dohcfiend

Project Blackout:
Project goal: if it's not black or chrome/polished; it needs to be
Priority:1
Status:90%
Smoked tail lights: done
Smoked side markers: done
Smoked Blinkers: done
Black AMG: plate frames: done
Black AMG hood badge: done
Black SL grille: done
Black wheels with polished lips: done
Smoked Fog lights: done
Remove center piece from bumper and install black grille mesh: done
Black HID halo headlights: parts ordered and en route.
Black badge for trunk: part ordered and en route. I know it's a little poser-ish but it's to compliment the black package i put on the black car not to pose.

Project Grip:
Project goal: To combat high speed "lightness", add downforce and looks.
Priority: 2
Stage 1:
Status: 0%
Lowering springs: Researching

Stage 2:
Priority: 5
Status: 0%(project cold)
Rear Diffuser: sourced but not ordered
Rear Wing: sourced but not ordered
Front Bumper: sourced but not ordered

Project Loudmouth:
Project goal: to enhance looks and performance of manifold back exhaust by redesign and modification.
Priority: 4
Status: 20%
Gut all 4 cats: done
Dual inlet/dual outlet 2 1/4 muffler: not sourced, research needed.
1 set of resonators: not sourced
1 set of tips: done
Rear diffuser with cutouts: sourced but not ordered.
Trunk cutout or pan replacement: sourced, research needed.
Battery relocation: sourced but not performed.

Project Curve:
Project goal: to further improve handling of car through complete suspension upgrade
Priority: 7
Status:0%(project not initiated)

Project Go Baby:
Project Goal: improve performance of engine through moderate modification.
Priority: 6
Status: 15%
Stage 1:
Intake Manifold assy to be ported: Parts sourced and on hand
Cylinder heads to be ported: parts sourced and en route
Exhaust Manifolds to be ported: Parts sourced but not ordered
Porting/polishing/bowl blending/valve job/gasket matching: service sourced but not performed.
Air intake system upgrade: research needed
ECU tuning: (tenative) Service not sourced. Would like servicer to offer discounts for multiple uses of service

Stage 2:
Priority: 8
Status: 30%(project cold)
E55 Supercharger assy: parts sourced and en route
Installation service: sourced but not performed
ECU flashing and dyno tuning: Service not sourced, research needed.
TCU flashing: Service not sourced, research needed
Running gear change: parts sourced but not ordered
Supercharger pulley: part not sourced

Stage 3:
Priority: 9
pulley upgrade for s/c kit: parts not sourced, research needed.

Project streamline:
Project Goal: To enhance the look and feel of interior
Priority: 3
Status: 0%
Stage 1:
Double din touchscreen head unit: part sourced but not ordered

Stage 2:
Priority 10:
Status: 0%(project cold)
Upgraded steering wheel: part sourced but not ordered
Upgraded pedals: part sourced but research needed
Amp(s) for sub(s): parts not sourced
15 inch sub(s): parts not sourced

Project Halt:
Project Goal: to determine if upgraded brakes are needed after engine upgrades and proceed if necessary.
priority: 11
Status: 0% (project cold)
Brake rotors: parts not sourced, research needed
Brake Calipers: parts not sourced, research needed
Brake pads: parts not sourced, research needed
Brake lines: parts not sourced, research needed

Now you all know why I have so many question. lol and I am probably I know. Even though the priorities are listed; I usually acquire parts out of order depending if I find any deals and I usually do research as I come across information. There is actual structure to my chaos but it will take some time for it to materialize.

gregory13lil

It will be very interesting to see this project as it progresses. I will add this....Some of your projects have already been worked on by many others and solutions (equipment/gear) has already been identified like the "suspension lightness issue at high speeds" (see Euro-spec springs) so this may or may not help you out.

Now...lets hurry up and see some mods!!! I wish I could do this as well but bills outweight the need for mods right now.

Greg

dohcfiend

i'll post pix as i complete projects so you should be having some soon. Im modding this one backwards compared to most cars i have owned and I like it this way. Since the car is already fairly quick; im doing appearence mods and sound mods first, performance second and since it handles like a beast suspension last. Usually I do suspension, performance and then appearence.

There is no guarentee any these "projects" will some to fruition. After I finish my first project and stage 1 of the suspension project I'm gonna be slacking off on the doing and more researching until funds are more readily available to do several mods at once. Other than that, as i said "I will pick up parts out of order if i find deals on them.

dohcfiend

Update:

Project Blackout:
Project goal: if it's not black or chrome/polished; it needs to be
Priority:1
Status:98%

Black HID halo headlights: done.

