Quad ///AMG Tips and Diffuser Installed on a CLK500
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Supercharged CLK500,ML500,S580
Quad ///AMG Tips and Diffuser Installed on a CLK500
As promised, here is my thread for my exhaust and diffuser mods. I would like to thank Klinh (sorry Wes, Ha, Ha!), FatTony, Evolved8, Steve@MBenznl, CLKINDIVIDUAL, Andy (M-bENZ) and Wesley (dynomite05) for the DIYs and helpful information.
***This is just my experience, modify your car at your own risk***
The Bumper installation
I followed the advise of these threads
https://mbworld.org/forums/c-class-w...asy-steps.html
https://mbworld.org/forums/clk-class...ion-guide.html
My experience, cutting the bumper was easy but I would recommend having a professional shop install the diffuser. If you want to install the bumper yourself (like me) here is some helpfull tips. Make sure you create a rough surface on the diffuser and bumper so the glue can take hold. I ended up using both the double sided tape and the body glue to make the diffuser stick. The ends of the diffuser is the most troublesome (pieces that are near the rear tire), so make sure to periodically check the condition of the bond.
The Exhaust
I had my shop remove my secondary cats, resonator, muffler and install the high flow cats and put the muffler where the resonator used to be.
My opinion, the muffler sounds more loud, I feel a little more top end on the highway and there is no drone around town; but cruzing at around 2400 RPM and higher (80+ MPH) there is some drone.
Parts
VIS Carbon Fiber Diffuser (Bought from a Member)
Carbon Fiber License Plate Cover (Bought from Member CLKINDIVIDUAL)
SL55 Quad ///AMG Tips (Steve @ Mbenznl)
300 Cell Secondary Cats (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Thund...Q5fAccessories)
Borla Muffler SKU#400241 (Borla.com)
Lord Fusor #152 Body Glue
Here are the pics, of the exhaust and diffuser!
***This is just my experience, modify your car at your own risk***
The Bumper installation
I followed the advise of these threads
https://mbworld.org/forums/c-class-w...asy-steps.html
https://mbworld.org/forums/clk-class...ion-guide.html
My experience, cutting the bumper was easy but I would recommend having a professional shop install the diffuser. If you want to install the bumper yourself (like me) here is some helpfull tips. Make sure you create a rough surface on the diffuser and bumper so the glue can take hold. I ended up using both the double sided tape and the body glue to make the diffuser stick. The ends of the diffuser is the most troublesome (pieces that are near the rear tire), so make sure to periodically check the condition of the bond.
The Exhaust
I had my shop remove my secondary cats, resonator, muffler and install the high flow cats and put the muffler where the resonator used to be.
My opinion, the muffler sounds more loud, I feel a little more top end on the highway and there is no drone around town; but cruzing at around 2400 RPM and higher (80+ MPH) there is some drone.
Parts
VIS Carbon Fiber Diffuser (Bought from a Member)
Carbon Fiber License Plate Cover (Bought from Member CLKINDIVIDUAL)
SL55 Quad ///AMG Tips (Steve @ Mbenznl)
300 Cell Secondary Cats (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Thund...Q5fAccessories)
Borla Muffler SKU#400241 (Borla.com)
Lord Fusor #152 Body Glue
Here are the pics, of the exhaust and diffuser!
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Awesome Carlos! I'm jealous of the license plate cover..lol..I was suppose to buy it from CLKINDIVIDUAL but because of the problem I decided not to. Everything came out great! You have a nice *** lift now..
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Thank you for the kind words gentleman!
Its been on for two weeks, but it wasn't finished until last Wednesday.
Ha, Ha! Sorry, I know you were eying the license plate cover for a while now! You can also get the cover from these guys:
http://www.is-performance.com/MBZ%20...erformance.htm
http://www.is-performance.com/MBZ%20...erformance.htm
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Really nice set-up 2Much !
haha I was looking to buy the licence plate too
but went with black paint.
Next step is the smoke the white of the tail light
(I don't think I posted mine finished...)
Anyway. Great looking CLK
haha I was looking to buy the licence plate too
but went with black paint.
Next step is the smoke the white of the tail light
(I don't think I posted mine finished...)
Anyway. Great looking CLK
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From: NorCal
-=[CLK 500 2006]=- -=[Dodge Ram 2001]=- -=[Kawasaki Ninja 636 2005]=-
DAYYMMMMMM!!!
