Fins or Brabus badge? Please help...

slklover · 01-28-2008

Hi folks,

Need a little help in deciding the best look for my SLK.
Should I debadge the Brabus letters & replace it with the fins or should I keep it the way it is?

Here are the photos;

Original Version

Or

New Version

PLease vote.
Thanks!

**nevets** · 01-28-2008

Please no fins

...IMO they look cheap and they are just surface confusion.

cyberdrakon · 01-28-2008

Neither.

The fins don't look any more aggressive only very tacky/ugly.

Also, the car is clearly a Brabus, no need for all those badges, take them off.

MarkR171 · 01-28-2008

If anything, brabus badge. But I agree with cyberdrakon, no badge on the side would be nice.

**-1-** · 01-28-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by cyberdrakon

Neither.

The fins don't look any more aggressive only very tacky/ugly.

Also, the car is clearly a Brabus, no need for all those badges, take them off.

Yup, I agree on both points.

**etyu** · 01-29-2008

I also vote for neither.

DansSlk · 01-29-2008

Add me to the neither list.

RaihaX · 01-29-2008

+1 to debadging all

**dsb** · 01-29-2008

+8 . . .. . .

slklover · 01-29-2008

Seemed like majority goes with the original version.
Guess I'd stick with it for a while before debadging it.

*easty* · 01-30-2008

PLease dont add those fins. the car is too small to take much detail in that area and the fins look very cheap as already said. I'd go with nothing also. took much detail takes away from the great lines the car has by default.

smulus · 01-31-2008

If you think that the fins look cool, Go for it, I have a V6 Kompressor Badge, even thog i dont have a kompressor on the SLK 350, But i will get my kompressor from Kleemann to spring

I think that you should go with the Text, otherwise its a bit empty on the back of the wheel arch, thats my opinion.

phatchink · 01-31-2008

put them ON!

then take them off when u hear laughter

Thunder · 01-31-2008

My idea is no badge and no fins

**Ynot** · 01-31-2008

Badge if you must, but no fins, they look cheap and serve no purpose.

cyberdrakon · 01-31-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by smulus

If you think that the fins look cool, Go for it, I have a V6 Kompressor Badge, even thog i dont have a kompressor on the SLK 350, But i will get my kompressor from Kleemann to spring

I think that you should go with the Text, otherwise its a bit empty on the back of the wheel arch, thats my opinion.

Are you KIDDING ME! you have added a V6 AND a Kompressor badge to a stock engined car?!?!?!!

gettirdun · 02-01-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by RaihaX

+1 to debadging all

How can I take off the chrome KOMPRESSOR badge on the front fenders? sould I maybe use like a hair dryer and peel it off or does it have pegs that go INTO the fender?
thanks Greg !!!

gettirdun · 02-01-2008

I like the fins. Can they be bought in the stock glossy black??

DansSlk · 02-01-2008

A hairdryer is good just heat them up and using fishing line or dental floss to peel them away them scratch the left over glue pad off of the bodywork.

Give it a quick clean and a polish after and jobs done.

lontong · 02-02-2008

post your car pics please

I saw one infront JW marriot hotel kuala lumpur and 19'inch new brabus , brabus brakes and full brabus kit with only brabus badge in the rear and debadge kompressor

The car looks so hot....

I think brabus always looks good in black car

For yours i suggest debadge all the side badge

I think its give more elegance looks

View Poll Results: Brabus Badges or fins
Brabus Badge (Keep it as it is)	9	69.23%
Fins!!...It looks more aggressive!	4	30.77%
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01-28-2008	#1 (permalink)
slklover SLK World Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 26 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Fins or Brabus badge? Please help... Hi folks, Need a little help in deciding the best look for my SLK. Should I debadge the Brabus letters & replace it with the fins or should I keep it the way it is? Here are the photos; Original Version Or New Version PLease vote. Thanks!

01-28-2008	#2 (permalink)
nevets Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: New York Vehicle: 2006 SLK 350 Iridium Silver Other Toys: 08 BMW 535xi, 08 Infinity QX56, 2002 Honda Shadow ACE 750, Maxum SR 1800, Posts: 440 Country: Thanks: 29 Thanked 6 Times in 4 Posts	Please no fins...IMO they look cheap and they are just surface confusion. __________________ Steven *To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.* 06 SLK 350, Iridium Silver, Blk Int, Chrome Trims, AMG Body, Aerowings,Wide Base Tire Flares (Thx CDRN) Green Filters, Filled Sidemarkers, Painted Ant, Komfort Module (Thks NR4L) Rear Spoiler - Piecha, Brabus springs, R170Moded Ant, 19" TSW Bremma, Mich PS2

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etyu Founding Member #2 / Ambassador Of Good Will Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Orange County, CA Vehicle: 2008 SLK 55 Posts: 5,279 Country: Thanks: 376 Thanked 277 Times in 168 Posts	I also vote for neither. __________________ *Eddy* To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Pewter/Beige, PIII package, Airscarf, Hands-Free Communication System, Lighting package Designo Black Leather Cover on e-brake handle, ( To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Bill T), SmartTop v1.0, Kleyman 3BFM (NoRegret Custom), Green Air Filters, *Mod. R170 ant.*, EuroClear sidemarkers w/PIAA PlasmaIon lamps, chromed front & rear turn indicator lamps, PIAA SuperPlasmaGTX front parking lamps, bilateral rear fog lamps enabled.

