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Best sounding exhaust for my CLK430???

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Old Mar 28, 2002 | 04:55 PM
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Can someone tell me the best sounding exhaust for my CLK. I want it to have a deep sound and not sound like a Honda. Can you please tell me the price and where I can buy it.

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Old Mar 28, 2002 | 05:24 PM
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about $500, deep sounds, 3 different sound levels/performance.
I just installed the "race" muffler and love the sound.
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Old Mar 28, 2002 | 06:27 PM
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No matter what you do, a 430 will never sound like a 4-banger Honda. Maybe a redneck hot rod, but never a Honda!
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Old Mar 28, 2002 | 06:45 PM
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i think the brabus exhaust sounds deep and loud when rpms are high. it just has a deep low rumble when at idle.

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Old Mar 28, 2002 | 07:41 PM
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Brabus or Lorinser

byip25 or someone,
Can you tell me what the price for both Brabus and Lorinser and where to buy it. Kind of want Lorinser to match rims but the price will effect my choice.

Thanks for the help

P.S. Howard thanks for the advice, but I'm looking for M-Benz after market mods
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Old Mar 28, 2002 | 09:15 PM
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brabus or lorinser

i have a brabus pricing guide and it lists the clk exhaust for about $1200 bucks

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Old Mar 28, 2002 | 11:03 PM
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You could try and contact me for a price on those mufflers. I have the Lorinser on my car.

It lists for 1339, I can do it "a bit cheaper".
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Old Mar 28, 2002 | 11:18 PM
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paying 1300 plus for just a muffler is not worth it to me. you can get one for half that price and the same gains.
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Old Mar 28, 2002 | 11:41 PM
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Cool lee2375

lee2375,
Please E_mail or post the price of the Lorinser exhaust. I've read many of your post and trust your judgement.

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Old Mar 29, 2002 | 12:58 AM
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Old Mar 29, 2002 | 02:35 AM
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CLK430JW,

I paid $980 installed & out-the-door for a Brabus exhaust on my E430 at F1 Motorsport in North Hollywood, Ca. (818) 755-9800, speak with the owner "On". I first called Brabus to make sure it wasn't on back order and F1 received the item the next business day.

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Old Mar 29, 2002 | 03:27 PM
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**** your money away if you want...exhaust doesn't add squat to your horsepower. $500 is all I spent.
Just my .02
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Old Mar 29, 2002 | 04:25 PM
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Howard:
Your exhaust looks nice. is it polished tips? how big are the tips? looks like 3in?

Does anyone know how big the AMG tips are?
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Old Mar 29, 2002 | 04:28 PM
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Stainless...2 X 83mm
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Old Mar 29, 2002 | 04:54 PM
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Lbenz, the AMG tips are not even close to that big. Just look on any CLK55.

Howard, how does the "racing" version sound on the Mercedes? We've put them on BMWs before, but I didn't think it would sound the same. Most Mercedes guys go with either "sport" or "high".
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Old Mar 29, 2002 | 09:42 PM
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I paid just over $700 for my Brabus exhaust

DIRECT FROM BRABUS..!!!!
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Old Mar 29, 2002 | 11:34 PM
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The 320 exhaust is cheaper then the 420 exhaust from Brabus.
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Old Mar 30, 2002 | 03:53 PM
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When i called them they said it was the

same exhaust cuz when i bought it they didnt have one for the 320 they dont really tune 320's.....!!!

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Old Mar 30, 2002 | 04:47 PM
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Originally posted by lee2375
Lbenz, the AMG tips are not even close to that big. Just look on any CLK55.

Howard, how does the "racing" version sound on the Mercedes? We've put them on BMWs before, but I didn't think it would sound the same. Most Mercedes guys go with either "sport" or "high".
Lee,
The racing sounds awesome. I relied on John @ Eisenhaus. I was apprehensive at first but glad I got the racing. I think it sounds like the Renntech.
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Old Mar 30, 2002 | 09:47 PM
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Lee,
The racing sounds awesome. I relied on John @ Eisenhaus. I was apprehensive at first but glad I got the racing. I think it sounds like the Renntech.
can you post a sound clip?
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Old Mar 31, 2002 | 10:22 AM
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I would be glad to post sound clips. Can anyone tell me how to record it and get it on my computer? Can I post a sound clip to this forum?
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Old Mar 31, 2002 | 11:12 AM
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I would be glad to post sound clips. Can anyone tell me how to record it and get it on my computer? Can I post a sound clip to this forum?
The easiest way to record a sound clip is to use one of those digital cameras that takes little movie clips - but I'm guessing you don't have one of these.

Do you have a laptop? If you do, then you can hook up a microphone to it or use the built in one (most laptops have a built in one). Just click Start, Programs, Accessories, Entertainment, Sound Recorder and click the red button to start recording. When you're done, save it.

I don't think you can upload sound clips to the forum, but email it to me and I'll host it for you somewhere and we can create a link to it.

Thanks, and email me if you need any more clarification on how to do this.
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Old Mar 31, 2002 | 01:32 PM
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Howard


Great pic, I'm just wondering how louder is the Racing Muffler over the High performance one?
Does your CLK sound like a Mustang with Flowmasters?
I'm looking for a dual muffler that does'nt sound to annoying.


thanks,

NDJ
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Old Mar 31, 2002 | 02:37 PM
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Why would you choose anything else besides Brabus or Lorinser. However, since you have Lorinser rims...please go with a Lorinser exhaust system.

Brabus $1120 shipped.
Lorinser - too low to post - email me for prices.

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Old Mar 31, 2002 | 03:29 PM
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We sell the Brabus exhaust for the CLK430 everyday for 990 plus shipping (at most 60). The 320 version is even cheaper.
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