Recently picked up CLS550
04-04-2018, 12:01 PM
#1
Recently picked up CLS550
I am somewhat new to the board and just picked up a Black 2007 CLS550 AMG a little over a month ago. Car had low miles on it (74K) and went ahead and got 4yr, 100K warranty on it to take it up to 174k miles. So far I am loving this car. Always wanted one when they first came out, but they were too expensive. I was able to pick this one up a really good price.
Modifications so far:
- Changed the front grill to an all black finish
- Lowered the car about 1.5 -2 inches with Lowering Links
- Installed K&N air filters
Modifications Planned in the next 30-60 days
- Rear spoiler
- Roof spoiler
- Front lip spoiler
- Powdercoat existing wheels black
- Replace Harmon Kardon stereo (sound sucks), looking at Pioneer AVH 2330NEX receiver and JL Audio XD700/5v2 amp
- Performance tuner chip??
Will post pictures soon
Question - do the performance tuner chips really work (for power and mileage) and if so, can someone advise on a particular brand (thinking about Quicktune or Viper).
Modifications so far:
- Changed the front grill to an all black finish
- Lowered the car about 1.5 -2 inches with Lowering Links
- Installed K&N air filters
Modifications Planned in the next 30-60 days
- Rear spoiler
- Roof spoiler
- Front lip spoiler
- Powdercoat existing wheels black
- Replace Harmon Kardon stereo (sound sucks), looking at Pioneer AVH 2330NEX receiver and JL Audio XD700/5v2 amp
- Performance tuner chip??
Will post pictures soon
Question - do the performance tuner chips really work (for power and mileage) and if so, can someone advise on a particular brand (thinking about Quicktune or Viper).
04-04-2018, 08:31 PM
#2
Since you lowered it the camber will be affected more and wear out inside edge of tires quicker than stock height.
Look into OEM control arm bolt kit for camber/caster adjustment. Front only and is a fixed adjustment with limited range but helps for cheap money if you do it.
I did it it and also did the caster arms to get rid of a slight pull to the right. It is perfect now.
Look into OEM control arm bolt kit for camber/caster adjustment. Front only and is a fixed adjustment with limited range but helps for cheap money if you do it.
I did it it and also did the caster arms to get rid of a slight pull to the right. It is perfect now.
04-05-2018, 10:03 AM
#3
Hey 95viper thanks for the response. The shop told me that i woukd probably have that issue so they did an alignmemt after it was lowered. Cat drives great, no pulling but I will look into that option as well for control arms.
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dan928 (04-27-2018)
04-05-2018, 10:21 AM
#5
Cool. Just remember that camber and caster is unadjustable at alignment. I suggest that you get the 4 bolts and pull it in. It will not make it perfect but it will help.
It takes a lot of expense with Kmac kits or replacement arms if you want total adjustability and there are debates and downsides to those options.
I gave up on rear changes and did the bolts on the front because they were really easy. Problem though is that you have to get another alignment afterwards
It takes a lot of expense with Kmac kits or replacement arms if you want total adjustability and there are debates and downsides to those options.
I gave up on rear changes and did the bolts on the front because they were really easy. Problem though is that you have to get another alignment afterwards
