Mercedes-Benz C230K Sport Coupé (CL203)
06-20-2012, 10:33 AM
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Tommy,
Actually in other countries they offered an AMG styling package called "AMG Evolution package".
AMG Swaybars were definitely worth it at the time, and a great value.
I still have the front one but found a thicker back one reduced understeer dramatically.
Yes, pics of the center console!!! Man, I wonder how many coupes shipped from the factory with designo interior? Even more, is it possible to order all the bits? Ha, like the leather seat covering?
Actually in other countries they offered an AMG styling package called "AMG Evolution package".
AMG Swaybars were definitely worth it at the time, and a great value.
I still have the front one but found a thicker back one reduced understeer dramatically.
Yes, pics of the center console!!! Man, I wonder how many coupes shipped from the factory with designo interior? Even more, is it possible to order all the bits? Ha, like the leather seat covering?
Bah on the AMG sways - they're coathangers. Young and I installed our sways together, him the AMGs and me the Eibachs, and the difference was like Ken Jeong vs. Lexington Steele.
Steve used to have the designo center consoles; that's where I got mine from - I wouldn't be suprised if he and Wanda can still get them.
As far as the leather seats, I'd think it would be outrageously expensive here; CST can do a similar treatment for $1500 or so.
Sorry for the thread hijack!
06-20-2012, 12:38 PM
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Tommy,
Actually in other countries they offered an AMG styling package called "AMG Evolution package".
Ever see the C coupe booklet I had posted? The last page had the AMG package.
https://mbworld.org/forums/c-class-w...ly-2000-a.html
C32 and C30 AMG weren't the only C Coupe models to get fitted with genuine AMG goodies from the factory. Like the wheels he had, they would have come stock.
And apparently you need to have the AMG package before you can add the designo package. Poor us in the USA, they marketed it as a cheap benz, and the auto press still said it was expensive, but in other countries, it certainly was even VERY expensive. Personally at the time, I thought it was a lot of car for the money. These days, people don't blink to shell out 25-30K for FIAT Abarth, or a Hyundai Genesis coupe.
AMG Swaybars were definitely worth it at the time, and a great value.
I still have the front one but found a thicker back one reduced understeer dramatically.
Yes, pics of the center console!!! Man, I wonder how many coupes shipped from the factory with designo interior? Even more, is it possible to order all the bits? Ha, like the leather seat covering?
Having my coffee...mmm.....coffee good......and it's from where? Sumatra Indo. Worlds best.
Actually in other countries they offered an AMG styling package called "AMG Evolution package".
Ever see the C coupe booklet I had posted? The last page had the AMG package.
https://mbworld.org/forums/c-class-w...ly-2000-a.html
C32 and C30 AMG weren't the only C Coupe models to get fitted with genuine AMG goodies from the factory. Like the wheels he had, they would have come stock.
And apparently you need to have the AMG package before you can add the designo package. Poor us in the USA, they marketed it as a cheap benz, and the auto press still said it was expensive, but in other countries, it certainly was even VERY expensive. Personally at the time, I thought it was a lot of car for the money. These days, people don't blink to shell out 25-30K for FIAT Abarth, or a Hyundai Genesis coupe.
AMG Swaybars were definitely worth it at the time, and a great value.
I still have the front one but found a thicker back one reduced understeer dramatically.
Yes, pics of the center console!!! Man, I wonder how many coupes shipped from the factory with designo interior? Even more, is it possible to order all the bits? Ha, like the leather seat covering?
Having my coffee...mmm.....coffee good......and it's from where? Sumatra Indo. Worlds best.
Good Coffee indeed! a definite classy refreshment for every Mercedes owner
and yes i do missed San Francisco too, just got back from US trip 2 month ago.
Actually about the AMG, I'm struggling to find every bit of pieces of accessories or parts for the CL, maybe an AMG Sport Suspension would be nice
Hyundai Genesis coupe?! that thing I'm sorry, but personally its Hideous! ufcourse for that much of money, thats why i rarely see a thing or two of asian coupes at Indonesia, God! an SLK is even more fond to see here than Hyundai Coupe.
