I have $2000 I can put in upgrade

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Jul 2, 2007 | 10:34 AM
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What would you suggest? It is 2001 model.
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Jul 2, 2007 | 10:47 AM
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save your money car looks great as it is ! by the way what kind of upgrade ? performace or look ?
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Jul 2, 2007 | 11:02 AM
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Thanks SaMas. I spent 4 hours yesterday
washing, clay, wax etc... and car looks great. I was thinking of trading it in for a 2002 CLK55 AMG convertible but car looked so good decided against it.

So to your question look or perf? Does not matter!
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Jul 2, 2007 | 11:07 AM
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https://mbworld.org/forums/showthrea...highlight=pics here is the link to my car, it might help you decide what you want for your baby... few mods not shown in the pics are X pipe mode with resonator delete, and RENNtech stage1 with full CF engine cover...

uh and evosport - Under-Drive Performance Pulley Kit to come soon !
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Jul 2, 2007 | 02:47 PM
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Quote: https://mbworld.org/forums/showthrea...highlight=pics here is the link to my car, it might help you decide what you want for your baby... few mods not shown in the pics are X pipe mode with resonator delete, and RENNtech stage1 with full CF engine cover...

uh and evosport - Under-Drive Performance Pulley Kit to come soon !
SaMas, what kind of money for the pulley kit brotha?
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Jul 3, 2007 | 09:46 AM
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$375 plus install. I asked some people arround and respond on the kit wasn't very good, now I'm not sure if I'm getting it.. I was happy with the thought of 7 whp gains but some shops said that I might not see that...
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Jul 3, 2007 | 04:29 PM
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Quote: $375 plus install. I asked some people arround and respond on the kit wasn't very good, now I'm not sure if I'm getting it.. I was happy with the thought of 7 whp gains but some shops said that I might not see that...
Let me know if you do and how you like it if you do...thanks...
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Jul 5, 2007 | 09:54 PM
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Slightly off topic...Samas, what size are you rims and tires? They look like stock 211 18s? Plus what size tire and offsets are you using?

You have a sweet set up bro!
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Quote: What would you suggest? It is 2001 model.
kleemann speed sensitive suspension, enough said
only drawback after you get it, you'll kick yourself for not doing it sooner
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Jul 6, 2007 | 07:46 AM
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Quote: Slightly off topic...Samas, what size are you rims and tires? They look like stock 211 18s? Plus what size tire and offsets are you using?

You have a sweet set up bro!
Hi it's TSW 19" 8.5 offset 32 front 19" 9.5 offset 35 back, tires front 245/35/19 back 275/30/19
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