W212 Grill

bigevil · 10-11-2009, 03:06 AM

Just wondering why the the E class sedan didn't get the grill facelift the coupe did? I think thats the only thing the C class sedan has that looks better.
Perhaps its to convey the more luxurious feel similar to the s class grill? but if so why offer a sport version without the sportier grill.

This would be a great accessory kit for people to start selling. (dunno if the coupe one would fit or how hard it would be to make one that looks like the coupe grill that would fit our sedans. Just a thought.

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johnphua · 10-11-2009, 09:29 AM

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2010-...spagenameZWDVW

K-A · 10-11-2009, 09:55 AM

Actually it has nothing to do with a face-lift. M-B's Luxury Sedan's always get the Luxury grille, and to be honest, I've personally never seen a Sport grille to look good at all on a car intended with a Luxury grille.

The C-Class was a smart move to put a Sport grille on, as it's not really a Luxury Sedan, and is marketed to a younger crowd, who typically like the more "in your face" look.

IMO I'd stick with the OEM, but am curious to see how the W212 looks with a Sport grille, so post pics if you get it.

bigevil · 10-12-2009, 12:18 AM

hmmm, $450 is just at the threshold that makes it harder to pull the trigger on a whim. I'll think about it and check for other options.

johnphua thanks for looking out!

2010 E550 · 11-06-2009, 01:23 PM

i got my 550 & before i did i asked about the grille switch - was told by dealer that can't be done since sizing is different....but then again i just asked if one could be taken off a coupe & installed on mine ......can the sizing be modified ? i don't know .....

bigevil · 11-06-2009, 01:26 PM

we've gotta wait for some peeps to release grilles thats it.

in the meantime I did this.

2010 E550 · 11-06-2009, 01:54 PM

wow ! the grille in black looks very nice indeed ..... i wouldnt have imagined it looking so neat & i see you have removed the silver star as well .....my additions are on the back end .......roof & rear spoilers .....my car is iridium silver so initially when the roof spoiler was put on i felt pretty "so-so" about it ......now i am getting used to it & actually am starting to like the break/contrast between the roofline & rear window....of course that would be a non-issue on your black car = very nice grille !

bigevil · 11-06-2009, 01:55 PM

I did the rear spoiler too but skipped the roof one,
next time i'm in vancouver we'll have to check it!

Steel.Grey.MB · 11-07-2009, 10:54 AM

Looks Sick Big! I got the trunk spoiler and the roof spoiler as part of the appearance package. I like the combination. Now I'm thinking about painting my grille after seeing yours.

bigevil · 11-07-2009, 02:24 PM

New Pictures!

Here's where we stand now...

once the wheels arrive this badboy is finished! finally

ipp · 11-07-2009, 04:07 PM

I think you should debadge it, otherwise it's perfect! Have you considered removing the lower side chrome? I'm not sure what it will look like, but I'd think it would look good, especially since the AMG doesn't have it.

petee1997 · 11-07-2009, 05:41 PM

Personally I think it looks like bling. Maybe it's just my age showing.

10-11-2009, 09:55 AM	#3
K-A MBWorld Fanatic! Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: California Posts: 1,689 Drives: '06 M-B E350 AMG Sport / '09 Chevy Malibu / Sold: '02 M-B S500	Actually it has nothing to do with a face-lift. M-B's Luxury Sedan's always get the Luxury grille, and to be honest, I've personally never seen a Sport grille to look good at all on a car intended with a Luxury grille. The C-Class was a smart move to put a Sport grille on, as it's not really a Luxury Sedan, and is marketed to a younger crowd, who typically like the more "in your face" look. IMO I'd stick with the OEM, but am curious to see how the W212 looks with a Sport grille, so post pics if you get it. __________________ -2006 M-B E350 AMG Sport: Pewter/Black, AMG Sport Package, Premium & Entertainment Packages, DD Seats w/ Massage, Etc., Rear Sun Shades, Smoked Rear Lights, Blacked Out Side Markers, 5% Tints -2009 Chevy Malibu: Silver/Gray -SOLD: 2002 M-B S500: Brilliant Silver/Black, Fully Loaded w/ Every Option (ABC/Disctronic/Parktronic/Heat & Cool Seats/Rear-Seat Adjust, Etc.)

10-12-2009, 12:18 AM	#4
bigevil Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 62 Drives: 2010 E350 Sedan-Sport	hmmm, $450 is just at the threshold that makes it harder to pull the trigger on a whim. I'll think about it and check for other options. johnphua thanks for looking out! Last edited by bigevil; 10-13-2009 at 11:09 PM.

11-06-2009, 01:23 PM	#5
2010 E550 Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada Posts: 32 Drives: 2010 E550 Iridium Silver ; black int; burl walnut; rear & roof spoilers	grille on E coupe vs. sedan i got my 550 & before i did i asked about the grille switch - was told by dealer that can't be done since sizing is different....but then again i just asked if one could be taken off a coupe & installed on mine ......can the sizing be modified ? i don't know .....

11-06-2009, 01:54 PM	#7
2010 E550 Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada Posts: 32 Drives: 2010 E550 Iridium Silver ; black int; burl walnut; rear & roof spoilers	big evil's black grille wow ! the grille in black looks very nice indeed ..... i wouldnt have imagined it looking so neat & i see you have removed the silver star as well .....my additions are on the back end .......roof & rear spoilers .....my car is iridium silver so initially when the roof spoiler was put on i felt pretty "so-so" about it ......now i am getting used to it & actually am starting to like the break/contrast between the roofline & rear window....of course that would be a non-issue on your black car = very nice grille !

11-07-2009, 04:07 PM	#11
ipp Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Sweden Posts: 35 Drives: E350 CDI Estate (on order)	I think you should debadge it, otherwise it's perfect! Have you considered removing the lower side chrome? I'm not sure what it will look like, but I'd think it would look good, especially since the AMG doesn't have it. __________________

10-11-2009, 09:29 AM	#2
johnphua Newbie Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 2 Drives: C200 Kompressor Avantgarde	http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2010-...spagenameZWDVW

11-06-2009, 01:55 PM	#8
bigevil Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 62 Drives: 2010 E350 Sedan-Sport	I did the rear spoiler too but skipped the roof one, next time i'm in vancouver we'll have to check it!

11-07-2009, 10:54 AM	#9
Steel.Grey.MB Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: SF Bay Area, CA Posts: 38 Drives: 2010 E550, 2008 Acura MDX, 2002 Dodge Ram Quad Cab, 1999 Honda Accord (commuter)	Looks Sick Big! I got the trunk spoiler and the roof spoiler as part of the appearance package. I like the combination. Now I'm thinking about painting my grille after seeing yours.

11-07-2009, 02:24 PM	#10
bigevil Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 62 Drives: 2010 E350 Sedan-Sport	New Pictures! Here's where we stand now... once the wheels arrive this badboy is finished! finally

11-07-2009, 05:41 PM	#12
petee1997 Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 72 Drives: 2010 E350 4Matic, Porsche 997, BMW 335i cpe	Personally I think it looks like bling. Maybe it's just my age showing.

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