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My CLK is about to turn 10 years old

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Old Sep 26, 2007 | 12:42 AM
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My CLK is about to turn 10 years old

My baby girl looks good for 10 years old.
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Old Sep 26, 2007 | 01:16 AM
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Nothing against you, to be mean or anything Rodwilk....but what's the point of this? I thought you were gonna show us like rust spots or something....lol

and you haven't got those black strips painted yet I see.....

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Old Sep 26, 2007 | 01:44 AM
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I wanted to paint it but I looked at the amount of chips that were on that area of the car and decided not to mess it up. A kit will eventually make it way to the lower have of the car. The black for now hides it well.
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Old Sep 26, 2007 | 01:47 AM
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I wanted to paint it but I looked at the amount of chips that were on that area of the car and decided not to mess it up. A kit will eventually make it way to the lower have of the car. The black for now hides it well.
Well I hope it's soon man, your car is screaming for a kit and drop, it'll look sick when you get those mods done.
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Old Sep 26, 2007 | 01:53 AM
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Its been hard to find someone here in Bham to do the drop. These guys don't want to touch it because its a Benz.
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Old Sep 26, 2007 | 02:02 AM
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Originally Posted by rodwilk
Its been hard to find someone here in Bham to do the drop. These guys don't want to touch it because its a Benz.
Weak! That sucks, well if I were you then, try getting H&R w/ Bilsteins, I think there is a DIY too, it shouldn't be hard to do that setup. The front bumpers, side skirts and Rear Bumpers can probably pose a challenge, but ask a few of guys on here who modded there 208, I'm sure they know of some people or maybe selling theirs.
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Old Sep 26, 2007 | 02:12 AM
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I'll begin to look at a kit, but now I have to get ready for the 100,000 mile service. MB wanted $1300.00 I called because my time is limited and I need my "Sweet Piece" it would take me too long to break it down and work on it. Now I'm trying to find a MB mechanic outside of the stealership.
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Old Sep 26, 2007 | 11:11 PM
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Definetly go to an indy shop for the work....you will save a few pretty $100 bills if you do..ask around and find a trusted local shop...
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Glad to see its still running strong!
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Old Sep 27, 2007 | 02:02 AM
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i still gotta paint my impact strips...they look so nasty...no money..i found a place that will paint my impact strips and my roof jet black for about 500$ so when i save that up...nice car though bro!
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Old Sep 27, 2007 | 06:36 AM
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rodwilk, your clk looks good, still hot for a 10 yr old. keep on her.
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Old Sep 27, 2007 | 01:38 PM
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some 10 year old cars look like crap.. CLK 98s or 99s will hold up on its appearance for years to come!
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some 10 year old cars look like crap.. CLK 98s or 99s will hold up on its appearance for years to come!
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