It is the best looking benz out there, OH its just like mine except mine has black interior.
New mods pics....No 56K please !!!
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New mods pics....No 56K please !!!
Installed the flat hood emblem and took off the chrome headlight rings. I also installed new citylights and foglights to match the stock xenon...I think they match pretty good I must say 
. I got the idea of changing my city lights from you guys so I must post to inform others as well. They are epi lightbulbs and the fogs are Piaa extremes. 
. I got the idea of changing my city lights from you guys so I must post to inform others as well. They are epi lightbulbs and the fogs are Piaa extremes.
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Thanks for the kind words but the bulbs I got the idea from somebody else in the forum..here's the link to the bulbs
http://www.ambulbs.com/products/description.php/II=29
the idea for taking off the headlight trim and switching to he flat emblem was to give the car a modern, sporty, RAW look to it. With all the dressings the car looks very luxurious so I tried to keep it to the basics
but the bulbs I got the idea from somebody else in the forum..here's the link to the bulbs http://www.ambulbs.com/products/description.php/II=29
the idea for taking off the headlight trim and switching to he flat emblem was to give the car a modern, sporty, RAW look to it. With all the dressings the car looks very luxurious so I tried to keep it to the basics
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Originally posted by lou430
the idea for taking off the headlight trim and switching to he flat emblem was to give the car a modern, sporty, RAW look to it. With all the dressings the car looks very luxurious so I tried to keep it to the basics
the idea for taking off the headlight trim and switching to he flat emblem was to give the car a modern, sporty, RAW look to it. With all the dressings the car looks very luxurious so I tried to keep it to the basics
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Thanks lou430 for the suggestion. From what I remember I think you were using Kleemann suspension. These photos should be with the original susp. right? Why you got rid of it since you are still driving the car? Will be buying the Kleemann soon so I am just curious.... I want minimum lowering (I actually think the car is pretty low already). Would a 4/4 pads and Kleemann springs do it? I am sorry about the wheels but I think the CLK430 17's look great and I wouldn't change them....
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Hi Themis....yea I use to have the Kleemann suspension and miss it everyday . My main reason for going back to stock is the need to change my cars every year. I'm having a tough time finding my next car considering there is nothing within my immediate price range that can even compare. I test drove the BMW 6 series with the sport package and fell in love. Ive been trying to sell off as much as I can till the day I trade her in or sell her. It will be a sad day cause I really appreciate the car that much.....I don't see me keeping the clk once the warranty/ maintenace runs out and the resale value goes down to $0. Ive tried to trade her in and the most they give me is $35K and thats for a 2002 with 18K on the odometer 
I agree with you that the stock AMG wheels look very good but if you're thinking of upgrading the suspension than I would highly consider going with atleast 18" with a wider/ lower profile tires....or the suspension upgrade would be a waste. The suspension is only as good as its weakest link and by using the stock Michelins and upgrading to a kickass suspension like the Kleemann it would defeat its purpose and the first sign would be the sidewall flex during your first fast turn :2cents:
. My main reason for going back to stock is the need to change my cars every year. I'm having a tough time finding my next car considering there is nothing within my immediate price range that can even compare. I test drove the BMW 6 series with the sport package and fell in love. Ive been trying to sell off as much as I can till the day I trade her in or sell her. It will be a sad day cause I really appreciate the car that much.....I don't see me keeping the clk once the warranty/ maintenace runs out and the resale value goes down to $0. Ive tried to trade her in and the most they give me is $35K and thats for a 2002 with 18K on the odometer I agree with you that the stock AMG wheels look very good but if you're thinking of upgrading the suspension than I would highly consider going with atleast 18" with a wider/ lower profile tires....or the suspension upgrade would be a waste. The suspension is only as good as its weakest link and by using the stock Michelins and upgrading to a kickass suspension like the Kleemann it would defeat its purpose and the first sign would be the sidewall flex during your first fast turn :2cents:
Originally posted by themis
Thanks lou430 for the suggestion. From what I remember I think you were using Kleemann suspension. These photos should be with the original susp. right? Why you got rid of it since you are still driving the car? Will be buying the Kleemann soon so I am just curious.... I want minimum lowering (I actually think the car is pretty low already). Would a 4/4 pads and Kleemann springs do it? I am sorry about the wheels but I think the CLK430 17's look great and I wouldn't change them....
Thanks lou430 for the suggestion. From what I remember I think you were using Kleemann suspension. These photos should be with the original susp. right? Why you got rid of it since you are still driving the car? Will be buying the Kleemann soon so I am just curious.... I want minimum lowering (I actually think the car is pretty low already). Would a 4/4 pads and Kleemann springs do it? I am sorry about the wheels but I think the CLK430 17's look great and I wouldn't change them....
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a couple of more pics
I also moved my DVD/ Navi screen to the lower dIN and its much easier to change the climate control buttons...so far all the mods have improved the car in the way it looks and feels.
I also moved my DVD/ Navi screen to the lower dIN and its much easier to change the climate control buttons...so far all the mods have improved the car in the way it looks and feels.
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Nice. Where did you find the pedals? Are they aftermarket and do they require drilling?
Thanks!
Nice. Where did you find the pedals? Are they aftermarket and do they require drilling?
Thanks!
I paid more for the aftermarket AMG dead footrest alone
