5,000 dollars in mods
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5,000 dollars in mods
if you guys had 5,000 dollars to mod out your ride what would you get. I need some suggestions, I dont want to lower it for convience purposes. Is 5,000 enough to do anything good because I know how expensive these cars can be to modify. Thanks.
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It really depends on what you want out of your car...
If you want more audio performance, then you can spend $5000 in that easily
If you are more concerned about appearance, you can get nice 19" rims, but that will probably offer similar inconveniences as lowering your car. just rims will set you back at LEAST 3,000
for me, with and extra $5,000 to spend on modding a stock clk.... i'd go with, underdrive pulley kit, eisenmann race exhaust, lorinser roof spoiler, nice set of 19s, paint the calipers red, and drop the car with either H&R with bilstein sport, or HR cupkit... and other various little things that won't cost much, but worth the change...
that'll set you back about $5,000
If you want more audio performance, then you can spend $5000 in that easily
If you are more concerned about appearance, you can get nice 19" rims, but that will probably offer similar inconveniences as lowering your car. just rims will set you back at LEAST 3,000
for me, with and extra $5,000 to spend on modding a stock clk.... i'd go with, underdrive pulley kit, eisenmann race exhaust, lorinser roof spoiler, nice set of 19s, paint the calipers red, and drop the car with either H&R with bilstein sport, or HR cupkit... and other various little things that won't cost much, but worth the change...
that'll set you back about $5,000
Last edited by mmgrad; Oct 2, 2002 at 04:00 PM.
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19s will raise your car about an inch. Putting 19s on a car that is not lowered, will end up making the car look a lot higher. If you are considering 19" wheels, you are probably going to want to lower your car. If H&R springs drop the car too much, find a used AMG suspension to make your car closer to the height it is now.
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my thoughts exactly....
and yeah, the 19s will raise the height of your car because stock tires are already at 45/40 profile for 17s, with 19s you will be running 35/30 if staggered... any thinner, and you can kiss your rims goodbye...
or, swap out and get 18s, and retain same ride height....
and yeah, the 19s will raise the height of your car because stock tires are already at 45/40 profile for 17s, with 19s you will be running 35/30 if staggered... any thinner, and you can kiss your rims goodbye...
or, swap out and get 18s, and retain same ride height....
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alright I think I have got it...
19" AMG CL215 STYLE III 8.5 in the front 9.5 in the rear
evosport stage II lowering kit: Stage II: Sport Springs, Adjustable Dampners, Sway Bars (28mm Fr, 18mm Rr)
I like those two Lorinser aero pieces the window spoiler and the trunk lip
and an eisenmann racing exhaust.
Will there be any complications for any of these mods. What size tires should I get for the rims will they rub or fit alright? Also how much do you guys think installation will run?
19" AMG CL215 STYLE III 8.5 in the front 9.5 in the rear
evosport stage II lowering kit: Stage II: Sport Springs, Adjustable Dampners, Sway Bars (28mm Fr, 18mm Rr)
I like those two Lorinser aero pieces the window spoiler and the trunk lip
and an eisenmann racing exhaust.
Will there be any complications for any of these mods. What size tires should I get for the rims will they rub or fit alright? Also how much do you guys think installation will run?
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don't worry about the rubbing... looks is what matters most. and plus, there is not a little fender rolling won't fix. i think the car with look real slick with that setup... go for it!
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S60R, ML320, W211/E350
18" OZ supperleggeras, because they only weight 18pounds... $1800
Evo Pully Kit, for obvious reasons... $400
H&R Cup Kit, because no one ever says anything about it... $550
Remus Exhaust, because I like the Futura tips.... $550
Opera rear spoiler, something different... and I like it... $650
Carbon Fiber Hood, cause NO ONE have it, and with all the weight it will save me, I am wondering how much faster the car will be... - $1200
$400
$550
$550
$650
$1800
+$1200
$5150.00
I can live with the $150 over budget....
Evo Pully Kit, for obvious reasons... $400
H&R Cup Kit, because no one ever says anything about it... $550
Remus Exhaust, because I like the Futura tips.... $550
Opera rear spoiler, something different... and I like it... $650
Carbon Fiber Hood, cause NO ONE have it, and with all the weight it will save me, I am wondering how much faster the car will be... - $1200
$400
$550
$550
$650
$1800
+$1200
$5150.00
I can live with the $150 over budget....
