New Mod not sure I like it?

Timster · 10-02-2002, 01:49 PM

It’s a handle for the trunk. With this handle you don’t have to touch the paint.
The handle on the inside is kind of awkward to use if you try and close the trunk slowly.
The handle doesn’t touch the paint; it rests on the inserts behind the plate.
It’s very functional, I’m just not sure I like the way it looks.
What do you think?

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AndrewEclipse · 10-02-2002, 01:54 PM

Very good idea. However, your right, it does look kinda out of place. You just have to chose whats more important to you. Fingerprints or a piece that sticks out.

If it was me personally, id take it off, and have a bottle of Meguiars quick mist detailer hidden in the trunk and give it a quick wipe when the prints build up.

10-02-2002, 02:42 PM

why not just use the handle on the inside of the trunk?

pocholin · 10-02-2002, 03:11 PM

or just handle it from the license plate???

Shine · 10-02-2002, 11:39 PM

Good idea, do w208 has remote trunk opener from the driver side ? (not from the remote key)

FrankW · 10-03-2002, 12:21 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Shine
Good idea, do w208 has remote trunk opener from the driver side ? (not from the remote key)

the trunk release for W208 is on the center console right next to the mirror buttoms.

Petie · 10-03-2002, 12:41 AM

and from the remote key........

Taucher · 10-03-2002, 05:59 PM

If you must keep it, It would probably look better if it was same color as the car.

CiLKY · 10-03-2002, 06:13 PM

I've got one on my car and I think it actually looks good. It adds to the classy touch of the car. Just a little more chrome but not too much. Kinda hard to see in the pictures though.... Well just my thoughts.....

L8tr
Jeremy

karl k · 10-03-2002, 09:57 PM

I have this $20 stainless handle under license plate; use it ALL the time. It is functional and an inconspicuous design component, which blends in perfectly with the overall CLK's appearance.

Inside trunk handle is for omni-dexterous homo-sapiens, magicians and circus performers;

- in short: RIDICULOUS!

10-02-2002, 01:54 PM	#2
AndrewEclipse MBWorld Fanatic! Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 1,111 Drives: It Varies	Very good idea. However, your right, it does look kinda out of place. You just have to chose whats more important to you. Fingerprints or a piece that sticks out. If it was me personally, id take it off, and have a bottle of Meguiars quick mist detailer hidden in the trunk and give it a quick wipe when the prints build up. __________________ Orgain, Inc. www.drinkorgain.com gain health, gain energy, gain life

10-02-2002, 03:11 PM	#4
pocholin Out Of Control!! Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Nice & Hot & Humid H-town Posts: 20,166 Drives: Nissan Maxima SL	or just handle it from the license plate??? __________________ Naughty Boys Club, Member # 1 Former owner of: E55 AMG, 13.128 @ 105.74 also known as the Bootie Assasin! True post whore, and Lord of the Post Whores!

10-03-2002, 12:41 AM	#7
Petie MBWorld Fanatic! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 5,663 Drives: 2000 CLK430	and from the remote key........ __________________ 2000 CLK430 Glacier White Kleemann two-tone interior Carlsson Staggered 2/5 Brilliant Kleemann Big Brake Kit Eisenmann Exhaust EvoSport Underdrive Pulley System EvoSport PrePainted Side Markers Illuminated Door Sills Custom Painted front grill & Custom flat hood badge ///Alpine ICE System 5% Tint

10-03-2002, 05:59 PM	#8
Taucher MBWorld Fanatic! Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Sinking Spring, PA Posts: 1,839 Drives: 2002 C32 AMG	If you must keep it, It would probably look better if it was same color as the car. __________________ Taucher 2002 C32 AMG Stock, and proud of it ! Xenons-Sunshade-rain sensor-6CD changer-Brilliant Silver 2004 Acura MDX w/ rear entertainment system and voice activated navigation system with rear view color camera ..... for my wife NB #6 "Barney Gumble could've been somebody. A prodigious student with his sights set on Harvard, he could've been a contender instead of a bum, which is what he is."

10-03-2002, 09:57 PM	#10
karl k MBWorld Fanatic! Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Florida Posts: 2,065 Drives: 2002 CLK 55 AMG Coupe ;)	I have this $20 stainless handle under license plate; use it ALL the time. It is functional and an inconspicuous design component, which blends in perfectly with the overall CLK's appearance. Inside trunk handle is for omni-dexterous homo-sapiens, magicians and circus performers; - in short: RIDICULOUS! __________________ 2002 CLK55 ////AMG brilliant silver & charcoal nappa GPS Comand & Escort 8500

10-02-2002, 02:42 PM	#3
Larry Sonsini Guest Posts: n/a	why not just use the handle on the inside of the trunk?

10-02-2002, 11:39 PM	#5
Shine Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Lean runner Posts: 972	Good idea, do w208 has remote trunk opener from the driver side ? (not from the remote key)

10-03-2002, 06:13 PM	#9
CiLKY Super Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Asheville, NC Posts: 587 Drives: E55, ML320, TSX, Silverado	I've got one on my car and I think it actually looks good. It adds to the classy touch of the car. Just a little more chrome but not too much. Kinda hard to see in the pictures though.... Well just my thoughts..... L8tr Jeremy

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