Removable Mercedes Star??

[Dee-124CAB]

Came accross this, dont know how but got me thinking weather it would be a good idea....

Personally, I wouldnt be someone who removed it every night or every time the car is left unattended, but on the odd occassion where I am forced to park it in a place where im less than pleased to do so, could be a handy idea....

Also gives the choice of alternating between having a car with a star and without....

mercedes-emblem.com - Detachable MERCEDES emblem - http://mercedes-emblem.com - YouTube

Detachable Mercedes Emblem Libelleq

 

[TDE1]

Liking that.

 

[mannikon]

Would prefer an an auto-retracting version like on RRs

http://i.imgur.com/6sgM0HZ.gif

 

[def90cars]

I never had problem with the star (on my previous cars).
In fact had more trouble with the rear star.
They just pull out.

 

[Will]

I think forum member Spike used to have a vacuum operated retractable star on his old W124 coupé

 

[Deane x]

I think forum member Spike used to have a vacuum operated retractable star on his old W124 coupé

I like it but I think Spikes one is the best ..love to have one on my car

 

[Dee-124CAB]

Mercedes-Benz 190 E 2.5-16 - Vacuum operated retractil star - YouTube

The vacuum operated one is a very cool idea, but the above clip will demonstrate it is only really a viable option on cars that had the star mounted on the chrome grill (ie: W201, W126, W123 etc)

For later cars, that had the star mounted on the bonnet and the grill seperate, like the W210 , W202, even the facelift W124... then this is the best option imo....

 

[V12]

I had a detachable one on my 190 a few years ago.

I also have the vacuum retractable one somewhere in the garage but it is missing the chrome surround for the grille.

 

[Minz]

Mercedes-Benz 190 E 2.5-16 - Vacuum operated retractil star - YouTube

The vacuum operated one is a very cool idea, but the above clip will demonstrate it is only really a viable option on cars that had the star mounted on the chrome grill (ie: W201, W126, W123 etc)

For later cars, that had the star mounted on the bonnet and the grill seperate, like the W210 , W202, even the facelift W124... then this is the best option imo....

Looks like it's ready to grab some poor unsuspecting passer-by's leg as they walk past.

 

[jaymanek]

Those look very well made... may have to try one...

I have the vacuum operated retractable star on my 300TE. Fantastic bit of kit.

 

[ianrandom]

Vacuum operated star? Want... never seen that before.

 

[Sp!ke]

That video could even be my old car...

 

[Dee-124CAB]

Those look very well made... may have to try one...

Jay, did you take the plunge?

If so, worthwhile proposistion?

Cheers Dee

 

[KillerHERTZ]

Yep, anyone bought one? fancy getting my old man one for xmas.

 

[jaymanek]

I didn't get one.. Decided it's expensive when badges are only A few £

The vac operated one is worth every penny