The old girl hung with 2014 GT3s in the mountains
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2001 CLK 430 w/5.4 swap, 2000 CLK430
The old girl hung with 2014 GT3s in the mountains
I decided to drive out to Colorado and take my car up Highway 82 into Aspen. It's a gorgeous drive, but we had an added bonus. Three 2014 Porsche GT3s (not even on the market yet!) came up behind us and we gave chase. Coolest driving experience of my life.
I don't know what the speed limit is at this point, but I am confident we weren't doing it.
And the chase car:
I don't know what the speed limit is at this point, but I am confident we weren't doing it.
And the chase car:
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2001 CLK 430 w/5.4 swap, 2000 CLK430
It was just cool fulfilling my dream of driving my CLK up that pass, and then doing so behind 3 unreleased "supercars."
Believe me, I am fully aware of how slow my car is haha. The thread title was made tongue in cheek.
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These gt3's are something else! I've been reading up on them and watching their reviews and they are just a pure driving machine! That's cool, I have yet to see one in person!
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2001 CLK 430 w/5.4 swap, 2000 CLK430
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That is beautiful landscape and photography.
I have a bud at work who invited me to race with local Porsche club in Autocross and Rallying events, Its really a blast and the CLK is a bit heavier but can out power in 1,2 gear WOT events. The events are for charity but it introduced me to other clubs that do it on a regular basis.
This kind of sport does not damage the car either. Just maintain it properly.
I have some videos and some stills but need to find a better software for sharing them besides thumbnails and album links.
Thanks for sharing that with us, looks like a lot of fun. The Caimans are deadly
Cheers, Gator
Gators eat Caimans for breakfast, LOL
I have a bud at work who invited me to race with local Porsche club in Autocross and Rallying events, Its really a blast and the CLK is a bit heavier but can out power in 1,2 gear WOT events. The events are for charity but it introduced me to other clubs that do it on a regular basis.
This kind of sport does not damage the car either. Just maintain it properly.
I have some videos and some stills but need to find a better software for sharing them besides thumbnails and album links.
Thanks for sharing that with us, looks like a lot of fun. The Caimans are deadly
Cheers, Gator
Gators eat Caimans for breakfast, LOL
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The w208's sure can hang with all of the newer cars. A lot of my car friends own mustangs and belong to a mustang club here in Phoenix called Desert Stangs. Even though I have a CLK they accept me because they know my car can hang with them 
(only car in the group thats not a mustang). About two weeks ago they invited me on a cruise up to Sedona which involved some twisty canyon runs up the 89A. We all drove the hell out of our cars and it was a blast, I did more than keep up with them. I was on the GT's *** the whole time. The CLK stays door to door with all of the GT's pre-2010, even the ones with full bolt on mods. The new 5.0 though walks away from the 430.
Some of you might judge that I drive with mustangs pretty often but CLK's just arent plentiful... Let alone car enthusiasts that love to drive and mod their CLK's. For me its all about indulging in my hobby with great friends.
The w208 is truly amazing. Especially coming up to 200,000 miles my car is still a beast. It's not ridiculously fast but it is fast enough to keep a smile. I honestly have no idea how they still give brand new cars a run for their money. I have no doubt that you kept up with the GT3's in the mountains. Must be the torque curve or something...
Here's a few pics from the cruise right before we went up and down the canyon
(only car in the group thats not a mustang). About two weeks ago they invited me on a cruise up to Sedona which involved some twisty canyon runs up the 89A. We all drove the hell out of our cars and it was a blast, I did more than keep up with them. I was on the GT's *** the whole time. The CLK stays door to door with all of the GT's pre-2010, even the ones with full bolt on mods. The new 5.0 though walks away from the 430.Some of you might judge that I drive with mustangs pretty often but CLK's just arent plentiful... Let alone car enthusiasts that love to drive and mod their CLK's. For me its all about indulging in my hobby with great friends.
The w208 is truly amazing. Especially coming up to 200,000 miles my car is still a beast. It's not ridiculously fast but it is fast enough to keep a smile. I honestly have no idea how they still give brand new cars a run for their money. I have no doubt that you kept up with the GT3's in the mountains. Must be the torque curve or something...
