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Journey to perfection. CLA 35 upgrade guide.

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Old Sep 21, 2023 | 06:35 AM
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Journey to perfection. CLA 35 upgrade guide.

Okay, maybe a little overstated, but it is very satisfying to have your ride upgraded to a better version of itself. And you end up with a strange combination of completely new but also familiar experiences.
As a matter of fact, the customer's reaction to his "new" car is also a satisfaction for me, it's like when you take your significant other to a beautiful place and you see their reaction, or when you see your kids' faces on Christmas morning, and that is also the driving force behind my passion for modding.
This particular CLA 35 has been through extensive upgrades, namely a Burmester audio system, 360 Parking Assist, then an AMG Performance 6 Pot brake kit with 19 inch wheels, and lately an air intake from Eventuri, and a Slip-on Titanium exhaust by Akrapovic.
The intake is made of dry carbon fiber, for a better thermal insulation, and reduced oxygen loss. The exhaust is made of titanium allow. and releases a powerful sound. Pair that with professional remap done by Japanese Digi-Tec engineers and you now have a powerhouse on your hands.
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Old Sep 23, 2023 | 12:46 AM
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You have good taste in mods!
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Old Sep 24, 2023 | 10:54 PM
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Originally Posted by crester
You have good taste in mods!
Thank you kindly! Sometimes it's a teamwork with the particular driver who comes to my garage, and I recommend them this or that, or try to steer them into the right direction, if they should need so.
I can't take all the credit for it.
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Old Oct 14, 2023 | 07:41 AM
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Wow this looks amazing, I have a 2021 CLA 35 and Ive just started to look into mods. Can I ask where you ended up getting the grille for this?
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Originally Posted by VinnyJDM
Wow this looks amazing, I have a 2021 CLA 35 and Ive just started to look into mods. Can I ask where you ended up getting the grille for this?
The brand is Eurspec. Not one of the big ones but the fitment is very good, so I keep using the parts in my projects,
Take a look, just keep in mind that the price listed might be in HKD, not USD:
https://icarmix.com/product/eurspec-...***-c118-2018/
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Old Oct 19, 2023 | 10:34 AM
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Can I ask where you got your Burmester audio system upgrade done?

This wasn't an option when I had the car built and my local MB dealer says "we won't do it" for the audio upgrade.
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Can I ask where you got your Burmester audio system upgrade done?

This wasn't an option when I had the car built and my local MB dealer says "we won't do it" for the audio upgrade.

I own a garage in Hong Kong. I do these upgrades together with my staff. You can check my website for parts, and you can talk to a local mechanic about installing them
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Originally Posted by iCARMIX
The brand is Eurspec. Not one of the big ones but the fitment is very good, so I keep using the parts in my projects,
Take a look, just keep in mind that the price listed might be in HKD, not USD:
https://icarmix.com/product/eurspec-...***-c118-2018/
That intake looks awesome!
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