LB Bnz

I got a lot of stuff done to the car, and it makes the drive more enjoyable.

Mods: 19" rims/tires (black & stainless steel lip), Eibach springs(1.2 all around) & damper kit, blacked out/chrome grill, Brabus style front bumper w/OEM fogs, smoked taillights, Magnaflow exhaust, ECU upgrade, K&N filters, Alpine head unit & 6 disc changer, stock speakers w/15" subwoofer and custom enclosure w/800watt amp...

any suggestions on other mods..? I was thinking of trunk spoiler, but worried about the double sided tape issue..

kiamcoj

Where in Long Beach do you stay? I just moved from there after 21 years. Thats my hood man...

LB Bnz

I live near the LB Airport...I used to live in Belmont Shores and moved recently...how about you?? why did you move?

kiamcoj

I grew up in the ghetto on the West Side and when I was able to buy a condo I did..now i live in Torrance..Im over in that area all the time still my mom and bros still live there

LB Bnz

Torrence isn't far at all...I have friends that live in Hermosa Beach, so I'm up there often...

how's your ride treat'n you?? I test drove the CLK500 and loved it, but the price difference was crazy, so I picked up the CLK320 for now...my buddy is a salesguy @ Fletcher Jones and he told me to wait for the CLK550's...

kiamcoj

Yeah I wanted a 550 but the price was too much. Hopefully by the end of the year I can get into a CLS55 or CLS550. I love the CLK its pretty comfy and sportier than my 2006 525i. I just didnt need all that room and the V8 is soooo much better and much more fun. Where did you get your radio set up? I cant find a spot to mess with my car they are all afraid to touch it. Can your friend give some good deals? lol

LB Bnz

My guys @ RBTech will hook your ride up....they're located in L.A. (on Figueroa--across the street from Downtown Mercedes) They do everything custom that you request. The owner used to be a top mechanic for MB.

http://rbtechla.com/

ask for Ray...

by the way, when you're ready to get another benz, let me know since my buddy is the top salesguy @ Fletcher Jones in Newport Beach, he can get a great deal for you..

goclkgo

ME LOVE YOUR WALLET

LB Bnz

LOL!! (I didn't realize I had it there until after I took the shot)...besides, it's empty now since 'mods' are my choice of drugs

Jaki

what kind of an 'ECU upgrade" did you do?

LB Bnz

just a remap of the existing one...remove rev limiter, increase hp/tq (air/fuel mixture)

I must admit, with the K&Ns and exhaust, there is a big difference vs. stock. The car has 'more' pick up and on the freeways--the top end is nice. Not bad for a 320. I'm saving my pennies for an AMG (CLK or E)

LB Bnz

by the way Jaki,

I've seen your CLK and it's tight!!! Did you have any issues with NOS?

Jaki

No issues so far (knock on wood)... I'm still working on adding the maximizer II, so I can spray it according to the rpm's.

LB Bnz

Nice!!!

is the rear trunk spoiler stock on your car or is it aftermkt?

I'm wanting to put one on my ride, but not sure which brand...I think the trunk spoiler makes a big, but subtle look to the car...I like clean lines...

Jaki

Yes, it's the stock spoiler.
I was also thinking about adding a roof spoiler, but can't figure out what brand to go with.

clk2k3

nothing big, maybe choose a night club in Hollywood or Sunset to park our cars upfront. I'm from O.C.

-Alan

LB Bnz

that's a great idea, but it's gonna be hard for me since we have a new baby boy....I'll be cruising in and out of his room ALL through the night...LOL

LB Bnz

hey clk2k3,

didn't you post pix of your car some time ago?? I can't remember when, but I think you had your exhaust done in South OC, right? I was thinking of doing another exhaust mod...

MARK CUMMINS

Add the

Model Update tail lights...

OE AMG CLK 55 trunk spoiler

AMG paddle shift steering wheel leather/Alcantera oooops you have a early 209 so the paddles work work.......YET

Euro Mirror Glass Convex Glass) Also Power FOLDING Mirrors!

VCS and Blue tooth

Black Wood or Silver trim instead of The brown Wood


AMG Front brake Upgrade (SLK AMG 55 Six Piston Calipers)

Euro BiXenon Headlights with active corner

Heated/Multicontour front seats



Did The Stereo Shop figure out how to use the Multi function controls on the steering wheel? As Most shops cannot figure it out

clk2k3

They did a great job and for only 550$ with a Magnaflow exhaust.

Wow, I can't beleive you have time * $$$ with a Kid to do all that with your car!!

rcoppens

LB, what model of Alpine HU do you have and is connected to the Bose amp ?

I like the sub set up........have me thinking........

LB Bnz

Mark Cummins--wow, that's a lot of stuff...I think half the things you listed will be under consideration, but thanks...(you got my mod vibes flow'n again..LOL) When I originally got my stereo set up, I was using the stock head unit and obtaining 'the signal' from the stock set up--in order to run my subwoofer & amp combo, but before long, the signal wasn't strong enough to power the wattage....long story short, I got frustrated with the
< 100% sound & power and swapped out the stock head unit and put in the Alpine set up...I only lost the volume controls on the steering wheel--no big deal since I have an Alpine remote....

Clk2k3--that was you> cool exhaust!! not bad price for the install too.
well, regarding the mods, I started the mods well before the baby was born...I just learned to save & spend wisely...LOL. I do a lot of researching though, but ultimately, having some great 'hook-ups' always seems to help..

rcoppens--I have the Alpine CDA-9847...it's not the newest model, but it serves the purpose and the look & finish on it was the only one (at the time) that matched the interior and had the exact fitment of the center..no cutting was required. The head unit 'kit' was designed for the '04 C class...
The sub set up was unique since I still wanted to 'have' trunk space but have the bass directed into the car...the way MB insulates their cars makes for little rattle on the outside. Plus I wanted my system 'stealthy', but when I drive with the back seat rest down, it's pure THUMP...LOL.

rcoppens

Thanks LB,......does your 9847 hook up directly to your Bose amp?? I am considering an Alpine introduction to my CLK.....

LB Bnz

Actually, the Alpine head unit is strong enough to power all interior stock speakers, so the BOSE amp is not being used...The sub is powered soley by the Fosgate amp...the head unit allows a separate 'out' for the sub...the sub amp also has its own bass *** control which allows for quick adjustments--its located right next to the car's hood release lever...maybe we should meet up so you can see it personally.

LB Bnz

....also, once you remove the stock head unit, you will lose the volume control on your steering wheel...MB sets up their wiring via fiber optic. If you were to install an Alpine, then you would use traditional wiring (RCA's)

...by the way, didn't realize you were in Ontario Cananda (thought you were in Ontario California)....