custom grills

[xscottyx]

...does anyone know if the w210 E-class "Avantagrade" grill will fit the w201???....i think it looks so good, but would to get it, if it fits right in....i cant seem to get dimensions for it but would like to install it in my 92 190e

please reply, the more input the better.

-Thanks

Scott

[MTI]

Are you asking about the grill insert with the avantgarde chrome strips, or the whole grill surround and insert? The grill insert won't fit, but if you just want the insert, get the avantgarde for the W201. If you're asking about the whole grill surround . . . then the only thing that matters is how much money and time you have.

[xscottyx]

so which after market grill and surrounding trim will fit the w201?....i want one with the bigg ass m/b symbol in the grill, which is the avandgarte. is there any models with it that will match my stock dimensions???...if so please let me know, or any other better looking grills w/ "surrounder trim"
for the 190e. agian the more replys the better!

-Thanks

Scott

[Maxh]

If you are looking for a hood like this, I found out from Greg in Oz
Its from a 124 E320, E280 or E220 of between 1993 and 1995.

[MTI]

For avantgarde type grills specifically for the stock W201 grill frame, try www.bekkers.com (although they might be out of stock) or www.autorice.com For the SL type grills or the SLC grill and frame, try www.slaccessories.com

[xscottyx]

that grill&frame fits the 190e no prob?????

[MTI]

The frame and grill insert in Maxh's pic is from the C-Class W202 and does not "bolt on" you'll have to cut it off a C-Class hood and have a shop weld it onto a W201 hood. It's been done before quite often, but it is metal surgery. There's currently a group buy being organized for a carbon fiber version of the C-Class conversion being organized on www.190revolution.net.

This pic shows an EVO II with the bolt on and blended SLC grill and surround. Notice how the hood lines don't match up with the corner of the grill frame.