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Old Feb 5, 2012 | 05:14 AM
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Yeah that would be good. I don't want the aluminium on the wheel. But the wheel has wood on it so it would need to be changed.

Maybe i'll get them to retrim the wheel.

Can i use my airbag on another steering wheel? Stupid people won't send airbags by freight/boat etc.
Your airbag will fit on any 209 steering wheel, wood, leather, Black Series, DTM, etc...
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Old Feb 5, 2012 | 06:45 AM
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If you must have the silver clk500.... then stroll over the kevwoods mtn of goodies thread and duplicate his ride.......... I drool over that car everytime I see it. Very well executed, and made what some claim to be a feminine car blow all thoughts of girlie-ness out of the water. all IMHO>
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Old Feb 5, 2012 | 08:23 AM
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kevwoods clk is unbelievable! i love it!

I have definately decided to go with the CLK500 it has everything. The AMG owner admitted it had some electrical problems and stuff, so i've decided to steer away from that.

So if i import a black series steering wheel to Australia. I can put my airbag in it and use it? How do i remove my airbag from my steering wheel and put it in a new steering wheel?

Would my airbag fit on this? http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Mercedes-...ht_3333wt_1037

These guys have heaps of steering wheels. I don't mind buying one with paddle shifts just for show.

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Old Feb 5, 2012 | 09:43 AM
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Originally Posted by betrezra
If you must have the silver clk500.... then stroll over the kevwoods mtn of goodies thread and duplicate his ride.......... I drool over that car everytime I see it. Very well executed, and made what some claim to be a feminine car blow all thoughts of girlie-ness out of the water. all IMHO>
Thanks Jeff, very kind words Now if We could morph your mega-power with my suspension & brakes, oh man would that be a beast

Originally Posted by RawBenz
kevwoods clk is unbelievable! i love it!

I have definately decided to go with the CLK500 it has everything. The AMG owner admitted it had some electrical problems and stuff, so i've decided to steer away from that.

So if i import a black series steering wheel to Australia. I can put my airbag in it and use it? How do i remove my airbag from my steering wheel and put it in a new steering wheel?

Would my airbag fit on this? http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Mercedes-...ht_3333wt_1037

These guys have heaps of steering wheels. I don't mind buying one with paddle shifts just for show.
I have the instructions you need in this thread;

https://mbworld.org/forums/clk-class...retro-fit.html

That should be all you need dude.

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Old Feb 5, 2012 | 10:54 AM
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No brainer really, 55 all the way!!

500's are nice but you wont have one single AMG badge inside the car and to me it makes a big difference. Oh and the exhaust note stock for stock there's no comparison the 55 will put a smile on your face.
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Old Feb 12, 2012 | 09:17 PM
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Kevwood, that's a good looking ride! Well done!
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Old Feb 13, 2012 | 12:30 AM
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Thanks, been working on it for a year, almost done now.
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Old Feb 14, 2012 | 04:44 PM
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Might be late to the party, but here is my .02.

Was about to buy a 2004 CLK500, as I missed my 01 CLK55. As in the rest of the world, AMG's with clean low mileage are few and far between. Was nicely loaded, good shape, great deal. Decided to hold out for an AMG. Even after the Sales manager said he'd knock off another 1500 off the deal.

Fast forward afew months, found a 2004 CLK55 with 23k miles. Was in great shape, albeit for heated seat not working and was a strippo. Was about to pull the trigger, then thought I still really want an 05. Cancelled the deal,(dealer not happy about it) and started my search for an 05.

Fast forward. I found one, 05 in the color i wanted, low mileage and good history. So after 2 year wait and 1500 miles traveled to bring the car back home, all I can say is well worth it.

Moral of the story, if you are not in a hurry, be patient and find the right car. While the 500 is a great car, the AMG is better.
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