06-20-2012, 01:16 PM
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Enjoy your trip! put up some good tune! Have a little bit more of fun!
But i wanted to give a word of advice to C-Coupe's owner out there, for Godsake listen to something a bit more Classy on your trip! not Techno's or any of those miserable beat, instead listen to this... a playlist that i have sort and created for my personal listening pleasure with my CL's stunning BOSE
and these are some Indonesian favorites...1. Pharaohs - SBTRKT
2. Love in Zanzibar - Perseus
3. Feel Me (Mario Basanov Remix) - Millok & Zigelli
4. Still Sound - Toro y Moi
5. Maliblue - Darius
6. Cool Runnings - Perseus
7. Don't Look Back - Télépopmusik
8. With You (Feat. Grovesnor) - Flight Facilities
9. Escape - for love
10. Basmanti - dZihan & Kamien
11. In Transit - Keiji Inai
12. Baby I'm yours feat. IRFANE - Breakbot
13. Sail (Radio Edit) - Awolnation (NOTE) Just for Track-day situation.
14. Breathe (Extended Mix) - Télépopmusik
15. Until We Bleed - Kleerup Featuring Lykke Li
16. Don't Look Back (John Tejada Remix) - Télépopmusik
17. Take Care Of You - Cherokee
Yep! time to get those lovely speakers to work again C-Class Sports Coupe owners! because this car truly deserves an owner...with taste
Good day!
Last edited by Nielkainama; 06-20-2012 at 01:22 PM.
06-20-2012, 01:50 PM
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Thanks for the compliment - I agree!
Has your CL been reliable since you bought it? Here in the US, the reliability of these cars is all over the place; I've had a ton of repairs done, while others have gotten by pretty well with almost nothing done to theirs.
06-20-2012, 08:36 PM
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AMG Swaybars were definitely worth it at the time, and a great value.
I still have the front one but found a thicker back one reduced understeer dramatically.
Yes, pics of the center console!!! Man, I wonder how many coupes shipped from the factory with designo interior? Even more, is it possible to order all the bits? Ha, like the leather seat covering?
Having my coffee...mmm.....coffee good......and it's from where? Sumatra Indo. Worlds best.[/IMG]
I still have the front one but found a thicker back one reduced understeer dramatically.
Yes, pics of the center console!!! Man, I wonder how many coupes shipped from the factory with designo interior? Even more, is it possible to order all the bits? Ha, like the leather seat covering?
Having my coffee...mmm.....coffee good......and it's from where? Sumatra Indo. Worlds best.
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which is worth the best first AMG Swaybars or AMG brake?
and yes Indonesian coffee is the best hehee
, it is kopi luwak, right?
06-20-2012, 09:49 PM
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Yes, it's real alcantara; had it wrapped, though. But I do believe that it's not that hard to do. I guess I'll find out, 'cause it's in serious need of being redone - that fuzz does wear down, especially since I've always got my arm on it, since I have a manny.
Thanks for the compliment - I agree! Has your CL been reliable since you bought it? Here in the US, the reliability of these cars is all over the place; I've had a ton of repairs done, while others have gotten by pretty well with almost nothing done to theirs.
Thanks for the compliment - I agree!
Has your CL been reliable since you bought it? Here in the US, the reliability of these cars is all over the place; I've had a ton of repairs done, while others have gotten by pretty well with almost nothing done to theirs.Please please tell me how to wrap the center console with Alcantara, if you do know, i will buy the material off eBay I'm planning to do the Black one, and for sure it'll be fantastic!
