How much have you spent modding your car?
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W213 '17 E43 ///AMG - W211, W208 no more
How much have you spent modding your car?
I vaguely remember this question being asked before, but, its always an interesting question to ask again... plus I'm sure more mods have been added by now...
How much have you spent modding your CLK? What mods did you get?
Its not a competition to see who spent more, cause I'm sure Sleestack would win, though, he wouldn't tell us how much he has spent....
anyhow, here is my list of bigger ticket items:
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, ???)
How much have you spent modding your CLK? What mods did you get?
Its not a competition to see who spent more, cause I'm sure Sleestack would win, though, he wouldn't tell us how much he has spent....
anyhow, here is my list of bigger ticket items:
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, ???)
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From: Bay Area, CA
01' CLK55
i'm sure i haven't spent as much as danny, but here goes:
$1850 19" monoblock VI replicas/tires
$650 H&R springs/Bilstein shocks
$5000 Stereo system
$400 Brembo slotted/drilled rotors front/back
next mod : lorinser DTM kit. I need a hook up price!!!!
AL
$1850 19" monoblock VI replicas/tires
$650 H&R springs/Bilstein shocks
$5000 Stereo system
$400 Brembo slotted/drilled rotors front/back
next mod : lorinser DTM kit. I need a hook up price!!!!
AL
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From: Charlotte, NC
2000 CLK430
Let's see, I havent spent as much as you guys because ive gotten some good deals....
Carlsson 2/5 w/ tires: $3,000
Eisenmann Exhaust: $700
Stereo Install: $1,000 for now, more to come
Kleemann Brakes: retail maybe $3,000
Kleemann Interior: retail $5,000
Illuminated Door sills: $250
Shift Knob: retail maybe $100
Bulbs: $150
Tint: $200
EvoSport Underdrive Pullies: $500
So thats retail value of $13,900, but I picked some stuff up for a little discount here and there, although i have purchased everything brand new.
Will have Kleemann Suspension Installed in the next couple months.....for real this time
Carlsson 2/5 w/ tires: $3,000
Eisenmann Exhaust: $700
Stereo Install: $1,000 for now, more to come
Kleemann Brakes: retail maybe $3,000
Kleemann Interior: retail $5,000
Illuminated Door sills: $250
Shift Knob: retail maybe $100
Bulbs: $150
Tint: $200
EvoSport Underdrive Pullies: $500
So thats retail value of $13,900, but I picked some stuff up for a little discount here and there, although i have purchased everything brand new.
Will have Kleemann Suspension Installed in the next couple months.....for real this time
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Originally posted by Petie
So thats retail value of $13,900, but I picked some stuff up for a little discount here and there, although i have purchased everything brand new.
So thats retail value of $13,900, but I picked some stuff up for a little discount here and there, although i have purchased everything brand new.
If I add in the mods that I HAD on the car, thats about, oh, another $5,500..... dang... I think I've spent too much $$$ on this car...
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Originally posted by mmgrad
hmm... if we talking retail price.... I think my mods run about close to $17,000
If I add in the mods that I HAD on the car, thats about, oh, another $5,500..... dang... I think I've spent too much $$$ on this car...
hmm... if we talking retail price.... I think my mods run about close to $17,000
If I add in the mods that I HAD on the car, thats about, oh, another $5,500..... dang... I think I've spent too much $$$ on this car...
HAD mods+New mods=Entry level Honda Accord for you huh??
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I've never really calculated how much I've spent on my CLK, I would hate to see that number though. Now I'm focusing on my other car which is way cheaper than fixing up the CLK.
Here's a link to my modlist on Onlineshowoff.com click here.
-Bruce
Here's a link to my modlist on Onlineshowoff.com click here.
-Bruce
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w211 & w124
My CLK is pretty much still stock but I do have a few to list:
Wood Shiftknob (purchased from Danny's CLK Parts and Accessory Shop) $66
Polarg M17 Lightbulbs (also purchased from DCPAAS) $15
Ask me again in 6 months and I'm almost certain I'll have added at least another $40 or maybe even $50 to that for sure.
EDIT: I forgot about the 8% tint I did all around. $140
Wood Shiftknob (purchased from Danny's CLK Parts and Accessory Shop) $66
Polarg M17 Lightbulbs (also purchased from DCPAAS) $15
Ask me again in 6 months and I'm almost certain I'll have added at least another $40 or maybe even $50 to that for sure.
EDIT: I forgot about the 8% tint I did all around. $140
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From: Maryland
W208
not on my Clk but spent well over 60K on my 3RD gen RX-7 show/race car and its still adding. X-)
Heres what I have for Clk
Tint-$160
New Tires(SO3)-$850
Koni shocks/H&R springs-$750
I am planning on getting a lorinser deck lid spoiler. Anybody with hook ups??
Heres what I have for Clk
Tint-$160
New Tires(SO3)-$850
Koni shocks/H&R springs-$750
I am planning on getting a lorinser deck lid spoiler. Anybody with hook ups??
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W213 '17 E43 ///AMG - W211, W208 no more
Originally posted by D42
Alpine CD Deck - 600 ish w/ install / adapters
1 Air Freshener
1 Raider Ball
Next on the list besides a new air freshener is sub woofers and an amp.
