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Old 01-03-2004, 02:55 PM
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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, ???)
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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!!!!

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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
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W213 '17 E43 ///AMG - W211, W208 no more
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.
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...
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man, without actually adding everything up I would guess upwards of 15k
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aw man.....i forgot about my custom air freshner which ran about $6500.00 LOL
Old 01-04-2004, 11:49 AM
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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...
HAD mods+New mods=Entry level Honda Accord for you huh??
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Headlight rings, blue laurel center caps, amg shift knob...oh my gosh...almost $250!
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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
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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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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??
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CLK 430
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.


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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.


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...
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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...
Dude.. send me pics and a price!

:P

Rob
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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

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God, I would list it, but it would take me too long and make me feel queasy.
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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.
dont worry, we dont want to know
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W213 '17 E43 ///AMG - W211, W208 no more
Originally posted by Sleestack
God, I would list it, but it would take me too long and make me feel queasy.
I don't think Petie speaks for all of us...

I for sure want to know....
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Originally posted by CLK430ROB
Dude.. send me pics and a price!

:P

Rob
Hey Rob... this is the guy I'm talking about...

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
you forgot about the set of black floor mats you just bought...
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God, I would list it, but it would take me too long and make me feel queasy.
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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I can imagine how much you have spent. I have spent about $41000.00, and have not done as much as you have!
wow... what are the details behind it... i would assume a S/C for one....
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i spent like 20000, but just dont have enough money
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Originally posted by mmgrad
wow... what are the details behind it... i would assume a S/C for one....
Kleemann super charger, Kleemann ECU upgrade, Brabus B10, brembo big brake kit front, Custom made Brembo big brake kit for the rear, Sway bar, shocks, springs, Audio system, Navigation, steering wheel and other wood parts for the interior, Lorinser LM5 19" , Eisenmann (clk55) race exhaust, after market Xenon upgrade, K40 radar detector with laser jammer,............................

I have a clk Amg exhaust for sale if anybody is interested!!!
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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


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