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2006 SLK 55 amg, 2002 CLK 430 Cab (hers), 1989 944 Turbo (sold), CLK 500 (sold), 125cc shifter kart
2004 CLK500 19 inch CLS55 knockoffs, Nitto NT555 235/265, Eibach springs, Koni yellow adjustable shocks, Speed Innovation software, 200-cell secondary cats, Remus cat-back, AMS pulley, K&N, Sprintbooster throttle software, PIAA bulbs, clear corners.
Cloudy day with cell-phone pics...
Cloudy day with cell-phone pics...
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2004 CLK500 19 inch CLS55 knockoffs, Nitto NT555 235/265, Eibach springs, Koni yellow adjustable shocks, Speed Innovation software, 200-cell secondary cats, Remus cat-back, AMS pulley, K&N, Sprintbooster throttle software, PIAA bulbs, clear corners.
Cloudy day with cell-phone pics...
Cloudy day with cell-phone pics...
Andy
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2004 CLK 500
Here is our new 04 500. Favorite option is the Distronic system.
Looking at CF Lip spoiler and CF front lip. After that we will leave Alaska and look at a quad tip exhaust. Not sure though because we really like the single tip for now.
Looking at CF Lip spoiler and CF front lip. After that we will leave Alaska and look at a quad tip exhaust. Not sure though because we really like the single tip for now.
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W209 CLK 320
Hi There,
I was just wondering if you know what is the EXACT!! 20" wheel/tyre combo + offset, is suitable to put on a 2005 CLK 320?
I almost purchased a set of 19" coz every one says it will ride poor with 20`s, and wont fit under the guards and rub.
What is your opinion of using 20" rims with a slight lowering 1 1/2"
Do you need to go for pure coilovers with a 20" fitment to maintain original ride quality.
I would LOVE 20"`s but an scared of a poor ride + ripping off my guards on a quick U turn in traffic!!
Cheers if you can throw some light on my questions?
P.s What is a fairly low noise/comfortable/long wearing tyre for the 20" fitment?
I was just wondering if you know what is the EXACT!! 20" wheel/tyre combo + offset, is suitable to put on a 2005 CLK 320?
I almost purchased a set of 19" coz every one says it will ride poor with 20`s, and wont fit under the guards and rub.
What is your opinion of using 20" rims with a slight lowering 1 1/2"
Do you need to go for pure coilovers with a 20" fitment to maintain original ride quality.
I would LOVE 20"`s but an scared of a poor ride + ripping off my guards on a quick U turn in traffic!!
Cheers if you can throw some light on my questions?
P.s What is a fairly low noise/comfortable/long wearing tyre for the 20" fitment?
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W209 CLK 320
Hi Ya,
Melb? Im in Adelaide!
Would you mind me asking what the exact wheel/tyre/offset your CLK had in 20"
I am concerned about the ride quality compared to a set of 19`s?
What springs/brand did you use? How low?
Can you also suggest a good quality / low road noise / long lasting tyre for a set of 20"`s
Many thanks!
Hamish - Adelaide SA
Melb? Im in Adelaide!
Would you mind me asking what the exact wheel/tyre/offset your CLK had in 20"
I am concerned about the ride quality compared to a set of 19`s?
What springs/brand did you use? How low?
Can you also suggest a good quality / low road noise / long lasting tyre for a set of 20"`s
Many thanks!
Hamish - Adelaide SA
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W209 CLK 320
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Hi Hamish,
thought i would jump in as i'm from Melbourne also!
I have a CLK500 riding on 19*8.5 (f) and 19*9.5 (r) lowered on eibach pro kit. I don't have any pictures of this setup as the springs have been recently fitted.
to be honest the biggest killer of the ride quality was the rims, not the springs. But to me it rides just fine on the 19s with the lowered suspension.
I personalyl think the 19s with lowered suspension make the rims look huge and i thihnk 20s is an overkill and will really hurt the ride. i think my setup is the ultimate compromise between looks and ride quality, but that's just my opinion based on driving on australian roads.
