Bonnet Star vs Badge

[blassberg]

I see some guys are proud that their list of mods includes replacing the star for the badge.

Why would you? :?:?:?

 

[mlc]

Not sure that I understand this question, are you saying that people remove the silly sticky up item for the flush badge?

I was always led to believe that only sports models have the flat badge, although that one fails when you realise that the Sprinter Van has a badge AND its fits perfectly on a model 107 SL.

On a personal level I prefer the badge because I dont like looking down the bonnet over the star when driving, but that is only a personal preference.

Mark

 

[blassberg]

ah - so they try and look like the sportier models by not having the star... ok.

I thought some considered the "silly sticky up item" to be a status or feel-good symbol.

 

[jberks]

Personally, I like the 'stick up item'. It sets it apart from the Vauxhalls of this world!
Also excellent for aiming at pedestrians!

 

[mike65]

Its the star that makes the car!

Mike.

 

[Mid_lfe_Crisis]

I belive there is an automatic rasing star has anyone seen one ???

 

[MondeoMan]

Perhaps removing the 'silly stick up thing' gains an important aerodynamic advantage. But I really like it - the twinkle in sunshine, the black silhouette at night - fantastic

 

[jberks]

I belive there is an automatic rasing star has anyone seen one ???

I saw a movie of one once - as it would require a complete new customised grill (hole isn't big enough!) I suspect it was an expensive passtime - probably one of these US ride pimping type people.

 

[eyelight]

I belive there is an automatic rasing star has anyone seen one ???

There is a movie of one in this thread -
http://forums.mercedesclub.org.uk/showthread.php?t=7699&highlight=bonnet+star

Guy says it's real and connected to the central locking. Not going to work on anything post 93 though.

 

[Mid_lfe_Crisis]

Well done on finding that The one i saw was on Ebay and the mrs went to £125 quid but was out bid and i think it went for £156 in the end so maybe a market afterall