5.5 AMG badge idea - Page 2

Sidez · 03-10-2008, 12:52 AM

its a cultural thing.. they have been doing that for years..

the amg 63 is not a 6.3 the 55 is not a 5.5.. and the 65 is definatly not a 6.5

Regardless they make the 6.3 badges in that format and I see nothing wrong with making the 5.5 badge in that format.. good luck man and I hope it turns out good for you

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slowrey · 03-10-2008, 02:22 AM

I had a request that we make 3.2 badges rather than the 5.5 however I think that the 5.5 badges would be more popular as there are more cars that share the 55 designation rather than the 32....

slowrey · 04-15-2008, 05:47 PM

Would you all agree that the 55 badge would sell better?

wawy · 04-15-2008, 06:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by slowrey

Would you all agree that the 55 badge would sell better?

I'm sure it would sell...

Also, I just received some V8 emblems from a seller in Taiwan I am going to put on my C55. I wonder if I emailed him the picture from this thread of the 5.5AMG if they have the means to be able to create it. Thanks for resurrecting this thread...

folex187 · 04-15-2008, 06:28 PM

I am going to send one of these off to my guys in China via EMS on Friday. I will get a price and post it. I think we will need at least 10 sets to make this possible because there is a machine set-up fee. Who's in right now for the 5.5? I can also have a 3.2 made but again I will need at least 10 more to make it cost effective.

The more people we get in on this the cheaper they will be. I will see if they can make them as close if not exact to OEM specs.

viper501 · 04-15-2008, 06:30 PM

Depending on price and quality, I'd be interested in a set.

folex187 · 04-15-2008, 06:32 PM

Quality should be close if not exact to OEM. I will know accurate pricing when I get a look at the OEM one.

wawy · 04-15-2008, 08:29 PM

You can count me in for a set if it looks close to the OEM 6.3AMG badge...

55 ON IT · 04-15-2008, 08:39 PM

Pretty cool! Count me in for two sets!

hkycoldrct · 04-15-2008, 08:41 PM

Count me in for a pair of 3.2 AMG

MercedesFTW · 04-15-2008, 08:41 PM

I'll take a set.

tasho3 · 04-15-2008, 08:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by schwarz

so.... does this mean that even manufacturers (MB in this case) are also posers?

no they use the numbers 6.3 instead of 6.2 to cary its heritage

cldriver · 04-15-2008, 09:34 PM

Down for a pair of "AMG 5.5"!

hotml350 · 04-15-2008, 09:59 PM

This company makes great badges, they are in Australia

http://www.lni.com.au/index.html

Vader13 · 04-15-2008, 10:00 PM

thats hot..I need a 55K one...

riseAMG · 04-16-2008, 03:21 AM

It would be a nice touch to our c55 sleepers, I'm already envious enough of the c63. I'd buy a set.

slowrey · 04-16-2008, 10:39 AM

Obviously I'd buy a set.

BF_JC230 · 04-16-2008, 01:36 PM

We can do this in America or any other location that has a CNC...The question is...how do you want it made? It can be a low run CNC operation in a metal (Aluminum) and then polished...it can be cut out of a plastic like ABS and then cleaned up...painted or "chromed"...or you can build a set of tools and mold them like the OEM units are, and chrome them...First you have to know what you want...

How would you attach this? 3M double sided tape? If so you may want a recess designed in the back side of the part to accept the thickness of the foam. CNC would require a flip operation...but again you are only paying for programming, set up and machined materials where the recess could be designed into the back side of a molded part - but then you have to pay for the tool the operation, the machine rate and the material...

Just some thoughts...
Jake

(Will it follow the curve of the fender - or be flat on the back / bottom?)

mig888 · 04-16-2008, 01:57 PM

Hm.. I might be able to do something completely flat and lasercut. Then I'll be able to image the necessary areas black over polished aluminum. Just a thought, but of course numbers and precise specifications will push this project through.

Edit:
The only fast example I have of what I can do for now is what I just accomplished with my flash bracket on my camera:

STOCK:

TEMPLATE CREATION (with polish):

AFTER:

Full color polished aluminum...probably more than what we'd want here, but hey, just throwing in my dayjob as help?

mig888 · 04-16-2008, 02:33 PM

slowrey, if you can get your original mockup converted or exported into a DXF/Autocad file...just talked to the laser guys =).

folex187 · 04-16-2008, 03:15 PM

UPDATE:

I got my email back and assuming we want OEM quality these won't be cheap even if we get 10pcs ordered. It's looking about $35/emblem. That is if I send them an OEM one and they make it 2 tone just like the OEM badges are. Let me know and if we should go ahead with it.

adnanhoque · 04-16-2008, 03:27 PM

I am DOWN for 5.5 AMG badge. I assume me living in Toronto, Canada won't be an issue?

wawy · 04-16-2008, 03:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by folex187

UPDATE:

I got my email back and assuming we want OEM quality these won't be cheap even if we get 10pcs ordered. It's looking about $35/emblem. That is if I send them an OEM one and they make it 2 tone just like the OEM badges are. Let me know and if we should go ahead with it.

