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

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Old Aug 27, 2003 | 07:38 PM
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What do you guys THINK?





Just got the Wheels, roof spoiler, stereo/system install this weekend
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Old Aug 27, 2003 | 07:59 PM
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Re: What do you guys THINK?

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Just got the Wheels, roof spoiler, stereo/system install this weekend
very nice... love those wheels...

what other stuff you got for your ICE???
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Old Aug 27, 2003 | 08:12 PM
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19inch Carlsson 1/6 wheels, Eibach springs, 10 inch JL W7 w/ MB Quartz Speakers, Zapco & PPI Amps, Painted corner lens, Flat hood emblem, Lorinser roof spoiler, Philips HID, PIAA foglights, Panasonic DVD/TV unit, & K&N Airfilter

that's about it
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Old Aug 27, 2003 | 08:42 PM
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Byoo-Tee-Full! That is all I have to say.
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Old Aug 27, 2003 | 08:47 PM
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Very nice. Have any pics from the front of the car? Also, if you dont mind me asking, how much for the sub setup (speaker and housing). Thanks

PS Welcome
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Old Aug 27, 2003 | 09:01 PM
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I only have side shot right now of the car ... I'll try to post a front shot soon though

The JL W7 10inch costed $400 but can handle 1200watts and the custom box was $500 ... then add the amps/wires in the trunk.
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Old Aug 27, 2003 | 09:03 PM
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Sweet man!! Where in H-town are you??
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Old Aug 27, 2003 | 09:45 PM
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I'm near the Jersey Village area
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Old Aug 28, 2003 | 01:50 AM
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Originally posted by LuckyCLK
thanks

19inch Carlsson 1/6 wheels, Eibach springs, 10 inch JL W7 w/ MB Quartz Speakers, Zapco & PPI Amps, Painted corner lens, Flat hood emblem, Lorinser roof spoiler, Philips HID, PIAA foglights, Panasonic DVD/TV unit, & K&N Airfilter

that's about it
all those mods and you only posted 3 pics? what were you thinking???

post more pics!...
post more pics!...
post more pics!...
post more pics!...
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Old Aug 28, 2003 | 02:03 AM
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Originally posted by LuckyCLK
I'm near the Jersey Village area
You know what's sad? I don't even know where that is...
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Old Aug 28, 2003 | 02:05 AM
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You know what's sad? I don't even know where that is...
uh... me neither... but then again, i just hibernate here in LA...
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Old Aug 28, 2003 | 02:07 AM
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uh... me neither... but then again, i just hibernate here in LA...
Oops, I forgot to say, I'm from Sugarland, thats SouthWest Houston.
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Old Aug 28, 2003 | 02:21 AM
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Oops, I forgot to say, I'm from Sugarland, thats SouthWest Houston.
well, then shame on you...
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Old Aug 28, 2003 | 02:25 AM
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Looks great! I think those rims look great on silver CLK's
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Old Aug 28, 2003 | 02:37 AM
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Originally posted by Josh K
Looks great! I think those rims look great on silver CLK's
thats pretty.... ARROGANT...
nah, you are absolutely right... those wheels are badass... any carlsson wheel is sweet looking...
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Old Aug 28, 2003 | 02:41 AM
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Nice Carlsson's !!! Lovin the car, very clean and sleek! Keep on moddin!
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Old Aug 28, 2003 | 03:26 AM
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Nice car.
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Old Aug 28, 2003 | 05:24 AM
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Nice and Clean ride!!!!
if you don't mind me asking..... where did u get the Lorinser roof spoiler and how much? I'm thinking about getting it, but never have the $$ for it
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Old Aug 28, 2003 | 12:10 PM
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thanks for the comments

Brought the Lorinser roof spoiler at a local performance shop for $430.

Thinking about putting the Lorinser DTM front bumper what do you guys think?
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Old Aug 28, 2003 | 12:20 PM
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sweet man, similar setup to mine except i am running an Alpine Type-R 12" in a custom sealed enclosure. is that a sealed box? ive not seen a W7 in a sealed enclosure, which is actually a setup i considered, but went with the type-R because its very crisp and does everything i need it to do, nothing more. question: why dont you remove the plastic piece behind the rear armrest, which would allow the sub to fire directly into the cabin (plus it looks cool). i did this, so when the armrest is down you can see the sub right there (armrest doesnt really stay up, my sub slowly moves the armrest down, haha). also got some ghetto neon back there that glows through, i think the neon has been turned on for a total of 10 minutes in the 6 months ive had the car. love the setup though, if that box is indeed sealed, id like to hear your impressions of the W7 in a sealed enclosure, and how much sealed airspace it needs. TIA.

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Old Aug 28, 2003 | 01:01 PM
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The Lorinser DTM front bumper is niceeee. But consider its low ground clearance especially if you lower the car a lot.
Check out mine on picture thread pages 72 to 74 ( I think) if you have not already done so.
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Old Aug 28, 2003 | 03:13 PM
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That is certainly a beautiful car. Love those Carlsson's Are they still available in the U.S or you had to order them?

Thanks
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Old Aug 28, 2003 | 03:21 PM
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I have 2 10W7's in my trunk, im using enclosures from JL Audio, luckily my car has the ski package so i have access to the trun, i normally keep it open so i can hear the direct bass from the subs to the cabin. The enclosure has to be big, you cant use any enclosure because the dimensions of the W7's are big, so best bet is to do a custom install or buy the box from JL Audio. It takes up a lot of space in my trunk, but I barely use my trunk except when grocery shopping, so space isnt an issue. Im thinking of doing a custom install next year where id take out my spare tire and make the two subs flush with the floor giving me my factory trunk space.

When buying any W7, know that you will be sacrificing lots of space.
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Old Aug 28, 2003 | 05:11 PM
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heeman luv ur car!

that's the front that I want to add on ... how much did it cost? around $2k??

I'm also thinking about lowering my car more ... switching from my Eibach to H&R I just like the low sporty LOOK
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Old Aug 28, 2003 | 05:34 PM
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your car look sweet! i have pretty much the same sub set up as you did, however i have my sub facing the rear. i hit 145.4 db's at the last db drag with just that 1 10W7.
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