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09-07-2002, 11:14 PM
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2002 CLK 55 AMG Coupe ;)
Chrome was popular two generations ago!!
I guess the pendulum is beginning to swing back to chrome, -- unfortunately -- as evidenced by tacky little chrome accents on the new MBs.
Sorry Timster, I prefer substance over cutesy, tacky chrome accents.
I guess the pendulum is beginning to swing back to chrome, -- unfortunately -- as evidenced by tacky little chrome accents on the new MBs.
Sorry Timster, I prefer substance over cutesy, tacky chrome accents.
09-09-2002, 03:31 AM
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each his own. becareful with those headlight rings though, i have heard cases where people were driving on the freeway and the ring came off hit their own cars.
09-09-2002, 09:21 AM
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2002 CLK 55 AMG Coupe ;)
Originally posted by FrankW
each his own. becareful with those headlight rings though, i have heard cases where people were driving on the freeway and the ring came off hit their own cars.
each his own. becareful with those headlight rings though, i have heard cases where people were driving on the freeway and the ring came off hit their own cars.
09-09-2002, 01:17 PM
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Hi Tim!
Congrats on your new CLK! I kinda like the headlight rings, but don't go crazy with chroming everything.....LOL
For now, I'm leaving my 208-AMG stock as I am showing it in a few concours this fall and early spring. Authenticity points count for 50% of the score, so I'm holding off on anything non-OEM. Condition and Cleanliness count for the other 25% each. In fact, my CLK just took 1st in class at an MBCA show this past weekend.
Good luck with your new ride and enjoy!
Chappy
Congrats on your new CLK! I kinda like the headlight rings, but don't go crazy with chroming everything.....LOL
For now, I'm leaving my 208-AMG stock as I am showing it in a few concours this fall and early spring. Authenticity points count for 50% of the score, so I'm holding off on anything non-OEM. Condition and Cleanliness count for the other 25% each. In fact, my CLK just took 1st in class at an MBCA show this past weekend.
Good luck with your new ride and enjoy!
Chappy
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09-09-2002, 01:58 PM
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The rings look good next to the grille and give a finished look to the lamps. Since it is a Mercedes option available from the dealer, I wouldn't worry about degrading your authenticity.
09-09-2002, 11:07 PM
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'02 CLK 55 cabrio (sold), '03 C32 (sold), '04 R32 (sold), '04 911/X-51 (keeper)
I have had the headlight rings on my silver 55 cab for months now, and love them. Also, I am running a 35% tint as well. Hey, it's not for everybody, but it's my toy and I like the way it looks. Bottom line, variety is the spice of life. You paid for it.
09-14-2002, 08:12 AM
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Im not a huge fan of any add ons, so im not that keen on the rings. But I think if they came stock id probably like them
- however at this stage they look like to much of an add on, again probrably because im just not used to seeing them: But in the wise words of 55 cabdriver "it's my toy and I like the way it looks. Bottom line, variety is the spice of life. You paid for it." So id stick with them
- however at this stage they look like to much of an add on, again probrably because im just not used to seeing them: But in the wise words of 55 cabdriver "it's my toy and I like the way it looks. Bottom line, variety is the spice of life. You paid for it." So id stick with them
09-15-2002, 07:33 AM
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2002 CLK 55 AMG Coupe ;)
Originally posted by Aus
Im not a huge fan of any add ons, so im not that keen on the rings. But I think if they came stock id probably like them - however at this stage they look like to much of an add on, again probrably because im just not used to seeing them: But in the wise words of 55 cabdriver "it's my toy and I like the way it looks. Bottom line, variety is the spice of life. You paid for it." So id stick with them
Im not a huge fan of any add ons, so im not that keen on the rings. But I think if they came stock id probably like them
- however at this stage they look like to much of an add on, again probrably because im just not used to seeing them: But in the wise words of 55 cabdriver "it's my toy and I like the way it looks. Bottom line, variety is the spice of life. You paid for it." So id stick with them
Now, if one could devise a HALO (ring) floating over the MB STAR, I would go for that ring.
Actually, a halo surrounding the entire 2002 CLK55 AMG would be most appropriate.
09-15-2002, 10:59 AM
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Timster, do you have any pictures of the entire car, not just the headlamp section? It will be much easier to judge that way.
09-15-2002, 12:51 PM
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Originally posted by Accord
Timster, do you have any pictures of the entire car, not just the headlamp section? It will be much easier to judge that way.
Timster, do you have any pictures of the entire car, not just the headlamp section? It will be much easier to judge that way.
Tim
09-15-2002, 12:53 PM
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2008 BMW M6, 2008 Ducati 1098, 2008 Ducati Monster S2R1000, 1971 Ducati Scrambler
Originally posted by Timster
I'll post some later in the day.
Tim
I'll post some later in the day.
Tim
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09-15-2002, 04:58 PM
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Very nice!
Very nice!
I do hope as the car gets broken in, the dust will subside.
Or new brakes will not be far behind.
Just haven fun with my Mercedes Benz.
Tim
