My CLS build continues.......body kit, wheels, and more power!

cmusngi · 04-03-2012, 11:26 AM

Been busy with work, traveling, family, and other things and haven't had a chance to really focus on my CLS55 but now that I have time, I'm not wasting another moment to continue my build. I'll post additional details as I go along with the build. I'll update a few more pics throughout the day.

I already did the following mods a year ago:

-82mm throttle body
-Kleemann headers
-Primary race cats
-Resonator and second cat delete
-Custom x-pipe
-185mm ASP pulley
-550cc injectors
-K&N filters
-ASP idler pulley kit
-Colder NGK plugs
-Eurocharged Heat Exchanger
-Eurocharged ECU tune
-Meziere water pump

Now I'm getting the mod bug again and am now doing a body kit, wheels, and more motor mods! The build begins again!

My new kit arrived a few weeks ago. It's the first Prior Design PD600 body kit in the U.S.

Doing test fitment of the kit

New Rear Test Fit

I installed my aftermarket screen and wrapped my dash in carbon fiber fabric about a year and a half ago in my garage.

Fast forward a year and a half and I hate it. I decided to pull it all out and get it re-done to something else.

Now, I get the pleasure of removing all the glue LOL.

I will be posting more in just a bit as well as the progress! Woooo!

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miraclewhip_cls · 04-03-2012, 03:50 PM

Great Teaser Chris thanks for giving me fuller version of the completion the other day. Now as yours is getting the finishing touches mines is underway

this going to be a great show stay tuned............

hyperion667 · 04-03-2012, 04:40 PM

mean looking back bumper and diffuser

cmusngi · 04-03-2012, 05:20 PM

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Originally Posted by miraclewhip_cls

Great Teaser Chris thanks for giving me fuller version of the completion the other day. Now as yours is getting the finishing touches mines is underway

this going to a great show

Thanks Phil! Keep me up to date on your gorgeous ride! I'll be emailing you in just a sec.!

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Originally Posted by hyperion667

mean looking back bumper and diffuser

Thanks man! I appreciate it!

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cmusngi · 04-03-2012, 05:25 PM

Alrighty, so the photos I posted in the beginning were from a little over 2 weeks ago. Here is more progress.

My CLS is now at Progressive Autosports for prep and paint. I wanted to get my headlights re-done. I'm going with a matte black finish because I'm not a fan of chrome light housings. = )

Front Bumper sanded down and rid of ugly waves and pin holes. (I forgot to take pics of the lip that attaches to the bottom of it.)

The Prior Rear Bumper started off like this:

I wanted parts of it cut out = )

I opted to not go with a regular aluminum mesh grill for the cut outs. I wanted a cleaner/OEM look so I purchased some ABS plastic mesh with the wide honeycomb pattern.

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cmusngi · 04-03-2012, 05:28 PM

My long time industry friend Vincent, owner of iForged and Forgestar sent some pics of my wheels. These were taken a week and a half ago. They are being machined now.

This is the progress 2 weeks later. I had a chance to drop by the body shop this past weekend and the front bumper is on! Still needs some final touches and cleaning/buffing but it's turning out great! Had to get ahold of some different fog light grills (Thanks Shardul!) to make everything complete. I also had my headlight housings sprayed and baked to matte black. They are dirty in these photos but looks fantastic in person! I think the headlight color change makes the whole front flow all together now. There are more tweaks being done but here is the current status.

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BenzoBoi · 04-03-2012, 05:46 PM

Coming along nicely! Look forward to the finished pics!

34.50 · 04-03-2012, 08:27 PM

Nice! Love the diffuser

horse86 · 04-04-2012, 02:07 PM

Curious where you purchased the OEM looking plastic honeycomb mesh.

Alexbenz · 04-04-2012, 03:11 PM

Looks nice so far

DucatiNut · 04-04-2012, 04:16 PM

Love the front lip. Doesn't look like a cow catcher from an old train.
Can you tell me where you got it please (or is it part of the new front bumper). Thanks in advance

cmusngi · 04-04-2012, 05:20 PM

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Originally Posted by BenzoBoi

Coming along nicely! Look forward to the finished pics!

Thanks Brotha! That actually means a lot coming from you! I appreciate it buddy!

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Originally Posted by 34.50

Nice! Love the diffuser

Thank you sir!

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Originally Posted by horse86

Curious where you purchased the OEM looking plastic honeycomb mesh.

On eBay. I'll PM you in just a bit! = )

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Originally Posted by Alexbenz

Looks nice so far

Thanks man!

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Originally Posted by DucatiNut

Love the front lip. Doesn't look like a cow catcher from an old train.
Can you tell me where you got it please (or is it part of the new front bumper). Thanks in advance

I hear you on the front lip cow catcher reference in regards to the other lips. Unfortunately this one was part of the new Prior Design front bumper since the bumper is a totally different design (but somewhat similar) to stock. I remember seeing something online for a different lip for our cars that kind of resembles the PD front lip in a way. Let me see if I can dig up that link and I'll PM you.

