Changes to the 2006 CLK55
#1
Changes to the 2006 CLK55
The sales manager told me today, that the 2006 clk55 will have
a quad exhaust (4 chrome pipes) instead of 2. He said that they are gonna change all the AMG's to a quad exhaust plus all naturally aspirated engines !
I tried installing another dual amg exhaust on the right side but theres not enough space for the muffler. I had planned to weld the new pipe to the original exhaust pipe but it seems the spare tire holder is in the way!! It sucks...!!
a quad exhaust (4 chrome pipes) instead of 2. He said that they are gonna change all the AMG's to a quad exhaust plus all naturally aspirated engines !
I tried installing another dual amg exhaust on the right side but theres not enough space for the muffler. I had planned to weld the new pipe to the original exhaust pipe but it seems the spare tire holder is in the way!! It sucks...!!
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#9
i don't think it's possible
I don't think it's possible to retro that sucker onto our 03/04 CLK, since our spare tire is getting in the way........ It's quite G#Y for MB to make changes on a car that is only out for 2 year....(sorry i don't mean to offend anyone)...
#10
Re: i don't think it's possible
Originally posted by glhehe
I don't think it's possible to retro that sucker onto our 03/04 CLK, since our spare tire is getting in the way........ It's quite G#Y for MB to make changes on a car that is only out for 2 year....(sorry i don't mean to offend anyone)...
I don't think it's possible to retro that sucker onto our 03/04 CLK, since our spare tire is getting in the way........ It's quite G#Y for MB to make changes on a car that is only out for 2 year....(sorry i don't mean to offend anyone)...
#11
I've touched on that subject quite a bit...
Originally posted by glhehe
I don't think it's possible to retro that sucker onto our 03/04 CLK, since our spare tire is getting in the way........ It's quite G#Y for MB to make changes on a car that is only out for 2 year....(sorry i don't mean to offend anyone)...
I don't think it's possible to retro that sucker onto our 03/04 CLK, since our spare tire is getting in the way........ It's quite G#Y for MB to make changes on a car that is only out for 2 year....(sorry i don't mean to offend anyone)...
Best regards,
Matt
#12
Re: I've touched on that subject quite a bit...
Originally posted by AMG///Merc
And it bothers me as well. I wish Mercedes Benz would be a little bit more consistent with their model line. Most cars aren't revised to after 5 years or more, and it is kind of a bummer that they are already changing the 209 CLK55. I suspect that the face-lifted, dual exhaust CLK55 will probably get the 7 G-tronic as well, and THAT will be a real bummer for the rest of us if that happens. I'm considering trading to an SLK55, but I'm concerned that I'll take WAY too big of a hit. I looked at an NSX a little while ago, and I was told my 8000 mile, 7 month old, $79075 CLK55 was worth $43000. I certainly expected to lose between $15 and $20,000, but not $36,000!! I thought that was insane, and it really bummed me out. It makes me worry about what I can expect to get for it when the SLK's come out. What will it be then? $33,000?? Obviously, it's never smart to trade out of a car before a few years, but had I known about the SLK55, I would have waited for it. Who knows what will happen...
Best regards,
Matt
And it bothers me as well. I wish Mercedes Benz would be a little bit more consistent with their model line. Most cars aren't revised to after 5 years or more, and it is kind of a bummer that they are already changing the 209 CLK55. I suspect that the face-lifted, dual exhaust CLK55 will probably get the 7 G-tronic as well, and THAT will be a real bummer for the rest of us if that happens. I'm considering trading to an SLK55, but I'm concerned that I'll take WAY too big of a hit. I looked at an NSX a little while ago, and I was told my 8000 mile, 7 month old, $79075 CLK55 was worth $43000. I certainly expected to lose between $15 and $20,000, but not $36,000!! I thought that was insane, and it really bummed me out. It makes me worry about what I can expect to get for it when the SLK's come out. What will it be then? $33,000?? Obviously, it's never smart to trade out of a car before a few years, but had I known about the SLK55, I would have waited for it. Who knows what will happen...
Best regards,
Matt
#13
Originally posted by MarcusBenz
From what I heard the quad exhaust will be out in MY05!!
From what I heard the quad exhaust will be out in MY05!!
#15
Quad exhausts can be installed by MB for the CLK55s take a look at the AMG owners club I believe Ronald has had it done.
AMG///Merc the CLK55 will always have a bad resale as long as its got the basic 55 engine. It costs the same as an E55 yet has 100+ fewer ponies...
