My CLK63 AMG Black Series
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My CLK63 AMG Black Series
Well, this is my CLK 63 AMG Black Series story. After I decided it was time to properly jumpstart my midlife crisis due to celebrating my pending 40th birthday, I choose the CLK 63 AMG Black Series to do just that.
I contacted my good friend Steve to see if he was willing to help me find the right second hand CLK BS from Germany, and so we did.
Soon after finding the right vehicle (accident free, 15.5k miles, pampered, white), we realised ourselves there were some convenience and luxury options missing. We made a shopping list, Steve ordered the parts, and I broke my piggy bank (once again).
We decided I needed:
I had to wait a couple of weeks before all was done. In the meantime I turned 40. Below some pics of the resulting -unique, yet fitted with OEM options only- car. You all know how it drives, so I won't elaborate about that now.
I contacted my good friend Steve to see if he was willing to help me find the right second hand CLK BS from Germany, and so we did.
Soon after finding the right vehicle (accident free, 15.5k miles, pampered, white), we realised ourselves there were some convenience and luxury options missing. We made a shopping list, Steve ordered the parts, and I broke my piggy bank (once again).
We decided I needed:
- Proper Tire Pressure Monitoring (world exclusive to this vehicle)
- Proper Keyless go (+entry) (world exclusive to this vehicle)
- Parktronic (world exclusive to this vehicle)
- Power Folding Mirrors
- Memory Mirrors (Reversing aid) (world exclusive to this vehicle)
- Alarm (tilt, interior motion sensor)
- Harman Kardon Sound System (european exclusive to this vehicle)
- Power Trunk Close/Lock (world exclusive to this vehicle)
- iPod Kit
- Illuminated AMG door sills
- Alcantara headliner
- Leather AMG Airbag
I had to wait a couple of weeks before all was done. In the meantime I turned 40. Below some pics of the resulting -unique, yet fitted with OEM options only- car. You all know how it drives, so I won't elaborate about that now.
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Looks great, thanks for posting.
The euro seats make a HUGE difference and white accentuates the aggressive lines far more than say silver. The alcantara roof should've been standard, it really completes the interior...
Way to get a great deal on a pristine car...
-Rob
The euro seats make a HUGE difference and white accentuates the aggressive lines far more than say silver. The alcantara roof should've been standard, it really completes the interior...
Way to get a great deal on a pristine car...
-Rob
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Looks great, thanks for posting.
The euro seats make a HUGE difference and white accentuates the aggressive lines far more than say silver. The alcantara roof should've been standard, it really completes the interior...
Way to get a great deal on a pristine car...
-Rob
The euro seats make a HUGE difference and white accentuates the aggressive lines far more than say silver. The alcantara roof should've been standard, it really completes the interior...
Way to get a great deal on a pristine car...
-Rob
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from your characteristic anger I'll guess you own a silver one...no offense intended, I do think silver does still look good if it makes you feel betterI'm entitled to my opinion and Sprins is entitled to not have his thread ruined by the likes of you...
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I'm the complete opposite. I bought a BS because it didn't have all those electronic gizmos 
. Looks like you lowered the ride height. Now it either needs wheels or some H&R spacers ... Zo spoedig mogelijk, zo vroeg mogelijk
. Looks like you lowered the ride height. Now it either needs wheels or some H&R spacers ... Zo spoedig mogelijk, zo vroeg mogelijk
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I added parktronic and the tilting right mirror to avoid parking damage. Prior experience taught me that not having these features will be more expensive on the long run.
Keyless entry was a no-brainer. Why have keyless-start and not keyless-entry?
Harman Kardon sound. The US version has it as standard equipment right? So I had to have it too
The rest? Well, once Steve gets busy, there is no stopping him
And yes, I LOVE this car. What an animal...
Oh, before I forget: white > silver , I thought we all agreed on that?
I added parktronic and the tilting right mirror to avoid parking damage. Prior experience taught me that not having these features will be more expensive on the long run.
Keyless entry was a no-brainer. Why have keyless-start and not keyless-entry?
Harman Kardon sound. The US version has it as standard equipment right? So I had to have it too
The rest? Well, once Steve gets busy, there is no stopping him
And yes, I LOVE this car. What an animal...
Oh, before I forget: white > silver , I thought we all agreed on that?
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Overall I like it, all the gizmos make the car easier to live with and as a daily driver. Probably adds 20 lbs overall, but it should still be lighter than the US spec car with the heavy seats and side airbags.
I do agree the parking sensors make it look too busy.
I do agree the parking sensors make it look too busy.
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You should have a 3m clearbra installed - really helps protect the paint and makes cleaning much easier. I use Plexus plastic cleaner on mine and it works great.
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PS - could the 964RS and the AM V8 keep up with you ? I bet the 964 was all over you in the twisties....
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PS - could the 964RS and the AM V8 keep up with you ? I bet the 964 was all over you in the twisties....
