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SL/R230: 3 Fin Front Grill vs 1 Fin Grill

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Old 11-19-2009, 07:28 PM
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2008 SL600 w/AMG pkg
3 Fin Front Grill vs 1 Fin Grill

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I bought it on EBay from jakuo for $180. I had to modify the lower mounting lip. Otherwise, it fit great.

What do you guys think?
Old 11-19-2009, 10:16 PM
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I have the same mod. I think the 1 fin looks more aggressive with a touch of retro.
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agree... more aggressive look. thumbs up!
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i love mine

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Old 11-22-2009, 10:11 PM
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I ROCK THE SINGLE FIN MYSELF!
Old 11-23-2009, 02:48 AM
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I ROCK THE SINGLE FIN MYSELF!
Makes me wish I had gone red... great looking car.
Old 11-27-2009, 03:58 PM
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Looks good. I think it Looks better on yr silver as u have sport front, than non sport

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Old 11-30-2009, 08:40 PM
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I purchased the same, but modified it with matching paint and installed SS mesh behind the tristar to match the custom ss lower mesh ..........
3 Fin Front Grill vs 1 Fin Grill-img_1722.jpg
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67SuperSnake, how did you modify it? I tried to put mine on and it would not go on. Didn't want to do anything stupid, if you know what I mean!

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god i am still debating if i should do single fin.... it's like choosing between C63 and M3 lol
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67SuperSnake, how did you modify it? I tried to put mine on and it would not go on. Didn't want to do anything stupid, if you know what I mean!

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I had to cut off the lower hooks on the bottom (I used a cutoff wheel grinder) and used Velcro instead. The top matches up perfectly, and it does not move.
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The single fin rocks!!!
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I purchased the same, but modified it with matching paint and installed SS mesh behind the tristar to match the custom ss lower mesh ..........
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Wow.. That looks great.
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I like the single fin however I'm not a big fan of it being chrome, I wonder how it would look in black or color matched. I saw the one color matched but the light color grille did not look right at all. YEA I SAID IT

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