Tal@ACGAutomotive · 04-04-2012, 08:33 PM

Chris,

The car is coming along nicely. I am really looking forward to seeing the final result. I will update you on the status of the secong Prior kit early next week

discoduck · 04-04-2012, 08:53 PM

Man that front bumper looks amazing.... Can't wait to see more photos

DucatiNut · 04-04-2012, 09:42 PM

Thanks for that Chris. hoping you can find it...

cmusngi · 04-04-2012, 10:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Peter@ACGSD

Chris,

The car is coming along nicely. I am really looking forward to seeing the final result. I will update you on the status of the secong Prior kit early next week

Peter, I was going to do my thank you shout outs at the completion of the build but I definitely need to give you one in advance. You pulled some serious strings to get me the first Prior Design PD600 kit in the U.S. and I'm amazed with your stellar customer service. Thank you for all your help with this build. I can't wait to get that SECOND (

) Prior Design kit here in Houston. My dad is getting excited to do his makeover to his CLS55 after seeing mine.

Thanks again Peter for all your help. If anyone needs some bad @ss parts with top notch customer service, Peter and crew at ACG is the way to go!

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cmusngi · 04-04-2012, 10:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by discoduck

Man that front bumper looks amazing.... Can't wait to see more photos

Thanks man! I'm uploading a few rear bumper and diffuser photos in just a bit.

Quote:

Originally Posted by DucatiNut

Thanks for that Chris. hoping you can find it...

No problem bro! I'll most likely PM you tomorrow with what I find.

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cmusngi · 04-04-2012, 10:23 PM

Here are a few shots of the rear bumper/diffuser. They are doing the finishing touches to it as we speak. = ) I had them paint the diffuser matte black. The mufflers were removed temporarily because they were touching the bumper during fitment. They'll go back on once they are done. You can also see the newly installed JB Speed rear roof spoiler too! Sorry for the crappy cell phone pics. I didn't have my DSLR with me.

Chrome badge delete!

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cmusngi · 04-04-2012, 10:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by horse86

Curious where you purchased the OEM looking plastic honeycomb mesh.

PM'ed!

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horse86 · 04-05-2012, 08:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cmusngi

PM'ed!

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Thanks again

Tal@ACGAutomotive · 04-05-2012, 12:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cmusngi

Peter, I was going to do my thank you shout outs at the completion of the build but I definitely need to give you one in advance. You pulled some serious strings to get me the first Prior Design PD600 kit in the U.S. and I'm amazed with your stellar customer service. Thank you for all your help with this build. I can't wait to get that SECOND (

) Prior Design kit here in Houston. My dad is getting excited to do his makeover to his CLS55 after seeing mine.

Thanks again Peter for all your help. If anyone needs some bad @ss parts with top notch customer service, Peter and crew at ACG is the way to go!
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Thank you Chris for the stellar review!

Xposure · 04-08-2012, 09:48 PM

SICK!!! I need that rear bumper!

BK63amg · 04-11-2012, 07:47 PM

Very nice work!

FromM3toE55 · 04-11-2012, 07:53 PM

sick!

vipermike · 04-11-2012, 08:03 PM

Chris where's the updated photos?? You're killing me

04-03-2012, 03:50 PM	#2
miraclewhip_cls Senior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: New York Posts: 349 Drives: CLS/cayenne S/M3 convert	Great Teaser Chris thanks for giving me fuller version of the completion the other day. Now as yours is getting the finishing touches mines is underway this going to be a great show stay tuned............ Last edited by miraclewhip_cls; 04-03-2012 at 08:17 PM.

04-03-2012, 04:40 PM	#3
hyperion667 MBWorld Fanatic! Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: North Carolina Posts: 8,002 Drives: 2011 E5504M, 2012 CLS63P30, 2007 997 TT	mean looking back bumper and diffuser __________________

04-03-2012, 05:25 PM	#5
cmusngi Senior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Spring/Houston, TX Posts: 274 Drives: CLS 55 AMG, FX45, F-350, Top Secret Widebody Supra (Sold) and other vehicles on another Planet	Alrighty, so the photos I posted in the beginning were from a little over 2 weeks ago. Here is more progress. My CLS is now at Progressive Autosports for prep and paint. I wanted to get my headlights re-done. I'm going with a matte black finish because I'm not a fan of chrome light housings. = ) Front Bumper sanded down and rid of ugly waves and pin holes. (I forgot to take pics of the lip that attaches to the bottom of it.) The Prior Rear Bumper started off like this: I wanted parts of it cut out = ) I opted to not go with a regular aluminum mesh grill for the cut outs. I wanted a cleaner/OEM look so I purchased some ABS plastic mesh with the wide honeycomb pattern. . __________________ CLS55 AMG - Granite Grey Kleemann headers • Looped Fuel Rail • RTR 190mm pulley • ASP idler • ASP tensioner • K&N Filters • Meziere pump • Eurocharged heat exchanger • Eurocharged 82mm throttle body kit • Eurocharged injectors • X-pipe with mid-section • Res. & second cat delete • • Custom "Jerry tune" First Prior Design CLS PD600 body kit in the U.S. Last edited by cmusngi; 04-03-2012 at 05:35 PM.

