How much have you spent modding your car?
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Re: How much have you spent modding your car?
Base Car: 2002 CLK430 Coupe
Mod Cost: ~$10,000
Mods: Lorinser DTM, COMAND retrofit, OE Xenon retrofit, 19" AMG CL wheels & tires, Brabus suspension, Eisenmann race exhaust, V1 radar detector
Next mod: Big Brake Kit (Brembo, StopTech, ???) [/B][/QUOTE]
I would love to see photos of your vehicle. I am actually i the process of finding a 2002 clk- which I have never stopped regretting selling- and having it tuned. I have always been a huge fan of the Lorinser kits. Do you mind posting some shots of your vehicle? Thanks
Mod Cost: ~$10,000
Mods: Lorinser DTM, COMAND retrofit, OE Xenon retrofit, 19" AMG CL wheels & tires, Brabus suspension, Eisenmann race exhaust, V1 radar detector
Next mod: Big Brake Kit (Brembo, StopTech, ???) [/B][/QUOTE]
I would love to see photos of your vehicle. I am actually i the process of finding a 2002 clk- which I have never stopped regretting selling- and having it tuned. I have always been a huge fan of the Lorinser kits. Do you mind posting some shots of your vehicle? Thanks
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W213 '17 E43 ///AMG - W211, W208 no more
Re: Re: How much have you spent modding your car?
Originally posted by Benzo
Base Car: 2002 CLK430 Coupe
Mod Cost: ~$10,000
Mods: Lorinser DTM, COMAND retrofit, OE Xenon retrofit, 19" AMG CL wheels & tires, Brabus suspension, Eisenmann race exhaust, V1 radar detector
Next mod: Big Brake Kit (Brembo, StopTech, ???)
Base Car: 2002 CLK430 Coupe
Mod Cost: ~$10,000
Mods: Lorinser DTM, COMAND retrofit, OE Xenon retrofit, 19" AMG CL wheels & tires, Brabus suspension, Eisenmann race exhaust, V1 radar detector
Next mod: Big Brake Kit (Brembo, StopTech, ???)
then I noticed, that is my car... thats my mod list... just the opening quotes were deleted... heheheh
Yeah, I have a few pics... not great, but, haven't had much time to take new photos... shame on me...
Before Lorinser DTM
After Lorinser DTM
Here is a link to my BenzWorld photo album if you care to look: HERE
Sorry to hear you sold your car... at least you've come to your senses and is going back to whats good...
Last edited by mmgrad; Jan 22, 2004 at 02:56 AM.
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W213 '17 E43 ///AMG - W211, W208 no more
Originally posted by MBZ4LIFE
Hey Benzo,
How's the V1 detector? I'd like to get one, but not sure if I can.
Are you allowed to have a detector in CA? Do most have one? Are the cops strict with them?
Hey Benzo,
How's the V1 detector? I'd like to get one, but not sure if I can.
Are you allowed to have a detector in CA? Do most have one? Are the cops strict with them?
neways... the V1 to me has been pretty good... don't get much opportunity to do spirited driving, but when it does, it works very well... I'm in So Cal too, and the cops don't really care... Obvisouly, if they pull you over for speeding and they see your radar, they aren't gonna believe you when you say "I was going at the speed limit"...
Its prefertly legal here, so don't worry about that either
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My old car, which I had a lexus IS300, i calculated, I have spent about $16,000, and i sold that car about a month ago
.....NOW i told myself that when i was gonna get my new w209, I would keep it pretty much stock...haha yeah right. I even bought the rims before I even bought the Car... within one month I bought/ordered
Iforge wheels ~$4,000
Brabus Bodykit ~$2,150
AMG sides ~$750
Quad Exhaust system ~$1,300
H&R suspension ~$700
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=$8,900
All this done to my car, and i still dont even have my DMV plates yet. I think, once you start, you cant really stop...Its like drugs....
Plus I believe there are many more things for me to do. 
oh well......
.....NOW i told myself that when i was gonna get my new w209, I would keep it pretty much stock...haha yeah right. I even bought the rims before I even bought the Car...
within one month I bought/orderedIforge wheels ~$4,000
Brabus Bodykit ~$2,150
AMG sides ~$750
Quad Exhaust system ~$1,300
H&R suspension ~$700
---------------
=$8,900
All this done to my car, and i still dont even have my DMV plates yet. I think, once you start, you cant really stop...Its like drugs....
Plus I believe there are many more things for me to do. oh well......
Last edited by BrabusClK04; Jan 22, 2004 at 07:48 PM.
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Re: Re: Re: How much have you spent modding your car?
Nice car Danny, Notice there you are a Trojan's buddy....GOOD Deal, I just graduated there last year. are you still a student there. When i was in school, I always see a black 208 with full lorinser kit and lowenhart LD1 rims... yeah but anyways, nice car. Just wanted to holla out....Trojans are #1 "smell like roses, but taste like Sugga".....
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Re: Re: Re: Re: How much have you spent modding your car?
Originally posted by BrabusClK04
Nice car Danny, Notice there you are a Trojan's buddy....GOOD Deal, I just graduated there last year. are you still a student there. When i was in school, I always see a black 208 with full lorinser kit and lowenhart LD1 rims... yeah but anyways, nice car. Just wanted to holla out....Trojans are #1 "smell like roses, but taste like Sugga".....
Nice car Danny, Notice there you are a Trojan's buddy....GOOD Deal, I just graduated there last year. are you still a student there. When i was in school, I always see a black 208 with full lorinser kit and lowenhart LD1 rims... yeah but anyways, nice car. Just wanted to holla out....Trojans are #1 "smell like roses, but taste like Sugga".....
