CLK-Class (W208) 1998-2002: CLK 200, CLK 230K, CLK 320, CLK 430 [Coupes & Cabriolets]

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Old Dec 28, 2010 | 02:10 AM
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hey guys, i finally got around to installing n painting Ash's(VIPclk320.. or should i say VIPclk55 lol) bumper he hooked it up with. i still need to pick up the fog grilles from the dealer to install the fog lights, but heres some pics i couldnt resist. hope u guys like it






soon:
c63 AMG diffuser w/ quad AMG exhaust
LED side view mirrors
VIPclk320's v8 intake
VIPclk320's front and rear strut bars
JL w7v2 subwoofer
carbon fiber interior

in the future:
sprintbooster
c32 brakes with red amg calipers
repaint my wheels brushed aluminum
alcantara headliner

Thanks for everything Ash, you have been great to work with, i now love my car more than ever. lemme know you guys think. Thanks!

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Old Dec 28, 2010 | 04:01 AM
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damn that looks better then it did on ash's ride....nice ride and mod list....i'm waiting on ash to complete his f---king ride....too many hours put into his car along with my pinky toe...lol
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Old Dec 28, 2010 | 01:57 PM
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Ok Sonny I want my bumper back like right now!. that looks so good on your car that it's making me regret that I ever let it go. lol. but its ok it went to a very deserving home. Bro i'mm be in san fran end of Jan for some client meetings. i'll hit you up.
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Old Dec 28, 2010 | 02:21 PM
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i like it. change your signature with the new bumper
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Old Dec 28, 2010 | 04:40 PM
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sonnyhoang it looks awesome !!...by the way what happen to your BUMPER SIDE MARKER lights why didn't you installed it on the bumper ? you don't have no front signal lights indicator on your car beside the headlights ..not even on your side door mirrors ? unless you have a secret hiding spot ?just wondering ? ?
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Old Dec 28, 2010 | 04:44 PM
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thank you for the kind words guys!
alexbenz: im still waiting to see ash's beast in action too, ive kept in touch with him for months and all i have are teasers still lol.

Ash: Trade ya for your current bumper lol. Thanks man my car feels like the **** to me again and its cus of u lol.

bigmike: thanks bro! i think im lowering the rear 1/2 an inch to be as low as u, haha ive been dying to change my sig, i think its a bad picture come to think of it haha. but im gonna wait til my fogs r on so the car will look complete

jbenz: hah yeah i got rid of the sidemarker with the new bumper(it came that way, but i like it) but i have the newer sideview mirrors with the led strip that im installing within the week. congrats on your new bumper as well bro, fitment was better than i expected! cant wait to see your painted pics
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Old Dec 28, 2010 | 04:59 PM
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THanks alot sonny you so kind !!!!
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Old Dec 28, 2010 | 04:59 PM
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Originally Posted by sonnyhoang
thank you for the kind words guys!
alexbenz: im still waiting to see ash's beast in action too, ive kept in touch with him for months and all i have are teasers still lol.

Ash: Trade ya for your current bumper lol. Thanks man my car feels like the **** to me again and its cus of u lol.

bigmike: thanks bro! i think im lowering the rear 1/2 an inch to be as low as u, haha ive been dying to change my sig, i think its a bad picture come to think of it haha. but im gonna wait til my fogs r on so the car will look complete

jbenz: hah yeah i got rid of the sidemarker with the new bumper(it came that way, but i like it) but i have the newer sideview mirrors with the led strip that im installing within the week. congrats on your new bumper as well bro, fitment was better than i expected! cant wait to see your painted pics
i know.......i'm good friends with him, he's getting closer to the finish line thanks to me....he owes me big time!!!!
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Old Dec 28, 2010 | 05:03 PM
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Since the days of my CLK430, I have always loved the body style of the W208 (esp vs. the W209). Your addition just makes it even look better! Congrats!
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Old Dec 28, 2010 | 06:06 PM
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Look real good. I think it looks better on your car.
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Old Dec 28, 2010 | 07:29 PM
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god damn came out real good in black!
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Old Dec 28, 2010 | 07:34 PM
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Thanks sonny for the kind words. i'm glad you like the mods now hurryup and put on the rest of the stuff(DIFFUSER) you got from me bro. I wanna see it done. I'll be done shortly, my back bumper with the black series diffusre will be done in about a week or so and then the carbon hood vents and thatsit for the body mods. Next is my engine and maybe black series carbon fiber trunk spoiler but haven't decidede yet.
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Old Dec 28, 2010 | 11:56 PM
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Looks real good sonny! Black makes it look alot better no offense vip.add the other mods and take more pics.I like the way ur setup is coing along.great job!
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Old Dec 29, 2010 | 12:43 AM
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Sonny i can officially claim your car as my second CLK project! lol, I forgot those are my headlights too.
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Old Dec 29, 2010 | 01:35 AM
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thanks for all the kind words fellas, this is the front end ive always wanted and now i finally get to have it! I cant wait to finish the project n take some real pics with my gf's DSLR camera. Thanks again!

Ash u need to send me some updated pics of your ride man, i been itchin to see it ever since u sent me the pics of ur wheels lol
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Old Dec 29, 2010 | 02:01 AM
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Originally Posted by sonnyhoang
thanks for all the kind words fellas, this is the front end ive always wanted and now i finally get to have it! I cant wait to finish the project n take some real pics with my gf's DSLR camera. Thanks again!

Ash u need to send me some updated pics of your ride man, i been itchin to see it ever since u sent me the pics of ur wheels lol
will do brother, you will probably get to test drive it to and see it in person when i come up end of jan begining of feb. btw we gotta get that mamoth trip together o'm sure alexbenz is down too, snow is crazy.

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Old Dec 29, 2010 | 04:32 PM
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Old Dec 29, 2010 | 07:18 PM
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looks bittchin'... congrats!

careful with driveways, speed bumps, parking cinder blocks, and dips in the road.... or you'll crack very expensive "German Plastic"
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Old Jan 1, 2011 | 04:17 PM
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same bumper?

Is this the same bumper? http://cgi.ebay.de/MH-DEZENT-Stossta...item2eb202e227 This one is badass!
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Is this the same bumper? http://cgi.ebay.de/MH-DEZENT-Stossta...item2eb202e227 This one is badass!
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Old Jan 2, 2011 | 12:17 AM
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Old Jan 2, 2011 | 11:32 PM
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once again i love it but for some reason, i just noticed that u got the black mesh but i would get the silver mash so it stands out a lot
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Old Jan 3, 2011 | 05:47 PM
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that looks nice...
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Old Jan 3, 2011 | 09:00 PM
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once again i love it but for some reason, i just noticed that u got the black mesh but i would get the silver mash so it stands out a lot
don't give him any ghetto idea's, it looks fine the way it is..
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Old Jan 3, 2011 | 10:02 PM
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How did you get your front so low??


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