I'm still in.........

folex187 · 04-16-2008, 04:01 PM

Canada customers will just need to let me know how to ship it.. Should I start an official thread for this or will they lock it?

wawy · 04-16-2008, 04:03 PM

I would inquire with Mr.Vanos or one of the other moderators....

03-10-2008, 02:22 AM	#27
slowrey Super Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 696 Drives: 2006 Mercedes C55 AMG	I had a request that we make 3.2 badges rather than the 5.5 however I think that the 5.5 badges would be more popular as there are more cars that share the 55 designation rather than the 32.... __________________ Sean Austin, TX SOLD: 2006 C55 AMG - 040 Black/Black, Comand Navigation, Birdseye Maple, Bi-Xenons, Tele-Aid, Avantgarde, Sirius, Bluetooth, iPod, changer. FS Parting out items: http://www.mbworld.org/forums/partin...cessories.html

04-15-2008, 05:47 PM	#28
slowrey Super Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 696 Drives: 2006 Mercedes C55 AMG	Would you all agree that the 55 badge would sell better? __________________ Sean Austin, TX SOLD: 2006 C55 AMG - 040 Black/Black, Comand Navigation, Birdseye Maple, Bi-Xenons, Tele-Aid, Avantgarde, Sirius, Bluetooth, iPod, changer. FS Parting out items: http://www.mbworld.org/forums/partin...cessories.html

04-15-2008, 08:29 PM	#33
wawy Super Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Western Canada Posts: 933 Drives: 2006 C55 AMG	You can count me in for a set if it looks close to the OEM 6.3AMG badge... __________________ 2006 Diamond Black C55 AMG RENNtech Monolites 19x8.5/9.5 with Toyo Proxies T1R RENNtech Carbon Fiber Airbox Resonator delete Previous: 2002 C32 AMG Mods: Blacked out side markers, Vogtland springs, H&R Rear swaybar, Resonator delete, ASP pulleys (sold) 2003 C320 (sold) 2002 C230 (sold) 1998 BMW323is (sold)

04-15-2008, 08:39 PM	#34
55 ON IT Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 480 Drives: W208 CLK55K	Pretty cool! Count me in for two sets! __________________ AMG or nothing. 359 - 2 of 2 SLIDE SHOW

04-15-2008, 08:41 PM	#35
hkycoldrct Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 442 Drives: 2002 C32 ///AMG	Count me in for a pair of 3.2 AMG __________________ Green air filters/LET phenolic spacers/Denso IK16 iridium plugs/Magnecor KV85 8.5mm wires/CL grill/MB flat hood emblem/bi-xenon headlights/clear side markers/aluminum sports pedals/LED mirror blinkers You only live life once, but if you do it right, once is all you need.

04-15-2008, 06:28 PM	#30
folex187 Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 158 Drives: C55 AMG	I am going to send one of these off to my guys in China via EMS on Friday. I will get a price and post it. I think we will need at least 10 sets to make this possible because there is a machine set-up fee. Who's in right now for the 5.5? I can also have a 3.2 made but again I will need at least 10 more to make it cost effective. The more people we get in on this the cheaper they will be. I will see if they can make them as close if not exact to OEM specs.

04-15-2008, 06:30 PM	#31
viper501 Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: South of the Border Posts: 213 Drives: 06 C55 & 04 Landcruiser	Depending on price and quality, I'd be interested in a set.

04-15-2008, 06:32 PM	#32
folex187 Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 158 Drives: C55 AMG	Quality should be close if not exact to OEM. I will know accurate pricing when I get a look at the OEM one.

