With or Without CLK Grill?

DesignoSLK · 05-08-2008

What you think? OEM on right.

CLK Grill Comparison.jpg

(Thanks to SLK320AMG for the use of his photo.)

mtiede · 05-08-2008

Back when I had my SLK 320, I considered doing the upgrade. I like the horizontal lines better than the thin, tin looking grill. I think the original looks cheap compared to the rest of the car.

**SLKman** · 05-08-2008

Ur ultimate decision. Upgrading would give it a different look for sure.

I really can't decide....I like the look of the original but the slats look goo too!

Dang, u you could put window blinds up there and that car would look awesome!!!

ROFLOL
(course, I may be a little biased. hahaha)

You have a tough decision there.

SLKman

**Gabus** · 05-08-2008

Hi Kev

Leave it. There's only one model Mercedes Benz made with the grill you got...........The R170

If I ever should have another I would choose this one:

**etyu** · 05-08-2008

Nice one Gabus. This one looks much better. More work needed on the photo-editing software

**Gabus** · 05-08-2008

Neee, no need to. There are piturs out there.......

They also comes in black....

**etyu** · 05-08-2008

The black with chrome tips might work on a copper SLK R170.

**ir-ops** · 05-08-2008

what gabus said.

ir-ops

Baron7700 · 05-08-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by etyu

The black with chrome tips might work on a copper SLK R170.

u beat me to it.

livefreeordie · 05-09-2008

Post #6 , i have the black one on my firemist red slk. It give's it a whole new look, i should have made the change long ago. I also got rid of the amber side marker lights and replaced them with black one's.

DesignoSLK · 05-09-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by etyu

The black with chrome tips might work on a copper SLK R170.

I'll have to play with it and see.

Quote:

Originally Posted by livefreeordie

Post #6 , i have the black one on my firemist red slk. It give's it a whole new look, i should have made the change long ago. I also got rid of the amber side marker lights and replaced them with black one's.

I'll be getting rid of the side markers when I upgrade to the AMG body kit.

PAPA · 05-09-2008

The big star is a pet hate of mine on the slk, I think the starless grill works well if you like the look of the old one somewhat.

livefreeordie · 05-09-2008

Hay Papa

Are you cheating on the other forum by posting here??

snowboardguy989 · 06-12-2008

I was thinking this as well i'm going to get the black if i decide to do it. also probably going to do black projectors. Think about it where is the chrome on our cars?

DesignoSLK · 06-20-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by snowboardguy989

I was thinking this as well i'm going to get the black if i decide to do it. also probably going to do black projectors. Think about it where is the chrome on our cars?

True, the copper lacks chrome. I'm still playing with PhotoPaint to see what will work and what won't.

SLK320AMG · 06-20-2008

i would say go with it for a change

PAPA · 06-20-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by livefreeordie

Hay Papa

Are you cheating on the other forum by posting here??

Lo m8

Shhhhh dont tell

Im a member on all the slk sites, I like to spread my awesomeness round

P.S the grill gabus posted I think is the same on the guys on the other forum had a group buy on, 90% of them were broken, and had to be returned, or glued, And if a rabbit farts on mars, the chrome trims fall off.

livefreeordie · 06-20-2008

yup, I was part of that group buy. it took me an hour to fix my grille and to glue the chrome strips in place. the grille still looks great with no problems, glad I got one.

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05-08-2008	#1 (permalink)
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05-08-2008	#3 (permalink)
SLKman Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Houston Texas Vehicle: 2000 Copper Designo Sport Posts: 1,052 Country: Thanks: 272 Thanked 73 Times in 35 Posts	Ur ultimate decision. Upgrading would give it a different look for sure. I really can't decide....I like the look of the original but the slats look goo too! Dang, u you could put window blinds up there and that car would look awesome!!!ROFLOL (course, I may be a little biased. hahaha) You have a tough decision there. SLKman __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. 2000 SLK230 copper Designo Sport To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