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So does anyone have a picture??
Originally posted by xyzpl
18" OZ supperleggeras, because they only weight 18pounds... $1800
Evo Pully Kit, for obvious reasons... $400
H&R Cup Kit, because no one ever says anything about it... $550
Remus Exhaust, because I like the Futura tips.... $550
Opera rear spoiler, something different... and I like it... $650
Carbon Fiber Hood, cause NO ONE have it, and with all the weight it will save me, I am wondering how much faster the car will be... - $1200
$400
$550
$550
$650
$1800
+$1200
$5150.00
I can live with the $150 over budget....
18" OZ supperleggeras, because they only weight 18pounds... $1800
Evo Pully Kit, for obvious reasons... $400
H&R Cup Kit, because no one ever says anything about it... $550
Remus Exhaust, because I like the Futura tips.... $550
Opera rear spoiler, something different... and I like it... $650
Carbon Fiber Hood, cause NO ONE have it, and with all the weight it will save me, I am wondering how much faster the car will be... - $1200
$400
$550
$550
$650
$1800
+$1200
$5150.00
I can live with the $150 over budget....
Thanks,
Rob
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Originally posted by xyzpl
18" OZ supperleggeras, because they only weight 18pounds... $1800
Evo Pully Kit, for obvious reasons... $400
H&R Cup Kit, because no one ever says anything about it... $550
Remus Exhaust, because I like the Futura tips.... $550
Opera rear spoiler, something different... and I like it... $650
Carbon Fiber Hood, cause NO ONE have it, and with all the weight it will save me, I am wondering how much faster the car will be... - $1200
$400
$550
$550
$650
$1800
+$1200
$5150.00
I can live with the $150 over budget....
18" OZ supperleggeras, because they only weight 18pounds... $1800
Evo Pully Kit, for obvious reasons... $400
H&R Cup Kit, because no one ever says anything about it... $550
Remus Exhaust, because I like the Futura tips.... $550
Opera rear spoiler, something different... and I like it... $650
Carbon Fiber Hood, cause NO ONE have it, and with all the weight it will save me, I am wondering how much faster the car will be... - $1200
$400
$550
$550
$650
$1800
+$1200
$5150.00
I can live with the $150 over budget....
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W213 '17 E43 ///AMG - W211, W208 no more
Originally posted by whiteyford
If you want underdrive pulleys i have some for sale for $350 USD
If you want underdrive pulleys i have some for sale for $350 USD
if its for the V8 430, send me an email and consider it sold...
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E 63S Wagon Renntech, E55 Renntech, SL65, SL 55 030, ML, bunch of old ones--they come, they go...
OK, my choice....
Wheels, obviously; muffler; F1 steering wheel, one of those cool V1 setups with the display in the mirror (anyone have one of these on a 208?), upgrade the bulbs, MB all weather mats, rings for the instrument cluster...that should about do it. Maybe a bit over in fact...
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haha thanks for the followup...I got:
Brabus Monoblock V
Eibach Springs
Bilstein Shocks
Eisenmann Race Exhaust
Evosport prepainted lenses
MB Star grill
Lorinzer Roof Spoiler and Rear deck lid spoiler
I think thats it...I think Might have went over my budget...well I did for sure when I got the brembos
Brabus Monoblock V
Eibach Springs
Bilstein Shocks
Eisenmann Race Exhaust
Evosport prepainted lenses
MB Star grill
Lorinzer Roof Spoiler and Rear deck lid spoiler
I think thats it...I think Might have went over my budget...well I did for sure when I got the brembos
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Originally posted by xyzpl
Still debating on the powerchip.....
I might do it just so SOMEONE with a CLK430 has it....
Ya, you know what, I think I will do it.... Chirstmas gift to my self!!!
Still debating on the powerchip.....
I might do it just so SOMEONE with a CLK430 has it....
Ya, you know what, I think I will do it.... Chirstmas gift to my self!!!
Merry Christmas!
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Originally posted by xyzpl
Still debating on the powerchip.....
I might do it just so SOMEONE with a CLK430 has it....
Ya, you know what, I think I will do it.... Chirstmas gift to my self!!!
Still debating on the powerchip.....
I might do it just so SOMEONE with a CLK430 has it....
Ya, you know what, I think I will do it.... Chirstmas gift to my self!!!
I think its a great investment for the price... for me, my only concern is that it voids the warranty.... there goes my extended warranty...
