Originally Posted by IBLUBYU
As far as I have learned..... YES. The only thing thats marked with a AMG part identification on the N/A cars, are the rubber muffler hangars. Go figure .......
EDIT: well OK .... so the backs of the leather coverings of the seats also .... LMAO
I'm sure there are a few other unknowns that carried over... all gas/brake pedals are also used in AMG models... the 2004 dimming mirrors, some mirror switches... you get my drift
. All are items of relative insignificance when it comes to performance, which is what AMG is synonymous with. But even the lofty SRT-6 is not an AMG, by definition. It is a Karmann body, licensed by Chrysler, utilizing an AMG drivetrain and suspension. But it's a mongrel all in its own right. A mongrel we LOVE, no less, but still...
As for the OP, DEFINITELY do not put AMG badges on your Limited, unless you're okay with a fair bit of flaming from other enthusiasts. I can barely excuse them on the SRT-6 cars, who have the drivetrain to begin with.
I personally have been very careful not to have Mercedes Stars all over the outside (wheels, badges, etc) simply because it's not worth spending 5 minutes per each person that asks "why?"... The engine cover I have is a testemonial to the car's heritage (and a performance mod(ish)) and the only time it is seen is at car shows.
Then, you have a captive audience and folks are more willing to take an extra look. And even then, there's a lot of 'splaining to do. 50% of folks think I did a motor swap
But to a passerby in traffic, I want them to look at my car and wonder "what is it?" instead of look at an 'up-branding' badge and ask "what's wrong with his head".
There are those among us that live by "less is more".
There are those among us that live by "more is more".
One strives for subtlety, the other strives to make the car something it isn't.
My personal opinion.