I AM SO GONNA COPY THIS! LOL... riverside is a few hours away from me so i can have this version in my area! LOL...
btw... is there any other store who sells the plat cover? your setup loooks really sick dude! i mean making the entire trunk a carbonfiber is too much! but what you did is just "RIGHT"!!!
Thanks a lot 2MCHCAR!!!
btw... is there any other store who sells the plat cover? your setup loooks really sick dude! i mean making the entire trunk a carbonfiber is too much! but what you did is just "RIGHT"!!!
Thanks a lot 2MCHCAR!!!
As promised, here is my thread for my exhaust and diffuser mods. I would like to thank Klinh (sorry Wes, Ha, Ha!), FatTony, Evolved8, Steve@MBenznl, CLKINDIVIDUAL, Andy (M-bENZ) and Wesley (dynomite05) for the DIYs and helpful information.
***This is just my experience, modify your car at your own risk***
The Bumper installation
I followed the advise of these threads
https://mbworld.org/forums/c-class-w...asy-steps.html
https://mbworld.org/forums/clk-class...ion-guide.html
My experience, cutting the bumper was easy but I would recommend having a professional shop install the diffuser. If you want to install the bumper yourself (like me) here is some helpfull tips. Make sure you create a rough surface on the diffuser and bumper so the glue can take hold. I ended up using both the double sided tape and the body glue to make the diffuser stick. The ends of the diffuser is the most troublesome (pieces that are near the rear tire), so make sure to periodically check the condition of the bond.
The Exhaust
I had my shop remove my secondary cats, resonator, muffler and install the high flow cats and put the muffler where the resonator used to be.
My opinion, the muffler sounds more loud, I feel a little more top end on the highway and there is no drone around town; but cruzing at around 2400 RPM and higher (80+ MPH) there is some drone.
Parts
VIS Carbon Fiber Diffuser (Bought from a Member)
Carbon Fiber License Plate Cover (Bought from Member CLKINDIVIDUAL)
SL55 Quad ///AMG Tips (Steve @ Mbenznl)
300 Cell Secondary Cats (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Thund...Q5fAccessories)
Borla Muffler SKU#400241 (Borla.com)
Lord Fusor #152 Body Glue
Here are the pics, of the exhaust and diffuser!
***This is just my experience, modify your car at your own risk***
The Bumper installation
I followed the advise of these threads
https://mbworld.org/forums/c-class-w...asy-steps.html
https://mbworld.org/forums/clk-class...ion-guide.html
My experience, cutting the bumper was easy but I would recommend having a professional shop install the diffuser. If you want to install the bumper yourself (like me) here is some helpfull tips. Make sure you create a rough surface on the diffuser and bumper so the glue can take hold. I ended up using both the double sided tape and the body glue to make the diffuser stick. The ends of the diffuser is the most troublesome (pieces that are near the rear tire), so make sure to periodically check the condition of the bond.
The Exhaust
I had my shop remove my secondary cats, resonator, muffler and install the high flow cats and put the muffler where the resonator used to be.
My opinion, the muffler sounds more loud, I feel a little more top end on the highway and there is no drone around town; but cruzing at around 2400 RPM and higher (80+ MPH) there is some drone.
Parts
VIS Carbon Fiber Diffuser (Bought from a Member)
Carbon Fiber License Plate Cover (Bought from Member CLKINDIVIDUAL)
SL55 Quad ///AMG Tips (Steve @ Mbenznl)
300 Cell Secondary Cats (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Thund...Q5fAccessories)
Borla Muffler SKU#400241 (Borla.com)
Lord Fusor #152 Body Glue
Here are the pics, of the exhaust and diffuser!
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Ha, Ha! Thanks everyone! 
I went to AAA Exhaust in LA, they do fantastic work (and fast)! I'm working on getting some clips together, stay tuned!
I forgot to add this photo on the original post:
I forgot to add this photo on the original post:
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From: Jerzy
04 CLK 320 > CLK32K
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Since this FXAutodesign is close to me, I was thinking of doing the Suede Headliner and H&R spring install; what do you guys think?
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Yes I do Wes. I have lined the back of the license plate with rubber, originally to remove rattling because of the subwoofer. Works just as good!
Since this FXAutodesign is close to me, I was thinking of doing the Suede Headliner and H&R spring install; what do you guys think?
Since this FXAutodesign is close to me, I was thinking of doing the Suede Headliner and H&R spring install; what do you guys think?
Definitely! What color suede? I think it's time to lower her a little.
