What kind of mods have you done to your CLS? - Page 2

Jun 28, 2018 | 04:40 PM

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hyperion667

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Looking good in here

Jun 28, 2018 | 09:14 PM

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Wrapped the rear chrome trim, painted side markers and V8 Biturbo badges

Jun 28, 2018 | 10:16 PM

#28

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Wrapped the rear chrome trim, painted side markers and V8 Biturbo badges

Those wheels look beefy AF, reminds me of P101

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Jun 28, 2018 | 10:18 PM

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Originally Posted by hyperion667

Those wheels look beefy AF, reminds me of P101

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Yes. I opted for 19"s so I can run them all year around...

Jun 28, 2018 | 10:30 PM

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Hey DJ, what's your rim size and offset?

Jun 28, 2018 | 10:37 PM

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Originally Posted by unlukky

Hey DJ, what's your rim size and offset?

19x8.5 ET25 (with 10mm spacer)
19x9.5 ET28 (with 20mm spacer)

I might go with lower offset wheels in the rear next year maybe

Last edited by djrabbi; Jun 28, 2018 at 10:39 PM.

Jun 28, 2018 | 10:50 PM

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Originally Posted by djrabbi

19x8.5 ET25 (with 10mm spacer)
19x9.5 ET28 (with 20mm spacer)

I might go with lower offset wheels in the rear next year maybe

They are 19's right?
I am thinking about doing 28 front with a 19x8.5 and 32 rear with a 19x9.5. You think that should sit flush?
John

Jun 28, 2018 | 10:57 PM

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I would put 10mm spacers all around for flush.

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Jun 28, 2018 | 11:05 PM

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Originally Posted by djrabbi

I would put 10mm spacers all around for flush.

What offsets if I dont want spacers?

Jun 29, 2018 | 04:08 PM

#35

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Low 20s offsets all around!

Jun 29, 2018 | 04:14 PM

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Jun 30, 2018 | 11:25 AM

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Stupid question of the day but.....what’s the difference between offsets bs spacers? Does offset just mean that the new rim sits out further on its own?

Jun 30, 2018 | 03:32 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by MBmemphis

Stupid question of the day but.....what’s the difference between offsets bs spacers? Does offset just mean that the new rim sits out further on its own?

Yeah. A smaller Positive offset pushes the rim outwards from the Hub. Same as spacers. So an ET 35 wheel will sit the same as an ET 45 wheel with a 10mm spacer.

Stock wheels are designed to sit inboard. Generally it looks a lot better to have the wheels more flush with the fender opening which means a lower offset or using spacers.

EDIT: Here's the best tool I could find for comparing how different wheel widths, offsets, and spacers will move your wheels in/out from the hub... http://www.tire-size-calculator.info

Last edited by VirtualRain; Jun 30, 2018 at 06:34 PM.

Jul 6, 2018 | 01:31 PM

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HRE P43SC - custom built with proper widths & offsets eliminating all need for spacers.

Jul 11, 2018 | 03:10 PM

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Has anyone installed the UPD cold air intake kit on their CLS? If so, how is it? Any significant differences?

Jul 11, 2018 | 08:33 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by thewb

HRE P43SC - custom built with proper widths & offsets eliminating all need for spacers.

What is the size of wheel and tire and the offset of those wheels on the picture?

Jul 12, 2018 | 10:21 AM

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What is the size of wheel and tire and the offset of those wheels on the picture?

We used 20"x9" // 20"x11" with 255/30/20 || 305/25/20 tires. Per HRE rules we cannot provide offset information until an order is placed but it'll be easy to replicate this setup working together.

Jul 14, 2018 | 06:56 AM

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Originally Posted by TheFranchizeSLB

Has anyone installed the UPD cold air intake kit on their CLS? If so, how is it? Any significant differences?

I have it. It makes a lot of sense and I expect the reported gains are real. But can I feel it in the seat of my pants?... No.

Jul 14, 2018 | 10:40 AM

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I have it. It makes a lot of sense and I expect the reported gains are real. But can I feel it in the seat of my pants?... No.

Did you install yourself?

Jul 14, 2018 | 11:14 AM

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Originally Posted by VirtualRain

I have it. It makes a lot of sense and I expect the reported gains are real. But can I feel it in the seat of my pants?... No.

I was going to get it too but waiting on VRP's since it will be almost half the price.

Jul 14, 2018 | 02:45 PM

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Yayomedina1981

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Didn't know anyone else made an air intake space. Where can we see the info on this?

Jul 14, 2018 | 06:37 PM

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What is the size of wheel and tire and the offset of those wheels on the picture?

Where did you get the brake calipers?

Jul 14, 2018 | 11:08 PM

#48

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Originally Posted by TheFranchizeSLB

Did you install yourself?

Yeah, it's very easy to do yourself.

Jul 16, 2018 | 12:39 AM

#49

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Where did you get the brake calipers?

You ask the wrong person. That's not my car.

Aug 13, 2018 | 02:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Yayomedina1981

Didn't know anyone else made an air intake space. Where can we see the info on this?

i installed it... pretty simple.. search the thread "upd cold air boost kit" ... in retrospect it is kind of pricey for it being just spaces and filters.. but my power delivery is much more smooth and holds on longer in higher rpms with my tune.. and their communication is A-1 which i can appreciate with a company..