The CL and every Mercedes even the SLS is very reliable here, a month ago i saw 10 of those AMG monsters in one day, 10! can you imagine how an SLS becoming a cheap car to own
, most people here never even get their hands dirty. But anyway since i bought it from 2010 i have never got a single problem off this car, except for the accecories ufcourse, the CL is good to own and fun to drive especially on track day with the ESP off
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06-20-2012, 10:24 PM
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Personally id go with the amg sport suspension if i were to find one it increases the performance drasticly, Tapi kalo antara sway bars ato brake... Hard to choose because sway bars help the cars balance on tight corners so its quite important. The standard brake is already good on the CL, so im guessing that the amg brake could come second.
many of my fellow w203 change the brake first, perhaps because amg swaybars are very rare
and because of the rareness, they use Eibach brand for sway bars, instead.
or maybe you have vendor that sells amg swaybars?
06-20-2012, 10:55 PM
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06-22-2012, 09:56 PM
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Just a little bit of update, Yesterday i have successfully installed the Carbon Shark Fin, and i must say it looked brilliantly placed and looks good too on the CL's Panoramic Sunroof... Simple yet it makes a lot different look to the car.
07-06-2012, 10:34 PM
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As you can see of my stupidity that i have wrapped a Carbon Vinyl on my rear view mirror which looks Hideous! so after i took this picture i immediately put it out of its misery.
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This is what you need...you should find those on Ebay
Real Carbon fiber rear mirror covers!
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Mercedes-Ben...ht_3085wt_1348
Maybe you didnt notice a very big problem with your coupe....your steering wheel its on the wrong side!
just kidding!
As you can see of my stupidity that i have wrapped a Carbon Vinyl on my rear view mirror which looks Hideous! so after i took this picture i immediately put it out of its misery.
[/QUOTE]This is what you need...you should find those on Ebay
Real Carbon fiber rear mirror covers!
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Mercedes-Ben...ht_3085wt_1348
Maybe you didnt notice a very big problem with your coupe....your steering wheel its on the wrong side!
just kidding!
Last edited by paqueras; 07-06-2012 at 10:37 PM.
07-11-2012, 07:36 AM
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CL203 19" AMG Forged Wheels by Permaisuri Ban (a close up look)
A close up look on the Wheels by Permaisuri Ban
19" AMG Forged Wheels
Michelin Pilot Super Sport 235/35-19+265/35-19
http://permaisuri.com/
Some old photoshoot taken by Permaisuri:
19" AMG Forged Wheels
Michelin Pilot Super Sport 235/35-19+265/35-19
http://permaisuri.com/
Some old photoshoot taken by Permaisuri:
Last edited by Nielkainama; 07-11-2012 at 11:37 AM.
07-11-2012, 07:38 AM
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As you can see of my stupidity that i have wrapped a Carbon Vinyl on my rear view mirror which looks Hideous! so after i took this picture i immediately put it out of its misery.
This is what you need...you should find those on Ebay
Real Carbon fiber rear mirror covers!
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Mercedes-Ben...ht_3085wt_1348
Maybe you didnt notice a very big problem with your coupe....your steering wheel its on the wrong side! just kidding!
This is what you need...you should find those on Ebay
Real Carbon fiber rear mirror covers!
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Mercedes-Ben...ht_3085wt_1348
Maybe you didnt notice a very big problem with your coupe....your steering wheel its on the wrong side!
just kidding!
Hahaaa thanks Bro! and thank you thank you thank You!! for the eBay link!!
07-11-2012, 11:48 PM
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CL203 19" AMG Forged Wheels
Last edited by Nielkainama; 07-11-2012 at 11:50 PM.
07-12-2012, 12:48 AM
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C230K vs 135i
Which side are you on again? just another photo shoot.
CL203 vs E82
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just another photo shoot.CL203 vs E82
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Last edited by Nielkainama; 07-12-2012 at 01:00 AM.
07-13-2012, 03:39 PM
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Yesterday an E82 BMW 135i tried to race me in the freeway....he doesnt expect that a little CL203 was so powerful. He´s got was he deserves!
07-13-2012, 04:28 PM
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07-18-2012, 12:30 PM
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One of the Worst enemy of sports cars, Flood.
