how many of u like the hood ornament?
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I love the leaper. I am pretty saddened by the new models not having it anymore, but the new designs are absolutely beautiful and I can live with those cars not having it anymore.
I am saddened by the thought that Mercedes might be losing its star hood ornament, but it might be a while down the road until that happens.
I am saddened by the thought that Mercedes might be losing its star hood ornament, but it might be a while down the road until that happens.
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Base held on by large white plastic nut plus the adhesive on the bottom of the base. Leaper held onto base by spring tension & cable.
Search & you'll see many threads on DIY replacing the leaper.
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I had mine stolen in San Diego, but got a new one off of ebay for like 50 bucks... SUPER STEAL!! it came with a base and new hardware. ... if you buy a new base and leaper, be prepared to drill a new hole into the top of the hood. The base has a "pin" that goes into the hole for alignment but the aftermarket had it in a different place slightly further back. .
Or a Chinese knock off from an unscrupulous eBay seller. There are a few different leapers. Depends on model & Year of Jag. 5" ones 6" ones, etc.
You can search & find many threads on how to remove & replace your leaper.
Glad it worked out OK for you but, don't want others to think you s/b drilling holes for a simple leaper replacement.
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