04-15-2008, 08:41 PM	#36
MercedesFTW MBWorld Fanatic! Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Chicago Posts: 2,035 Drives: Cee Fiddy Five	I'll take a set. __________________ 1-5-4-2-6-3-7-8

04-15-2008, 09:34 PM	#38
cldriver Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 243 Drives: AW '05 C55	Down for a pair of "AMG 5.5"! __________________ '05 Alabaster White C55 • BBS RS-GT fr:18x8 235-35/18, rr:18x9.5 255-35/18 w/PS2 • Kleemann Kompressor, Headers, Sport Cats, ECU, & LSD • Lorinser Roof Spoiler • Power Fold Mirrors • Clear Corners • 6000K HID • CLK Grill • Flat Hood Emblem • Smoked S-Class Taillights

04-15-2008, 09:59 PM	#39
hotml350 Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 50 Drives: 2006 W164 ML350	badges This company makes great badges, they are in Australia http://www.lni.com.au/index.html

04-15-2008, 10:00 PM	#40
Vader13 MBWorld Fanatic! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: OC, CA Posts: 2,745 Drives: W211 E55, C300S,Past 996GT3,ZCPM3,Brabus C32,ML 500	thats hot..I need a 55K one... __________________ EuroTeck CF Lip Satin Black 19X8.5 19X10 HRE M40 19's W RennTech LM V2 V1 Radar and other stuff..

04-16-2008, 03:21 AM	#41
riseAMG Almost a Member! Join Date: May 2007 Location: Windy City Posts: 40 Drives: C55 AMG	nice It would be a nice touch to our c55 sleepers, I'm already envious enough of the c63. I'd buy a set.

04-16-2008, 10:39 AM	#42
slowrey Super Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 696 Drives: 2006 Mercedes C55 AMG	Obviously I'd buy a set. __________________ Sean Austin, TX SOLD: 2006 C55 AMG - 040 Black/Black, Comand Navigation, Birdseye Maple, Bi-Xenons, Tele-Aid, Avantgarde, Sirius, Bluetooth, iPod, changer. FS Parting out items: http://www.mbworld.org/forums/partin...cessories.html

04-16-2008, 01:36 PM	#43
BF_JC230 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: WNY Posts: 376 Drives: 1980 German w123 230 "Sport", and 2005 American w203 C230 Sport	We can do this in America or any other location that has a CNC...The question is...how do you want it made? It can be a low run CNC operation in a metal (Aluminum) and then polished...it can be cut out of a plastic like ABS and then cleaned up...painted or "chromed"...or you can build a set of tools and mold them like the OEM units are, and chrome them...First you have to know what you want... How would you attach this? 3M double sided tape? If so you may want a recess designed in the back side of the part to accept the thickness of the foam. CNC would require a flip operation...but again you are only paying for programming, set up and machined materials where the recess could be designed into the back side of a molded part - but then you have to pay for the tool the operation, the machine rate and the material... Just some thoughts... Jake (Will it follow the curve of the fender - or be flat on the back / bottom?)

04-16-2008, 01:57 PM	#44
mig888 MBWorld Fanatic! Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Socal Posts: 2,160 Drives: EVE	Hm.. I might be able to do something completely flat and lasercut. Then I'll be able to image the necessary areas black over polished aluminum. Just a thought, but of course numbers and precise specifications will push this project through. Edit: The only fast example I have of what I can do for now is what I just accomplished with my flash bracket on my camera: STOCK: TEMPLATE CREATION (with polish): AFTER: Full color polished aluminum...probably more than what we'd want here, but hey, just throwing in my dayjob as help? __________________ Last edited by mig888; 04-16-2008 at 02:02 PM.

04-16-2008, 02:33 PM	#45
mig888 MBWorld Fanatic! Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Socal Posts: 2,160 Drives: EVE	slowrey, if you can get your original mockup converted or exported into a DXF/Autocad file...just talked to the laser guys =). __________________

04-16-2008, 03:15 PM	#46
folex187 Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 158 Drives: C55 AMG	UPDATE: I got my email back and assuming we want OEM quality these won't be cheap even if we get 10pcs ordered. It's looking about $35/emblem. That is if I send them an OEM one and they make it 2 tone just like the OEM badges are. Let me know and if we should go ahead with it.

04-16-2008, 03:27 PM	#47
adnanhoque Almost a Member! Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Toronto Posts: 56 Drives: 2005 Mercedes C55 AMG	I am DOWN for 5.5 AMG badge. I assume me living in Toronto, Canada won't be an issue?

04-16-2008, 04:01 PM	#49
folex187 Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 158 Drives: C55 AMG	Canada customers will just need to let me know how to ship it.. Should I start an official thread for this or will they lock it?

04-16-2008, 04:03 PM	#50
wawy Super Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Western Canada Posts: 933 Drives: 2006 C55 AMG	I would inquire with Mr.Vanos or one of the other moderators.... __________________ 2006 Diamond Black C55 AMG RENNtech Monolites 19x8.5/9.5 with Toyo Proxies T1R RENNtech Carbon Fiber Airbox Resonator delete Previous: 2002 C32 AMG Mods: Blacked out side markers, Vogtland springs, H&R Rear swaybar, Resonator delete, ASP pulleys (sold) 2003 C320 (sold) 2002 C230 (sold) 1998 BMW323is (sold)

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