Post Surgery, New Look...
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sick ...........love it but something seems off on the rear bumper?? i dunno
the yellow calipers go ver y well with the car but don't paint the roof black.....i'd keep it clean the way it is....
the yellow calipers go ver y well with the car but don't paint the roof black.....i'd keep it clean the way it is....
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Originally Posted by Richard023
Looks fantastic Ivan!!! I don't lurk MBWorld as much anymore, but I was certainly stoked when I came across this thread, we both know I've been following the progress of your CLK for some time now and I'm glad to see your sharing the excitement with others.
I'm sure your brainstorming your next move...keep up the great work buddy.![Cheers](https://mbworld.org/forums/images/smilies/cheers.gif)
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Originally Posted by Alexbenz
sick ...........love it but something seems off on the rear bumper?? i dunno
the yellow calipers go ver y well with the car but don't paint the roof black.....i'd keep it clean the way it is....
the yellow calipers go ver y well with the car but don't paint the roof black.....i'd keep it clean the way it is....
I originally wanted to go with white calipers since I have never seen that on a benz before, but then an opportunity to pick up a yellow BBK set came across.
I was uncertain about painting the roof and roof spoiler black that is why I hesitated and did not have it painted. I think that I would have to tint my windows in order for the black roof and spoiler to flow with the rest of the car. But I think I am going to leave it as is for the time being.
Does anyone know of a good muffler shop in the SFV?
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CLK 430 Coupe
Originally Posted by Benzoxtc
after acquiring all the parts, the long wait is over. I finally had a chance to transform my baby and give it a new look. Keep in mind that there are minor things that the body shop forgot to complete.....the orange sidemarkers were suppose to be painted and the rear bumper is missing the wire mesh. I still need to go have my exhaust installed, hopefully next weekend.
Excuse my terrible photo skills, but I snapped a few quick pictures.
Here is a picture before going under the knife:
![](http://img107.imageshack.us/img107/2037/dsc01082resized3rr.jpg)
![](http://img206.imageshack.us/img206/387/dsc01222resized7ze.jpg)
The new look:
![](http://img466.imageshack.us/img466/852/dsc01536resized4do.jpg)
![](http://img111.imageshack.us/img111/2891/dsc01521resized3qe.jpg)
![](http://img111.imageshack.us/img111/6513/dsc01520resized7hz.jpg)
![](http://img111.imageshack.us/img111/2523/dsc01524resized0ga.jpg)
All comments and criticism will be gladly accepted.
Excuse my terrible photo skills, but I snapped a few quick pictures.
Here is a picture before going under the knife:
![](http://img107.imageshack.us/img107/2037/dsc01082resized3rr.jpg)
![](http://img206.imageshack.us/img206/387/dsc01222resized7ze.jpg)
The new look:
![](http://img466.imageshack.us/img466/852/dsc01536resized4do.jpg)
![](http://img111.imageshack.us/img111/2891/dsc01521resized3qe.jpg)
![](http://img111.imageshack.us/img111/6513/dsc01520resized7hz.jpg)
![](http://img111.imageshack.us/img111/2523/dsc01524resized0ga.jpg)
All comments and criticism will be gladly accepted.
Very cool , I love it
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Originally Posted by Benzoxtc
Alex- the rear seems off due to the fact that it is missing the wire mesh and the current stock exhaust does not flow with the rear bumper. Hopefully this coming weekend I will be installing a renntech exhaust that has been sitting in my garage for a while now.
I originally wanted to go with white calipers since I have never seen that on a benz before, but then an opportunity to pick up a yellow BBK set came across.
I was uncertain about painting the roof and roof spoiler black that is why I hesitated and did not have it painted. I think that I would have to tint my windows in order for the black roof and spoiler to flow with the rest of the car. But I think I am going to leave it as is for the time being.
Does anyone know of a good muffler shop in the SFV?
I originally wanted to go with white calipers since I have never seen that on a benz before, but then an opportunity to pick up a yellow BBK set came across.
I was uncertain about painting the roof and roof spoiler black that is why I hesitated and did not have it painted. I think that I would have to tint my windows in order for the black roof and spoiler to flow with the rest of the car. But I think I am going to leave it as is for the time being.
Does anyone know of a good muffler shop in the SFV?
i wanted to do white calipers also but it would get dirty too easily and it would show but i chicken out last minute and it came down to red or yellow and i chose red.....i know a fe wgood muffler shops near me that i use but i don't know of any near sfv area.......richard023 should know.....
post more pics of her, i love seeing fixed up white benz's.......after seeing your car i want a white w202 for fun to fix up in the same way....but i need to wait till my ride's done...
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Originally Posted by Alexbenz
i know a fe wgood muffler shops near me that i use but i don't know of any near sfv area.......richard023 should know.....
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Royal Muffler on Devonshire, one block east of Canoga Blvd. in the city of Chatsworth - Jimmy is the man to contact. Does nice custom work on Euros, imports, and American muscle cars including my longtube header welds on my Vette.
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Originally Posted by Richard023
Thanks for the referral Alex...
Royal Muffler on Devonshire, one block east of Canoga Blvd. in the city of Chatsworth - Jimmy is the man to contact. Does nice custom work on Euros, imports, and American muscle cars including my longtube header welds on my Vette.
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Royal Muffler on Devonshire, one block east of Canoga Blvd. in the city of Chatsworth - Jimmy is the man to contact. Does nice custom work on Euros, imports, and American muscle cars including my longtube header welds on my Vette.
everytime i open this thread i want a w208 even thought it looks like a 2 door version of my w210 but it looks so sexy.......
rich i got a teaser pic of my car but i don't wanna post it....lol if your on aol aim later im me.....
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Originally Posted by Alexbenz
rich i got a teaser pic of my car but i don't wanna post it....lol if your on aol aim later im me.....
Thanks Buddy!
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Originally Posted by Joel W Sanders
Where did you get the yellow calipers? I must have! Nice Job!
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Originally Posted by Richard023
Thanks for the referral Alex...
Royal Muffler on Devonshire, one block east of Canoga Blvd. in the city of Chatsworth - Jimmy is the man to contact. Does nice custom work on Euros, imports, and American muscle cars including my longtube header welds on my Vette.
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Royal Muffler on Devonshire, one block east of Canoga Blvd. in the city of Chatsworth - Jimmy is the man to contact. Does nice custom work on Euros, imports, and American muscle cars including my longtube header welds on my Vette.
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Benzoxtc,
The car looks fantastic, especially the fenders. I don't suppose you are looking to get rid of that AMG body kit for a decent price?
The car looks fantastic, especially the fenders. I don't suppose you are looking to get rid of that AMG body kit for a decent price?
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Originally Posted by Bookie
Benzoxtc,
The car looks fantastic, especially the fenders. I don't suppose you are looking to get rid of that AMG body kit for a decent price?
The car looks fantastic, especially the fenders. I don't suppose you are looking to get rid of that AMG body kit for a decent price?
Thanks, glad you like it. I will post some more pics soon. In terms of the AMG kit, I have no plans to sell it.....if I ever get bored of the car, I can always part the mods and return it to stock without any hassle.