Pic request - chrome grill wing.

Doombot! · 09-20-2006

Anyone put the chrome grill strip on the grill "wing"? If so, show me!

N4PWJ · 09-20-2006

oh no, im not a fan of these atall. the chrome strips of aluminum on the bonnet like the 55amg is ok, but not te ones on the grill beside the badge, not my cup of tea. think they take away from the classy look of the grill. sorry if i offend anyone but its just my opinion.

**-1-** · 09-20-2006

Yea, all that add on chrome is just too much. I'll just settle for a set of 20" chrome wheels.

Dinoman · 09-20-2006

I know that this will age me, but putting the chrome strips on the grille fins would make the front end look like an old Studebaker(1950-'51). The irony in all of this is that, in the early 1960s, Studebaker-Packard was the U.S. distributor for Mercedes-Benz. Dinoman

**etyu** · 09-20-2006

Don't do it. What you have on the hood/bonnet is fine. The ones you're talking about look like stick-ons.

noregret4life · 09-20-2006

I also agree with the rest. Those look tacky, my personal opinion though.

Here is a few pics i found for you. (NOT MY CAR )

mtiede · 09-20-2006

Is it just me or does that make it look like the Benz symbol is a propeler and with the chrome or either side it looks kinda like an airplane.

Not that that is a necessarily a bad thing...

RacerCub68 · 09-20-2006

....I think there's enough chrome upfront with the logo...

Zut · 09-20-2006

The chrome blades are not my cup of tea but I shouldn't criticize anyone here who likes them. I have seen worse, unfortunately. And I agree with our friend Dinoman. I too think this accessory makes the SLK look like an old 1950 Studebaker (although I was born in 1954, I have seen many of them when I was a kid).

bmwnomore · 09-20-2006

Wow. I'm surprised by all the negative comments. I have the chrome wings and I really like the look. To me, it kind of makes the wings look like separate pieces and makes it look a little more special. Maybe on a dark car, it might look a little too bling, but on my iridium car, I think it adds just a touch of sparkle without sticking out too much. Maybe not for everyone, but if you like the look like I do, go for it!

See my thread "new front spoiler". Pics of my car with the wings are posted there. For some reason, this site won't let me re-post them here or I don't know how.

Zut · 09-20-2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by bmwnomore

Maybe on a dark car, it might look a little too bling, but on my iridium car, I think it adds just a touch of sparkle without sticking out too much. Maybe not for everyone, but if you like the look like I do, go for it!

It makes sense. On a lighter car, the contrast is probably more subtle. Any piccies you can share?

**etyu** · 09-20-2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zut

It makes sense. On a lighter car, the contrast is probably more subtle. Any piccies you can share?

I agree, silver may be the exception, although I've read somewhere that it may go well with red also. Perhaps you can try to photoshop on the photo that you have and see how it looks.

bmwnomore · 09-20-2006

I just threw my front spoiler thread to the top with pics of my car with the chrome wings, like it or not.

**-1-** · 09-20-2006

These personal choice mods are really never bad. When asking, you WILL get opinions.

Tslick · 09-20-2006

I think it looks good. A little old time Mercedes Benz look. Check out the 1950's 300SL http://www.seriouswheels.com/pics-mn...-1600x1200.jpg

Dinoman · 09-21-2006

Zut and Mtiede, You got my point exactly. The look the old Stude went for was the front end of a prop-driven fighter plane. While that might have still been "hot" at the start of the Korean War, I don't think that it's state-of-the-art at present. I certainly don't mean to slight anyone who has installed them. In fact, before I took delivery of my car, I agonized over whether or not to paint the wings black, as on the SLK 55 AMG. I decided against it, for a number of reasons (one being that the black looks great with Iridium, but not as good with Firemist-not enough contrast, yet makes the snout look too big, in my opinion). There are lots of ways to personalize our cars, and I salute all those who take steps to bring theirs closer to their personal views of automotive perfection. In the immortal words of Rodney King, "Can't we all just get along?" (LOL).

Dinoman

**beverage** · 09-21-2006

I debated about getting the chrome wings for my car (Tellurite Silver) but thought they wouldn't look as good as on a darker coloured car, so I ended up going with matt black ones. Which I really like.

Just don't have any photos on me, cause in work!!!

