New CLK63 BS owner...
Thread Starter
Junior Member
Joined: Mar 2009
Posts: 26
Likes: 1
none
New CLK63 BS owner...
I just bought a stock 08 with 11k miles. It's an amazing car. I have been on these message boards since 1999 but just joined this one a couple years ago...mainly for the classifieds section. I have been reading this forum quite a bit trying to educate myself on this car but any tips or must-haves would be appreciated. One thing that I have noticed is that mods for this car are higher than giraffe vagina! I'm a gearhead and most of my experience has been on mustangs. CTSVs and vettes so paying $5k for a tune and intake is insane. But I guess that is what the market commands for these cars. I plan on putting a twin screw on this car at some point but for now I am just going to enjoy it in stock/near stock form and learn as much as I can about these cars. Thanks in advance for any info/tips.
Here's a pic from place I bought it...
Here's a pic from place I bought it...
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Jul 2014
Posts: 1,270
Likes: 160
From: UNKNOWN
NB8 PARACHUTE
`
Outstanding car
Welcome to the forum
http://weistec.com/all/clk/clk-63/2008-w209-m156.html
Thank-You
D.B.
`
Outstanding car
Welcome to the forum
http://weistec.com/all/clk/clk-63/2008-w209-m156.html
Thank-You
D.B.
`
Thread Starter
Junior Member
Joined: Mar 2009
Posts: 26
Likes: 1
none
`
Outstanding car
Welcome to the forum
http://weistec.com/all/clk/clk-63/2008-w209-m156.html
Thank-You
D.B.
`
Outstanding car
Welcome to the forum
http://weistec.com/all/clk/clk-63/2008-w209-m156.html
Thank-You
D.B.
`
Senior Member
Joined: Mar 2007
Posts: 380
Likes: 31
CLK 63 AMG Black Series, A45 AMG
Beautiful car 
For mods to do, I think you have :
- for longevity of your engine : Weistec Air/Oil separator and Pulleys
- for fun but totally necessary : the blip throttle and the TCU improved (faster upshift and downshift)
For mods to do, I think you have :
- for longevity of your engine : Weistec Air/Oil separator and Pulleys
- for fun but totally necessary : the blip throttle and the TCU improved (faster upshift and downshift)
Last edited by Tex5; Jun 28, 2015 at 09:23 AM.
Thread Starter
Junior Member
Joined: Mar 2009
Posts: 26
Likes: 1
none
Thanks for the suggestions. I will certainly look into the first two. As far as the rev-matching Speedshift mod...I just cannot justify spending $2500 for essentially and ECU flash and valve body mod. It's not that I cannot afford it, it's just principle. I'd like to hear how they justify that cost.
Member
Joined: Oct 2009
Posts: 114
Likes: 0
From: SoCal
CLK63 AMG BS
Congrats! Beautiful car and one of the lower mileage ones too!
I'm on the same boat... but to play devil's advocate, the vendors' justification is probably the fact that there are only a handful of BS's, so they have to charge a higher premium per sale to cover their R&D and initial costs.
Thanks for the suggestions. I will certainly look into the first two. As far as the rev-matching Speedshift mod...I just cannot justify spending $2500 for essentially and ECU flash and valve body mod. It's not that I cannot afford it, it's just principle. I'd like to hear how they justify that cost.
Trending Topics
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Mar 2007
Posts: 2,155
Likes: 14
From: Sydney, Australia
Vath ML63 Brabus C63 SL63 CLK63BS C63BS
I think rev match downshift is a must have mod on this car. I have it and absolutely love it. Made a great car even more enjoyable to drive. It really is worth it IMHO. Welcome aboard
MB World Stories
The Best of Mercedes & AMG
Manual Mercedes? 6 Times Sindelfingen Let Drivers Have All The Fun
Verdad Gallardo
Mercedes SLR McLaren 722 S Is Extremely Rare Example Modified by McLaren
Verdad Gallardo
8 Classic Boxy Mercedes Designs That Have Aged Like Fine Wine
Verdad Gallardo
Flawlessly Restored Mercedes 190E Evo II Heads to Auction
Verdad Gallardo
Electric Mercedes C-Class Unveiled: 11 Things You Need to Know
Verdad Gallardo
Mercedes EQS Gets A Major Update: Everything You Need to Know
Verdad Gallardo
5 Underrated Mercedes-Benz Models That Don't Get the Love They Deserve
Verdad Gallardo
Mercedes 300D Has Pushed Well Past 1 Million Miles and It Ain't Stopping
Verdad Gallardo
10 Most Reliable Mercedes-Benz Models You Can Buy Used
Verdad Gallardo
Thread Starter
Junior Member
Joined: Mar 2009
Posts: 26
Likes: 1
none
Thanks for the replies. I will get the rev-match tune done at some point. I think the first thing I am going to do is change the bushings in the rear end. I will also look into the oil separator posted above.
