Replacing 3-Pointed Star

[SteveyT]

Hi All,

4 weeks into ownership of my E280 my 3-pointed star has gone from the bonnet

I intend to replace it with a flat badge from an SL/SLK as another star will probably go in a matter of weeks. I am wondering if this is actually possible though? I assume it is given the two types appear to be the same size.

Also, how much should this (roughly) cost me?

Thanks,
SteveyT

 

[brandwooddixon]

Go to the dealers. It's pretty common for them to be stolen/vandalised and so they're generally always in stock. I think the star is about £17, so I would guess that the flat badges will be cheaper.

 

[television]

This is an easy mod

 

[anyweb]

or how about this slightly bigger star.

 

[SteveyT]

or how about this slightly bigger star.

And how about connecting it to the battery to catch out the cretins that steal them :twisted:

 

[FIBAMAN]

And how about connecting it to the battery to catch out the cretins that steal them :twisted:

I thought of that also, but was thinkin more along the lines of a 240volt inverter
I could use a system like that but cant figure out how to connect it to valve caps.
Fibaman (also near Durham)

 

[JEZ.S320L]

THIS should sort the buggers out:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oDRme0HeXq4

If only...................... :razz:

 

[Phil D]

the best bit is that's no spoof - these devices are fitted in SA!

 

[SteveyT]

Haha, it's so tempting. It would also be great for melting chav's plastic bodykits at the traffic lights...

Oh, back to one of my original questions, will the bonnet badge from an SLK/SL fit my E Class? Thanks.

Fibaman - Whereabouts in this wonderfully scenic county are you? I'm in Aycliffe - That explains why my star went in the first place!!!

 

[television]

The bonnet star for the 124 e280 is not the same.

The 210 280 is the same as the clk £12 from GSF

 

[SteveyT]

Hi again,

Just been down to the dealer's to order my new key (erk!!!) and asked about a new bonnet star. I was told that they could not supply me with parts that weren't specific to my car!!! Surely it's nothing to do with being a, well, rather young customer (only 19!!!)? I was also quoted £25 for a sticky-up one... No thanks.

Does anyone have a direct link to a flat star on GSF, I can't seem to find one. :roll:

Cheers guys,
SteveyT.

 

[gordofski]

Hi again,

Just been down to the dealer's to order my new key (erk!!!) and asked about a new bonnet star. I was told that they could not supply me with parts that weren't specific to my car!!! Surely it's nothing to do with being a, well, rather young customer (only 19!!!)? I was also quoted £25 for a sticky-up one... No thanks.

Does anyone have a direct link to a flat star on GSF, I can't seem to find one. :roll:

Cheers guys,
SteveyT.

try this www.gsfcarparts.com
to be honest what does the dealer care what parts you buy it's money in their pockets and your money to spend

 

[nuppy]

Over here (spain) I got my star snapped off. :-( while in a parts shop getting so bits for a job i saw some new star's for sale. I bought one that looks standard but the star can be removed like a bulb when removed a small flat badge springs up. I don't think for one min it a MB part but I can't see the driffrence

 

[television]

Over here (spain) I got my star snapped off. :-( while in a parts shop getting so bits for a job i saw some new star's for sale. I bought one that looks standard but the star can be removed like a bulb when removed a small flat badge springs up. I don't think for one min it a MB part but I can't see the driffrence

How can you drive around with out knowing that your Star is genuine, thats terrible

 

[nuppy]

because i know its safe in the glove box

 

[SteveyT]

Hi all,

I've tried Euro Car Parts and got the same reply as I got from the Dealer!!!

Also rang the local(ish) branch of GSF and queried what would fit my car. The guy said he wasn't sure and to try askin MB!!!

I think i'll call again on Saturday when I have time to go to the place and just ask if they have any CLK bonnet badges in stock.

Cheers,
SteveyT

 

[Eunuch]

Hi. My first post ... so be gentle ...

I was searching on this subject because I'm worried the star will get stolen on the W203 I bought a few months ago. I found this guy who confirms this is a replacement flat badge for the upright star that I can put away until 1) I sell the car or 2) move to a nicer area!


http://stores.ebay.co.uk/55tech

The £25 is bearable but a shame it was another £10 to ship from Canada.

Darren

 

[television]

Hi. My first post ... so be gentle ...

I was searching on this subject because I'm worried the star will get stolen on the W203 I bought a few months ago. I found this guy who confirms this is a replacement flat badge for the upright star that I can put away until 1) I sell the car or 2) move to a nicer area!


http://stores.ebay.co.uk/55tech

The £25 is bearable but a shame it was another £10 to ship from Canada.

Darren

Hi and welcome, have you thought of asking a breaker in the UK, I cant see one in the link

 

[Eunuch]

Hi and welcome, have you thought of asking a breaker in the UK, I cant see one in the link

Hi Television.

I haven't tried a breaker yet but will. Is the badge area the same and the attachment the same for the original vertical star I have on the car and the flat replacements? The ebay user above (looks like the one I was looking at is gone .. I'll keep watching him) confirmed the one he ships is a direct replacement.

Either way I'm going to replace it before its stolen and the bonnet damaged in the process. Being my first Benz and all that!

Darren

 

[television]

Good luck Daren, they do come up on the UK ebay