Zut · 09-21-2006

The chrome vs no-chrome debate is still very touchy. It is all a matter of personal taste. In the late 80's, the "in" thing was to have solid colours. The body, the bumpers, the door-handles and the wheels were all the same colour. No chrome. Now, a little chrome is back in style. The contrast of chrome on a dark colour can be chic on a bigger car such as the S class but in the case of the SLK, the dark colour/chrome combination makes the car look a little less sporty IMHO. I think that Tellurite/Diamond silver is probably the best colour to accomodate a little extra chrome due to the slightly bluish hue of the paint.

RacerCub68 · 09-21-2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by bmwnomore

Wow. I'm surprised by all the negative comments. I have the chrome wings and I really like the look. To me, it kind of makes the wings look like separate pieces and makes it look a little more special. Maybe on a dark car, it might look a little too bling, but on my iridium car, I think it adds just a touch of sparkle without sticking out too much. Maybe not for everyone, but if you like the look like I do, go for it!

See my thread "new front spoiler". Pics of my car with the wings are posted there. For some reason, this site won't let me re-post them here or I don't know how.

My comment was not negative, at least I didn't mean it that way. It was more a comment on the largeness of the logo. Now, if the front logo was less "rapper sized" I'd probably be more for it, but with it drawing so much attention I prefer the red to let the symbol take the attention.

After all, I live in Miami. You can't accuse people here of stoping at tastefull. I've not seen one where chrome lips on the air plane like front was the only thing added. They usually go hog wild.

mtiede · 09-21-2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by bmwnomore

Wow. I'm surprised by all the negative comments...

FWIW, my comment was not intended to be negative, just an observation. If you like the look, you should get it...

09-20-2006	#1 (permalink)
Doombot! SLK World Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Lakeland, Fl. Vehicle: 06 Firemist SLK 280, 05 C230 SS Posts: 29 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Pic request - chrome grill wing. Anyone put the chrome grill strip on the grill "wing"? If so, show me!

09-20-2006	#3 (permalink)
-1- Don Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Virginia USA Vehicle: SLK 55 ///AMG The MON55TER on the block Posts: 2,231 Country: Thanks: 54 Thanked 57 Times in 41 Posts	Yea, all that add on chrome is just too much. I'll just settle for a set of 20" chrome wheels. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. *----------------1-----------------* --------SLK 55 ///AMG--------- THE MON55TER ON THE BLOCK

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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: 5,306 Country: Thanks: 381 Thanked 282 Times in 173 Posts	Don't do it. What you have on the hood/bonnet is fine. The ones you're talking about look like stick-ons. __________________ *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.

09-20-2006	#10 (permalink)
bmwnomore Senior SLK World Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Ivyland,Pa Vehicle: SLK350, manual,iridium silver Posts: 161 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Wow. I'm surprised by all the negative comments. I have the chrome wings and I really like the look. To me, it kind of makes the wings look like separate pieces and makes it look a little more special. Maybe on a dark car, it might look a little too bling, but on my iridium car, I think it adds just a touch of sparkle without sticking out too much. Maybe not for everyone, but if you like the look like I do, go for it! See my thread "new front spoiler". Pics of my car with the wings are posted there. For some reason, this site won't let me re-post them here or I don't know how. Last edited by bmwnomore; 09-20-2006 at 08:09 PM.

09-20-2006	#14 (permalink)
-1- Don Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Virginia USA Vehicle: SLK 55 ///AMG The MON55TER on the block Posts: 2,231 Country: Thanks: 54 Thanked 57 Times in 41 Posts	These personal choice mods are really never bad. When asking, you WILL get opinions. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. *----------------1-----------------* --------SLK 55 ///AMG--------- THE MON55TER ON THE BLOCK

09-20-2006	#2 (permalink)
N4PWJ Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Belfast,N.Ireland Vehicle: 2006,slk280,carlsson Other Toys: Caterham Posts: 1,417 Country: Thanks: 1 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	oh no, im not a fan of these atall. the chrome strips of aluminum on the bonnet like the 55amg is ok, but not te ones on the grill beside the badge, not my cup of tea. think they take away from the classy look of the grill. sorry if i offend anyone but its just my opinion.

