Does anyone make a starless grill for W215?

FormulaZR · 09-17-2009, 07:06 PM

Pretty much what the title says...but is there any aftermarket grill available for this car? Besides not needing 2 MB emblems within 6 inches of each other...I REALLY don't need the big on on the grill!!!!

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Silver CL55 · 09-25-2009, 02:36 AM

And I certainly hope I don't see any....why do you US drivers think you have better taste then Mercedes-Benz?
IMHO German cars should be modified very slightly as they look stupid otherwise...."no star grill"....not!
Colin.

FormulaZR · 09-25-2009, 10:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Silver CL55

And I certainly hope I don't see any....why do you US drivers think you have better taste then Mercedes-Benz?
IMHO German cars should be modified very slightly as they look stupid otherwise...."no star grill"....not!
Colin.

Thanks so much for your opinion...It's not a matter of better taste; I just don't feel the need have the car branded everywhere. Subtlety is the mark of class...not extravagance. Either way, to each their own!

moorlands · 09-25-2009, 07:51 PM

colin

i see your point, and i do agree that the star grill looks gr8, but our american cousins are entitled to there opinion. hell there are guys in the uk that put viper stripes on robin reliants. (our equivelent of rednecks). i can see why he wants that grill(i wouldnt), and from a certain point of view with a good body kit, it could look gr8. good luck to all.

sorry, just notised your from texas. no offence aimed at any1

moorlands · 09-25-2009, 07:54 PM

btw, are you an rfactor player formula zr?

Silver CL55 · 09-25-2009, 07:57 PM

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Originally Posted by FormulaZR

I just don't feel the need have the car branded eerywhere

Ok......... if you don't want the car to look like a Merc, why don't you try a Kia instead?

FormulaZR · 09-25-2009, 08:06 PM

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Originally Posted by moorlands

colin

i see your point, and i do agree that the star grill looks gr8, but our american cousins are entitled to there opinion. hell there are guys in the uk that put viper stripes on robin reliants. (our equivelent of rednecks). i can see why he wants that grill(i wouldnt), and from a certain point of view with a good body kit, it could look gr8. good luck to all.

sorry, just notised your from texas. no offence aimed at any1

No offense taken.

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Originally Posted by moorlands

btw, are you an rfactor player formula zr?

I don't know what rfactor is...

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Originally Posted by Silver CL55

Ok......... if you don't want the car to look like a Merc, why don't you try a Kia instead?

Well, the W221 has a starless grille, so does that make it less of a Mercedes? Looking like an MB and having the star all over it are two completely different things.

moorlands · 09-25-2009, 08:43 PM

rfactor is a pc racing simulation game, very realistic, a wheel is a must have, and i think a formula zr was one of the original non licensend cars. hence the comment.

Silver CL55 · 09-25-2009, 08:46 PM

Well, the W221 has a starless grille, so does that make it less of a Mercedes?

So you are going to remove the star grille, put on a no star grille and then put a bonnet star on your CL, same as the w221 model?
What a great look that will be grandad, well done.
MB designers must be tracking this thread, you must obviously be a designer yourself?

FormulaZR · 09-25-2009, 09:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Silver CL55

Well, the W221 has a starless grille, so does that make it less of a Mercedes?

So you are going to remove the star grille, put on a no star grille and then put a bonnet star on your CL, same as the w221 model?
What a great look that will be grandad, well done.
MB designers must be tracking this thread, you must obviously be a designer yourself?

There is already an MB emblem on the hood...so, I guess you lost me. And yes, ideally I'd put a no star grille on the car.

FormulaZR · 09-25-2009, 09:36 PM

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Originally Posted by moorlands

rfactor is a pc racing simulation game, very realistic, a wheel is a must have, and i think a formula zr was one of the original non licensend cars. hence the comment.

Oh, that's cool...I hadn't ever heard of the game. FormulaZR is a reference to my Formula Firebird and my initials...not so clever.

CoupeLeicht600 · 09-25-2009, 10:31 PM

Actually, I have seen it on this website: www.performanceproducts4benz.com

However, it does look a bit strange because there is nothing in the middle. Unless, if you have the S-Class or E-Class with their distinctive grilles.

CoupeLeicht600 · 09-25-2009, 10:36 PM

Just type in "grille" on their search engine. I think there's a few on the third page.

E500C70 · 09-26-2009, 02:26 AM

FormulaZR · 09-26-2009, 09:56 AM

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Originally Posted by CoupeLeicht600

Actually, I have seen it on this website: www.performanceproducts4benz.com

However, it does look a bit strange because there is nothing in the middle. Unless, if you have the S-Class or E-Class with their distinctive grilles.

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Originally Posted by CoupeLeicht600

Just type in "grille" on their search engine. I think there's a few on the third page.

Thanks...I went there and didn't have any luck finding it, but I'll keep looking!

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Originally Posted by E500C70

I actually like the way the grill looks on that car...

Oxygen · 09-28-2009, 07:29 PM

That looks sweet!

FormulaZR · 09-30-2009, 05:21 PM

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Originally Posted by E500C70

Ok, best I can figure this is a Mattig grill. I couldn't find any other manufacturer who made a badgeless grill. So...Mattig is now closed (I think) and Tuning Zubehor (a US dist) is closed also; soooooo does anyone know where I could find one? Or....have one for sale themself?

