MERC BADGE ON BONNET? snapped

[delb0y]

Hi folks

Well it was only a matter of time until some **** snapped off the badge on my car.. could someone tell me if its possible to get a screw on badge which i can screw in and off if i need to?? or maybe just a normal badge ie not a star shape?

thanks

 

[Flash]

If it really bothers you that much then just replace the star with another geniune OEM one and when u park the car lift the bonnet up and remove the the star - all u need is a pair of plyers and just have to rotate the base of the star half a turn - only takes seconds to do...

 

[delb0y]

thats too much hassle mate lefting bonnet each time .. does anyone know where i can get one of them flat badges? someone selling them on ebay but abit expensive
does anyone know what size the grill is on a c220 cdi 52 plate ? thinking of replacing the grill one with a star

 

[Flash]

I'll try and find out for you...

If your going to go for the flat badge then a replacement sports CL type grill would look good (similar to the C203-coupe) grill and would be a great mod. Splang and other members have done it to their W203s but there are diferent style grilles availavle with the Star.

 

[delb0y]

thanks mate

i had a look on this site .. was wondering if there was a uk site i could buy from and also not sure which one to get does anyknow the correct size ?
mines a c220 cdi on a 52 plate

http://www.formymercedes.com/mb_results.asp?model=W203&class=c-class_w203&category=Grilles

 

[esox]

Check these out,pop the star in your pocket when you park -http://www.adsitco.com/category.asp?CID=1506&VID=

http://www.germanstar.net/access.htm

 

[delb0y]

thanks esox .. dont u think the bottom bit looks abit big?

 

[Flash]

Check these out,pop the star in your pocket when you park -http://www.adsitco.com/category.asp?CID=1506&VID=

http://www.germanstar.net/access.htm

They appear to be for the W123/W124/W126 generation (the base of the star was differnt) and I dont think that they would perfectly fit a W203.

 

[glojo]

Hi delbOy,
I don't want to be a kill joy here, but the type of person that breaks off your emblem, will not think twice about using a screwdriver to gouge out the flat badges that some folks prefer.

If a screwdriver is used then you are looking at a lot of money to respray the gouge marks

If you like the flat emblem then go for it, but you pays your money and take your chances.

John the killjoy

 

[delb0y]

flash do u know where i can get the pull put star for mines then?

glojo .. ur right matey and i was thinking that which is why im gonna try and get a pullout star

 

[delb0y]

does any1 know if there is a place in the uk where i can get a pullout star for a w203

 

[Shude]

They appear to be for the W123/W124/W126 generation (the base of the star was differnt) and I dont think that they would perfectly fit a W203.

The later 124 and every other model with an upright bonnet ornament after that uses the same item, initially badged A124* but now A210* IIRC.

 

[Flash]

The later 124 and every other model with an upright bonnet ornament after that uses the same item, initially badged A124* but now A210* IIRC.

Face lift W124s used the same Star as the current ones yes.

Delboy: i'm not aware of any place that does a pull out Star for the W203. I can understand your concern about the issue with the flat badge but at the same time it would still be a nice mod.

If I hear anything about a "removeable" star for the W203 I will let you know . Do you still want be to find out about the grill/flat badge for you?

 

[delb0y]

Yeah please mate if you can find out about the grill / badge instead
thanks..

 

[mxs]

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Sportgrille-M...616939121QQcategoryZ10398QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

For grill

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Flat-Bonnet-B...042575632QQcategoryZ72211QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

For badge

Both items on my car, easy fitting too!

 

[124fan]

Hi Group,

Just washed my C250TD this morning and the star just broke away in my hand! If it had've been anyone else, I'd say it was just brute force. So I too am looking for a replacement, and might as well get new wheel trims...any offers?

Thanks meantime

 

[delb0y]

cheers mxs .. ill take a look

 

[delb0y]

@ mxs whats the qulaity like of the grill? hav u any pics of the front of ur car?

 

[Flash]

Yeah please mate if you can find out about the grill / badge instead
thanks..

Take a look at the link below:

http://www.mercedesperformance.co.uk

Click on: PRODUCTS > ACCESORIES > C CLASS > EXTERIOR C CLASS W203

Therd are quite a few styles/designs on there and my favourite grill out the lot is priced at £275.15...

There other grills/designs that are cheaper though on that site.

 

[jdrrco]

Hi Group,

Just washed my C250TD this morning and the star just broke away in my hand! If it had've been anyone else, I'd say it was just brute force. So I too am looking for a replacement, and might as well get new wheel trims...any offers?

Thanks meantime

My father has found that the original MB replacement for his W220 is only £12.50 from the main stealership. Is this the cheapest part for a MB?!!