Alpine CD Deck - 600 ish w/ install / adapters
1 Air Freshener
1 Raider Ball
Next on the list besides a new air freshener is sub woofers and an amp.
its a PPI Powerclass amp, model PC4800... i think its something like 4x100 watts @ 4ohms...
i think you can bridge it for 2x400W @ 2ohms or something
best thing about the amp is, its CHROME... real BLING BLING... i even custom made a amp rack/display case to fit in the CLK...
send me an email if you interested...
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Originally posted by mmgrad
i have a nice clean amp for sale if you might be interested...
its a PPI Powerclass amp, model PC4800... i think its something like 4x100 watts @ 4ohms...
i think you can bridge it for 2x400W @ 2ohms or something
best thing about the amp is, its CHROME... real BLING BLING... i even custom made a amp rack/display case to fit in the CLK...
send me an email if you interested...
i have a nice clean amp for sale if you might be interested...
its a PPI Powerclass amp, model PC4800... i think its something like 4x100 watts @ 4ohms...
i think you can bridge it for 2x400W @ 2ohms or something
best thing about the amp is, its CHROME... real BLING BLING... i even custom made a amp rack/display case to fit in the CLK...
send me an email if you interested...
:P
Rob
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From: Orange, CA
CLK, X5
18" Rims and tires: $2,500
Brabus Body kit (incl. paint/install): $3,000
Oh yah, and cant forget the flossin' flat hood ornament: $40
Next item is definitely tint or the Lorinser roof spoiler :-)
EDIT::
Sorry about that, but " flossin' " was the perfect adjective
Brabus Body kit (incl. paint/install): $3,000
Oh yah, and cant forget the flossin' flat hood ornament: $40
Next item is definitely tint or the Lorinser roof spoiler :-)
EDIT::
Sorry about that, but " flossin' " was the perfect adjective
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Originally posted by Sleestack
God, I would list it, but it would take me too long and make me feel queasy.
God, I would list it, but it would take me too long and make me feel queasy.
I for sure want to know....
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Originally posted by CLK430ROB
Dude.. send me pics and a price!
:P
Rob
Dude.. send me pics and a price!
:P
Rob
It is the PrecisionPower PowerClass PC4800 Power amplifier... in CHROME finish
I had this in my previous car for about 7-8 mths, then I bought the CLK, in which I used it for another 1.5 mths... its is PERFECT condition, no scratches, no marks...
I bought it for $900 (retails for over $1,000)... If I could recover over half the price, that would be awesome...
without further to do... here it is:
I apologize for the dusty pictures...
The pics show the amp installed on a board, that was used to install onto the CLK... this setup allows it to sit up against the fold down seats... I also have a plexi-glass case/window I made for it which kept is safe from objects in the trunk, while still allowing you to view its beauty...
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W213 '17 E43 ///AMG - W211, W208 no more
Originally posted by Samoan_Ridah
My CLK is pretty much still stock but I do have a few to list:
Wood Shiftknob (purchased from Danny's CLK Parts and Accessory Shop) $66
Polarg M17 Lightbulbs (also purchased from DCPAAS) $15
Ask me again in 6 months and I'm almost certain I'll have added at least another $40 or maybe even $50 to that for sure.
EDIT: I forgot about the 8% tint I did all around. $140
My CLK is pretty much still stock but I do have a few to list:
Wood Shiftknob (purchased from Danny's CLK Parts and Accessory Shop) $66
Polarg M17 Lightbulbs (also purchased from DCPAAS) $15
Ask me again in 6 months and I'm almost certain I'll have added at least another $40 or maybe even $50 to that for sure.
EDIT: I forgot about the 8% tint I did all around. $140
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05 sl600, 06 CLS55 AMG, 1971 Cuda
Originally posted by Sleestack
God, I would list it, but it would take me too long and make me feel queasy.
God, I would list it, but it would take me too long and make me feel queasy.
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W213 '17 E43 ///AMG - W211, W208 no more
Originally posted by SLVRBLT43K
I can imagine how much you have spent. I have spent about $41000.00, and have not done as much as you have!
I can imagine how much you have spent. I have spent about $41000.00, and have not done as much as you have!
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From: Brentwood, CA
05 sl600, 06 CLS55 AMG, 1971 Cuda
Originally posted by mmgrad
wow... what are the details behind it... i would assume a S/C for one....
wow... what are the details behind it... i would assume a S/C for one....
I have a clk Amg exhaust for sale if anybody is interested!!!
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From: SoCal
GLK, CLK, GL, C2S
Brabus B11
Brabus Springs and Shocks
Brabus Exhaust
Brabus Illuminated Sills
HRE 840Rs (19" High polish) with Toyo T1-S
To come (if I can find the $):
Big Brakes (Brabus? Brembo? Movits?)
Brabus Sway Bar
Brabus Aluminum Pedals
Brabus Steering Wheel
Brabus velour mats
Brabus Keyless-Go shift knob
so far 15k
Brabus Springs and Shocks
Brabus Exhaust
Brabus Illuminated Sills
HRE 840Rs (19" High polish) with Toyo T1-S
To come (if I can find the $):
Big Brakes (Brabus? Brembo? Movits?)
Brabus Sway Bar
Brabus Aluminum Pedals
Brabus Steering Wheel
Brabus velour mats
Brabus Keyless-Go shift knob
so far 15k
