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Old 07-12-2003, 11:36 PM
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Any body mods on w211 E55 yet?

Has anyone done any modification to their W211 E55 yet. I'm considering the Expressions CL style grille and the flat hood ornament. Comments?

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I'm contemplating the same for my plat-blue W211 with the AMG Package.. wonder how would that look. MAybe someone could photoshop my car?
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it would look very similar to the picture above!!!!!!!!!
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How about taking a big turd on the hood!! Just kidding!!!:p
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I like the grill and flat hood ornament but the skirts look like they belong on a lesser car.

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that exact same grille will cost $699 + tax and shipping, plus the painting of the edges.
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and also, that same grille will not work if your car is equipped with distronic.
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it would look very similar to the picture above!!!!!!!!!
I dont think so - I have the AMG Kit and I dont know exactly how they got the hood / grill paint to match to look as if the grill is inserted into the hood rather than attached to it. Check this picture out - does it look to you like the grill is inserted into the hood (thats my car)

http://muhri.net/w211/Pages/Image1.html
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that exact same grille will cost $699 + tax and shipping, plus the painting of the edges.
Good lord, $700!!! I'm having second thoughts now hehe!
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Muhri, the expressions grille has a lip thet correspods to the chrome border on the standard grille. The expressions grille requires painting around the border.
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which do you prefer

Expression CL style grille-$700 or the Lorinser CL style grille-$800

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Or this from performanceproducts.com for $269. Put it on this weekend, looks great. They carry just the chrome and not the painted edge version.

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I must say I like the expression grill best. I 've emailed them and this is what they said:

Dear Sir,

I can send this parts by DHL and the price is 648 EURO + shipping 84 EURO

Total price 732 EURO for the complete set ready to install. You have to paint it.
I guess what I like best is that its painted around so it looks really like a true CL grill. I think it looks simpler and nicer than the lorinser one.. It still costs alot of money!!
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I think I prefer the expression grille as well. Performance products offers it for $699 but is now giving 15% off and ebates.com another 7% off of this if you link to performance products from there. Shipping is $26. That should be $620 then you'll get a rebate check from ebates.com for $41. The sale ends July 30.

Anyone know of any other grille similar to this for less money? Sorry EPower, I don't care for yours; it looks too much like the stock grille.
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my vote & 2 cents - 'expression grille'
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Originally posted by Dr Chill
I think I prefer the expression grille as well. Performance products offers it for $699 but is now giving 15% off and ebates.com another 7% off of this if you link to performance products from there. Shipping is $26. That should be $620 then you'll get a rebate check from ebates.com for $41. The sale ends July 30.

Anyone know of any other grille similar to this for less money? Sorry EPower, I don't care for yours; it looks too much like the stock grille.
Can I qualify for those discounts outside of the states Dr Chill? I'm interested. I agree Epower's looks like stock.
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Originally posted by fiftyfive4me
that exact same grille will cost $699 + tax and shipping, plus the painting of the edges.
did you install it on your car fiftyfive?

muhri: i'm also having a second thought. I thought it's only about 2-300...
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I think I prefer the expression grille as well. Performance products offers it for $699 but is now giving 15% off and ebates.com another 7% off of this if you link to performance products from there. Shipping is $26. That should be $620 then you'll get a rebate check from ebates.com for $41. The sale ends July 30.

Anyone know of any other grille similar to this for less money? Sorry EPower, I don't care for yours; it looks too much like the stock grille.

Dr Chill so performance products sell the expression style grill?
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They sell the Expression grille but it is back ordered. They should get them back on Aug 11. They also sell the rear spoiler for $399 and they have them in stock. Remember, 15% off.

I don't know if they will discount products shipped abroad.

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not crazy about their spoiler - I like the Lorenser rear spoiler (may have to get that).

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