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DansSlk Dude Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Wales Vehicle: 05 B55S (Brabus 6.1 S) Posts: 6,752 Country: Thanks: 96 Thanked 221 Times in 173 Posts	Add me to the neither list. __________________ One thing you will learn with German cars - If it's simple it ain't happening.

01-28-2008	#3 (permalink)
cyberdrakon Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: SoCal, USA Vehicle: SLK55 2006 Other Toys: 560SEC 1990, CLK500 2005 Posts: 1,399 Country: Thanks: 24 Thanked 63 Times in 42 Posts	Neither. The fins don't look any more aggressive only very tacky/ugly. Also, the car is clearly a Brabus, no need for all those badges, take them off.

01-28-2008	#4 (permalink)
MarkR171 Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Honolulu, Hawaii Vehicle: '07 SLK280 Posts: 210 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	If anything, brabus badge. But I agree with cyberdrakon, no badge on the side would be nice.

01-29-2008	#8 (permalink)
RaihaX SLK World Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Australia, Perth Vehicle: SLK200K Other Toys: Kawasaki ZZR250 Posts: 54 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	+1 to debadging all

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dsb Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: NorCal Vehicle: '06 slk55 Posts: 1,176 Country: Thanks: 67 Thanked 120 Times in 42 Posts	+8 . . .. . . __________________ SOLD! 06 Mercedes Benz SLK55 Caspian Blue / Black & Ash *To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.*

01-29-2008	#10 (permalink)
slklover SLK World Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 26 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Seemed like majority goes with the original version. Guess I'd stick with it for a while before debadging it.

01-30-2008	#11 (permalink)
easty Moderator Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Montreal Vehicle: ///AMG Posts: 2,075 Country: Thanks: 17 Thanked 19 Times in 9 Posts	PLease dont add those fins. the car is too small to take much detail in that area and the fins look very cheap as already said. I'd go with nothing also. took much detail takes away from the great lines the car has by default. __________________ "I'm not a roman mum, I'm a kike, a yid, a heebie, a hook-nose, I'm kosher mum, I'm a Red Sea pedestrian, and proud of it!" Life of Brian To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

01-31-2008	#12 (permalink)
smulus SLK World Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Other Toys: Cars!! Posts: 20 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	If you think that the fins look cool, Go for it, I have a V6 Kompressor Badge, even thog i dont have a kompressor on the SLK 350, But i will get my kompressor from Kleemann to spring I think that you should go with the Text, otherwise its a bit empty on the back of the wheel arch, thats my opinion.

01-31-2008	#13 (permalink)
phatchink Senior SLK World Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 123 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	put them ON! then take them off when u hear laughter

01-31-2008	#14 (permalink)
Thunder SLK World Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Modena Posts: 19 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	My idea is no badge and no fins

01-31-2008	#15 (permalink)
Ynot Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Colorado Vehicle: 06' MBZ SLK Posts: 2,795 Country: Thanks: 135 Thanked 35 Times in 30 Posts	Badge if you must, but no fins, they look cheap and serve no purpose. __________________ 06' SLK 350, Iridium/Ash all pkgs. 6-spd, 19" DCR. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

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02-01-2008	#18 (permalink)
gettirdun SLK World Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Ellicott City, Maryland Other Toys: 600 hp c5 corvette, benz 300d,& 230SLK, 475hp gmc turbo Syclone pick up truck Posts: 23 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I like the fins. Can they be bought in the stock glossy black??

02-01-2008	#19 (permalink)
DansSlk Dude Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Wales Vehicle: 05 B55S (Brabus 6.1 S) Posts: 6,752 Country: Thanks: 96 Thanked 221 Times in 173 Posts	A hairdryer is good just heat them up and using fishing line or dental floss to peel them away them scratch the left over glue pad off of the bodywork. Give it a quick clean and a polish after and jobs done. __________________ One thing you will learn with German cars - If it's simple it ain't happening.

02-02-2008	#20 (permalink)
lontong SLK World Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 67 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	post your car pics please I saw one infront JW marriot hotel kuala lumpur and 19'inch new brabus , brabus brakes and full brabus kit with only brabus badge in the rear and debadge kompressor The car looks so hot.... I think brabus always looks good in black car For yours i suggest debadge all the side badge I think its give more elegance looks