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2014 E550 Cabrio
CLK550 with Eibach Pro Kit and Bilstein B8
When I did my research on sports suspensions for my 2007 CLK550 A209, I had a hard time coming by before-after pics. Therefore I'm posting mine. The after pic (bottom) was taken 5 days after the install. It might set more, but I haven't seen any setting since day 1 so maybe not.
I got the Eibach Pro Kit and Bilstein B8 shocks/struts. I had the rear spring pads replaced for #4's, to even out the wheel-fender gaps all around. I got a front drop of 2.2 cm and a rear drop of 1.8 cm. That's perfect for me. Driving dynamics have hugely improved, without being too harsh. Highly recommend this upgrade!
I got the Eibach Pro Kit and Bilstein B8 shocks/struts. I had the rear spring pads replaced for #4's, to even out the wheel-fender gaps all around. I got a front drop of 2.2 cm and a rear drop of 1.8 cm. That's perfect for me. Driving dynamics have hugely improved, without being too harsh. Highly recommend this upgrade!
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CLK55 AMG
you know you were the one actually that got me into the multispoke wheels.... I was going with 19'' versions of the E63 w211, but your car made me decide otherwise... a decision i don't regret!
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It was actually Rashman that made me want to get multispoke lol.
I think I'm going to hunt for a set of 19" C63 rims like yours. They're just gorgeous....
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W209 CLK 500
...not finished but first pics of the front incl. LED DRL.
I have to fix the bumper to the fenders and make the wiring for the LEDs.
The side skirts are painted too and ready to install ( if they fit i hope)
The rear bumpers fittment is terrible, so i have to modifiy before paintjob and install......
but first take a look:
![](http://s1.directupload.net/images/121110/jcfzgngt.jpg)
I have to fix the bumper to the fenders and make the wiring for the LEDs.
The side skirts are painted too and ready to install ( if they fit i hope)
The rear bumpers fittment is terrible, so i have to modifiy before paintjob and install......
but first take a look:
![](http://s1.directupload.net/images/121110/jcfzgngt.jpg)
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CLK55 AMG
Looking nice, you should see if you can bring the LEDs a bit forward so that they don't light up the inner part of the bumper.... thats what all OEM units are like too.... Good to see something different!!
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Here is my Money Pit: 2003 55AMG
-CLK63 Front Bumper
-Slotted Rotors all 4 corners
-Top Speed shorty headers wrapped w/ secondary cats removed, Magnaflow muffler w/ Stock AMG Tips
- Drop in K&N's
-K Sport Coilovers w/ Camber kit
-CF front lip/ CF rear spoiler
-Updated LED Taillights
-CLK63 Front Bumper
-Slotted Rotors all 4 corners
-Top Speed shorty headers wrapped w/ secondary cats removed, Magnaflow muffler w/ Stock AMG Tips
- Drop in K&N's
-K Sport Coilovers w/ Camber kit
-CF front lip/ CF rear spoiler
-Updated LED Taillights
#2142
Here is my Money Pit: 2003 55AMG
-CLK63 Front Bumper
-Slotted Rotors all 4 corners
-Top Speed shorty headers wrapped w/ secondary cats removed, Magnaflow muffler w/ Stock AMG Tips
- Drop in K&N's
-K Sport Coilovers w/ Camber kit
-CF front lip/ CF rear spoiler
-Updated LED Taillights
-CLK63 Front Bumper
-Slotted Rotors all 4 corners
-Top Speed shorty headers wrapped w/ secondary cats removed, Magnaflow muffler w/ Stock AMG Tips
- Drop in K&N's
-K Sport Coilovers w/ Camber kit
-CF front lip/ CF rear spoiler
-Updated LED Taillights
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CLK55 AMG
Here is my Money Pit: 2003 55AMG
-CLK63 Front Bumper
-Slotted Rotors all 4 corners
-Top Speed shorty headers wrapped w/ secondary cats removed, Magnaflow muffler w/ Stock AMG Tips
- Drop in K&N's
-K Sport Coilovers w/ Camber kit
-CF front lip/ CF rear spoiler
-Updated LED Taillights
-CLK63 Front Bumper
-Slotted Rotors all 4 corners
-Top Speed shorty headers wrapped w/ secondary cats removed, Magnaflow muffler w/ Stock AMG Tips
- Drop in K&N's
-K Sport Coilovers w/ Camber kit
-CF front lip/ CF rear spoiler
-Updated LED Taillights
*EDIT* didnt take long to confirm you do have the same bumper... where did you get the CF splitter and how is the fitment please?
Last edited by NardoNZ; 11-18-2012 at 02:48 PM.
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2011 E550 Sedan
my screen is too dark to get a good picture of the front, is that a clk63 bumper or a facelift 55?? if its a 63 (like mine, see a pic on this page) im interested to know what cf lip you have...
*EDIT* didnt take long to confirm you do have the same bumper... where did you get the CF splitter and how is the fitment please?
*EDIT* didnt take long to confirm you do have the same bumper... where did you get the CF splitter and how is the fitment please?
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CLK55 AMG
nah he does have the 63 bumper... just checked his thread.... so now I need to know what lip he used and what the fitment is like... I'm dying to get one myself asap
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AMGY- OEM SLK AMG 18's, I alternate between those and S55 AMG 19's (same as pictured below)
NardoNZ- yes, 63 front bumper, I ordered a CF lip which would fit a regular AMG bumper and had it modded to fit, as they come its very close, maybe a half inch of space where the bumper recedes.
ahmadk- your in Scottsdale? Im always up there, from Tucson.
NardoNZ- yes, 63 front bumper, I ordered a CF lip which would fit a regular AMG bumper and had it modded to fit, as they come its very close, maybe a half inch of space where the bumper recedes.
ahmadk- your in Scottsdale? Im always up there, from Tucson.
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AMGY- OEM SLK AMG 18's, I alternate between those and S55 AMG 19's (same as pictured below)
NardoNZ- yes, 63 front bumper, I ordered a CF lip which would fit a regular AMG bumper and had it modded to fit, as they come its very close, maybe a half inch of space where the bumper recedes.
ahmadk- your in Scottsdale? Im always up there, from Tucson.
NardoNZ- yes, 63 front bumper, I ordered a CF lip which would fit a regular AMG bumper and had it modded to fit, as they come its very close, maybe a half inch of space where the bumper recedes.
ahmadk- your in Scottsdale? Im always up there, from Tucson.
however I keep coming back here from time to time.. can't wait to get another benz lol