Black badge for trunk: part ordered and en route. I know it's a little poser-ish but it's to compliment the black package i put on the black car not to pose.

dohcfiend

Update:

Project Blackout:
Priority:0
Status: Complete(yay, just in time bc its starting to get cold)

Kevwood

Looks great, the headlights are awesome, nice upgrade.

dynomite05

+1

Johnpidge

As above - very interested to see how you get on with these upgrades!!

dohcfiend

i really want to get it lowered but $$$ is tight for the next few months. i cant wait for the exhaust project. got some good ideas. please dont hate on the black series emblem too bad; if anyone asks me i will blatantly tell em it is to show off the "black treatment" i gave to the car and not the black edition merc package.

Kevwood

I think your car is coming along really well mate but it looks like your GP is getting lonely in the background of the first pic

I know what you're saying about the BS tag but I'll forewarn you - you're probably going to get flamed for it. In the end, it's up to the individual and their own tastes, you obviously have shown us with your work so far that you indeed do have good taste in styling. I'll be 100% honest in saying that I never liked the front end of the W208 CLK's (and the older E's as well) but I'm really shocked how much I like yours, it's a beautiful car pal.

Keep up the great work!

dynomite05

I really like the tail lights, but IMHO you killed it with the BS badge. I think debaging or switching the rear badges to black goes more with your "black treatment".

Johnpidge

Yea - some may not like the BS badge on the back but your car does look good!!

Chappy

I love Virginia....miss it so.

dohcfiend

Update: Project blackout is complete

dohcfiend

Update: Project streamline:

Stage 2:
Priority 10:
Status: 50%
Upgraded steering wheel: part sourced but not ordered
Upgraded pedals: part sourced but research needed
Amp for sub: used orion extreme 375 amp - installed
15 inch sub: RF P1 15 inch in ported box - installed

dohcfiend

update:

Project Grip:
Project goal: To combat high speed "lightness", add downforce and looks.
Priority: 2
Stage 1:
Status: 50%
Lowering springs: Parts sourced and awaiting delivery

dohcfiend

Upate:

Project Loudmouth:
Project goal: to enhance looks and performance of manifold back exhaust by redesign and modification.
Priority: 4
Status: 20%
Gut all 4 cats: done
Dual inlet/dual outlet 2 1/4 muffler: parts sourced but not ordered
1 set of resonators: parts sourced but not ordered, research needed
1 set of tips: done
Rear diffuser with cutouts: sourced but not ordered.
Trunk cutout or pan replacement: sourced, research needed
Battery relocation: sourced but not performed.

dohcfiend

hmmm looking at the pic im thinking i may debadge the rear license plate bracket. too many AMG emblems for that real estate. What do you think?

Also if i blacked out the badges no one would be able to see em.

If i removed the badges no one would know what it is.

lastly, the rear Spoiler I want has a cutout for the star emblem.

dohcfiend

hmmm im gonna give serious thought to changing/deleting the badge arrangement on the rear of the car. only thing certain so far is the star stays and one of the AMG badges has to go.

EDIT: after some thought i am removing the license plate badge and the clk 55 badge. most people dont know what it is any and an enthusiast doesn't need a badge to know what it is.

dohcfiend

Update:

Project Loudmouth:
Project goal: to enhance looks and performance of manifold back exhaust by redesign and modification.
Priority: 4
Status: 20%
Gut all 4 cats: done
Dual inlet/dual outlet 2 1/4 muffler: not sourced, research needed.
1 set of resonators: not sourced
1 set of tips: done
Rear diffuser with cutouts: sourced but not ordered.
Trunk cutout or pan replacement: sourced but not performed.
Battery relocation: sourced but not performed.

also i decided to remove a couple badges from the rear of the car. not actual photo but close enough til i get a chance to detail it again.

Johnpidge

Looking good

Where are you sourcing the Rear diffuser with cutouts if you dont mind me asking???

Coupecrazy

Nice build thread. As you start sourcing would you mind providing a list of vendors? I've got some ideas for my CLK that would benefit from some knowledge like that.

dohcfiend

i cant remember the company off hand but they are the same guys that sell the carbon fiber hoods for the w208.

dohcfiend

when i get the time I will add that info for ya. be patient tho.

dohcfiend

the rear diffuser is from visracing.

Update:
Project Streamline: Pedals Ordered and install pending. Steering Wheel Canceled.

Update:
Project Loudmouth: Muffler ordered

Update:
Project Grip: Front springs installed, rear springs pending

Update:
Project Curve: Project Canceled