Ordered a CLK 55...
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Ordered a CLK 55...
When I went to the dealer they did not have any CLK 55's to test drive so I had to test drive a CLK 430, but I did order a CLK 55. Anyways, my question is... what kind of difference will I see between the CLK 55 and the 430. I know the CLK 55 is a powerhouse but what should I expect.
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Umm, there's a HUGE difference! From the suspension to the brakes....the brakes are AWESOME! Acceleration is amazing...the car seems to pull forever! Suspension is still soft...you need our EvoI kit for the CLK55 
Exhaust note is nicer, though I would get rid of the resonator.
Exhaust note is nicer, though I would get rid of the resonator.
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Great, the 430 was awesome... I can't wait for my CLK 55 to come in. The wait is ridiculous! Ah!
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I ordered it about a month ago, Simon gave me an estimate of around march. The dealer said they could not give an estimate, go figure.
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I'll only keep it stock at first, I definetly want the Kleeman supercharger, evo stage I, and a "real" DTM kit, not the lorinser one.
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2002 CLK 55 AMG Coupe ;)
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2002 CLK 55 AMG Coupe ;)
CLK 55 v C5 6mn
Had a 2001 Corvette C5 w/6 manual tranny.
While I enjoyed the low profile, the CLK 55 shifts smoother and is more much powerful than the Vette.
Suspension seems firmer as well; it's much more comfortable inside. I am 6'2".
While I enjoyed the low profile, the CLK 55 shifts smoother and is more much powerful than the Vette.
Suspension seems firmer as well; it's much more comfortable inside. I am 6'2".
