SL/R230: Front Grill
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From: Ann Arbor, MI
2004 SL600
I bought an inexpensive replacement grill from ebay. It looks OK, but not quite OEM.
Even though I bought the car with few miles, the plastic mounting tabs for the original grill were cracked. My body shop tried to plastic weld the tabs, but it didn't work. One day while driving on the highway, the grill ripped off and flew over the hood; fortunately no one behind me.
IMHO, while the OEM grill has a better finish, its till just plastic. (My dad's 1968 280SL had a real grill made out of separate chrome pieces and all metal MB star.)
Even though I bought the car with few miles, the plastic mounting tabs for the original grill were cracked. My body shop tried to plastic weld the tabs, but it didn't work. One day while driving on the highway, the grill ripped off and flew over the hood; fortunately no one behind me.
IMHO, while the OEM grill has a better finish, its till just plastic. (My dad's 1968 280SL had a real grill made out of separate chrome pieces and all metal MB star.)
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2005 SL65 AMG
There are quite a few different grilles that MB put on these cars depending on trim level and options, and sometimes it’s difficult to tell the difference. Also the 2007-2008 cars have one fewer slat.
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2007 MBZ SL550
That's what I thought about the 2007-2008 years. But I have seen some with three slats, which prompted me to ask the question. So, in conclusion, the number of slats could mean different trim levels and options. Or that most likely they were replaced years later by adding a grill with three slats. Logically, that sounds correct.
Thank you.
Thank you.
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From: Cedar Park, Texas
2013 Porsche 911 Carrera 4S, 2004 SL55, 2012 Lexus IS250, 2021 Toyota Highlander
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From: Tampa
'01 CLK 430 cab, '04 SL500 (230K miles)
eBay item number:397537002707 i remembered mine had it i did not wire it. Not crazy about it too hokey for me.
Looks like I'll be getting a new grill !!
