Finally done with my CLK - Photos Included
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Originally Posted by Clk&Slk
If you have the bottom bumper cover, you won't be able to see the ground through the mess grill. It look kindna cheap that you can see the ground through the mess grill.
What I'm looking for now is a plastic piece I can fit between the old splash guard and the new bumper, and it will take care of that problem.
I agree, it is annoying, but I'm working on it. I'll post more photos and how I did it when I find a solution (unless someone here has ideas I can use :-) )
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Originally Posted by Clk&Slk
As for AMG wheel, you have the non hi-performance AMG wheel on. The real Clk 55 AMG wheel is an 18" monoblock with difference style then your.
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Originally Posted by Khena
The reason you see the ground is because this bumper is much lower than the original, therefore it doesn't match with the old splash guard under the car. That space allows the light to come through and see the ground.
What I'm looking for now is a plastic piece I can fit between the old splash guard and the new bumper, and it will take care of that problem.
I agree, it is annoying, but I'm working on it. I'll post more photos and how I did it when I find a solution (unless someone here has ideas I can use :-) )
What I'm looking for now is a plastic piece I can fit between the old splash guard and the new bumper, and it will take care of that problem.
I agree, it is annoying, but I'm working on it. I'll post more photos and how I did it when I find a solution (unless someone here has ideas I can use :-) )
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[QUOTEWhat I'm looking for now is a plastic piece I can fit between the old splash guard and the new bumper, and it will take care of that problem.
I agree, it is annoying, but I'm working on it. I'll post more photos and how I did it when I find a solution (unless someone here has ideas I can use :-) )[/QUOTE]
How about pushing the old plash gaurd all the way toward the front for now.
I agree, it is annoying, but I'm working on it. I'll post more photos and how I did it when I find a solution (unless someone here has ideas I can use :-) )[/QUOTE]
How about pushing the old plash gaurd all the way toward the front for now.
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06' Clk 500 Cabriolet, 01' CL 55, 00' Clk 430
Originally Posted by Chappy
The stock CLK55 (W208) wheels are 17" AMG Monoblock II.
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Originally Posted by Clk&Slk
How about pushing the old plash gaurd all the way toward the front for now.
I'll try to find something to attach in between. The question is - What!
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Originally Posted by Khena
I tried that, but it won't bend
No, don't bend it. Just remove the 4 screws. Then push the plash gaurd all the way up to the front bumper then re-drill new hole.
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Originally Posted by Clk&Slk
No, don't bend it. Just remove the 4 screws. Then push the plash gaurd all the way up to the front bumper then re-drill new hole.
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Originally Posted by Khena
Actually, the the splash guard is higher than the bumper, so I would have to bend it down. I'll have to try it. If not, I'll have to find a piece of plastic to put between the two.
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Originally Posted by mmgrad
if you like the fixed screen deal... check out the Eclipse AVN2454... its also a fixed screen double-din unit, with built in NAV system... and with a super clean 8V pre-amp output too... i have the eclipse unit, and i love it... so much betta than the stock COMAND
2) Do you have any pictures of what it looks like installed?
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Viktorious, those two comments you made were exactly what I was thinking.
1. Get some wheels!
2. Lose the badges. There is nothing wrong with having a 430, be proud of it. You know how many people wish they could drive a Mercedes Benz?
As strange as it may sound they are times I am glad I have a 430 over a 55.
1. Get some wheels!
2. Lose the badges. There is nothing wrong with having a 430, be proud of it. You know how many people wish they could drive a Mercedes Benz?
As strange as it may sound they are times I am glad I have a 430 over a 55.
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Originally Posted by Hot-Clk
All you guys telling him to louse the tags shout up no one gives a ****. Its his car leave him alone.
If this young man or woman can learn to be as respectful as he/she has in 16 years, then the rest of us can at least follow their lead if we don't already know how to show respect.
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Originally Posted by J Lucas
Who would ask you to do that? 
I cant imagine some lame coming up to me and asking me to pop my hood. Maybe its cuz I live on the east coast.. you west coast guys are real "close"
I cant imagine some lame coming up to me and asking me to pop my hood. Maybe its cuz I live on the east coast.. you west coast guys are real "close"
they might ask if they were in love with the 55 and wanted to see what it looked like stuffed in the CLK
It is his right (I wouldn't do it, but that is why diversity is paramount) ....car looks good otherwise. I would love to see some staggered deep dish 19s on there....I am also loving that head unit. Gives an OEM appearance - that is the only way to fly IMO