I got my rims and tyres from Jax Quickfit (which are a pretty big chain but not sure if they are in adelaide) they are CLS knock-off's with AMG stamped on the spoke of the rim. I think they look great. The 4 rims with sumitomo Z3 tyres were $2400 (i think) which was a great deal for 19s but i got that just before christmas.
My favourite tyre of all time is the toyo proxes T1R which in my opinion is the BEST tyre for the PRICE. I personalyl think its comparible to what michelin or bridgestone offer, but for only 1/3 of the price. But Jax don't stock toyo's and i found it difficult to get nice but cheap AMG copy rims in Australia without going for eBay stuff, so i settled for the sumitomo's which were cheaper yet still surprisinly excellent (especially in the wet!).
Anyway, maybe we should start a thread in the aussie section or something about good places for parts here in the land of the convicts..
cheers,
Warren
thought i would jump in as i'm from Melbourne also!
I have a CLK500 riding on 19*8.5 (f) and 19*9.5 (r) lowered on eibach pro kit. I don't have any pictures of this setup as the springs have been recently fitted.
to be honest the biggest killer of the ride quality was the rims, not the springs. But to me it rides just fine on the 19s with the lowered suspension.
I personalyl think the 19s with lowered suspension make the rims look huge and i thihnk 20s is an overkill and will really hurt the ride. i think my setup is the ultimate compromise between looks and ride quality, but that's just my opinion based on driving on australian roads.
I got my rims and tyres from Jax Quickfit (which are a pretty big chain but not sure if they are in adelaide) they are CLS knock-off's with AMG stamped on the spoke of the rim. I think they look great. The 4 rims with sumitomo Z3 tyres were $2400 (i think) which was a great deal for 19s but i got that just before christmas.
My favourite tyre of all time is the toyo proxes T1R which in my opinion is the BEST tyre for the PRICE. I personalyl think its comparible to what michelin or bridgestone offer, but for only 1/3 of the price. But Jax don't stock toyo's and i found it difficult to get nice but cheap AMG copy rims in Australia without going for eBay stuff, so i settled for the sumitomo's which were cheaper yet still surprisinly excellent (especially in the wet!).
Anyway, maybe we should start a thread in the aussie section or something about good places for parts here in the land of the convicts..
cheers,
Warren
Last edited by Aussie_CLK; Jul 5, 2009 at 08:09 AM.
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W209 CLK 320
i was wondering if you could tell me the exact size of wheel / tyre combo you brother used on his white CLK?
Cheers,
Hamish - Adelaide, South Austrlia
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Cheers man.
Haha, na, no tint.
But I'm definately gonna be doing work to it.
The suspension needs stiffening (it isn't anywhere near as stiff as my 208 was) and I'll be looking to sort out a body kit.
Remaps & exhaust upgrades too. but that'll be alittle bit down the line.
I've also seen some carbon fibre bit's and pieces that are catching my eye. heehee
Haha, na, no tint.
But I'm definately gonna be doing work to it.
The suspension needs stiffening (it isn't anywhere near as stiff as my 208 was) and I'll be looking to sort out a body kit.
Remaps & exhaust upgrades too. but that'll be alittle bit down the line.
I've also seen some carbon fibre bit's and pieces that are catching my eye. heehee
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Mercedes-Benz CLK63 AMG Coupe
Thanks for your kind words.
I'm guessing that MB thought that the convertible CLK would sell better in the US climate.
That totally sucks that you guys aren't able to buy the Coupe.
Funnily enough, MB are making a special 100th birthday CL which will have one-off options and colour schemes.
Sounds lovely, but as I understand it, it will not be sold in the UK?
Thanks again, mate.
I'm guessing that MB thought that the convertible CLK would sell better in the US climate.
That totally sucks that you guys aren't able to buy the Coupe.
Funnily enough, MB are making a special 100th birthday CL which will have one-off options and colour schemes.
Sounds lovely, but as I understand it, it will not be sold in the UK?
Thanks again, mate.
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