dynomite05

Looks great KeV. The tips looks perfect! Waiting on ur exhaust thread.

mikata

They look great, keep em Looks really OEM with them!

Kevwood

Thanks Wes. I decided on the Fox tips rather than the AMG replicas, the AMG tips on the CLK Black Series are 4.5 X 2.5, these are 4.5 X 3.5, I like the slightly larger look myself. To each their own

dynomite05

From the pics, you can't really tell the difference.

Kevwood

They look right at home on the car, when I had it parked next to a Black you could see the difference. The MB service manager commented that the Black tips looked too small after seeing the Fox tips. These are just a little more round than the AMG tips, thats all.

dynomite05

Loving the CF trunk.

2MCHCAR

The exhaust came out great!
Haven't seen a CF W209 trunk, but I imagine with all the Big Ballers that live out there; custom ordering one wouldn't be a issue.
Hey Kev, I know you plan on sending a application to get a permit for the SC, but if you get it; I would ask Kleemann for if you can get the Twin Screw version on their Supercharger. I know Kleemann USA has one, but I also how much of a hassle it is to import things to you. Just a thought....

Kevwood

That Black has a CF trunk lid, hood and roof along with a full custom interior and loads of power mods - it is the Black here in Dubai as per the guys at the track.

As for the s/c, I am waiting for word back on my request, I've got my fingers crossed. There are no Kleemann s/c's stocked here so I have to bring one in and yes - I have to pay the shipping As for the s/c do you have the twin screw design Carlos? I must admit that I didn't know Kleemann offered different types, I thought they were all twin screw.

2MCHCAR

All Blacks are SICK, some more than others (I'm going to see a SC CLK Black in this months SoCal Car meet).

I have the "Newer" Eaton version which is not as efficient as the twin screw "older" version (twin screw design has more potential). I was a little bummed that I didn't get the twin screw version, but later I received some incredible luck and I ended up getting the SC for really cheap. I'm really happy with how it came out!

Kevwood

Well I'll be damned, I had no idea they moved to an eaton style considering that the twin design was very highly regarded. I doubt they have any old styles left - interesting info mate.

*edit* may have found an unused twin screw, waiting on a reply.

2MCHCAR

The problem was the manufacturer of the twin screw design went out of business, so the switch was necessary. At this point, you would have to either get a used unit from somebody OR buy the final remaining Twin Screw kit from Kleemann USA (email Cory about it; sells for about 20% more than the Eaton kit).

Kevwood

Sent Cory an email - thanks a million for the info Carlos! The last time I looked into Kleemann s/c's was back in 2007, I really had no idea they changed. Definately worth trying to get the twin screw design if I can, more efficient and more power, nice combination.

Clkboi

Great quad setup Kev congrats.
Will you upload a video for us?

M-bENZ

The tips look very good on your car Kev. Im loving it man and if u dont mind im asking where did u get those tips ? My friend has a white CLK500 too and hes kinda looking for the exhaust tip right now.

Kevwood

Thanks pal, yes, I'll make a little video and link it when I do my exhaust thread.

Thanks Andy. The tips are from Fox Exhaust (Germany), I decided to go with them over the AMG tips because they have a beefier look to them.

dr_npz

Looks great Kev. I love the bigger oem look. Impressive really, waiting for the thread!

kostas86

Love your new exhaust, looks good!!!

Kevwood

Thanks guys, appreciate the comments. The car looks totally different now, the diffuser looks great, really stands out on the white car. I'm in Kuwait for the week but when I get back I'll get all the pics off my phone and camera uploaded to my computer so I can get the exhaust thread done.

I also started the long journey to install the Black Series rear strut bar a few nights ago...

dynomite05

Looking forward to the strut bar thread.

Kevwood

Don't hold your breath, it's going to be a while mate.

It's really tough to get anything done because I travel all week, every week and only home for the weekends. In Dubai, all labour/service shops are closed on Friday so that only leaves Saturday to get anything done (weekends here are Fri/Sat). I'm going to cut the bar this weekend and make up the bracket templates out of construction paper, then take them to the shop and have them made of steel - then back to see if they fit. I would imagine that the rear bar will be a month to finish, probably the same for the front.

If I was back in Canada with my shop, both would be done in one weekend, two max. I imagine that my steering wheel will be shipping soon too so I'll have the shift paddle project to start as well.

dynomite05

Not to worry. I'm not going anywhere. I wish you the best of luck.

Kevwood

Thanks pal. Looks like I'll have another project on the go soon too, got a reply back from a seller on eBay Germany, perfect english and they ship to Dubai

dynomite05

Yup, those guys are very helpful. Make sure they send you 2 sets of resistors. I think they are willing to ship anywhere. Good business.

Kevwood

2 sets of resistors, got it, thx. Now that the exterior mods are pretty much all done, the stock tails look awful old, these will update it a bit - everyone elses look fantastic!

mikata

Good to hear Kev, which will you go with? Red/white, Red/black or black/black?