Advice: CLK55/CLK63 Black Edition Conversion?

[.::M::.]

Since I am selling the bimmer, I have about 8 cars I am trying to choose from with what to buy next. I miss my c43 benz, and my slk32---both were monsters. I like the e63, but like the clk55 coupe more, big engine etc...only problem is the car looks kinda boring to me. however the clk63 black edition doesnt, but also costs more than double the price.

I figured someone in this section would know, If I purchase a clk55 (non widebody), is it possible to just buy the clk63 front fenders, bumper, sides, rear bumper, and rear quarter panels and have them installed on my clk55 thus completing the widebody? :):)

Opinions wanted. Thanks

BEFORE...
http://i117.photobucket.com/albums/o59/Mitchapalooza65/9197-2003-Mercedes-Benz-CLK55-AMG.jpg



AFTER....
http://i117.photobucket.com/albums/o59/Mitchapalooza65/kicherer-mercedes-benz-clk-63-amg-b.jpg




and before anyone asks, I wouldnt badge it clk63...I just want the widebody

[LutzPerformance]

Im sure you could do it, but the cost would definately be up there, and the rear quarter panel installtion isnt cheap... But I definately like the project idea! Good luck Taylor

[.::M::.]

Im sure you could do it, but the cost would definately be up there, and the rear quarter panel installtion isnt cheap... But I definately like the project idea! Good luck Taylor

I have a guy that would install and weld the rear quarter panel for free! !:), all the fiberglass and bondo work after I would be paying for though. I dont mind the cost, because itd be OEM fitment, and all steel as opposed to a bmw widebody

[RPM Photography]

I think you can find some of the panels. I'll look around as well. Its not gonna come cheap though.

[.::M::.]

donno if you can buy the sheet metal off merc. I'll check around when I get off work and see what I can find for ya. sounds like a kickass project


I think you can find some of the panels. I'll look around as well. Its not gonna come cheap though.

Thanks guys---I appreciate the help, I know it wont be cheap, but the project will probably take a year to complete----ill buy the parts as the money comes in, then once every part is in my garage...ill dive into the body work, paint will come after, then interior, etc.

has anyone driven a clk55, i want a fast car, but with them all being automatic, not sure if itll pay off???


the other options from mercedes were:

e63
slk32
c55


e46 m3
porsche 911 996 non turbo
535i tt or 550
shelby cobra 427 replica

[LutzPerformance]

eh we have worked on several Cobras and I dont know if you would like that too much only because they really are only a weekend worrior, fun car though... In all honesty I think a 535i sedan with some mods would be badd ass or a 550.. But I like your plans with a mercedes though aswell..

[LDadrenaline]

agreed with everyone else, buying all that bodywork would cost out the ass. maybe you should look to see if any aftermarket companies make widebodies for the car

also on your list of other cars, why do you have so many AMG cars yet you wouldnt want a 996 turbo? thats easily in the same price range. Shit, you can probably get a used E60 M5 for around the same price now.

[.::M::.]

agreed with everyone else, buying all that bodywork would cost out the ass. maybe you should look to see if any aftermarket companies make widebodies for the car

also on your list of other cars, why do you have so many AMG cars yet you wouldnt want a 996 turbo? thats easily in the same price range. Shit, you can probably get a used E60 M5 for around the same price now.

Not at all, 996 turbo in order to be worth the money has to be an 03+, which means money....ive been shopping for weeks, and the clk55 can be found for 30k....the 996 turbo 45k for a good one. e60 m5 is too much too.

I have to pay cash for the car, i cant pay payments its just something ill never do, weirds me out. so the cars on the list, i have found that i can afford to pay cash for.

the bodywork actually wouldnt cost anything....the fenders, bumpers, sides all bolt right on. the rear quarter panels would be welded and installed for free, and the only thing i would pay for is the finishing work and paint....as for the panels being pricey, that would be fine, itd be oem fitment unlike shitty bmw flossman, and itd be steel, no cracking.

[LDadrenaline]

I would never pay cash for a car on purchase. Just in case something happens you should always have a good amount of money.... If the car is $45k and you have $30k, then put $15k down and do a 24 month payment plan or something. You can pay it off early if you want to, but just in case something happens you have 24 months.

[.::M::.]

I would never pay cash for a car on purchase. Just in case something happens you should always have a good amount of money.... If the car is $45k and you have $30k, then put $15k down and do a 24 month payment plan or something. You can pay it off early if you want to, but just in case something happens you have 24 months.