Most people around here dont feel the CLK55 is worth it simply due to that fact. I suggest you recheck that price though, I think your local stealership was trying to pull one over you.
AMG///Merc the CLK55 will always have a bad resale as long as its got the basic 55 engine. It costs the same as an E55 yet has 100+ fewer ponies...
Most people around here dont feel the CLK55 is worth it simply due to that fact. I suggest you recheck that price though, I think your local stealership was trying to pull one over you.
#16
What !!!!
I usually change my car each year but I was really thinking about keeping the CLK55 longer to enjoy more of its loosened up engines lifespan.
Now I'll have to change.
Pity they didnt get this bit right to begin with.
Now I'll have to change.
Pity they didnt get this bit right to begin with.
#17
Originally posted by FInality
Quad exhausts can be installed by MB for the CLK55s take a look at the AMG owners club I believe Ronald has had it done.
AMG///Merc the CLK55 will always have a bad resale as long as its got the basic 55 engine. It costs the same as an E55 yet has 100+ fewer ponies...
Most people around here dont feel the CLK55 is worth it simply due to that fact. I suggest you recheck that price though, I think your local stealership was trying to pull one over you.
Quad exhausts can be installed by MB for the CLK55s take a look at the AMG owners club I believe Ronald has had it done.
AMG///Merc the CLK55 will always have a bad resale as long as its got the basic 55 engine. It costs the same as an E55 yet has 100+ fewer ponies...
Most people around here dont feel the CLK55 is worth it simply due to that fact. I suggest you recheck that price though, I think your local stealership was trying to pull one over you.
#18
Originally posted by FInality
Quad exhausts can be installed by MB for the CLK55s take a look at the AMG owners club I believe Ronald has had it done......
Quad exhausts can be installed by MB for the CLK55s take a look at the AMG owners club I believe Ronald has had it done......
The AMG quad exhaust can ONLY be done at AMG Unique Manufacturing facility in Germany. And there is NO WAY that AMG will install on US specs W209. Forget about that idea.
#19
Originally posted by Harris
The AMG quad exhaust can ONLY be done at AMG Unique Manufacturing facility in Germany. And there is NO WAY that AMG will install on US specs W209. Forget about that idea.
The AMG quad exhaust can ONLY be done at AMG Unique Manufacturing facility in Germany. And there is NO WAY that AMG will install on US specs W209. Forget about that idea.
#20
Originally posted by black330ci
im going to germany sometime soon what if i go to the factory and talk to them, you think i can wlk out of there with an exhaust?
im going to germany sometime soon what if i go to the factory and talk to them, you think i can wlk out of there with an exhaust?
#21
Harris is right...
Originally posted by Harris
Nope. Not even if you ship your car back to Germany and ask them to install it, they still wouldnt do it. It is a part ONLY for Euro spec 209s.
Nope. Not even if you ship your car back to Germany and ask them to install it, they still wouldnt do it. It is a part ONLY for Euro spec 209s.
Speaking of underbody airflow, is anyone aware of any sort of aftermarket aerodynamic undertray, and/or diffuser? Having boned up a bit on aerodynamics, I've learned that the majority of lift reduction can be achieved by a profiled undertray, ala Ferrari 360 Modena. I know that the CLK55 does have some aero-pieces under the car, but I'm interested in finding something in addition to that. I've never been a big fan of wings or spoilers, (I'd remove the rear spoiler if it wasn't functional), buyt I would like to reduce overall lift if possible. So far, the only thing to do that I can think of is to reduce the ride height. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated...
Harris... I've wanted to take the time to do this for some while now, and I'm sorry for not having mentioned this sooner. I think that myself and everyone on the board owes you gratitude for all of the help and information that you have provided on this board, both on the personal, web posting side as well as the business side as well. If you don't actually own Hartonmotorworks, they certainly should be happy that you are an employee. I appreciate all of the time and effort that you have given on this board, from the biggest, most serious issues, to the very insignifigant ones, it seems like you are always there with advice and suggestions. While the reconstruction of my bank accounts are taking FAR longer than I had hoped, I can promise you that when it finally is time to start my "Uber-GT" project, you'll be the first, and most likely only guy I'll be buying my parts from. Thanks again for all of your help and suggestions...
Best regards,
Matt
#25
Re: Horsepower Boost?
Originally posted by lexusfan
What I don't get is why the CLK55 doesn't have the 469HP engine?
What I don't get is why the CLK55 doesn't have the 469HP engine?
From recent reviews, the current w209 CLK55 is fast enough! uhh, i don't want to see the CLK taillights too fast when i am in my M3!