2003 CLK55 AMG Transmission/Driveshaft Heavy-duty?
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2003 CLK55 AMG Transmission/Driveshaft Heavy-duty?
The 2001-2 CLK55 AMG transmissions are heavy duty and the same as used in the S 600.
The driveshafts on these models are 4" diameter.
(I realize that the up/down gear shifting is activated via steering wheel switches, and that the gears shift faster in the 2003 models.)
QUESTION:
Will the 2003 CLK55 AMG transmissions and driveshafts be the same heavy-duty?
The driveshafts on these models are 4" diameter.
(I realize that the up/down gear shifting is activated via steering wheel switches, and that the gears shift faster in the 2003 models.)
QUESTION:
Will the 2003 CLK55 AMG transmissions and driveshafts be the same heavy-duty?
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I drove the CLK500.
Yes, the transmission on it is amazing. It shifts smoother and the electronics factor is very noticeable!
I think the transmission ( clutches and fly's) are controlled electronically ) drive by wire or something like that.
Yes, the transmission on it is amazing. It shifts smoother and the electronics factor is very noticeable!
I think the transmission ( clutches and fly's) are controlled electronically ) drive by wire or something like that.
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I was referring to the 2003 CLK55 AMG model re ruggedization of the drivetrain components, referring to to strengthening of the AMG CLK, for better resistance to wear, stress, and abuse.
This was done for the 2001 & 2002 CLK55 AMG models (not the CLK 320 & 430 models), by using the transmissions from the S 600 V12, and providing the AMGs with a 4" diameter driveshaft.
This was done for the 2001 & 2002 CLK55 AMG models (not the CLK 320 & 430 models), by using the transmissions from the S 600 V12, and providing the AMGs with a 4" diameter driveshaft.
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Re: 2003 CLK55 AMG Transmission/Driveshaft Heavy-duty?
Originally posted by karl k
The 2001-2 CLK55 AMG transmissions are heavy duty and the same as used in the S 600.
The driveshafts on these models are 4" diameter.
(I realize that the up/down gear shifting is activated via steering wheel switches, and that the gears shift faster in the 2003 models.)
QUESTION:
Will the 2003 CLK55 AMG transmissions and driveshafts be the same heavy-duty?
The 2001-2 CLK55 AMG transmissions are heavy duty and the same as used in the S 600.
The driveshafts on these models are 4" diameter.
(I realize that the up/down gear shifting is activated via steering wheel switches, and that the gears shift faster in the 2003 models.)
QUESTION:
Will the 2003 CLK55 AMG transmissions and driveshafts be the same heavy-duty?
Yes Karl, very good news for you! The transmission in the 2003 CLK55 will come from Maybach. The driveshaft will be at least 8" in diameter!
