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LET THE MODDING BEGIN! ...mods on my CLK430..stay tuned...

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Old 02-17-2007, 02:01 PM
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LET THE MODDING BEGIN! ...mods on my CLK430..stay tuned...

LET THE MODDING BEGIN! ...mods on my CLK430..stay tuned...

so i finally starting doing the real modding on my 99 clk430....just got my eisenmann race exhaust installed and luvin it...drove home in 29 degrees with the window down the whole way haha ....got sum pics and sum videos on youtube..chek em outt.....





YOU TUBE VIDEOS (exterior and interior 20-100 MPH)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lP5T6gfhLPw
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U7O62cAC-zw


stay tuned for future mods coming up within the next month:
Carlsson RS style front bumper (in hand and needs to be installed)
Clear Corners & Hella Optilux 2500 fogs for bumper (in hand)
Black mesh for bumper (in hand)
Lorinser style fenders (in hand)
Lorinser style roof spoiler (in hand)
Carbon Fiber lip spoiler w/ LEDS (need to order)
Black grille w/ exagerrated MB logo (in hand)
LED Mirrors (possibly going to paint black) (in hand)
18x8.5 & 18x10 MHT Black Concept Neeper Moxy Wheels (in hand @ shop)
CLK55 airbox setup (just ordered)
New chrome key (just ordered)
K&N filters (need to order)
Swapping my subs for Rockford T1s (in hand)
Removing current tints for darker ones (10-15%?)
Tinting red part of taillight, black

Other upcoming mods within 2 months:
H&Rs w/ Koni Yellows or Bilsteins OR H&R Cup Kit - still somewhat debating?
ECU Upgrade probably from speedtuningusa


STAY TUNED - most of those parts in the first section will be going on between march 3-10 while i dont need my car as ill be in acapulco for spring break ...cant wait for the mods! its gunna look hot...
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I need you to show me from where are u gonna order this from Carbon Fiber lip spoiler w/ LEDS
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great choice of rims. those rims are gona look sweet on your ride
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Sounds like a plan you have going there. Make sure you LOVE this car and plan on keeping it because you're gonna bury yourself in it!
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I thought CLK430s came w/ K&Ns stock?...

None the less, I like your mods, I listened to your exhaust, damn does it sound good, I'll hit you up with a comment later.
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Originally Posted by John 99CLK430
I thought CLK430s came w/ K&Ns stock?...
not that i knew of? i see ppl on the forums puttin in K&N filters and saying they get a cuple xtra ponies outa them, especially combined with the clk55 airbox setup...


n thanks for the feedback ppl!
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I've heard better stuff about the Green filters on here. Some people report issues with the K&N and their MAF. That exhaust sounds amazing!
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Originally Posted by midget fidger
I've heard better stuff about the Green filters on here. Some people report issues with the K&N and their MAF. That exhaust sounds amazing!

thanks!
and ya i just recently heard about green filters...do they give any type of HP gain? hows the sound?
and i heard you only have problems with the K&Ns & your MAF when you overoil your filters...

EDIT: searched the boards and seems like im guna go green! lol....now anyone now a good spot to get them from??
and do they give a decent HP gain w/ the clk55 airbox? and how do they sound?

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