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Finalized vehicle decision: Emerald Green over Exclusive Black Nappa GLE 580. Still working on Night Package Y/N, and on wheels. Leaning RWA 21" and no Night:
Stuck on whether to include in my build the Roof Spoiler (D11), or not. Trying to decide to what extent the choice of Night Package or no impacts this decision: Night introduces a sportier look, no-Night is a more elegant look, IMO.
Genuinely don't know and open to inputs. Thanks in advance for yours, including any photos you may care to share that amplify your thoughts.
Last edited by Hammer212; Jul 14, 2024 at 03:02 PM.
The roof spoiler, in my understanding, will be drilled into the standard one if installed from the factory. It has no functional meaning, just a decorative one. Having that said, you can install it later if you choose to. Post production installs are glued (sticky pads) and not drilled into.
For the wheels, my personal preference for 21s would be black + AMG five spoke wheels.
Last edited by stktyz33; Jul 14, 2024 at 04:31 PM.
Beauty in the eye of the beholder IMO. To my eye the roof spoiler finishes it off and the night package tones down the chrome. Also a fan of the AMG five spokes.
The roof spoiler, in my understanding, will be drilled into the standard one if installed from the factory. It has no functional meaning, just a decorative one. Having that said, you can install it later if you choose to. Post production installs are glued (sticky pads) and not drilled into.
For the wheels, my personal preference for 21s would be black + AMG five spoke wheels.
Guled spoilers are full and games until you're driving and they fly off. ( Ask me how I know)
The roof spoiler, in my understanding, will be drilled into the standard one if installed from the factory. It has no functional meaning, just a decorative one. Having that said, you can install it later if you choose to. Post production installs are glued (sticky pads) and not drilled into.
Originally Posted by Benzman33
Guled spoilers are full and games until you're driving and they fly off. ( Ask me how I know)
I was surprised to see in the DOG that the Roof Spoiler is a Vehicle Preparation Facility - installed option, versus a factory-installed one. I do like knowing that it could be added after delivery, the glue issue notwithstanding. @Benzman33 I'm asking how you know that's a problem.
Beauty in the eye of the beholder IMO. To my eye the roof spoiler finishes it off and the night package tones down the chrome.
I too am inclined to view it as a finisher... definitely on a Night Package GLE. Seems to increase its sportiness. Wasn't as convinced on a non-Night car, where no spoiler might add to a svelter, more elegant look.
To your point, it's all in the eye of the beholder. No right or wrong answer. It is genuinely interesting and useful to me to get the perspectives of members. Thanks for yours!
p.s. The GLS has a more upright D Pillar as compared to the GLE. To my eye, the roof spoiler on the GLS adds to its boxiness; not an especially good look, IMHO. The GLE's D-Pillar is less upright, and the spoiler does seem to fill that angle nicely.
I was surprised to see in the DOG that the Roof Spoiler is a Vehicle Preparation Facility - installed option, versus a factory-installed one. I do like knowing that it could be added after delivery, the glue issue notwithstanding. @Benzman33 I'm asking how you know that's a problem.
I've had after market spoilers fly off on the parkway before that where "glued" on with 3m tape.
It's better to have it come from the factory already installed, paint will match 100% and it's a fairly cheap option
I'd suggest considering the night package if you're leaning towards a brighter body color, but the choice is entirely yours. Both options will look fantastic regardless of whether you choose the night package or not. Personally, I wouldn't go with the spoiler on the GLE.
Night package on all the dark colors is a "for sure" in my opinion. It finishes it off quite nicely. I would also add the spoiler. It makes the rear look even more beefier.
@djgiovanni Thanks for your input. Yours is the killer sporty build I like the most, that includes what I'm pretty certain are the RXV - 22" AMG Cross-Spoke Forged Wheels in Matte Black. Sadly, I'm unable to build a 580 with those wheels; they're available only on the 53 and 63. Currently, I'm lukewarm on the available wheel options in order to get the Night Package on a 580.
@djgiovanni Thanks for your input. Yours is the killer sporty build I like the most, that includes what I'm pretty certain are the RXV - 22" AMG Cross-Spoke Forged Wheels in Matte Black. Sadly, I'm unable to build a 580 with those wheels; they're available only on the 53 and 63. Currently, I'm lukewarm on the available wheel options in order to get the Night Package on a 580.
Thank you. I do like my spec.
In your case, I would go with these... A bit expensive but trust me when I say that black wheels suite Emerald Green the best.
Last edited by djgiovanni; Jul 15, 2024 at 11:38 AM.
Finalized vehicle decision: Emerald Green over Exclusive Black Nappa GLE 580. Still working on Night Package Y/N, and on wheels. Leaning RWA 21" and no Night:
Stuck on whether to include in my build the Roof Spoiler (D11), or not. Trying to decide to what extent the choice of Night Package or no impacts this decision: Night introduces a sportier look, no-Night is a more elegant look, IMO.
Genuinely don't know and open to inputs. Thanks in advance for yours, including any photos you may care to share that amplify your thoughts.
I have the same colour GLE 450e. Went for elegance instead of sport. When I feel sporty I drive my Z4, when I feel elegant, I drive my GLE. The best of both worlds.
In your case, I would go with these... A bit expensive but trust me when I say that black wheels suite Emerald Green the best.
If only I could get your RXV wheels. Here's my concern with the black multi-spoke option (RPJ) currently on offer and shown in that configurator pic: this is 700 miles worth of brake dust that accumulated on that deep perimeter of a wheel similar to RPJ, that your RXV wheels do not have:
And the RYA black 5-spoke wheels have that same deep perimeter:
Last edited by Hammer212; Jul 16, 2024 at 12:20 PM.
If only I could get your RXV wheels. Here's my concern with the black multi-spoke option (RPJ) currently on offer and shown in that configurator pic: this is 700 miles worth of brake dust that accumulated on that deep perimeter of RPJ, that your RXV wheels do not have:
And the RYA black 5-spoke wheels have that same deep perimeter:
I had mine ceramic coated.
I don't seem to get as much brake dust as what you are showing. The ceramic coating helps with preventing much dust to stick to the wheels. Washing is a breeze.
I had mine ceramic coated. I don't seem to get as much brake dust as what you are showing. The ceramic coating helps with preventing much dust to stick to the wheels. Washing is a breeze.
@djgiovanni Great tip. Might open up those wheel possibilities for me. Thanks.
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Trying to decide to what extent the choice of Night Package or no impacts this decision: Night introduces a sportier look, no-Night is a more elegant look, IMO.
Currently, I'm lukewarm on the available wheel options in order to get the Night Package on a 580.