I wouldnt really have a problem with that per say, as long as its not a lease.

I have had 10 cars in 3 years, and paid cash for each one, I have only had issues with one, the land rover....wont make that mistake again. I will probably stick with my method, 3 years ago I didnt have a car, I started with a jeep cherokee with 140k on the ticker, and bought and sold making profit until now I can afford the amg or porsche, if its not broken dont fix it right? I dont have bad credit, but I dont have much credit, not sure who would loan a 23 year old 30k on a 4 year old porsche turbo thought

[LDadrenaline]

oh I wasn't saying lease it.... only people who are living above their means lease cars.

But that's one of th best ways to build credit. Even if you have $30k cash and its a $30k car, then put down $20k and pay off the $10k for a year or two. It's not *huge* loan, but it will definitely help build credit

[.::M::.]

oh I wasn't saying lease it.... only people who are living above their means lease cars.

But that's one of th best ways to build credit. Even if you have $30k cash and its a $30k car, then put down $20k and pay off the $10k for a year or two. It's not *huge* loan, but it will definitely help build credit

True, I wonder if the car costs 30, and I put down 15, could I get the rest loaned to me? I guess id have to try to find out

[LDadrenaline]

im sure you could. considering your salary and the previous capital you've had you would get approved. Who knows what your interest rate would be, thats up to them, but you will get approved I bet.

[94JZA80]

e63
slk32
c55


e46 m3
porsche 911 996 non turbo
535i tt or 550
shelby cobra 427 replica
is this going to be your daily driver, or a weekend warrior/track car? and if its only going to be a street car, do you lean toward the luxury or the performance end of the spectrum? if its going to be a weekend warrior, a track car, or an aggressive daily, your best bet on the above list is the 996 Carrera. if you're looking for luxury, clearly the E63 is the best choice. its also faster than any of the above cars in a straight line (which is great for the drag strip & the street). if you want the best blend of luxury and performance, e46 M3 all the way...


also, LD makes a VERY good point - its ridiculous how much prices have come down on 996 Turbo's...you may as well get one of those if you're going to spend just as much on a CLK55.


*EDIT*

...the clk55 can be found for 30k....the 996 turbo 45k for a good one...

I have to pay cash for the car, i cant pay payments its just something ill never do, weirds me out. so the cars on the list, i have found that i can afford to pay cash for.
didn't realize you could get a CLK55 in decent shape for $30k.

[.::M::.]

is this going to be your daily driver, or a weekend warrior/track car? and if its only going to be a street car, do you lean toward the luxury or the performance end of the spectrum? if its going to be a weekend warrior, a track car, or an aggressive daily, your best bet on the above list is the 996 Carrera. if you're looking for luxury, clearly the E63 is the best choice. its also faster than any of the above cars in a straight line (which is great for the drag strip & the street). if you want the best blend of luxury and performance, e46 M3 all the way...


also, LD makes a VERY good point - its ridiculous how much prices have come down on 996 Turbo's...you may as well get one of those if you're going to spend just as much on a CLK55.


*EDIT*

didn't realize you could get a CLK55 in decent shape for $30k.

The porsche 996 is my first choice as of right now, I posted this to see if its possible to install the clk63 onto the clk55, if it is, the clk55 would be a top contenter with the porsche as options for a new car. It will be a DD, and I would like both, looks and speed....which all of the above pretty much have, so it basically comes down to what I will be doing in teh long term with the car...the clk would be widebody, 20" hre's, headers, etc....and left alone, the porsche would be alcantera interior because porsche fails miserably and making and interior look anything other than a miata, full techart kit, 20" hre's, headers, exhaust, etc....

And I have found probbably 10 clk55's inthe last week with 30k and less for $30k or less, none local, but ive never bought a car locally, i ordered my bmw from boston lol

[.::M::.]

voila---if i bought that, id be under 30k after doing the clk63 conversion.


http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercedes-Benz-CLK-Class-55AMG-2003-MERCEDES-CLK55-SILVER-ONLY-18K-MI-KEYLESS-23-900_W0QQitemZ180262991506QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item1 80262991506&_trksid=p3286.m14.l1318

[802Hoop]

Just save up and buy the clk63 BE! :D

[.::M::.]

Just save up and buy the clk63 BE! :D

save up 80k more? ha, i dunno what kinda piggy bank you have!

