My '04 CLK55 Black on Black W/ 19" Brabus Mono V

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Mar 16, 2006 | 08:52 PM
  #1  
Here are finally some pictures of my CLK55. Hope you guys like them. I haven't seen too many of W209 with Brabus Mono V chrome, so I decided to get them. I know the blacked out inside with polished lip is in, but I decided to go for old chrome on black look. Let me know what you think! Also, should I lower it?

Setup:
Front: 19x8.5 with Mich PS2 235x35x19
Rear: 19x9.5 with Mich PS2 275x30x19
No rubbing and good grip!

My '04 CLK55 Black on Black W/ 19" Brabus Mono V-clk55-back.jpg   My '04 CLK55 Black on Black W/ 19" Brabus Mono V-clk55-side.jpg   My '04 CLK55 Black on Black W/ 19" Brabus Mono V-clk55-rim.jpg  

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Mar 16, 2006 | 09:20 PM
  #2  
yeh you NEED to lower it!.. looks good tho... the bling is not my cup of tea.. but hey you like it so yeh... looks awesome
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Mar 16, 2006 | 11:18 PM
  #3  
I think it looks good as is dont lower it also where did you get your windows tinted they look good. (which brand, how much. what % tint)
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Mar 17, 2006 | 12:53 AM
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I say lower it. If you go with H & R springs it would be 1" to 1 1/3" lower. Should cost less then $500.00 installed. Mine on my '02 was $430 ish.
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Mar 17, 2006 | 08:47 AM
  #5  
Looks Nice !!!!!!!!
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Mar 17, 2006 | 10:28 AM
  #6  
car looks good w/ chrome wheels and tint.

but i would recommend lowering it and changing out those orange side markers.
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Mar 17, 2006 | 10:39 AM
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I go with jtc55. Car looks good but lower it and change the sidem arkers
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Mar 17, 2006 | 11:42 AM
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Chrome wheels & dark tint calls for lowering your car. Does your license plate really spell out "AMGWHAT"?
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Mar 17, 2006 | 12:05 PM
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Quote: Chrome wheels & dark tint calls for lowering your car. Does your license plate really spell out "AMGWHAT"?
Well yes it does. That way I have the last word when I'm ahead of an M3!
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Mar 17, 2006 | 01:15 PM
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Quote: I think it looks good as is dont lower it also where did you get your windows tinted they look good. (which brand, how much. what % tint)
Not sure on brand, but it is Ceramic not Metalic and a shade below Limo. The tint ran me about $550 including windshield. If you really want details I can make a call and find out.
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Mar 17, 2006 | 01:24 PM
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Quote: I say lower it. If you go with H & R springs it would be 1" to 1 1/3" lower. Should cost less then $500.00 installed. Mine on my '02 was $430 ish.
H&R... Yes, but then camber issues in the rear... it will eat out my 275 tires in a heart beat. I will need to get a camber kit... and with that much of a drop the OEM shocks might start to give out later.

I am seriously considering Brabus springs since it is about 25mm drop and there will be no wear on shocks or camber issues.
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Mar 17, 2006 | 01:38 PM
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I dont think they make H&R springs for the W209 CLK55. I couldn't find them on their website. I will probably go with renntech.
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Mar 17, 2006 | 01:59 PM
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Quote: I dont think they make H&R springs for the W209 CLK55. I couldn't find them on their website. I will probably go with renntech.
I called them on their springs, and the guy couldn't tell me how much of a drop, negative camber, or shock wear it would be. The answers I got were very vague compared to the ones from Brabus. Brabus answered all my questions... so at this point I feel most comfortable with them. Plus, I will not need a camber kit since it doesn't drop as much.
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Mar 17, 2006 | 02:38 PM
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Quote: I called them on their springs, and the guy couldn't tell me how much of a drop, negative camber, or shock wear it would be. The answers I got were very vague compared to the ones from Brabus. Brabus answered all my questions... so at this point I feel most comfortable with them. Plus, I will not need a camber kit since it doesn't drop as much.
If you have the cash, you should get coilovers (either KW V2 or H&R)
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Mar 21, 2006 | 02:45 PM
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looks good, you dont see too many w209's with chrome wheels on em these days.
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Mar 21, 2006 | 03:09 PM
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Quote: H&R... Yes, but then camber issues in the rear... it will eat out my 275 tires in a heart beat. I will need to get a camber kit... and with that much of a drop the OEM shocks might start to give out later.

I am seriously considering Brabus springs since it is about 25mm drop and there will be no wear on shocks or camber issues.
Negative camber is not the biggest contributor to inner tire wear. Improper toe is. You can have -2 to -2.5 degrees of camber, but if your toe is set properly, you can have fairly even wear of your tires.
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Sep 25, 2006 | 09:41 AM
  #17  
Very nice,

What are the offsets of the wheels?

Thanks
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