Question for those who switched their grills to "coupe" or star grills........
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Question for those who switched their grills to "coupe" or star grills........
Did you have distronic plus and if so, did it interfer with that system?
I think I have decided I want the drivers assistance package with disctronic but I would like to also swap grills and was wondering if anyonw had actually swapped grills with distronic.
Thanks, and I'll hang up and take my answer off the line.
I think I have decided I want the drivers assistance package with disctronic but I would like to also swap grills and was wondering if anyonw had actually swapped grills with distronic.
Thanks, and I'll hang up and take my answer off the line.
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Aren't there like 5 Threads asking this exact question (with answers)? Lol.
I think that it probably can't be done flawlessly, however, a manufacturer might say "Distronic" compatible if it is. It needs to have a black shield around the star (where it would usually be "hollow" with mesh) in order to even be considered compliant. M-B makes star grilles that are distronic compatible on cars that are originally designed for the star grille, but I don't know how much I'd trust an aftermarket grille to be 100% reliable with such a complex and safety-paramount system.
I think that it probably can't be done flawlessly, however, a manufacturer might say "Distronic" compatible if it is. It needs to have a black shield around the star (where it would usually be "hollow" with mesh) in order to even be considered compliant. M-B makes star grilles that are distronic compatible on cars that are originally designed for the star grille, but I don't know how much I'd trust an aftermarket grille to be 100% reliable with such a complex and safety-paramount system.
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Aren't there like 5 Threads asking this exact question (with answers)? Lol.
I think that it probably can't be done flawlessly, however, a manufacturer might say "Distronic" compatible if it is. It needs to have a black shield around the star (where it would usually be "hollow" with mesh) in order to even be considered compliant. M-B makes star grilles that are distronic compatible on cars that are originally designed for the star grille, but I don't know how much I'd trust an aftermarket grille to be 100% reliable with such a complex and safety-paramount system.
I think that it probably can't be done flawlessly, however, a manufacturer might say "Distronic" compatible if it is. It needs to have a black shield around the star (where it would usually be "hollow" with mesh) in order to even be considered compliant. M-B makes star grilles that are distronic compatible on cars that are originally designed for the star grille, but I don't know how much I'd trust an aftermarket grille to be 100% reliable with such a complex and safety-paramount system.
Yes, I agree. I guess I was hoping for a simple. Yes, the grill has nothing to do with it. But it sounds like it really does. Well, I guess I just saved $3,000! I really only wanted it for the pre brake feature.....but even that might not be all they say it is.
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Aren't there like 5 Threads asking this exact question (with answers)? Lol.
I think that it probably can't be done flawlessly, however, a manufacturer might say "Distronic" compatible if it is. It needs to have a black shield around the star (where it would usually be "hollow" with mesh) in order to even be considered compliant. M-B makes star grilles that are distronic compatible on cars that are originally designed for the star grille, but I don't know how much I'd trust an aftermarket grille to be 100% reliable with such a complex and safety-paramount system.
I think that it probably can't be done flawlessly, however, a manufacturer might say "Distronic" compatible if it is. It needs to have a black shield around the star (where it would usually be "hollow" with mesh) in order to even be considered compliant. M-B makes star grilles that are distronic compatible on cars that are originally designed for the star grille, but I don't know how much I'd trust an aftermarket grille to be 100% reliable with such a complex and safety-paramount system.
What does that plastic plate do anyway? I have been told it collects quite a bit of snow and crud during the winter time.
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I think it just protects the radar system, so stuff doesn't get blasted all over it.
I had Distronic 1 in my W220, and it was great. The new Distronic is nothing short of outstanding. It wasn't a major for me, because I don't use CC too much, and wouldn't put it to much use (plus, I kind of think we shouldn't rely on SO many robotic driving methods.... Even the awesome "Hold" feature makes you further-ly useless and irrelevant). Although, I'm driving this car on some long distance trips lately, and it sure would be yet another coddling effect.
Saving $3K is nice, but if money isn't an object in regards to optioning the car with what you want, I wouldn't let a "cheap" aftermarket grille stand in the way. But I'm clearly not a fan of star grilles on M-B's that weren't proportionally design intended for them. I can understand that having a certain "look" you like being paramount over all other.... Even functional things though.
I had Distronic 1 in my W220, and it was great. The new Distronic is nothing short of outstanding. It wasn't a major for me, because I don't use CC too much, and wouldn't put it to much use (plus, I kind of think we shouldn't rely on SO many robotic driving methods.... Even the awesome "Hold" feature makes you further-ly useless and irrelevant). Although, I'm driving this car on some long distance trips lately, and it sure would be yet another coddling effect.
Saving $3K is nice, but if money isn't an object in regards to optioning the car with what you want, I wouldn't let a "cheap" aftermarket grille stand in the way. But I'm clearly not a fan of star grilles on M-B's that weren't proportionally design intended for them. I can understand that having a certain "look" you like being paramount over all other.... Even functional things though.
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I think it just protects the radar system, so stuff doesn't get blasted all over it.
I had Distronic 1 in my W220, and it was great. The new Distronic is nothing short of outstanding. It wasn't a major for me, because I don't use CC too much, and wouldn't put it to much use (plus, I kind of think we shouldn't rely on SO many robotic driving methods.... Even the awesome "Hold" feature makes you further-ly useless and irrelevant). Although, I'm driving this car on some long distance trips lately, and it sure would be yet another coddling effect.
Saving $3K is nice, but if money isn't an object in regards to optioning the car with what you want, I wouldn't let a "cheap" aftermarket grille stand in the way. But I'm clearly not a fan of star grilles on M-B's that weren't proportionally design intended for them. I can understand that having a certain "look" you like being paramount over all other.... Even functional things though.
I had Distronic 1 in my W220, and it was great. The new Distronic is nothing short of outstanding. It wasn't a major for me, because I don't use CC too much, and wouldn't put it to much use (plus, I kind of think we shouldn't rely on SO many robotic driving methods.... Even the awesome "Hold" feature makes you further-ly useless and irrelevant). Although, I'm driving this car on some long distance trips lately, and it sure would be yet another coddling effect.
Saving $3K is nice, but if money isn't an object in regards to optioning the car with what you want, I wouldn't let a "cheap" aftermarket grille stand in the way. But I'm clearly not a fan of star grilles on M-B's that weren't proportionally design intended for them. I can understand that having a certain "look" you like being paramount over all other.... Even functional things though.
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