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02glider 12-11-2009 08:34 PM

Aero package?
 
Question: Is there any aerodynamic benefit in the Aero package? Ether in gas mileage, high speed stability or changing the air flow to keep water off the rear window. Yes: it looks good.

mr.mbenz 12-12-2009 12:13 AM

coming soon
 
I bought my aero kit and will be installed next month. I bought the kit knowing that the styling is reasonable for the $. The rear spoiler is said to keep the glass a bit less dirty than without. Usually any aero kit is said to improve the air dynamics. If it does anything to gas mileage, this will be a very minimal affect.

Hope this helps.

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revandus 12-12-2009 05:57 AM


Originally Posted by mr.mbenz (Post 3849076)
I bought my aero kit and will be installed next month. I bought the kit knowing that the styling is reasonable for the $. The rear spoiler is said to keep the glass a bit less dirty than without. Usually any aero kit is said to improve the air dynamics. If it does anything to gas mileage, this will be a very minimal affect.

Hope this helps.

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Which aero kit did u get? The OE ones from dealerfit? I love those Brabus ones but their pricing just doesn't make sense!

mr.mbenz 12-12-2009 09:00 AM

--->
 
sorry...should have stated that! :smash:
I got the OE MB 3pc kit.
Yeah, the other kits are just too overpriced for what they are. IMO.
But the light kit from Carlsson looks great!

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EnigmaAW 12-12-2009 01:24 PM

more cosmetic than functional....i think it looks good!! if i wasn't leasing, i'd have it already.

mr.mbenz 12-12-2009 06:57 PM

thanks veerodder,

can't wait to get my kit on ...
can't wait to get my GLK...

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Baby G 12-13-2009 01:12 AM

Congrats, post pics, I have been debating this upgrade...

mr.mbenz 12-13-2009 01:18 AM

Hey Baby G,

still waiting to p/u my GLK...are you Congratulating me in advance? :rolf:


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02glider 12-18-2009 08:35 PM

mr.mbenz

Please give us the full road test review after the update.

MBRedux 12-18-2009 10:08 PM


Originally Posted by 02glider (Post 3848865)
Question: Is there any aerodynamic benefit in the Aero package? Ether in gas mileage, high speed stability or changing the air flow to keep water off the rear window. Yes: it looks good.

No there isn't... just make sure they do a good job gluing it onto the stock wing. I saw one on the freeway the other day on a GLK. It was lifting off at one end... poor adhesion job.... and the paint match was horrible!

My thought is the GLK is the furthest thing from an aerodynamic vehicle in the 1st place. If you wanted aero, why did you purchase a box on wheels? There's nothing short of a new entire body design you can do to improve on it... even if there was, you wouldn't get any real benefit unless you were traveling at 100mph or faster for long periods!

mr.mbenz 12-18-2009 10:54 PM

Hey O2glider, I will be in Seattle after the kit is installed.
Maybe we can meet up @ Starbucks.... and you can see it live! :y

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Tate 12-19-2009 02:40 PM

If weather is permitting, maybe we should setup a GLK road trip to Seattle

Baby G 12-19-2009 02:44 PM


Originally Posted by mr.mbenz (Post 3850304)
Hey Baby G,

still waiting to p/u my GLK...are you Congratulating me in advance? :rolf:


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LOL, sorry bro I read your sig...

mr.mbenz 12-19-2009 10:01 PM

hey Tate, sounds like a good idea.
I am actually hoping during a month later after I get the GLK's break-in period....

Baby G... no problemo... it's only a few days away anyway...:rolf:

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chilledbenz 12-20-2009 01:27 AM

You can get an AMG Styling Package from the factory now, perfect fit, looks good, and best of all...covered under a factory warranty. Plus some nice wheels and LED daytime running lights.

https://mbworld.org/forums/glk-class...g-package.html

mr.mbenz 12-20-2009 10:56 AM

hey chilledbenz... thanks.
but I don't think I am going to order another GLK:smash: for factory AMG styling.
Also, not sure if this is sold separately.

And of course, my OEM kit is covered by warranty. As all MB OE accessories.

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chilledbenz 12-21-2009 12:56 AM


Originally Posted by mr.mbenz (Post 3861571)
hey chilledbenz... thanks.
but I don't think I am going to order another GLK:smash: for factory AMG styling.
Also, not sure if this is sold separately.

And of course, my OEM kit is covered by warranty. As all MB OE accessories.

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lol yeah I wouldn't think someone would go buy another one just to get the package, I was aiming my post more towards the original poster. As for getting the package as an after purchase option, you most likely can, but be warned that MB likes to put a high price on parts. You would have to buy them piece by piece and that would add up fast. I remember one year MB offered an upsize wheel and tire package for the R class at $1000 if you ordered them with the car. After purchase price was $800 per wheel, minus the tires.

mr.mbenz 12-21-2009 01:23 AM

thanks chilledbenz
 
good clarification. :bow:

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