AMWebby · 10-03-2009, 11:37 AM

Mattig never made that grille. Like you I think this is a slight modification that adds subtlety to a marvellous car and is very similar to the Brabus Rocket. I have just ordered one from these guys. http://www.dynamicperformance.de/215/products_215.htm

I'm currently deliberating whether to paint it charcoal grey or body coloured.

Mercedes-Benz_CL55_AMG_2000_Brabus_Grille_600.jpg

Mercedes-Benz_CL55_AMG_2000_body_colour.jpg

FormulaZR · 10-03-2009, 11:40 AM

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Originally Posted by AMWebby

Mattig never made that grille. Like you I think this is a slight modification that adds subtlety to a marvellous car and is very similar to the Brabus Rocket. I have just ordered one from these guys. http://www.dynamicperformance.de/215/products_215.htm

I'm currently deliberating whether to paint it charcoal grey or body coloured.

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Thanks for the link! That's what I'm looking for! I wonder if they ship to the US?

AMWebby · 10-03-2009, 11:49 AM

I contacted them and they first put me in touch with their UK stockist, who obviously didn't want to know. I contacted them again and they sent me a proforma invoice with shipping to the UK included. It arrives next week.

FormulaZR · 10-03-2009, 11:51 AM

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Originally Posted by AMWebby

I contacted them and they first put me in touch with their UK stockist, who obviously didn't want to know. I contacted them again and they sent me a proforma invoice with shipping to the UK included. It arrives next week.

I sent them an e-mail...so we'll see what happens. Mind if I ask how much it was?

AMWebby · 10-03-2009, 12:00 PM

Including shipping it came to £280, about US$450

FormulaZR · 10-03-2009, 12:04 PM

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Originally Posted by AMWebby

Including shipping it came to £280, about US$450

Thank you...

AMWebby · 10-03-2009, 06:54 PM

Mon plaisir. What colour is yours and what colour do you intend to do the grille in?

FormulaZR · 10-05-2009, 01:18 PM

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Originally Posted by AMWebby

Mon plaisir. What colour is yours and what colour do you intend to do the grille in?

The car is metallic black; and I would like the grille the same color.

09-25-2009, 02:36 AM	#2
Silver CL55 Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 22 Drives: CL55 AMG	None that I know of. And I certainly hope I don't see any....why do you US drivers think you have better taste then Mercedes-Benz? IMHO German cars should be modified very slightly as they look stupid otherwise...."no star grill"....not! Colin.

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AMWebby Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 78 Drives: CL500	Mattig never made that grille. Like you I think this is a slight modification that adds subtlety to a marvellous car and is very similar to the Brabus Rocket. I have just ordered one from these guys. http://www.dynamicperformance.de/215/products_215.htm I'm currently deliberating whether to paint it charcoal grey or body coloured. Mercedes-Benz_CL55_AMG_2000_Brabus_Grille_600.jpg Mercedes-Benz_CL55_AMG_2000_body_colour.jpg Last edited by AMWebby; 10-03-2009 at 11:47 AM.

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09-25-2009, 07:51 PM	#4
moorlands Newbie Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 3 Drives: cl600	colin i see your point, and i do agree that the star grill looks gr8, but our american cousins are entitled to there opinion. hell there are guys in the uk that put viper stripes on robin reliants. (our equivelent of rednecks). i can see why he wants that grill(i wouldnt), and from a certain point of view with a good body kit, it could look gr8. good luck to all. sorry, just notised your from texas. no offence aimed at any1

09-25-2009, 07:54 PM	#5
moorlands Newbie Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 3 Drives: cl600	btw, are you an rfactor player formula zr?

09-25-2009, 08:43 PM	#8
moorlands Newbie Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 3 Drives: cl600	rfactor is a pc racing simulation game, very realistic, a wheel is a must have, and i think a formula zr was one of the original non licensend cars. hence the comment.

09-25-2009, 08:46 PM	#9
Silver CL55 Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 22 Drives: CL55 AMG	Well, the W221 has a starless grille, so does that make it less of a Mercedes? So you are going to remove the star grille, put on a no star grille and then put a bonnet star on your CL, same as the w221 model? What a great look that will be grandad, well done. MB designers must be tracking this thread, you must obviously be a designer yourself?

09-25-2009, 10:31 PM	#12
CoupeLeicht600 Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Little Rock, Arkansas Posts: 173 Drives: Yes!	Actually, I have seen it on this website: www.performanceproducts4benz.com However, it does look a bit strange because there is nothing in the middle. Unless, if you have the S-Class or E-Class with their distinctive grilles.

09-25-2009, 10:36 PM	#13
CoupeLeicht600 Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Little Rock, Arkansas Posts: 173 Drives: Yes!	Just type in "grille" on their search engine. I think there's a few on the third page.

10-03-2009, 11:49 AM	#20
AMWebby Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 78 Drives: CL500	I contacted them and they first put me in touch with their UK stockist, who obviously didn't want to know. I contacted them again and they sent me a proforma invoice with shipping to the UK included. It arrives next week.

10-03-2009, 12:00 PM	#22
AMWebby Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 78 Drives: CL500	Including shipping it came to £280, about US$450

10-03-2009, 06:54 PM	#24
AMWebby Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 78 Drives: CL500	Mon plaisir. What colour is yours and what colour do you intend to do the grille in?

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