Here's a few pics from the cruise right before we went up and down the canyon
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The w208's sure can hang with all of the newer cars. A lot of my car friends own mustangs and belong to a mustang club here in Phoenix called Desert Stangs. Even though I have a CLK they accept me because they know my car can hang with them (only car in the group thats not a mustang). About two weeks ago they invited me on a cruise up to Sedona which involved some twisty canyon runs up the 89A. We all drove the hell out of our cars and it was a blast, I did more than keep up with them. I was on the GT's *** the whole time. The CLK stays door to door with all of the GT's pre-2010, even the ones with full bolt on mods. The new 5.0 though walks away from the 430.
Some of you might judge that I drive with mustangs pretty often but CLK's just arent plentiful... Let alone car enthusiasts that love to drive and mod their CLK's. For me its all about indulging in my hobby with great friends.
The w208 is truly amazing. Especially coming up to 200,000 miles my car is still a beast. It's not ridiculously fast but it is fast enough to keep a smile. I honestly have no idea how they still give brand new cars a run for their money. I have no doubt that you kept up with the GT3's in the mountains. Must be the torque curve or something...
Here's a few pics from the cruise right before we went up and down the canyon
(only car in the group thats not a mustang). About two weeks ago they invited me on a cruise up to Sedona which involved some twisty canyon runs up the 89A. We all drove the hell out of our cars and it was a blast, I did more than keep up with them. I was on the GT's *** the whole time. The CLK stays door to door with all of the GT's pre-2010, even the ones with full bolt on mods. The new 5.0 though walks away from the 430.Some of you might judge that I drive with mustangs pretty often but CLK's just arent plentiful... Let alone car enthusiasts that love to drive and mod their CLK's. For me its all about indulging in my hobby with great friends.
The w208 is truly amazing. Especially coming up to 200,000 miles my car is still a beast. It's not ridiculously fast but it is fast enough to keep a smile. I honestly have no idea how they still give brand new cars a run for their money. I have no doubt that you kept up with the GT3's in the mountains. Must be the torque curve or something...
Here's a few pics from the cruise right before we went up and down the canyon
Would love to have a w208 meet here in the mid-west, I just don't think there are enough of us for it
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The 208 was a feeder for Mercedes kind of a small 207,210- E class when AMG started getting totally involved it became a hit or miss supercar. 209 predecessor following with the ultimate c63, both loosing the E class heritage. Its amazing the power and suspension the car has with a seemingly bulletproof 5 speed trans. You can Wikkipidia the car and see.
I will always have blue blood ford racing in my veins from racing and hot rods in the past. Any mustang turns my head but the exhaust note tells me where I might stand. Never had a contender. go figure
There is a lot going on out there for euro fans who want to and have time to get involved. Peach parts member started a local gathering in his yard that seemingly turned into a national event on an annual basis. The MB dealership caters to so many different cultured people and types of MB cars a local Dealer hosted BBQ might be a nightmare. LOL
Organization and Club membership might be best started on the local Craigslist or something, I have the space but not the time like most.
Mid west - go for it
Gator
I will always have blue blood ford racing in my veins from racing and hot rods in the past. Any mustang turns my head but the exhaust note tells me where I might stand. Never had a contender. go figure
There is a lot going on out there for euro fans who want to and have time to get involved. Peach parts member started a local gathering in his yard that seemingly turned into a national event on an annual basis. The MB dealership caters to so many different cultured people and types of MB cars a local Dealer hosted BBQ might be a nightmare. LOL
Organization and Club membership might be best started on the local Craigslist or something, I have the space but not the time like most.
Mid west - go for it
Gator
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I detail cars on the side, full on Paint Restoration, jeweling, etc... Point is, my W208 in Black Opal Metallic is always clean and the paint looks like glass and shines from every point, my mom has a 2010 Camaro 2SS, Charcoal with Matte Black Racing stripes, and the factory Charcoal 20's, I keep her car detailed as they would just ruin the paint with a wash brush. I've driven both cars a significant amount of time and get WAAAAY more compliments on my CLK430, it's true it's a love or hate, but almost everyone tells me how "Badazz" or "Beautiful" my car is, I'd say at least twice a week, and at least everytime I get gas. I was getting gas next to a viper about a month ago, and another person getting gas came up to me and complimented me on my car bypassing the guy with the viper. Obviously we all know the Viper is much quicker, and significantly more expensive, but supercars have that douchebaggery that comes with them, our cars, especially when loved show class and taste. The guy in the Viper was clearly upset and revved the whole way out. We all know the GT3's are purpose built, and beautiful cars, but I honestly Love my CLK, and am trying my best to find a W208 CLK55 in Black Opal Metallic to upgrade to.