09-20-2006	#4 (permalink)
Dinoman Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Rochester, NY Vehicle: 2004 SL 500, Firemist Red/Charcoal, Panorama Roof; 2006 SLK 350, Firemist Red/Red Posts: 240 Country: Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I know that this will age me, but putting the chrome strips on the grille fins would make the front end look like an old Studebaker(1950-'51). The irony in all of this is that, in the early 1960s, Studebaker-Packard was the U.S. distributor for Mercedes-Benz. Dinoman

09-20-2006	#6 (permalink)
noregret4life Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: NJ Vehicle: '05 SLK350 Posts: 1,092 Country: Thanks: 1 Thanked 17 Times in 11 Posts	I also agree with the rest. Those look tacky, my personal opinion though. Here is a few pics i found for you. (NOT MY CAR )

09-20-2006	#7 (permalink)
mtiede Founding Member #7 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Western New York Vehicle: 2006 SLK 350 Posts: 1,645 Thanks: 102 Thanked 55 Times in 45 Posts	Is it just me or does that make it look like the Benz symbol is a propeler and with the chrome or either side it looks kinda like an airplane. Not that that is a necessarily a bad thing...

09-20-2006	#9 (permalink)
Zut Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Montréal QC Vehicle: 2006 SLK350 Posts: 805 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	The chrome blades are not my cup of tea but I shouldn't criticize anyone here who likes them. I have seen worse, unfortunately. And I agree with our friend Dinoman. I too think this accessory makes the SLK look like an old 1950 Studebaker (although I was born in 1954, I have seen many of them when I was a kid).

09-20-2006	#13 (permalink)
bmwnomore Senior SLK World Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Ivyland,Pa Vehicle: SLK350, manual,iridium silver Posts: 161 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I just threw my front spoiler thread to the top with pics of my car with the chrome wings, like it or not.

09-20-2006	#15 (permalink)
Tslick Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Long Beach, Ca Vehicle: SLK32 AMG Posts: 1,326 Country: Thanks: 75 Thanked 56 Times in 29 Posts	I think it looks good. A little old time Mercedes Benz look. Check out the 1950's 300SL http://www.seriouswheels.com/pics-mn...-1600x1200.jpg

09-21-2006	#16 (permalink)
Dinoman Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Rochester, NY Vehicle: 2004 SL 500, Firemist Red/Charcoal, Panorama Roof; 2006 SLK 350, Firemist Red/Red Posts: 240 Country: Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Zut and Mtiede, You got my point exactly. The look the old Stude went for was the front end of a prop-driven fighter plane. While that might have still been "hot" at the start of the Korean War, I don't think that it's state-of-the-art at present. I certainly don't mean to slight anyone who has installed them. In fact, before I took delivery of my car, I agonized over whether or not to paint the wings black, as on the SLK 55 AMG. I decided against it, for a number of reasons (one being that the black looks great with Iridium, but not as good with Firemist-not enough contrast, yet makes the snout look too big, in my opinion). There are lots of ways to personalize our cars, and I salute all those who take steps to bring theirs closer to their personal views of automotive perfection. In the immortal words of Rodney King, "Can't we all just get along?" (LOL). Dinoman

09-21-2006	#17 (permalink)
beverage Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Cumbria, UK Vehicle: R171 2005 SLK200 Kompressor Other Toys: Cars & Computers Posts: 103 Country: Thanks: 3 Thanked 5 Times in 2 Posts	I debated about getting the chrome wings for my car (Tellurite Silver) but thought they wouldn't look as good as on a darker coloured car, so I ended up going with matt black ones. Which I really like. Just don't have any photos on me, cause in work!!! __________________ 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.

09-21-2006	#18 (permalink)
Zut Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Montréal QC Vehicle: 2006 SLK350 Posts: 805 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	The chrome vs no-chrome debate is still very touchy. It is all a matter of personal taste. In the late 80's, the "in" thing was to have solid colours. The body, the bumpers, the door-handles and the wheels were all the same colour. No chrome. Now, a little chrome is back in style. The contrast of chrome on a dark colour can be chic on a bigger car such as the S class but in the case of the SLK, the dark colour/chrome combination makes the car look a little less sporty IMHO. I think that Tellurite/Diamond silver is probably the best colour to accomodate a little extra chrome due to the slightly bluish hue of the paint.

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