SL-Class (R231) 2013 on: Discussion on the SL550

SL/R231: V8 Bi-Turbo badges

Old Jun 9, 2012 | 06:44 PM
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V8 Bi-Turbo badges

Anyone know where I can get a hold of the AMG V8 Bi-Turbo badges? I think they look great on the AMG model, and the SL550 just looks weird with no badges on those side grills. Best part is both cars have a V8 Biturbo so no poser status

I think that is the first mod I want to do on this car, that and figure out a way to change the light bulbs so that orange line in the headlight is white (already sucks you can't do anything about the orange side markers built into the headlight )

BTW I take delivery of my White/Red packaged end of the month!

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Old Jun 9, 2012 | 07:42 PM
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Here is a link for the badges.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Mercedes-AMG...item5d33a04ec0

PM AZN Optics about the white headlight bulb, he might have some in stock.

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Old Jun 13, 2012 | 05:55 AM
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Can't the Bi-Turbo emblems be bought at a Mercedes dealer? I bought "427" hood badges for my Z06 at my Chevy dealer. They used to come on a special edition Z06. Now they are on the new 427 Corvette convertible. They even come with a template for exact positioning.

There were non-exact copies on eBay but why buy copies when for a few dollars more you can get the OEM part.

It may cost more but I'd check at the parts counter before I'd add non original M-B parts on my car. After market stuff is cool. Don't get me wrong. However if the factory part is available, why save a few bucks?
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Old Jun 15, 2012 | 01:44 PM
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Originally Posted by Daytona-flyer
Can't the Bi-Turbo emblems be bought at a Mercedes dealer? I bought "427" hood badges for my Z06 at my Chevy dealer. They used to come on a special edition Z06. Now they are on the new 427 Corvette convertible. They even come with a template for exact positioning.

There were non-exact copies on eBay but why buy copies when for a few dollars more you can get the OEM part.

It may cost more but I'd check at the parts counter before I'd add non original M-B parts on my car. After market stuff is cool. Don't get me wrong. However if the factory part is available, why save a few bucks?

I believe they can but does anyone have the part number by chance?
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Old Jul 4, 2012 | 02:32 AM
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I got mine at the dealership and they measured and installed them for free..
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Old Oct 18, 2012 | 09:59 PM
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Here's what I did. On the right rear trunk I put T U R B O V 8. The TURBO letters are slightly shorter in height than the V8 letters. The V8 letters are the same style and size as the S L 5 5 0 letters on the left rear trunk. The balance is perfect. I did not go with B I dash since would not balance and be too much signage. The letters come separately which is important...(1) that area of the trunk is slightly curved and a one-piece emblem will not lay flat and (2) you can arrange it TURBO V8 or V8 TURBO, your choice.

Price is $9.50 with free shipping, go to Ebay 251152738587, MERCEDES AMG V8 TURBO CHROME EMBLEM BADGE LOGO.

And-so-it-goes.
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Old Oct 21, 2012 | 02:01 PM
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The part # for the V8 BiTurbo fender badge is: A166 817 29 15
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Old Dec 16, 2024 | 06:59 PM
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I purchased these: https://www.ebay.com/itm/333729646137

The emblem is "V8 BIturbo" and has tape on top and bottom so you can place without worrying about the spacing on individual letters. I just seperated the "V8" from the "Biturbo" so i could place the "V8" about the "Biturbo" as is done on the AMG version. Looks great but haven't had the emblems on for long so I can't attest for their durability. I did wipe the car well with 70% alcohol before attaching and used pressure to ensure good attachment. Seems to be firmly attached.
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