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#101
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AMG grille is fine. You are not trying to mislead people thinking you have the AMG engine under the hood, which the AMG trunk lid badge is for.
I was thinking of getting this same grille myself but somehow I don't like it that much. Those two horizontal bars are too close together. If they were twice as far apart I would get it myself.
Doesn't look as bad as I thought though.
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AMG grille is fine. You are not trying to mislead people thinking you have the AMG engine under the hood, which the AMG trunk lid badge is for.
I was thinking of getting this same grille myself but somehow I don't like it that much. Those two horizontal bars are too close together. If they were twice as far apart I would get it myself.
Doesn't look as bad as I thought though.
I was thinking of getting this same grille myself but somehow I don't like it that much. Those two horizontal bars are too close together. If they were twice as far apart I would get it myself.
Doesn't look as bad as I thought though.
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W212 E-class, W211 E-class, F10 5-Series
Anyone removed the grill on a 2014 model year yet? It's not nearly so simple because the clips aren't easily accessible like in prior models. There's simply no way to get your hands down there. Looks like it might be necessary to remove a substantial portion of the front of the body.
I just installed the 55Tech grill today with distronic. I used the DIY pics at the start of this thread (thanks for doing that!!!) After reading thread i was paranoid and careful but it wasn't as bad as i thought and took literally 20min including replacement of the OEM hood emblem with a JBS Speed $20 emblem. When removing the OEM grill, just look around with a flashlight to find the lower clips. I find the 55tech grill has a bit more of a horizontal gap atop the grill but i honestly think it's just me seeing something different and i'll get used to it. My wife walked out of the house and said "i like it, it looks mean" so that works for me! For the JBSSpeed button, it does not fit perfectly flat on the E63 hood (becuase of the seam but from the top you can't tell the difference. I am concerned about water getting underneath and i will monitor. Love the looks though. Thanks to 55tech and JBSpeed.
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I have a black, star grill for sale off an E550.......from 2011......in great shape too.
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2011 e350 Wagon & 2004 e320
I know it’s an old thread but I wasn’t wondering if someone knew the size of the MB emblem that goes in the grill for the prefacelift w212? Bought a GT grill but did. It come with an emblem. Still waiting for it want to order the emblem now. Thanks in advance.
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have a black, star grill for sale off an E550.......from 2011......in great shape too.