When you click on links to various merchants on this site and make a purchase, this can result in this site earning a commission. Affiliate programs and affiliations include, but are not limited to, the eBay Partner Network.
Just chiming in as I just purchased a new to me, 2012 CLS 550 Launch Edition. Has 41k on the odometer and I absolutely LOVE it! Huge Benz fan. 98 CLK320, 2009 E350, 89 300E and I also have a 2004 CLK 500. I was pretty active on those forums so let's see what the w218 side has! Big Benz family!
Launch Editions are the first year of a new body style. Mercedes makes them with a limited color combination. In this case, steel / tenorite grey with graphite wheels, ash interior, two tone interior including on doors, "Edition 1" mats, and all package upgrades including Distronic.
Apparently Launch Editions are specially ordered by a Mercedes dealership and they can only get one upon request.
Oh I have plenty of plans for it, not sure the wife is on-board with them though
I want to get a Lowering Module, Meisterschaft exhaust and a set of Vossen VFS-2s. I'll probably just end up with a resonator delete or something like that.
Oh I have plenty of plans for it, not sure the wife is on-board with them though
I want to get a Lowering Module, Meisterschaft exhaust and a set of Vossen VFS-2s. I'll probably just end up with a resonator delete or something like that.
Do you have any plans for yours?
I paid 32,500. I feel like it was a fair price. When i was siting in the lobby waiting for them to finish the detailing I noticed a Minieke across the street. I went there right after i drove off the lot. Did the resonator delete for 120$. It has a nice growl in the car now when you are driving around . Not too noticeable when you are at a light or parked. I had the car over night on Friday and had that removed on Saturday.
I got the extended warranty for 3300 and its $50 deductible and 3/36000 bumper to bumper.
Those vs2 rims look amazing. Did you like the graphite colored ones?
I paid 32,500. I feel like it was a fair price. When i was siting in the lobby waiting for them to finish the detailing I noticed a Minieke across the street. I went there right after i drove off the lot. Did the resonator delete for 120$. It has a nice growl in the car now when you are driving around . Not too noticeable when you are at a light or parked. I had the car over night on Friday and had that removed on Saturday.
I got the extended warranty for 3300 and its $50 deductible and 3/36000 bumper to bumper.
Those vs2 rims look amazing. Did you like the graphite colored ones?
Interesting. I'll have to find somewhere around here that does it. Is it really noticeable in the cabin when you're cruising along? I'd like to avoid a lot of drone.
Yeah, I was looking at the graphite wheels. Someone on here had them fitted to their CLS and got me wanting them.
Interesting. I'll have to find somewhere around here that does it. Is it really noticeable in the cabin when you're cruising along? I'd like to avoid a lot of drone.
Yeah, I was looking at the graphite wheels. Someone on here had them fitted to their CLS and got me wanting them.
When you have any music on, you cant hear the exhaust. When the music is off it has a growl to it. Reminds me slightly of what a Denali sounds like. Three of my friends that have looked at it have said it sounds perfect. What tint is your car?
When you have any music on, you cant hear the exhaust. When the music is off it has a growl to it. Reminds me slightly of what a Denali sounds like. Three of my friends that have looked at it have said it sounds perfect. What tint is your car?
Oh I have plenty of plans for it, not sure the wife is on-board with them though
I want to get a Lowering Module, Meisterschaft exhaust and a set of Vossen VFS-2s. I'll probably just end up with a resonator delete or something like that.
Do you have any plans for yours?
Similar thought process! Blacking out the rear badges, blue efficiency badge delete, chrome delete, lower, 20's, interior lighting, resonator delete, 0% tint then will start to visit tunes. All in time. I enjoy the process!
I paid 32,500. I feel like it was a fair price. When i was siting in the lobby waiting for them to finish the detailing I noticed a Minieke across the street. I went there right after i drove off the lot. Did the resonator delete for 120$. It has a nice growl in the car now when you are driving around . Not too noticeable when you are at a light or parked. I had the car over night on Friday and had that removed on Saturday.
I got the extended warranty for 3300 and its $50 deductible and 3/36000 bumper to bumper.
Those vs2 rims look amazing. Did you like the graphite colored ones?