Wednesday, July 18, 2012,
A rather huge storm and rain have poured across Jakarta, causing it to flood which makes one of the worst day for my Coupe. I was out around 3pm using my CL (i definitely chose the wrong ride to take with) when suddenly in the middle of my journey the huge storm strike... the whole ride is about to become a very serious one. All of the streets were blocked, flooded and even worse... the traffic is badly jammed. I have no choice to go through all of this for the sake of returning home. There are approximately 3 sports cars that i have seen broken down which is an Audi TT, Lexus ISF and an Evo, this makes me worried more wondering if my Coupe would be able to pass this devastating times...or not.
Now, all i can relay on is the Merc Tech that is fitted within the car, i turned to W mode or in the other word Winter/Wet mode which starts the car from 2nd gear preventing slipping and for the tires to grip more on wet/slippery surfaces. with the help of the Michelin Pilot Super Sport Tires it can easily channels the waters away... so then I'm ready to face it.
I pushed on many flooded area, the water could be as tall as the Fog lamp or more higher from the CL's bumper which makes me think i wouldn't last long, in the same time finding where to go. But...Amazingly the Coupe passed the torture!
i was confused of how this 2003 Merc would be able to pull it through. However i do have 2 or 3 problems, the car didn't broke down but i lost my left Fog lamp as well as the right Headlight, it malfunctioned and its dead for sure. The buffer underneath the car that was supposed to protect the Fog Lamp instrument were ripped apart, which causes the water to flow inside drowning the Ballast and all of the necessary cables to make the HID Xenon works..
But again, I still can't imagine of how advanced and well built this Coupe could really be, the computer response for a 2003 make is fast and precise, the Wet mode works, the heated mirrors works, the wiper works. Today this machine have showed what it is capable of, and how German Engineering truly put an effort and passion on Mercedes Benz.
A rather huge storm and rain have poured across Jakarta, causing it to flood which makes one of the worst day for my Coupe. I was out around 3pm using my CL (i definitely chose the wrong ride to take with) when suddenly in the middle of my journey the huge storm strike... the whole ride is about to become a very serious one. All of the streets were blocked, flooded and even worse... the traffic is badly jammed. I have no choice to go through all of this for the sake of returning home. There are approximately 3 sports cars that i have seen broken down which is an Audi TT, Lexus ISF and an Evo, this makes me worried more wondering if my Coupe would be able to pass this devastating times...or not.
Now, all i can relay on is the Merc Tech that is fitted within the car, i turned to W mode or in the other word Winter/Wet mode which starts the car from 2nd gear preventing slipping and for the tires to grip more on wet/slippery surfaces. with the help of the Michelin Pilot Super Sport Tires it can easily channels the waters away... so then I'm ready to face it.
I pushed on many flooded area, the water could be as tall as the Fog lamp or more higher from the CL's bumper which makes me think i wouldn't last long, in the same time finding where to go. But...Amazingly the Coupe passed the torture!
i was confused of how this 2003 Merc would be able to pull it through. However i do have 2 or 3 problems, the car didn't broke down but i lost my left Fog lamp as well as the right Headlight, it malfunctioned and its dead for sure. The buffer underneath the car that was supposed to protect the Fog Lamp instrument were ripped apart, which causes the water to flow inside drowning the Ballast and all of the necessary cables to make the HID Xenon works..But again, I still can't imagine of how advanced and well built this Coupe could really be, the computer response for a 2003 make is fast and precise, the Wet mode works, the heated mirrors works, the wiper works. Today this machine have showed what it is capable of, and how German Engineering truly put an effort and passion on Mercedes Benz.
Last edited by Nielkainama; 07-18-2012 at 12:46 PM.
07-19-2012, 02:59 AM
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Wow. Like I said, no one has ever seen a designo coupe. Sorry for your troubles. I think you will sort them out. Those damn covers have a way of getting knocked out, I've replaced a couple.
07-19-2012, 03:48 AM
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07-19-2012, 05:54 AM
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Mercedes-Benz C230K Sport Coupe (CL203) Stock Exhaust video
Decided to make a video of the CL's Stock exhaust Start up and Rev
you are welcome to watch.
