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Panamericana Grille for Prefacelift S63 Coupe?

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Old 05-23-2022, 09:58 PM
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car had black wrap on everything. I took it off, and this is the $215 grill


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Old 05-23-2022, 10:04 PM
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you have to take the bumper off to release the oem grill tabs. They are the outermost tabs, (marked)
All the rest of the tabs are not involved. The bumper has a guard, unknown purpose, that blocks the bottom tabs. It is riveted or some fastener I couldnt get off. You can bend the guard back enough to access the tabs.


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you have to take the bumper off to release the oem grill tabs. They are the outermost tabs, (marked)
All the rest of the tabs are not involved. The bumper has a guard, unknown purpose, that blocks the bottom tabs. It is riveted or some fastener I couldnt get off. You can bend the guard back enough to access the tabs.

I got mine installed but I seem to getting wind/whistling noise when I'm driving over 85-90mph. Looks great but curious if you're getting any wind noise since installing it.
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havent noticed it
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havent noticed it

yeah I get wind noise and I can't figure where exactly it's coming from on the grill. It's kind of annoying if I don't have the radio on.
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Old 06-08-2022, 12:28 AM
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yeah I get wind noise and I can't figure where exactly it's coming from on the grill. It's kind of annoying if I don't have the radio on.
Sorry, but LOL. That's the car screaming at you for making it look like so many Buicks.

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Old 07-04-2022, 10:54 AM
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I also have the wind noises after swapping the grill. Did any of you already find a way how to get rid of those?
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Whistling sound

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I got mine installed but I seem to getting wind/whistling noise when I'm driving over 85-90mph. Looks great but curious if you're getting any wind noise since installing it.
I'm also experiencing the whistling sound. Any solutions?
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I'm also experiencing the whistling sound. Any solutions?
Put the original grille back on and the car will stop screaming at you for making it look like a Buick.
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Ok guys, I found the solution to the whistling problem: There was a slight airflow passing in between the outer frame of the grille and the hood. I just put a foam seal in between and the wind noises are gone!
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Ok guys, I found the solution to the whistling problem: There was a slight airflow passing in between the outer frame of the grille and the hood. I just put a foam seal in between and the wind noises are gone!
Can you send a picture of what you're talking about? I would love to take a look and try that.

I thought it was the rubber cover being a little misaligned behind the grill. I just haven't gotten it done because I need to do some other maintenance so I told my mechanic that we'll just do all of that at once.
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thank u for your help

Originally Posted by okbarnett
LNC wants 1000 for the grill. there is 2 on ebay that are the same.

eBay item number: this one is $599
224861550608

eBay item number: this one is $215
255117110822
I just bought this one and it fits. Its good quality, its for S63 only.
this is a great help for me i want to order one asap,the bottom one is the correct one foe a 2017 s63 amg is that correct 255117110822 i found this number from a texas area,can u please conform this is correct GT Front Grille For Mercedes Benz W217 S63(ONLY!) AMG Pre-/Facelift 2014-2020 thank u so much for your imput
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Originally Posted by bigt86gn
this is a great help for me i want to order one asap,the bottom one is the correct one foe a 2017 s63 amg is that correct 255117110822 i found this number from a texas area,can u please conform this is correct GT Front Grille For Mercedes Benz W217 S63(ONLY!) AMG Pre-/Facelift 2014-2020 thank u so much for your imput
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It is. The seller just expanded the range to attract more views, I guess. There's no such thing as a 2014 S63 Coupe and 2018 - 2020 already has the Panamericana grille, which cannot be replaced with this one (won't fit). That could possibly bite this seller in the ***.
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It is. The seller just expanded the range to attract more views, I guess. There's no such thing as a 2014 S63 Coupe and 2018 - 2020 already has the Panamericana grille, which cannot be replaced with this one (won't fit). That could possibly bite this seller in the ***.
thats excacly what i thought too,thank you so much for your reply im gonna order it today cant wait to get it and put in on.
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Actually, I forgot to consider the posers. Though 2014 is definitely non-existent and the ad does say "S63(ONLY!)", 18-20 S560 coupes/cab's can masquerade as AMGs.
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that should be the same as I ordered
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Send picture of where you put the foam.

Originally Posted by 320Driver
Ok guys, I found the solution to the whistling problem: There was a slight airflow passing in between the outer frame of the grille and the hood. I just put a foam seal in between and the wind noises are gone!

can you show a picture of where you put the foam?
Old 01-25-2023, 08:23 PM
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I don have any pic of that. But it only fits one way. it fits back all the same
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Hello,
Can you please write me more about this problem?
Did the grill and bumper have to be removed again? Please specify where the foam was put. Thanks a lot....
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I dont have any wind noise. I cant hear anything like that. And i dont know where they would put any foam. I dont know anything about that.
The only foam I know of is the Styrofoam block that is behind the bumper brackets. It is pushed in to its position before the bumper goes back on
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Hello,
I thought you were writing about a whistling problem. I can't figure it out. Some attempts have already been made without positive results.
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In my video you can see my Panamerica grill


So it cost me about $700 w a shop install for my grill. I got the grill off eBay because I wanted a black gloss one which was harder to find. I had to purchase twice as the first one I received the mounting tabs didn’t line up. Now it’s on and very happy, looks great, no wind noise or whistle and the night vision and all sensors work.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/204094117841?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=sb_t3qfxsd-&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=Ck1SdIfTR2m&var=&widget_ver=a rtemis&media=COPY

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Originally Posted by CARMAN1815
https://youtu.be/vzf9dhaM6w8

So it cost me about $700 w a shop install for my grill. I got the grill off eBay because I wanted a black gloss one which was harder to find. I had to purchase twice as the first one I received the mounting tabs didn’t line up. Now it’s on and very happy, looks great, no wind noise or whistle and the night vision and all sensors work.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/20409411784...mis&media=COPY

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Question for you , I did the black grille as well . Found one that could be delivered next day on Amazon ( sounds so cheesy !) . Long story short it seems a little loose , like it can be pulled out easily and it’s not a great fit . I also notice a whistle . Does your eBay grill show these characteristics ? Thanks in advance ! Trying to remedy this

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its not clipped in correctly. You have to make sure that each tab is in a slot, then that the hook snaps into each clip.
you have to take it off and see every clip from the inside.


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