W211 AMG Discuss the W211 AMG's such as the E55 and the E63

Star vs. no Star, you decide.

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Old 08-03-2003, 02:59 PM
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Star vs. no Star, you decide.

I like it without the star (CL grill on the way). I wish I had a better picture with Star, maybe someone can post one.




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2003 CL55 AMG
I always like the sleeker look of the flat badge.
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I prefer the flat badge. If you get the CL grill then absolutely go with the flat badge.

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Although I have the star, I would prefer the flat badge. I'll be ordering one soon
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I prefer the star, otherwise its not a Mercedes!
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Originally posted by MercedesFanatic
I prefer the star, otherwise its not a Mercedes!
So what is it now? Are you saying CL is not a Mercedes?
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It's nice with the flat badge.
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I'm leaning toward the flat badge as well.
Looks much better on a sport-type car, while I prefer the star for more conservative sedans.
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Definetly the flat badge! I never have liked the huge Mercedes logo sticking out on the hood!
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I got a flat hood badge, but the diameter is a bit larger (about 1/2") than the base of the standard hood ornament, so it won't fit in the depression in the hood, like the stock one does. I haven't installed it yet. Is this how yours is? How does it fit/look?

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Originally posted by Poursha
I got a flat hood badge, but the diameter is a bit larger (about 1/2") than the base of the standard hood ornament, so it won't fit in the depression in the hood, like the stock one does. I haven't installed it yet. Is this how yours is? How does it fit/look?
Yes, and it looks great.
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Rather than buying a plastic SLK MB badge, I bought a metal AMG badge on ebay. Looks awesome and fits properly too.
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Here it is with new grill.

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Originally posted by stephens
Rather than buying a plastic SLK MB badge, I bought a metal AMG badge on ebay. Looks awesome and fits properly too.
Picture?
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That's an outstanding look, RaveE55.
Where did you buy the CL grille?
How much was it?
I think I'll look into the same set up.
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Originally posted by amg55
That's an outstanding look, RaveE55.
Where did you buy the CL grille?
How much was it?
I think I'll look into the same set up.
I bought it from Performance Products, but beware the housing used to hold the center star will need to be rmoved and painted glossy black, that is how the oe looks, for some reason performance products does not paint theirs and it looks horrible in a cheap looking gray plastic.
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Thanks...I'll get on it....as soon as MB begins pushing those '04's out the door.

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