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Gabus Elite SLK World Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Søgne Vehicle: 96 SLK 230K Other Toys: Volvo L3314N Posts: 396 Country: Thanks: 16 Thanked 54 Times in 36 Posts	Hi Kev Leave it. There's only one model Mercedes Benz made with the grill you got...........The R170 If I ever should have another I would choose this one: __________________ Gabus The Rolls Royce is the Mercedes amongst cars 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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etyu Founding Member #2 / Ambassador Of Good Will Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Orange County, CA Vehicle: 2008 SLK 55 Posts: 5,164 Country: Thanks: 385 Thanked 249 Times in 145 Posts	Nice one Gabus. This one looks much better. More work needed on the photo-editing software __________________ *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, HyperWhite license plate lamps ( To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Scott), bilateral rear fog lamps enabled.

05-08-2008	#2 (permalink)
mtiede Founding Member #7 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Western New York Vehicle: 2006 SLK 350 Posts: 1,514 Thanks: 85 Thanked 45 Times in 35 Posts	Back when I had my SLK 320, I considered doing the upgrade. I like the horizontal lines better than the thin, tin looking grill. I think the original looks cheap compared to the rest of the car.

05-08-2008	#6 (permalink)
Gabus Elite SLK World Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Søgne Vehicle: 96 SLK 230K Other Toys: Volvo L3314N Posts: 396 Country: Thanks: 16 Thanked 54 Times in 36 Posts	Neee, no need to. There are piturs out there....... They also comes in black.... __________________ Gabus The Rolls Royce is the Mercedes amongst cars 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.

05-08-2008	#7 (permalink)
etyu Founding Member #2 / Ambassador Of Good Will Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Orange County, CA Vehicle: 2008 SLK 55 Posts: 5,164 Country: Thanks: 385 Thanked 249 Times in 145 Posts	The black with chrome tips might work on a copper SLK R170. __________________ *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, HyperWhite license plate lamps ( To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Scott), bilateral rear fog lamps enabled.

05-08-2008	#8 (permalink)
ir-ops Lifetime SLK World Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Athens, Greece Vehicle: happy owner of a black on black R171 200K Sport since 07 July 08 Posts: 541 Country: Thanks: 149 Thanked 58 Times in 35 Posts	what gabus said. ir-ops

05-09-2008	#10 (permalink)
livefreeordie Senior SLK World Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Rochester,NH Vehicle: 2002 slk230K 2008 Honda CRV Posts: 137 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 9 Times in 9 Posts	Post #6 , i have the black one on my firemist red slk. It give's it a whole new look, i should have made the change long ago. I also got rid of the amber side marker lights and replaced them with black one's.

05-09-2008	#12 (permalink)
PAPA SLK World Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Gwent Vehicle: slk 320 Posts: 71 Country: Thanks: 1 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	The big star is a pet hate of mine on the slk, I think the starless grill works well if you like the look of the old one somewhat.

05-09-2008	#13 (permalink)
livefreeordie Senior SLK World Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Rochester,NH Vehicle: 2002 slk230K 2008 Honda CRV Posts: 137 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 9 Times in 9 Posts	Hay Papa Are you cheating on the other forum by posting here??

06-12-2008	#14 (permalink)
snowboardguy989 SLK World Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: NJ/CT Vehicle: Slk 320 designo edition Posts: 22 Country: Thanks: 1 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	I was thinking this as well i'm going to get the black if i decide to do it. also probably going to do black projectors. Think about it where is the chrome on our cars?

06-20-2008	#16 (permalink)
SLK320AMG SLK World Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 21 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 2 Posts	i would say go with it for a change

06-20-2008	#18 (permalink)
livefreeordie Senior SLK World Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Rochester,NH Vehicle: 2002 slk230K 2008 Honda CRV Posts: 137 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 9 Times in 9 Posts	yup, I was part of that group buy. it took me an hour to fix my grille and to glue the chrome strips in place. the grille still looks great with no problems, glad I got one.

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