Grey fins for hood vents?

cousjcc · 07-03-2008

Hey this may be a really random request but I was wondering if anyone knows of you can get the little grey "fins" that go on the hood vents on the SLK? I like the look of them, cosmetically speaking, but I *think* they only come on the SLK 55 AMG so I'd like to put them on my 350. Thanks in advance!

**-1-** · 07-03-2008

Standard on the SLK 55, availabale aftermarket in different finishes. Easy to install. Check here: http://www.formymercedes.com/mb_resu...wings+for+Hood

cousjcc · 07-03-2008

Awesome just what I was looking for, thanks

Can't tell from the pics for sure, but I think that's some kind of apoxy/glue they're using to mount them?

**alroumi** · 07-03-2008

As Don said you can get them from the link he provided or through Piecha Design.

**UK-C200** · 07-03-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by cousjcc

Awesome just what I was looking for, thanks

Can't tell from the pics for sure, but I think that's some kind of apoxy/glue they're using to mount them?

cousjcc - most of the ones I've seen (2 different sets) either clip into the screen, or screw on.

I liked the "look" of the clip ons, but not the "feel". The screw-on ones were much better quality, but somehow just didn't look "right" to me. I'm still waiting for the right ones to come along! :-D

Tummy · 07-03-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by UK-C200

cousjcc - most of the ones I've seen (2 different sets) either clip into the screen, or screw on.

I liked the "look" of the clip ons, but not the "feel". The screw-on ones were much better quality, but somehow just didn't look "right" to me. I'm still waiting for the right ones to come along! :-D

I never touch my clipped fins except when cleaning. I think the peicha design fins do not look like the original AMG design.

**etyu** · 07-03-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tummy

I never touch my clipped fins except when cleaning. I think the peicha design fins do not look like the original AMG design.

I don't think they can because of copyright issues. It may look similar but can't be identical.

slk350ncls63 · 07-03-2008

I have the ones from the link that -1- posted... they clip-on with small clips underneath each fin...

chrishood · 07-22-2008

i recently put these fins on... looks and feel great... they clip and stick on...

https://ssl.kundenserver.de/s3181443...281711146%3D29

**UK-C200** · 07-22-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by chrishood

i recently put these fins on... looks and feel great... they clip and stick on...

https://ssl.kundenserver.de/s3181443...281711146%3D29

Hey Chris - would you post some pictures of your car with these attached?

cousjcc · 07-22-2008

I actually decided to go with the actual OEM hood vents with fins that come on the 55. Had to pay $140 for each hood vent, fins attached, so $280 total. Much more expensive than after market but I wanted the same exact look as the 55 with a solid feel. Ordered them from the dealer and should be having them installed this friday

chrishood · 07-22-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by UK-C200

Hey Chris - would you post some pictures of your car with these attached?

sure... i'm stuck at work (offshore)

for another 7days but i'll take some picks then

**UK-C200** · 07-23-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by cousjcc

I actually decided to go with the actual OEM hood vents with fins that come on the 55. Had to pay $140 for each hood vent, fins attached, so $280 total. Much more expensive than after market but I wanted the same exact look as the 55 with a solid feel. Ordered them from the dealer and should be having them installed this friday

Hey Cousjcc - wanna post the part numbers you ordered? Be handy for reference, and for "spare" spending allotment

**dltslk** · 07-23-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by cousjcc

I actually decided to go with the actual OEM hood vents with fins that come on the 55. Had to pay $140 for each hood vent, fins attached, so $280 total. Much more expensive than after market but I wanted the same exact look as the 55 with a solid feel. Ordered them from the dealer and should be having them installed this friday

You can also get the OEM ones from mydirectparts.com for $103.20 each.

http://www.mydirectparts.com/partloc...layCatalogid=0

It doesn't show a picture of the 55 ones but does of the 280/350s under Hood & components, grill, SLK55.

Tummy · 07-23-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by dltslk

You can also get the OEM ones from mydirectparts.com for $103.20 each....

Wish I had known about these earlier.

**UK-C200** · 07-23-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by dltslk

You can also get the OEM ones from mydirectparts.com for $103.20 each.

http://www.mydirectparts.com/partloc...layCatalogid=0

It doesn't show a picture of the 55 ones but does of the 280/350s under Hood & components, grill, SLK55.

Gah - I hate mydirectparts website - anyone manage to get that link to return anything?!

**dltslk** · 07-23-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by UK-C200

Gah - I hate mydirectparts website - anyone manage to get that link to return anything?!

It was working when I posted, now I can't get anything either. Maybe try again later.

**UK-C200** · 07-23-2008

Yeah, it's working now - for $200, I may just have to order them.

cousjcc · 07-24-2008

Thanks for the heads up. I'm printing that page and will take it with me when I pick them up to see if the dealership will give them to me for $200. Otherwise they can keep 'em and I'll just wait a lil longer to get them from mydirectparts.

