What is your next mod?
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What is your next mod?
I'm trying to decide if I'm "done" for a while or not....trouble is, finding great stuff for the W208 is getting harder and harder.
Current list:
35% tint
AMG euro-spec springs
Tinted tail lights (DTM-style)
AMG flat hood badge
AMG illuminated door sills
Birdseye shift knob
Thinking about:
Birdseye/leather or c/f or alcantara steering wheel
Full Alcantara headliner
Stealth V1 install
Lidatek
Others???
What's you next accessory/mod?
Current list:
35% tint
AMG euro-spec springs
Tinted tail lights (DTM-style)
AMG flat hood badge
AMG illuminated door sills
Birdseye shift knob
Thinking about:
Birdseye/leather or c/f or alcantara steering wheel
Full Alcantara headliner
Stealth V1 install
Lidatek
Others???
What's you next accessory/mod?
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From: NC
'07 Carrera S, '31 A 5W hot rod, 4Runner. Sold CLK55
My in the future list;
Kleemann SC ($11,000)
Kleemann headers ($3,000)
Kleemann suspension ($1,100)
What I'll actually do next is;
new front tires
spring pads
muffler
replace front bumper strip
track wheels
Kleemann SC ($11,000)
Kleemann headers ($3,000)
Kleemann suspension ($1,100)
What I'll actually do next is;
new front tires
spring pads
muffler
replace front bumper strip
track wheels
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'07 Carrera S, '31 A 5W hot rod, 4Runner. Sold CLK55
Originally Posted by Chappy
What muffler are you considering?
What would you replace the front bumper strip with? Any pics?
What would you replace the front bumper strip with? Any pics?
I haven't decided yet but I'll probably find a Flowmaster/Borla exhaust shop here and find something that fits. I'm not impressed with the Evosport sound clips I've heard. I think this car deserves a sweet rumble, though it will cut down on the stealth factor.
I'm going to replace it with another stock one. Mine has four drilled out holes from when I removed the license plate holder. I'm moving soon but will be keeping NC tags so no front plate for me.
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Originally Posted by Chappy
AMG euro-spec springs
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Originally Posted by King///AMG
Chappy, u mentioned in your list that you have the "AMG Euro Spec Springs," could you describe to me what they are. I thought our w208 55's came with AMG springs. How much did they drop your car? I guess the reason for my question is why didn't you go with the H&R springs like most ppl have?
Our CLK55s did come with AMG springs, just not euro-spec AMG springs. I ordered these from Belguim and had them installed back in November. At the same time, I had my tech change the spring pads to enhance the drop slightly.
The drop was about 1.0-1.5 inches. Before and after pics can be seen here...
https://mbworld.org/forums/clk55-amg-clk63-amg-w208-w209/89986-amg-euro-spec-springs-w208-first-impressions.html
I also emphasized the reason(s) why I selected AMG springs over H & R:
1. Some have had problems with lowering springs on stock dampers. I did not want to change the dampers or the handling characteristics of the car.
2. Some have had trouble with camber after using aftermarket lowering springs. I wanted to avoid that.
3. Wanted to stick with AMG/MB parts.
4. Avoid any *possible* warranty issues.
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Here's an old thread I found about using aftermarket springs with stock dampers:
https://mbworld.org/forums/showthrea...+h%26r+springs
https://mbworld.org/forums/showthrea...+h%26r+springs
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Originally Posted by Chappy
2. Some have had trouble with camber after using aftermarket lowering springs. I wanted to avoid that.
Nice mod., something I've been think about doing, but the camber issues is something that I want to avoid too. But how does your set up avoid that? I was under the impression any lowering would affect camber to some degree. Thanks in advance.
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Originally Posted by dennism13
But how does your set up avoid that?
FWIW, my stock dampers did not need to be changed as they are the exact same part as what is being put on the euro-delivery AMG cars. Only the springs needed to be changed, saving me money over the purchase of springs and dampers.
Good luck
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CLK55 and Yukon Denali
I was considering the alcantra headliner as well- any idea of how much that would cost w/ install?
Originally Posted by Chappy
I'm trying to decide if I'm "done" for a while or not....trouble is, finding great stuff for the W208 is getting harder and harder.
Current list:
35% tint
AMG euro-spec springs
Tinted tail lights (DTM-style)
AMG flat hood badge
AMG illuminated door sills
Birdseye shift knob
Thinking about:
Birdseye/leather or c/f or alcantara steering wheel
Full Alcantara headliner
Stealth V1 install
Lidatek
Others???
What's you next accessory/mod?
Current list:
35% tint
AMG euro-spec springs
Tinted tail lights (DTM-style)
AMG flat hood badge
AMG illuminated door sills
Birdseye shift knob
Thinking about:
Birdseye/leather or c/f or alcantara steering wheel
Full Alcantara headliner
Stealth V1 install
Lidatek
Others???
What's you next accessory/mod?
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2002 CLK55 Cabriolet (DEAD: 1989 300E, 1984 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz Convertible)
Originally Posted by Chappy
Stealth V1 install
Lidatek
Lidatek
:v 
(I wonder if the CHiPpies out here in SoCal use radar or laser guns ... )
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Originally Posted by Riot Nrrrd
Sounds like Chappy's got a few Smokeys to avoid, lol :v
(I wonder if the CHiPpies out here in SoCal use radar or laser guns ... )
:v (I wonder if the CHiPpies out here in SoCal use radar or laser guns ... )
I know all the police around where I live
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Originally Posted by JamE55
Get the rest of the S8 kit! But damn! Costs like a 20yr mortgage! lol :p
But damn! Costs like a 20yr mortgage! lol :p p.s. I know vids and pics!
