I am thinking about swapping out my grill. I have two grills that are the 4 slat version but was thinking about a single slat.
This is for my 2005 SL55 in black.
How about some pics of your upgraded/replaced grill and a poll of your favorite style!
This is for my 2005 SL55 in black.
How about some pics of your upgraded/replaced grill and a poll of your favorite style!
55TECH on ebay has some nice single slat grilles.
I'm starting to think that blacking out the 3 or 4 slat grill and leaving the star is the best look.
From straight on, there is not much difference, but from angles, the single slat grill can look a bit awkward. I may soon throw a 4 slat grill (painted black) back on my current SL600.
My old 2006 SL55 with painted black 4 slat grill:
My current 2004 SL600 with single slat grill (painted black)
From straight on, there is not much difference, but from angles, the single slat grill can look a bit awkward. I may soon throw a 4 slat grill (painted black) back on my current SL600.
My old 2006 SL55 with painted black 4 slat grill:
My current 2004 SL600 with single slat grill (painted black)
Triple.Sevens photos are exactly what I'm talking about.
From the front on, the single slat grill looks great.
His signature picture though is from the side, and I think the side profile shows how the single slat grill can look a bit awkward on the early R230.
From the front on, the single slat grill looks great.
His signature picture though is from the side, and I think the side profile shows how the single slat grill can look a bit awkward on the early R230.
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From the front on, the single slat grill looks great.
His signature picture though is from the side, and I think the side profile shows how the single slat grill can look a bit awkward on the early R230.
Is that a 55 tech grille? With the mesh?Originally Posted by LukasBMW
Triple.Sevens photos are exactly what I'm talking about.From the front on, the single slat grill looks great.
His signature picture though is from the side, and I think the side profile shows how the single slat grill can look a bit awkward on the early R230.
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All black, leaving the star silver looks cheesy IMHO
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Bwahahahaha I beg to differ...Originally Posted by kustom2k1
All black, leaving the star silver looks cheesy IMHO
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Originally Posted by Z06KLR
Bwahahahaha I beg to differ...
No begging allowed here ZO6. I covered my bases by stating IMHO.
Least amount of chrome.. its just my personal preference. I hate bling
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Least amount of chrome.. its just my personal preference. I hate bling
Just giving you **** bro, it's your SL. I was all stealth in my blown vette but I'm keeping it classy with my AMG.Originally Posted by kustom2k1
No begging allowed here ZO6. I covered my bases by stating IMHO.Least amount of chrome.. its just my personal preference. I hate bling
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Originally Posted by Z06KLR
Just giving you **** bro, it's your SL. I was all stealth in my blown vette but I'm keeping it classy with my AMG.
Yea my car shed its tux when I cut the cats and resonators out..what was once classy is now obnoxious. I get where your coming from considering you've owned a Z06.
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IDK about that. I'm all for blacking a car out nd the chrome (unless it's an antique), but I feel like the Mercedes star should be left alone. It's just made to shineOriginally Posted by kustom2k1
All black, leaving the star silver looks cheesy IMHO
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From the front on, the single slat grill looks great.
His signature picture though is from the side, and I think the side profile shows how the single slat grill can look a bit awkward on the early R230.
I still think the pre facelift R230's are the best looking one and the side profile is better then the facelift one's. With the Euro regulations for pedestrians I'm thinking the newer German cars are going to start looking clunking. I'm happy with my grill. Originally Posted by LukasBMW
Triple.Sevens photos are exactly what I'm talking about.From the front on, the single slat grill looks great.
His signature picture though is from the side, and I think the side profile shows how the single slat grill can look a bit awkward on the early R230.
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Damn, the carbon wrap looks sweet, and on a Pewter beast if I am not mistaken.
Oh, but I do love the R230 in White.
Oh, but I do love the R230 in White.
So far it looks like a lot of folks like the single slat.....
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Nice, same year as mine....Originally Posted by Gene Gorman
Is this the grill everyone talks about?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Mercedes-R23...#ht_1870wt_972
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Yes that is the grill.
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Ok, seriously. Is that an HDR shot ? Damn that car looks good!Originally Posted by kustom2k1
Carbon wrap looks good
Tell me about the splitter....