[.::M::.]

An idea of the final result of each car after modding how I see fit, the green porsche is a 997 but you can see the techart rear in the picture...the white porsche is a 996, with 997 conversion, and is non turbo.
http://i117.photobucket.com/albums/o59/Mitchapalooza65/1186846569_Image3_1070803001mini5l.jpg
http://i117.photobucket.com/albums/o59/Mitchapalooza65/EuroLife121707_034.jpg
http://i117.photobucket.com/albums/o59/Mitchapalooza65/EuroLife121707_056.jpg
http://i117.photobucket.com/albums/o59/Mitchapalooza65/IMG_8919.jpg
http://i117.photobucket.com/albums/o59/Mitchapalooza65/l_f3b338064e566ebbf19e5b6627382b85.jpg
http://i117.photobucket.com/albums/o59/Mitchapalooza65/1201900046_Image6_01whitew7cabzt.jpg


and we all know the e46 m3 widebody....

1-5 which car turns your head the most?

[94JZA80]

voila---if i bought that, id be under 30k after doing the clk63 conversion.


http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercedes-Benz-CLK-Class-55AMG-2003-MERCEDES-CLK55-SILVER-ONLY-18K-MI-KEYLESS-23-900_W0QQitemZ180262991506QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item1 80262991506&_trksid=p3286.m14.l1318
i don't know about that...i think the bodywork/finishing alone will cost an additional $6k (especially b/c its a Benz) before you even start spending on go-fast mods...but that's neither here nor there...

back on topic, i understand that a 2003 996 Turbo in decent shape will run more than a CLK55, but what are the chances that a 2003 CLK55 w/ under 20k miles and a "buy it now" price of $24k is really in "good" shape? i'd be suspicious of a CLK55 w/ such low mileage and such a low price...



...and i gotta say the "GT3RS" green would turn my head first, regardless of what car its on...but i personally think the picture of the E55 (minus that god awful lip) is the cleanest looking.

[LDadrenaline]

i wouldnt do the porsche in green. thats an RS color and i think it should stay that way. the body kit is a little to aggressive for me personally, but if you are going for show then its definitely hot. I honestly think both the porsches look better than any of the other cars.

[.::M::.]

i don't know about that...i think the bodywork/finishing alone will cost an additional $6k (especially b/c its a Benz) before you even start spending on go-fast mods...but that's neither here nor there...

back on topic, i understand that a 2003 996 Turbo in decent shape will run more than a CLK55, but what are the chances that a 2003 CLK55 w/ under 20k miles and a "buy it now" price of $24k is really in "good" shape? i'd be suspicious of a CLK55 w/ such low mileage and such a low price...

Even if its not it "good" shape, which that one obviously is considering the mileage, and pictures. The buyer was satisfied. And again, the bodywork would be FREE, excluding the bondo work after the rear was installed, all the other bodywork is BOLT ON. and go fast mods? it comes stock with 370hp, I think those could wait?

The main topic, is finding out if the body panels can be purchased, if not the clk55 is scratched off my list. if so, and after i find out the prices of the panels, ill go from there. the 996 is at the topp of the list, and the techart bumpers are about 2k a piece, not including the sides of the wing----the techart kit alone runs close to 6k.

[.::M::.]

i wouldnt do the porsche in green. thats an RS color and i think it should stay that way. the body kit is a little to aggressive for me personally, but if you are going for show then its definitely hot. I honestly think both the porsches look better than any of the other cars.

Agreed, I love that color, but it should stay on rs porsches....that was just to show the kit. It will be mainly for shot, and I would most likely do lamborghini gray, or a satin color. :)

[.::M::.]

i don't know about that...i think the bodywork/finishing alone will cost an additional $6k (especially b/c its a Benz) before you even start spending on go-fast mods...but that's neither here nor there...

back on topic, i understand that a 2003 996 Turbo in decent shape will run more than a CLK55, but what are the chances that a 2003 CLK55 w/ under 20k miles and a "buy it now" price of $24k is really in "good" shape? i'd be suspicious of a CLK55 w/ such low mileage and such a low price...



...and i gotta say the "GT3RS" green would turn my head first, regardless of what car its on...but i personally think the picture of the E55 (minus that god awful lip) is the cleanest looking.


ew didnt notice the lip till you said that lol!

