Chrome grill question

[pace]

Hi all, I would like to fit a grill to my C240 elegance which has all chrome slats (like the one on the aventguard. Should I buy one from MB or are any of the after market ones OK? I tried fitting chrome strips over the existing slats but is looks a bit pants! On ebay you can buy a replacement grill insert or the whole grill including the suround, does anyone have experience of these products?

 

[television]

I understand that most of the complete grills on Ebay are quite good, a lot of people have done this

 

[philharve]

I understand that most of the complete grills on Ebay are quite good, a lot of people have done this

Hi Malcolm

What are modern Mercedes grills made from? They seem more durable than the chrome-plated steel grills of the past. Are they constructed from metal?

REGARDS

Phil

 

[Legoman]

there abs plastic afaik , technology these days makes them look as good as the old ones.

 

[television]

As Legoman ABS plastic, at least they do not go rusty

 

[pace]

I received my replacement grill from 'Crazy The God' Taiwan, via ebay and it is of good heavy quality (I didn't know what to expect). It was easy to fit and I think it looks the biz, it gives the car a slightly updated look. I am not into fitting gizmos and extra bits of trim, I like to leave a car as intended but I can honestly say this grill was well worth the money at £40 + £18 (p+p).

 

[100%Bitch]

How about a photo or two?

 

[karlefr]

Hi,
Ebay, around 60 Euro, I got one for my W210. 6 screws, do not forget to put the opening latch through the grill before closing the bonnet!!!!!!!

 

[television]

Hi,
Ebay, around 60 Euro, I got one for my W210. 6 screws, do not forget to put the opening latch through the grill before closing the bonnet!!!!!!!

LOL ,, I love the last bit

 

[karlefr]

Yes, I have nearly done it myself!

Here is one on Ebay:

http://cgi.ebay.ie/AVANTGARDE-Grill...ryZ68201QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

 

[karlefr]

Just found the company I got it from, very reliable!

http://cgi.ebay.ie/AVANTGARDE-GRILL...ryZ43118QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

 

[philharve]

Just found the company I got it from, very reliable!

http://cgi.ebay.ie/AVANTGARDE-GRILL...ryZ43118QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Hi

It kind of begs the question ... what would the MB version cost? The grill certainly looks every bit as good as the OEM part.

REGARDS

Phil

 

[pace]

"do not forget to put the opening latch through the grill before closing the bonnet!!!!!!!"

Yes I did that!

I will sort out some pics when I have given her a clean and my hangover has eased off a bit! (could be some time).

 

[karlefr]

And a happy (prosperous) (hopefully a new Merc) Year

 

[mr C180]

Yes, I have nearly done it myself!

Here is one on Ebay:

http://cgi.ebay.ie/AVANTGARDE-Grill...ryZ68201QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

will that be ok on a w202

Thanks.

 

[karlefr]

will that be ok on a w202

Thanks.

No, but they have one for the W202 as well, I think.

http://cgi.ebay.ie/AVANTGARDE-Grill...ryZ68201QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

 

[karlefr]

Hi,
this is the other company for a W202 grill.

http://cgi.ebay.ie/AVANTGARDE-Grill...ryZ68201QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

 

[karlefr]

Sorry, here it is:
http://cgi.ebay.ie/Kuehlergrill-Gri...7506041QQihZ016QQcategoryZ68201QQcmdZViewItem

 

[mr C180]

cheers karlefr much appreciated