AMG Fins. - Page 2

DMT1 · 03-21-2008

Hi All

I hope this hasn't been posted before but I thought I'd post some photos of installing the AMG fins.

I also purchased the fins from the ebay link given earlier (http://cgi.ebay.com/Mercedes-Benz-AM...dZViewItem)and the service was very prompt and I received the items lightning fast!

install fins.jpg

The install should take about 10 minutes. There are three screws to remove(circled in green) but requires a screwdriver with a star pattern to open (sorry, i don't know the actual name for the shape, but it looks like a star!). Once the screws are off, there are several clips (circled red) that need to be pressed in order to remove the grill from the car. There is also a electric plug that needs to be removed (purple circle) by pressing on the plug. The trickiest part is the washer lead itself which is firmly pressed in (circled blue). A firm pull should be able to release it. Installing the new grill is just a matter of the above in the reverse order.

The picture depicts the passenger side (I live in Australia). The other side requires removal of a collector tray before the grill can be accessed. Furthermore, on the other side, the washer lead is longer and traverses the whole grill. Removal is essentially the same.

Hope this helps.

**DansSlk** · 03-21-2008

Torx is the name of the screwdriver bit needed, type 20 if memory serves me correct.

iceborne · 03-31-2008

i want one now too. so jealous

**ir-ops** · 03-31-2008

thanks for sharing,

quick question for all:
several after market fins now come in black finish.
would traditional silver/alu finish suit better a black obsidian body color, or would you recomment black on black?

thanks/ir-ops

watsons · 03-31-2008

I think the silver finish suits a black SLK better.

Portzy · 03-31-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by watsons

Hi Portzy,

Is it difficult to change to the new ones?

The price of AMG Fins is quite expensive here. I have checked one shop and the price is HK$2000 which is around GBP130.

Sorry mate, I missed this. No, the new ones are really easy. It only took me longer than most because I swapped the washer jets also.

Portzy.

**Rick New Zealand** · 04-03-2008

How the Peicha ones compare visually to the AMG ones - do they look the part?
Cheers

whiteonred · 06-04-2008

how much is the OEM ones??

03-21-2008	#21 (permalink)
DMT1 SLK World Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Melbourne Vehicle: 2006 SLK350 Other Toys: 1990 SW20 MR2, 2006 Kawasaki ZX-636 Posts: 5 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Hi All I hope this hasn't been posted before but I thought I'd post some photos of installing the AMG fins. I also purchased the fins from the ebay link given earlier (http://cgi.ebay.com/Mercedes-Benz-AM...dZViewItem)and the service was very prompt and I received the items lightning fast! install fins.jpg The install should take about 10 minutes. There are three screws to remove(circled in green) but requires a screwdriver with a star pattern to open (sorry, i don't know the actual name for the shape, but it looks like a star!). Once the screws are off, there are several clips (circled red) that need to be pressed in order to remove the grill from the car. There is also a electric plug that needs to be removed (purple circle) by pressing on the plug. The trickiest part is the washer lead itself which is firmly pressed in (circled blue). A firm pull should be able to release it. Installing the new grill is just a matter of the above in the reverse order. The picture depicts the passenger side (I live in Australia). The other side requires removal of a collector tray before the grill can be accessed. Furthermore, on the other side, the washer lead is longer and traverses the whole grill. Removal is essentially the same. Hope this helps.
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03-21-2008	#22 (permalink)
DansSlk Super Moderator Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Wales Vehicle: 05 B55S (Brabus 6.1 S) Posts: 6,382 Country: Thanks: 83 Thanked 121 Times in 95 Posts	Torx is the name of the screwdriver bit needed, type 20 if memory serves me correct. __________________ One thing you will learn with German cars - If it's simple it ain't happening.

04-03-2008	#27 (permalink)
Rick New Zealand SLK World Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Queenstown Vehicle: 2005 slk350 Other Toys: Boat Posts: 14 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 2 Posts	Aerowings How the Peicha ones compare visually to the AMG ones - do they look the part? Cheers

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