Which parts were exactly deleted? People have gone back and forth which parts they've deleted. Can you confirm please? Don't want an overly loud exhaust, but just that growl. On my CLK500 I deleted the resonator, mufflers and added cherry bomb glass packs and it's sounds perfect for that car, but wouldn't do on this. It's a different kind of car.
I watched the guy cut the two front resonators. I didnt want to cut the muffler. I dont know if i can find a video of a car with the muffler deleted and resonators kept. Im very happy with the sound now.
Originally Posted by Newjd2
Which parts were exactly deleted? People have gone back and forth which parts they've deleted. Can you confirm please? Don't want an overly loud exhaust, but just that growl. On my CLK500 I deleted the resonator, mufflers and added cherry bomb glass packs and it's sounds perfect for that car, but wouldn't do on this. It's a different kind of car.
Thought I would update the status on the car. Tried to keep it tasteful, but you can see the progression where it was at to where it is!
Just a quick photo! Any questions, let me know! Enjoy!
Mod List :
-Muffler Delete (no drone / slight rumble)
-Mercedes Tire Valves
-Mercedes Courtesy Door Lights
-Red Calipers w/ Mercedes Benz Font
-Suvneer Front Carbon Fiber Lip (shout out to Gary / Gino for their top notch service as a vendor)
-Full Chrome Delete w/ AutoFlex
-Badge Swap to Chrome Black
-OBDII Lowering Module
-2.5% Tint w/ Windshield Strip
-Full True White Interior Lighting
-LED Sidemarkers
-Smoked Sidemarkers / Reverse Lights
-Black Mercedes Center Caps
-Ace Devotion Titanium Wheels
F : 20x9 custom ET25 (no spacers) on 245 / 35 (rare dips / no rub on full turn)
R : 20x10.5 custom ET42 (no spacers) on 295 / 30 (no dips / no rub and meets load capacity)
Looks great. I’m thinking of doing a chrome delete and tints on mine but I wasn’t sure if it’d look strange with the dark grey paint. You’ve cleared that up for me!
Looks great. I’m thinking of doing a chrome delete and tints on mine but I wasn’t sure if it’d look strange with the dark grey paint. You’ve cleared that up for me!
Thanks brother! Absolute no brainer to me and really set the car off doing the full chrome delete including the door handles. Make sure to get those badges too.
The darker the tint, the better in my opinion....until you drive at night, but it’s worth it!
Just chiming in as I just purchased a new to me, 2012 CLS 550 Launch Edition. Has 41k on the odometer and I absolutely LOVE it! Huge Benz fan. 98 CLK320, 2009 E350, 89 300E and I also have a 2004 CLK 500. I was pretty active on those forums so let's see what the w218 side has! Big Benz family!
Here are some photos!
Thanks,
Angelo
Looks great Angelo, and exactly like mine! I personally think the Launch Edition color/wheel combo looks the best.
Thought I would update the status on the car. Tried to keep it tasteful, but you can see the progression where it was at to where it is!
Just a quick photo! Any questions, let me know! Enjoy!
Mod List :
-Muffler Delete (no drone / slight rumble)
-Mercedes Tire Valves
-Mercedes Courtesy Door Lights
-Red Calipers w/ Mercedes Benz Font
-Suvneer Front Carbon Fiber Lip (shout out to Gary / Gino for their top notch service as a vendor)
-Full Chrome Delete w/ AutoFlex
-Badge Swap to Chrome Black
-OBDII Lowering Module
-2.5% Tint w/ Windshield Strip
-Full True White Interior Lighting
-LED Sidemarkers
-Smoked Sidemarkers / Reverse Lights
-Black Mercedes Center Caps
-Ace Devotion Titanium Wheels
F : 20x9 custom ET25 (no spacers) on 245 / 35 (rare dips / no rub on full turn)
R : 20x10.5 custom ET42 (no spacers) on 295 / 30 (no dips / no rub and meets load capacity)
Cheers,
Angelo
We made a mistake but you are such perfect customer and we thank you for your kind patience and understanding!
Mercedes SLR McLaren 722 S Is Extremely Rare Example Modified by McLaren
Slideshow: A one-of-one U.S.-spec Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Roadster became even rarer after a factory-backed transformation at McLaren's headquarters.
