My New Flat Hood Badge (with step by step install pics)

[SLAMMED_C]

Okay.. Ive been kinda fed up with my stock hood star for some time now. and everything I find is either fake Brabus, AMG, or some piece of crap flat badge kit form ebay.
Ive wanted an OEM one for some time, even attempted to make my own adapter to mount a flat hood badge from a w215 (didnt turn out though).
I had heard that an R129 badge kit would work, couldnt find any info about it though. so I waited and waited.. and finally I found something OEM.
This bagde kit is from a W204.. yes the new 2008 C-class. and believe it or not it wasnt that expensive either.

So here it goes..
Before:
http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/2/web/266000-266999/266992_519_full.jpg

After:
http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/2/web/266000-266999/266992_531_full.jpg

Its not an absolutly perfect fit.. but its damn near close. the only spot that slightly off (doesnt follow the contour of the hood perfectly is where the front of the flat badge is where is curves towards the grille opening) but if you dont look really closely at it, you wont even see it at all.

The Install:

The kit includes a flat badge and a base.
http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/2/web/266000-266999/266992_517_full.jpg

A back view of the base.. see the spring loaded locking tabs that hold the base in place of the stock hood star.
http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/2/web/266000-266999/266992_518_full.jpg

Underside of hood where hood star locking post is.
http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/2/web/266000-266999/266992_520_full.jpg

Close up of the clip.
http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/2/web/266000-266999/266992_521_full.jpg

Using needle nosed pliars, grasp the sides of the locking clip at opposite corners.
http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/2/web/266000-266999/266992_522_full.jpg

Turn the needle nosed pliars and the locking clip counter clockwise to remove star.
http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/2/web/266000-266999/266992_523_full.jpg

Pull hood star through opening and your left with a hole!
http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/2/web/266000-266999/266992_524_full.jpg

Insert base of new flat badge into opening,
http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/2/web/266000-266999/266992_525_full.jpg

Press base into opening, you will hear it click into place.
http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/2/web/266000-266999/266992_526_full.jpg

Now the base is secured,
http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/2/web/266000-266999/266992_527_full.jpg

Place flat badge into base, line up the 2 nipples on the flat badge.
http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/2/web/266000-266999/266992_528_full.jpg

Press the flat badge down with equal pressure until it sits flush on the hood.
http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/2/web/266000-266999/266992_529_full.jpg

And now enjoy the gloriousness of the flat badge, and cold drink to celebrate the 2 minutes it took you to install it!!
http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/2/web/266000-266999/266992_531_full.jpg

[Logic]

that badge looks exactly like the one i bought from ebay...although i bought it used from some one. the only difference is it had a washer, and nut to hold it on....the only thing i did different is i used 3m tape on the lower piece on the emblem assembly so it would scratch the paint when mounting it down..

[benzo23]

oh jesus christ!!....man i bought one from the stealership too...paid 50 bucks and its plastic...it took me almost an hour to put mine on, because it didnt come with the spring...i had to perfectly center it in th hole and hold it on top and push from bottom, and the opening isant big enough for my fingers..so basicly it was a bitch!!...oh and forgot to mention that the clear coat on the badge will flake off...i took it to the dealership and showed them and they gave me a new one, so save the recipt...

[!!!!!NJ Drive]

part number & how much $$$...i need a new flat badge for the winter

[SLAMMED_C]

$50.. you overpaid!!! mine wasnt that much at all. half that price.. if that!
part number is a204 817 06 16 for anyone that wants one.

[Logic]

i paid 8.50 for mine plus shipping ..came to about 18.00 it was used but... you said yours is plastic? slam is yours plastic too? mine is made of metal hey slam you have pictures of your exhaust? the reason is i wanna see if you cut your bumper..i just got a magna flow 14833 and i m debating to cut mine ...did you also replace the resonator too? sorry didn't mean to steal your trend here....

[SLAMMED_C]

Originally posted by Logic
i paid 8.50 for mine plus shipping ..came to about 18.00 it was used but... you said yours is plastic? slam is yours plastic too? mine is made of metal hey slam you have pictures of your exhaust? the reason is i wanna see if you cut your bumper..i just got a magna flow 14833 and i m debating to cut mine ...did you also replace the resonator too? sorry didn't mean to steal your trend here....

I paid about $16 (can) for mine.. got a discount.
yeh the base of the flat badge kit is plastic as you can see in the pics. better then the metal versions IMHO.

well I have a C43 rear bumper so I have a cut out for the exhaust in it.

but when I had my stock bumper I did have to notch it out a lil bit to tuck it up a bit more (but back then I was also rockin my unpainted and fiber glasses on Rieger rear bumper lip, so i had to really cut the rear bumper to get the lip to sit right.

[Logic]

so if i get it under the bumper it may be ok? sorry about all the questions but i m going to get this done pretty quick and want to know if i need to do this before i take it some where...i m not sure if it needs to if the place doing the muffler would cut it and do it right if need to be
:confused:

[Devero]

So where did you order the emblem from?

[SLAMMED_C]

Originally posted by Devero
So where did you order the emblem from?
from the dealership.

[Quantum2+2]

Originally posted by SLAMMED_C

part number is a204 817 06 16 for anyone that wants one.

Does the plastic clip/mount come with the above part number or does the plastic clip have to be ordered separately?

[SLAMMED_C]

Originally posted by Quantum2+2
Does the plastic clip/mount come with the above part number or does the plastic clip have to be ordered separately?
it comes with the plastic clip part and the flat badge.. everything you need!

[Quantum2+2]

Originally posted by SLAMMED_C
it comes with the plastic clip part and the flat badge.. everything you need!

Thanks:cool:
I'll order one today.

[sensoryx]

EDIT: nm, got my badge installed today. looks great! thanks for the tut!

[griplimited]

awesome advice guys. paid 23ish new from dealer. installed and wondered why i never did this sooner.