04-03-2012, 05:28 PM	#6
cmusngi Senior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Spring/Houston, TX Posts: 274 Drives: CLS 55 AMG, FX45, F-350, Top Secret Widebody Supra (Sold) and other vehicles on another Planet	My long time industry friend Vincent, owner of iForged and Forgestar sent some pics of my wheels. These were taken a week and a half ago. They are being machined now. This is the progress 2 weeks later. I had a chance to drop by the body shop this past weekend and the front bumper is on! Still needs some final touches and cleaning/buffing but it's turning out great! Had to get ahold of some different fog light grills (Thanks Shardul!) to make everything complete. I also had my headlight housings sprayed and baked to matte black. They are dirty in these photos but looks fantastic in person! I think the headlight color change makes the whole front flow all together now. There are more tweaks being done but here is the current status. . __________________ CLS55 AMG - Granite Grey Kleemann headers • Looped Fuel Rail • RTR 190mm pulley • ASP idler • ASP tensioner • K&N Filters • Meziere pump • Eurocharged heat exchanger • Eurocharged 82mm throttle body kit • Eurocharged injectors • X-pipe with mid-section • Res. & second cat delete • • Custom "Jerry tune" First Prior Design CLS PD600 body kit in the U.S. Last edited by cmusngi; 04-03-2012 at 05:34 PM.

04-03-2012, 05:46 PM	#7
BenzoBoi Super Moderator Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: SoCal Posts: 10,985 Drives: W211	Coming along nicely! Look forward to the finished pics! __________________ 4 door sedan with a couple "go fast" mods, some wheels and air-matic delete... A little faster than stock... :D

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34.50 Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: May 2011 Location: upstate NY Posts: 146 Drives: '07 CLS 63 AMG	Nice! Love the diffuser

04-04-2012, 02:07 PM	#9
horse86 Newbie Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 2 Drives: SVT	Curious where you purchased the OEM looking plastic honeycomb mesh.

04-04-2012, 03:11 PM	#10
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DucatiNut Senior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 270 Drives: CLS55 plus a few Ducati's	Love the front lip. Doesn't look like a cow catcher from an old train. Can you tell me where you got it please (or is it part of the new front bumper). Thanks in advance

04-04-2012, 08:33 PM	#13
Tal@ACGAutomotive PREMIUM SPONSOR Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 1,691 Drives: '13 GT-R AMS Alpha 9+	Chris, The car is coming along nicely. I am really looking forward to seeing the final result. I will update you on the status of the secong Prior kit early next week __________________ 7884 Ronson Road \| San Diego, CA 92111 \| 877-422-4736 / 858-633-1017 \| tal@acgautomotive.com

04-04-2012, 08:53 PM	#14
discoduck Super Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Toronto, Ontario Posts: 774 Drives: W209 55	Man that front bumper looks amazing.... Can't wait to see more photos __________________ Dual Exhaust Conversion - 18" Mandrus Millenium - H&R Sport Springs - Rockford Fosgate P400-2 Rockford Fosgate P3 12" - Kenwood DNX7180 - 15% tint - Tinted Tails - Goodridge SS Brake Lines Gloss Black Vinyl Roof - Super Nintendo - Color Matched Sidemarkers - Carbon Creations Morello CF Grille Vorsteiner Black Widow Trunk Lip

04-04-2012, 09:42 PM	#15
DucatiNut Senior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 270 Drives: CLS55 plus a few Ducati's	Thanks for that Chris. hoping you can find it...

04-04-2012, 10:23 PM	#18
cmusngi Senior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Spring/Houston, TX Posts: 274 Drives: CLS 55 AMG, FX45, F-350, Top Secret Widebody Supra (Sold) and other vehicles on another Planet	Here are a few shots of the rear bumper/diffuser. They are doing the finishing touches to it as we speak. = ) I had them paint the diffuser matte black. The mufflers were removed temporarily because they were touching the bumper during fitment. They'll go back on once they are done. You can also see the newly installed JB Speed rear roof spoiler too! Sorry for the crappy cell phone pics. I didn't have my DSLR with me. Chrome badge delete! . __________________ CLS55 AMG - Granite Grey Kleemann headers • Looped Fuel Rail • RTR 190mm pulley • ASP idler • ASP tensioner • K&N Filters • Meziere pump • Eurocharged heat exchanger • Eurocharged 82mm throttle body kit • Eurocharged injectors • X-pipe with mid-section • Res. & second cat delete • • Custom "Jerry tune" First Prior Design CLS PD600 body kit in the U.S. Last edited by cmusngi; 04-04-2012 at 10:26 PM.

04-08-2012, 09:48 PM	#22
Xposure Junior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Livermore CA Posts: 62 Drives: CLS55 M6	SICK!!! I need that rear bumper!

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FromM3toE55 MBWorld Fanatic! Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: West Sacramento, CA Posts: 1,279 Drives: 2003 E55 AMG	sick! __________________ W211 Suvneer E63 Front Bumper \| W211 Suvneer E55/E63 Front Lip

04-11-2012, 08:03 PM	#25
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