re: here's a different one

Originally posted by fiftyfive4me
here's another type of grillle
Fiftyfive, that grill looks amazing. Do you have a link to the site that sells it? Thanks in advance.
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Old Aug 19, 2003 | 07:50 PM
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If the slats were black instead of chrome it would look better. Just the star should be chrome.



This type looks better...
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