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Mar 2003
Posts: 2,018
Likes: 148
From: South Florida
ML350
Air/oil separator link does not work. Congrats.
Here is working link i think.....
http://weistec.com/oil-air-separator-system-clk.html
Here is working link i think.....
http://weistec.com/oil-air-separator-system-clk.html
Last edited by Doctodd33; Jun 28, 2015 at 08:11 AM.
Senior Member
Joined: Mar 2007
Posts: 380
Likes: 31
CLK 63 AMG Black Series, A45 AMG
Thanks for the suggestions. I will certainly look into the first two. As far as the rev-matching Speedshift mod...I just cannot justify spending $2500 for essentially and ECU flash and valve body mod. It's not that I cannot afford it, it's just principle. I'd like to hear how they justify that cost.
Thread Starter
Junior Member
Joined: Mar 2009
Posts: 26
Likes: 1
none
My CLK63 (non BS) was done directly by Ralf who created this mod. The price was not so expensive
Member
Joined: May 2015
Posts: 158
Likes: 9
CLKBS
Senior Member
Joined: Sep 2004
Posts: 478
Likes: 6
CLK63 AMG Black Series
Welcome and enjoy the car!
I'm with Tex5 on the must do mod list plus bushings all around (next on my list).
You will have to reset your price expectations for mods with this car. Its not American muscle... its refined German muscle! Therefore the price is refined as well. LOL!!!
Took a while for me to come to terms with the costs, however I'm glad I did the mods!
I'm with Tex5 on the must do mod list plus bushings all around (next on my list).
You will have to reset your price expectations for mods with this car. Its not American muscle... its refined German muscle! Therefore the price is refined as well. LOL!!!
Took a while for me to come to terms with the costs, however I'm glad I did the mods!
Last edited by MOFLO; Jul 1, 2015 at 08:45 PM.
Member
Joined: May 2008
Posts: 87
Likes: 4
From: South Germany
C32 & C63PP, 203CL
hello,
i think my english is not so good that i found the rigth words for this expiry
I am very disappointed about the development of this relationship since last christmas......
since last fall the bliptune for "ROW" have new stages with more features, for US (momently) not.
i think my english is not so good that i found the rigth words for this expiry
I am very disappointed about the development of this relationship since last christmas......
since last fall the bliptune for "ROW" have new stages with more features, for US (momently) not.
Junior Member
Joined: Nov 2009
Posts: 69
Likes: 0
From: Woodbury, Minnesota
2001 highlander
btw -- how do you like those eaton lobed blowers? i had one and i always hated replacing the rotor pack, coupler etc... they wear out more than screw type of course.
Senior Member
Joined: Jun 2010
Posts: 274
Likes: 46
CLK63 BS
ZR1 is a bargain now that they've dropped to mid $60 and I've considered it a couple of times. Very tempting. But my experience with the Z06, the layout of the interior, in particular that claustrophobic seating position and kinda crappy interior and the heavy clutch are a sufficient deterrent.
Thread Starter
Junior Member
Joined: Mar 2009
Posts: 26
Likes: 1
none
I like German cars...very well built. But, when you're used to drinking beer, then wine takes a bit to taste good..
I am near Baton Rouge, La.
Putting a McLeod RXT Twin Disc clutch in the ZR1 has the pedal feeling like a Civic!
I am near Baton Rouge, La.
Putting a McLeod RXT Twin Disc clutch in the ZR1 has the pedal feeling like a Civic!