07-03-2008	#1 (permalink)
cousjcc Senior SLK World Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: San Antonio, TX Vehicle: '09 SLK 350, Capri Blue/Black interior, Premium, Heating, AMG hood fins, window tint (a must in TX) Other Toys: Sold my motorcycle /cry Posts: 150 Country: Thanks: 8 Thanked 36 Times in 17 Posts	Grey fins for hood vents? Hey this may be a really random request but I was wondering if anyone knows of you can get the little grey "fins" that go on the hood vents on the SLK? I like the look of them, cosmetically speaking, but I think they only come on the SLK 55 AMG so I'd like to put them on my 350. Thanks in advance!
	http://www.slkworld.com/

07-03-2008	#2 (permalink)
-1- Don Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Virginia USA Vehicle: SLK 55 ///AMG The MON55TER on the block Posts: 2,167 Country: Thanks: 49 Thanked 43 Times in 31 Posts	Standard on the SLK 55, availabale aftermarket in different finishes. Easy to install. Check here: http://www.formymercedes.com/mb_resu...wings+for+Hood __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. *-----------------1-----------------* ---------SLK 55 ///AMG--------- TOP D0WN-URGE 2 DRIVE GOES UP

07-03-2008	#4 (permalink)
alroumi Moderator Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Kuwait City, Kuwait Vehicle: 2006 Kleemann Designo Mocha Black SLK55 AMG Other Toys: 2007 Ebony Jaguar XKR Coupe' and 06 Black Cayenne S Posts: 6,021 Country: Thanks: 229 Thanked 157 Times in 95 Posts	As Don said you can get them from the link he provided or through Piecha Design. __________________ 06 Kleemann Designo Mocha Black SLK55 AMG 06 Porsche Cayenne S 07 Jaguar XKR Coupe' I use the Torque and keep the HP for my Steak Sauce!

07-03-2008	#3 (permalink)
cousjcc Senior SLK World Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: San Antonio, TX Vehicle: '09 SLK 350, Capri Blue/Black interior, Premium, Heating, AMG hood fins, window tint (a must in TX) Other Toys: Sold my motorcycle /cry Posts: 150 Country: Thanks: 8 Thanked 36 Times in 17 Posts	Awesome just what I was looking for, thanks Can't tell from the pics for sure, but I think that's some kind of apoxy/glue they're using to mount them?

07-03-2008	#8 (permalink)
slk350ncls63 SLK World Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: California Vehicle: 2006 SLK 350 Iridium Silver \| 2007 CLS 63 AMG Posts: 42 Country: Thanks: 2 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	I have the ones from the link that -1- posted... they clip-on with small clips underneath each fin...

07-22-2008	#9 (permalink)
chrishood SLK World Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 8 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	i recently put these fins on... looks and feel great... they clip and stick on... https://ssl.kundenserver.de/s3181443...281711146%3D29

07-22-2008	#11 (permalink)
cousjcc Senior SLK World Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: San Antonio, TX Vehicle: '09 SLK 350, Capri Blue/Black interior, Premium, Heating, AMG hood fins, window tint (a must in TX) Other Toys: Sold my motorcycle /cry Posts: 150 Country: Thanks: 8 Thanked 36 Times in 17 Posts	I actually decided to go with the actual OEM hood vents with fins that come on the 55. Had to pay $140 for each hood vent, fins attached, so $280 total. Much more expensive than after market but I wanted the same exact look as the 55 with a solid feel. Ordered them from the dealer and should be having them installed this friday

07-23-2008	#18 (permalink)
UK-C200 Elite SLK World Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: London, UK & Baton Rouge, Louisiana Vehicle: 04 RHD C200K Coupe, 06 LHD SLK-350 Other Toys: Nacra F18 Posts: 314 Country: Thanks: 19 Thanked 66 Times in 35 Posts	Yeah, it's working now - for $200, I may just have to order them.

07-24-2008	#19 (permalink)
cousjcc Senior SLK World Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: San Antonio, TX Vehicle: '09 SLK 350, Capri Blue/Black interior, Premium, Heating, AMG hood fins, window tint (a must in TX) Other Toys: Sold my motorcycle /cry Posts: 150 Country: Thanks: 8 Thanked 36 Times in 17 Posts	Thanks for the heads up. I'm printing that page and will take it with me when I pick them up to see if the dealership will give them to me for $200. Otherwise they can keep 'em and I'll just wait a lil longer to get them from mydirectparts.

4 Weeks Ago	#20 (permalink)
iceborne SLK World Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Texas Vehicle: 2008 slk 350 Mars Red Other Toys: Nintendo Wiiiii Posts: 33 Country: Thanks: 0