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Old Jan 31, 2011 | 01:19 PM
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For a second I thought you were going for dual center exhaust lol
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Old Jan 31, 2011 | 01:25 PM
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For a second I thought you were going for dual center exhaust lol
I think it's FAB Design that makes a body kit with the central exhaust, but that's not my taste at all. I absolutely love the white CLK63 Black Series, the contrast with the carbon is stunning - it is serving as my inspiration for the cosmetics on this car.

It'll be my 'Baby Black'
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Old Jan 31, 2011 | 04:20 PM
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Old Feb 1, 2011 | 10:49 AM
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A little update

Well, went to go pick up the car today after getting some cosmetic stuff done, but they didn't finish the roof rails in black as I asked so it stays for another day. Quick pic here, you can now see how things are starting to take shape and why I selected the wheels (that I like more everytime I do another mod to the car!);



So far I'm very please with how the black and chrome accents are working together. Hope to have a few more pics up tomorrow night after a couple more things are done, there is a lot more than just the roof vinyl...
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Old Feb 1, 2011 | 11:08 AM
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Wow, what a transformation. It's looking great! You thinking of doing the hood grille black?
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Old Feb 1, 2011 | 11:15 AM
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Originally Posted by dynomite05
Wow, what a transformation. It's looking great! You thinking of doing the hood grille black?
Thanks bro. Nope, the hood vent and the side mirrors are going to stay white. Although they would look good black, I don't want to over accessorize, I'm trying to keep it somewhat stock looking. In the end I'd like it to look like it pretty much came from MB that way, not like it was modded.

The guys at the shop today were horrified that I chose a wheel that doesn't show off the brakes and suspension - I told them that I wasn't going for that look, more of a 'special edition' factory style look. They didn't get it - guys love to show off everything they've done on their cars here
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Old Feb 1, 2011 | 11:36 AM
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Car looks good man ... I can see your front lower bumper is wrapped ( the middle part ) or was it a paint ?
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Old Feb 1, 2011 | 11:38 AM
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I like the wheels on the CL in the back. lol
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Old Feb 1, 2011 | 11:42 AM
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What a change Looks SUPERB !!!!
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Old Feb 1, 2011 | 11:50 AM
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Car looks good man ... I can see your front lower bumper is wrapped ( the middle part ) or was it a paint ?
Thanks Andy. It's vinyl for now. If after 6 months or so I am happy with everything as is I'm going to have the roof and center dam sprayed.

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I like the wheels on the CL in the back. lol
Ya, those are the same as I pulled off my car, he had them done in a dark grantite and the car wrapped in matte white. It looks pretty good but after seeing the 'real' MB matte white (almost looks like there is a hint of champange in it), the regular run of the mill flat white just looks cheap to me.

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What a change Looks SUPERB !!!!
Thanks mate! Appreciate the comment It's coming along pretty good, still tons to do though.
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Old Feb 1, 2011 | 12:10 PM
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Looks good Kev keep up the good work...love the white but i think i like the other wheels better..those have to many spokes lol
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Old Feb 1, 2011 | 12:10 PM
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Yea... I wrapped mine with gloss black vynil too . That's one mod I really like it
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Old Feb 1, 2011 | 12:16 PM
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Originally Posted by Flame3g
Looks good Kev keep up the good work...love the white but i think i like the other wheels better..those have to many spokes lol
Thanks for the comments man, I totally appreciate that everyone has different tastes and yeah, the AMG rims are really nice and they would have shown off the brakes nicely. You know, I have always and I mean ALWAYS have 5 spoke wheels on everything I've owned since '91 - this multispoke thing is very new to me, had to try it

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Yea... I wrapped mine with gloss black vynil too . That's one mod I really like it
+1, it's quite amazing how dramatically it changes the look of the front end.
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Old Feb 1, 2011 | 12:33 PM
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You guys have me thinking about doing the front piece of my bumper now. Andy, did you DIY?
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Old Feb 1, 2011 | 12:35 PM
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If you have a light colored car, the AMG body kit and black roof, it's a must!
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Old Feb 1, 2011 | 01:41 PM
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It looks great Kev! At first I thought, how is he going to pull of the black rims, but with the black roof and bumper it looks awsome man!
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Old Feb 1, 2011 | 01:41 PM
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Car is looking nice! I like the look you're going for! Everything flows nicely.
As for the wheels, I like the look of the new wheels with the look you're going for. The stock wheels were nice also but wouldn't look as good now that you are doing the other mods to it. Also the polished lip of the new wheels gives it a meaner look.


Originally Posted by Kevwood
I think it's FAB Design that makes a body kit with the central exhaust, but that's not my taste at all. I absolutely love the white CLK63 Black Series, the contrast with the carbon is stunning - it is serving as my inspiration for the cosmetics on this car.

It'll be my 'Baby Black'
That's a good inspiration
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Old Feb 1, 2011 | 01:43 PM
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hey kev really lookin goooooooooodddddddd!!!!! like all those mods but i agree with Flame3g on the rims.
well you finally done it!!! what a difference!!!!
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Old Feb 1, 2011 | 01:54 PM
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Originally Posted by dynomite05
You guys have me thinking about doing the front piece of my bumper now. Andy, did you DIY?
Yes sir . I did it by myself .
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Old Feb 1, 2011 | 01:55 PM
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It looks great Kev! At first I thought, how is he going to pull of the black rims, but with the black roof and bumper it looks awsome man!
Thanks Mike, yeah, now with a little black on the car the wheels are starting to work.

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Car is looking nice! I like the look you're going for! Everything flows nicely.

As for the wheels, I like the look of the new wheels with the look you're going for. The stock wheels were nice also but wouldn't look as good now that you are doing the other mods to it. Also the polished lip of the new wheels gives it a meaner look.

That's a good inspiration
Thanks a lot for the comments. Yeah, I definately wanted the wheel with a chrome lip, it just works so nice with the white and chrome. And yes, the Black Series is good inspiration for everyone! I think I'm going to be pretty happy in the end.

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hey kev really lookin goooooooooodddddddd!!!!! like all those mods but i agree with Flame3g on the rims.
well you finally done it!!! what a difference!!!!
lol, thanks mate. Not done yet but certainly getting there and yes, it's funny looking at that pic and the sig pic - it's a very different car now.
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Old Feb 1, 2011 | 01:57 PM
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Originally Posted by Kevwood

+1, it's quite amazing how dramatically it changes the look of the front end.
How about the black tint on the side markers and the side view mirrors ? I know it will looks good for sure ... Since u already have the roof , wheels and that middle part wrapped . That just me buddy .
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Old Feb 1, 2011 | 02:01 PM
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Originally Posted by M-bENZ
How about the black tint on the side markers and the side view mirrors ? I know it will looks good for sure ... Since u already have the roof , wheels and that middle part wrapped . That just me buddy .
ya, I'm tinting those but lightly, just a smoke look. When I bring back a set of LED tails I'll do the same to the clear center section.

Hopefully tomorrow it'll be done at this shop and I can post the rest of the pics - you'll be interested to see one photo in particular...
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Old Feb 1, 2011 | 02:31 PM
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And that would be the engine pics for sure lol
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Old Feb 1, 2011 | 03:46 PM
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Kev... the car looks different now ( a good different )... keep it up
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Old Feb 1, 2011 | 03:59 PM
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when is going to be your turn, ahmadk ?
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