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Old Nov 12, 2018 | 09:03 PM
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I ordered all of the OEM grill parts today from Pelican. I was on the fence about the Distronic star cover since it was expensive but the feedback from a few of you indicated the current Distronic star cover would not be compatible with the new grill. Estimated arrival on the parts is next week. I'll post up pics once I receive everything and have a chance to remove the bumper and get everything swapped over. The prices from Pelican were about 30% lower than one of the MB dealers that responded to my request for parts quotes. Kind of sad that I emailed 4-5 dealers and only 1 responded.

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Old Nov 12, 2018 | 09:17 PM
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I ordered all of the OEM grill parts today from Pelican. I was on the fence about the Distronic star cover since it was expensive but the feedback from a few of you indicated the current Distronic star cover would not be compatible with the new grill. Estimated arrival on the parts is next week. I'll post up pics once I receive everything and have a chance to remove the bumper and get everything swapped over. The prices from Pelican were about 30% lower than one of the MB dealers that responded to my request for parts quotes. Kind of sad that I emailed 4-5 dealers and only 1 responded.
Is it for a GLC43 ?
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Old Nov 12, 2018 | 09:19 PM
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Whoops posted in the wrong forum. For a C63S. My guess is it's all the same!
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Old Nov 12, 2018 | 09:25 PM
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Originally Posted by mbfan219
Whoops posted in the wrong forum. For a C63S. My guess is it's all the same!
Dont think it's the same but for what people say in the forum , bumper removal is not necessary .

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Old Nov 13, 2018 | 08:03 AM
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I just saw, looks pretty interesting how is transformed...

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Old Nov 29, 2018 | 12:59 AM
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​​​​​​Can you put the link to the store?
Did you install the grille ?
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Old Nov 30, 2018 | 06:33 AM
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Not yet - waiting for tghe bumper parts to arrive and want to do at the end.
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Old Dec 20, 2018 | 07:58 AM
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Okay, started the retrofit and realised that these brackets are also required. Part numbers in picture. Other than that it's all uiu need.

Takes an hour, no need to even remove bumper
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Old Dec 20, 2018 | 11:24 AM
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Okay, started the retrofit and realised that these brackets are also required. Part numbers in picture. Other than that it's all uiu need.

Takes an hour, no need to even remove bumper
Don't see the picture !
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Old Dec 20, 2018 | 12:03 PM
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Don't see the picture !


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Old Feb 21, 2019 | 02:09 PM
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There are 2 available options on Amazon
1- MOTORFANSCLUB for Mercedes Benz GLC Class X253 Grill Gloss Black Front Grill Mesh Sports Upper Insert AMG Style Grille(With Camera hole) $169.99
2- MAXCAR - X253 W253 GT AMG style front grille grill for Mercedes GLC class GLC250 GLC300 2016+ with camera $195.47
Free Shipping on both
Trying to figure out if they are the same and just priced differently or if one is more plug-n-play than the other

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Old Feb 21, 2019 | 03:19 PM
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There are 2 available options on Amazon
1- MOTORFANSCLUB for Mercedes Benz GLC Class X253 Grill Gloss Black Front Grill Mesh Sports Upper Insert AMG Style Grille(With Camera hole) $169.99
2- MAXCAR - X253 W253 GT AMG style front grille grill for Mercedes GLC class GLC250 GLC300 2016+ with camera $195.47
Free Shipping on both
Trying to figure out if they are the same and just priced differently or if one is more plug-n-play than the other
I am pretty sure they are the same and made by the company in China and can be seen on Alibaba sold by different seller with different pictures and angle . I have noticed that when a seller spend more on picture quality they sale for more $ .
But they look pretty good ! But check previous post from someone who bought one for is 43 ..... good fitment and look but the camera hole was setting his camera out of way .
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Old Feb 24, 2019 | 02:12 PM
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Originally Posted by petdarrow
I just saw, looks pretty interesting how is transformed...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wY_apyVALZ4
That looks very convincing.
Just don't mash the pedal. You'll give it away.
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Old May 17, 2019 | 03:11 PM
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Finally had mine thrown on in time for summer.
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Old May 17, 2019 | 03:21 PM
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Yeah, I sprayed mine gloss black last minute. Happy.
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Old May 17, 2019 | 03:56 PM
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Another angle
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Old May 18, 2019 | 05:44 AM
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The AMG grille is an absolute no brainer...
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Old May 19, 2019 | 08:16 AM
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I think so as well. Cheers
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Old Jun 14, 2019 | 01:32 AM
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Originally Posted by affalterthought
I think so as well. Cheers
Look great !I am closer to get one .
Few question
Did you install it your self ?
How is the fitment ?
Is the camera still aligned ?
For who did you buy it ?
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Old Jun 14, 2019 | 07:25 AM
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I brought it to my MB dealer. They threw it on(1 hour). Camera works perfectly(they realigned everything).
Just search GLC43 Grill or Panamericana Grill for GLC 43 on Amazon.
Good luck.
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Old Jun 15, 2019 | 08:47 PM
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The black grille looks pretty tempting

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Old Jun 16, 2019 | 03:41 PM
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Yes I agree. I went with the traditional because I was afraid my front end would be all washed out in a sea of black. Nevertheless the black has def grown on me.
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Old Jun 19, 2019 | 01:49 PM
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Here’s mine. The black grill is a must for night package.
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Old Jun 19, 2019 | 02:06 PM
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Looks good . I am actually glad I went with the silver/black version as I feel it breaks things up a little. I think if I went with the black I would black out the MB Symbol. The black grille would look great on a white one for sure.
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Old Jun 19, 2019 | 02:15 PM
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Looks good . I am actually glad I went with the silver/black version as I feel it breaks things up a little. I think if I went with the black I would black out the MB Symbol. The black grille would look great on a white one for sure.
I tried the all black MB Symbol first, but as you stated I needed to mix things up and since my GLC still has some chrome bits here and there. So I decided to keep the chrome symbol. Either silver/black combo or all black will look good. Can't go wrong with Pan Grill.
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