Nah, I graduated about 2-3yrs back... but, once a Trojan always a Trojan.... bummer about having to share the title....
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1999 CLK430
Mods: 19" AMG 220 rims, H&R cup kit, AP 6 piston brake kit, HKS exhaust, Momo shift knob, Kenwood/Diamond/Eclipse/JL/PS2 sound system with monitors in headrest, Titanium tint/clear tint on windshield.
I think it's around $21K in mods.... mostly stereo.... My first mistake...
Mods: 19" AMG 220 rims, H&R cup kit, AP 6 piston brake kit, HKS exhaust, Momo shift knob, Kenwood/Diamond/Eclipse/JL/PS2 sound system with monitors in headrest, Titanium tint/clear tint on windshield.
I think it's around $21K in mods.... mostly stereo.... My first mistake...
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Originally posted by xyzpl
1999 CLK430
Mods: 19" AMG 220 rims, H&R cup kit, AP 6 piston brake kit, HKS exhaust, Momo shift knob, Kenwood/Diamond/Eclipse/JL/PS2 sound system with monitors in headrest, Titanium tint/clear tint on windshield.
I think it's around $21K in mods.... mostly stereo.... My first mistake...
1999 CLK430
Mods: 19" AMG 220 rims, H&R cup kit, AP 6 piston brake kit, HKS exhaust, Momo shift knob, Kenwood/Diamond/Eclipse/JL/PS2 sound system with monitors in headrest, Titanium tint/clear tint on windshield.
I think it's around $21K in mods.... mostly stereo.... My first mistake...
I know of a GREAT performance mod for you that won't cost you an additional cent...
you ready???
ok....
here it is...
offload all your stereo equipment to me, and BAM!!! thats 300+lbs shaved off your car's weight...
Now thats performance!!!
I'll even do my own install, you don't have to worry about a thing... I'll even offer to remove all ICE system...
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W213 '17 E43 ///AMG - W211, W208 no more
Originally posted by xyzpl
1999 CLK430
Mods: 19" AMG 220 rims, H&R cup kit, AP 6 piston brake kit, HKS exhaust, Momo shift knob, Kenwood/Diamond/Eclipse/JL/PS2 sound system with monitors in headrest, Titanium tint/clear tint on windshield.
I think it's around $21K in mods.... mostly stereo.... My first mistake...
1999 CLK430
Mods: 19" AMG 220 rims, H&R cup kit, AP 6 piston brake kit, HKS exhaust, Momo shift knob, Kenwood/Diamond/Eclipse/JL/PS2 sound system with monitors in headrest, Titanium tint/clear tint on windshield.
I think it's around $21K in mods.... mostly stereo.... My first mistake...
talk about getting jacked when you jack someone... gosh....
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Originally posted by mmgrad
Hey Peter,
I know of a GREAT performance mod for you that won't cost you an additional cent...
offload all your stereo equipment to me, and BAM!!! thats 300+lbs shaved off your car's weight...
I'll even do my own install, you don't have to worry about a thing... I'll even offer to remove all ICE system...
Hey Peter,
I know of a GREAT performance mod for you that won't cost you an additional cent...
offload all your stereo equipment to me, and BAM!!! thats 300+lbs shaved off your car's weight...
I'll even do my own install, you don't have to worry about a thing... I'll even offer to remove all ICE system...
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W213 '17 E43 ///AMG - W211, W208 no more
Originally posted by D-5
2000 CLK430
Carlsson 2/5 18"w/tires $3000
Carlsson suspension $1350
AMG exhaust $1050
Lorinser roof spoiler $750
Total $6150
2000 CLK430
Carlsson 2/5 18"w/tires $3000
Carlsson suspension $1350
AMG exhaust $1050
Lorinser roof spoiler $750
Total $6150
what kind of drop does it give? How's the ride? You have any pics??
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At the time, H&R and Bilstein didn't have anything for CLK which leave me no choice to go Carlsson. I have no idea how many inch it lowers, but the gap between the fender and tire is one finger. The ride is comfortable, IMO. I haven't ride in one with H&R cupkit or Bilstein+H&R setup so I can't compare them. I don't have a picture of the suspension itself....I have the box in my garage, but I guess that is not what you want to see!!
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Originally posted by MBZ4LIFE
Hey xyz,
You got pics of your audio mod?
Hey xyz,
You got pics of your audio mod?
I'm gonna have to meet up with Danny one of these days and have him take "some" (knowing Danny...probablly 50 pics!!!) pictures of my system for me.
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W213 '17 E43 ///AMG - W211, W208 no more
Originally posted by xyzpl
I don't actually.... and I don'take good pictures...
I'm gonna have to meet up with Danny one of these days and have him take "some" (knowing Danny...probablly 50 pics!!!) pictures of my system for me.
I don't actually.... and I don'take good pictures...
I'm gonna have to meet up with Danny one of these days and have him take "some" (knowing Danny...probablly 50 pics!!!) pictures of my system for me.
why didn't i do it... hmmm....
hey, why don't we get together after the 'you-know-what' mod, and we'll take pictures together...
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Hmmm.....lets see here, i forgot how much the pre-painted lenses are but thats it! Oh yeah and lots of new tires!:p
I was stupid enough to mod the C instead of the CLK!
Oh yeah and lots of new tires!:p I was stupid enough to mod the C instead of the CLK!