[M5Beast]

I'm gonna say don't do the porsche, because I'm I don't wanna get the same new car that someone else is

:shifty:

buy my m5 :-P

way better than those 550s in those pics, but they do look clean.

[.::M::.]

I'm gonna say don't do the porsche, because I'm I don't wanna get the same new car that someone else is

:shifty:

buy my m5 :-P

way better than those 550s in those pics, but they do look clean.

how much? Ill give you 30k cash now lol.

and if you get a porshe, i doubt youd do the same mods i would (techart kit, hre wheels, satin paint, alcantera interior, recaro seats, back seat delete, etc.) so it wouldnt matter anyway :)

[.::M::.]

I'm gonna say don't do the porsche, because I'm I don't wanna get the same new car that someone else is

:shifty:

buy my m5 :-P

way better than those 550s in those pics, but they do look clean.

white one is 535 :)

[94JZA80]

Even if its not it "good" shape, which that one obviously is considering the mileage, and pictures. The buyer was satisfied. And again, the bodywork would be FREE, excluding the bondo work after the rear was installed, all the other bodywork is BOLT ON. and go fast mods? it comes stock with 370hp, I think those could wait?

The main topic, is finding out if the body panels can be purchased, if not the clk55 is scratched off my list. if so, and after i find out the prices of the panels, ill go from there. the 996 is at the topp of the list, and the techart bumpers are about 2k a piece, not including the sides of the wing----the techart kit alone runs close to 6k.
sorry...i don't mean to sound like i'm trying to talk you out of the CLK55. anyways, of all the cars you can afford to pay cash for, i still prefer the 996 above all, even if you CAN find a Black Series body kit for the CLK55...of course i come from the performance-side of things and could give a crap about luxury.

[The Weiner]

clk55 isnt impressive driving wise i've driven it for weeks at a time, even took it to the lutz meet and ran over a bump stop, its pretty quick I guess but handles like a pig

[.::M::.]

sorry...i don't mean to sound like i'm trying to talk you out of the CLK55. anyways, of all the cars you can afford to pay cash for, i still prefer the 996 above all, even if you CAN find a Black Series body kit for the CLK55...of course i come from the performance-side of things and could give a crap about luxury.

no man def want input, sorry if i sounded like I didnt. I agree performance is important, im leaning towards the porsche as well--im just not very familiar with the performance mods when it comes to adding turbos, etc--so ill have to school up on that


clk55 isnt impressive driving wise i've driven it for weeks at a time, even took it to the lutz meet and ran over a bump stop, its pretty quick I guess but handles like a pig

thanks for that input, not what it appears to be I guess? not fast enough to get over it being an auto either I guess

[94JZA80]

no man def want input, sorry if i sounded like I didnt. I agree performance is important, im leaning towards the porsche as well--im just not very familiar with the performance mods when it comes to adding turbos, etc--so ill have to school up on that
modding a 996 N/A, while not exactly cheap, is straightforward. now adding turbo's to an N/A 996 Carrera - that's definitely the path less followed. i'm sure there are FAR more CLK55's that have been supercharged than 996 Carrera's that have been turbo'd. and b/c its been done so rarely, there is no "turbo kit" for the Carrera (whereas there are more than one supercharger kit for the C55/CLK55/SLK55). most Carrera owners looking to go turbo simply get rid of the 996 Carrera and get themselves a 996 Turbo (b/c the engine/block is quite different than the Carrera's - its already prepped for forced induction). i wouldn't plan on adding turbos to a 996 Carrera unless you have DEEP pockets. but honestly, i think a nicely modded n/a 996 Carrera will be more than enough for most cars you come across to handle - and you certainly don't need to add forced induction to a Carrera to make it all it can be at the track/road course.





thanks for that input, not what it appears to be I guess? not fast enough to get over it being an auto either I guess
i have not driven the CLK55, but i have had the privilege of driving both an SLK32 and an SLK w/ manual transmission (don't recall if it was a 320 or a 230 Kompressor). while the power of the SLK32 is quite noticeable in a "lighter" car, the other one simply felt more rewarding via the manual transmission alone (to me anyways).

[.::M::.]

modding a 996 N/A, while not exactly cheap, is straightforward. now adding turbo's to an N/A 996 Carrera - that's definitely the path less followed. i'm sure there are FAR more CLK55's that have been supercharged than 996 Carrera's that have been turbo'd. and b/c its been done so rarely, there is no "turbo kit" for the Carrera (whereas there are more than one supercharger kit for the C55/CLK55/SLK55). most Carrera owners looking to go turbo simply get rid of the 996 Carrera and get themselves a 996 Turbo (b/c the engine/block is quite different than the Carrera's - its already prepped for forced induction). i wouldn't plan on adding turbos to a 996 Carrera unless you have DEEP pockets. but honestly, i think a nicely modded n/a 996 Carrera will be more than enough for most cars you come across to handle - and you certainly don't need to add forced induction to a Carrera to make it all it can be at the track/road course.





i have not driven the CLK55, but i have had the privilege of driving both an SLK32 and an SLK w/ manual transmission (don't recall if it was a 320 or a 230 Kompressor). while the power of the SLK32 is quite noticeable in a "lighter" car, the other one simply felt more rewarding via the manual transmission alone (to me anyways).


Sheet....I may have ot start looking for a turbo, I want the HP to back up that aggressive ass kit

[94JZA80]

Sheet....I may have ot start looking for a turbo, I want the HP to back up that aggressive ass kit
another thing to keep in mind is that there ARE supercharger kits available for the 996 Carrera, and while they aren't cheap, they'll make enough power to back up the aggressive looks...especially in a car that weighs in around 3000-lbs. you'll probably spend less on a used 996 Carrera and an S/C kit than you would on a 996 Turbo in decent shape.

[.::M::.]

another thing to keep in mind is that there ARE supercharger kits available for the 996 Carrera, and while they aren't cheap, they'll make enough power to back up the aggressive looks...especially in a car that weighs in around 3000-lbs. you'll probably spend less on a used 996 Carrera and an S/C kit than you would on a 996 Turbo in decent shape.

That sounds more like it, but would it match the 996 turbo at that point? :)

[94JZA80]

That sounds more like it, but would it match the 996 turbo at that point? :)
quite possibly...recall that a 996 Carrera weighs just over 3000-lbs, while a 996 Turbo weighs just under 3500-lbs. that's a BIG weight difference...perhaps even enough to offset the Turbo's torque advantage when racing from a dead stop. the Turbo is also AWD, so don't expect more than 315whp in stock form. it should be easy for a supercharged Carrera to make 315whp or more. so your torque curve will look a bit lacking compared to that of a Turbo's, but your power curve will be much smoother and less peaky than the Turbo's, and there's a good chance you'll make just as much power to the wheels...maybe more.

i know i don't even have to mention how well the Turbo takes to mods, but by the time you fetch yourself a Turbo, you probably won't have much $ to throw at mods right away anyways.

[LDadrenaline]

buying a turbo and doing some bolt ons will be much more reliable than making a regular carrera FI.... and you will save yourself money in the long run. id say look for a turbo, thats your best bet. Most of the extra weight is in the awd system but you can run such wide tires that it doesn't matter. I know one of the guys who runs a 996 turbo at the track has a set of 355 tires that he can run on the rears, although his normal set is 335s (no small tire either lol). My car weighs just as much and I can only fit 235s, so you can only imagine how well that thing handles.

[19666falcon]

my friend (son of the previous owner of Brumos) has a CLK Black Edition and it's really nice and turns heads everywhere he goes. The only thing I don't like about it is the shifter, lol, you can't really understand what I mean until you see it. And it sounds awesome, I think if you can successfully put that kit on the CLK then you should do that, definitely will turn the most heads.

Another Idea would be to get a SLK :drool:

http://www.topcarssite.com/cars_big/mercedes_slk.jpg

[.::M::.]

CLK55 def isnt all it's cracked up to be.

neither was the sex we had the other day, but you dont see me putting it down do you?:cry:

jk


and the slk is cool, but i think its a girl car :)

[.::M::.]

http://www.dragtimes.com/Mercedes-Benz-C32-AMG-Timeslip-14185.html


Hmmmm cant find the pkg 2 I've seen before :\

Thats a c class, a v6

The clk is a big v8, thats renntechs stage one putting out 8 hp less than the base model clk55, and weighs more as well :)

[94JZA80]

you know what? you should just wipe the slate clean and start fresh...


here, let me help you...;)


http://img513.imageshack.us/img513/2536/balticbluemkivdriftmb3.jpg

[.::M::.]

But is also $10k less ;)

ohhhh i gotcha! true true, and the c55 is also less :) supercharged v8!

[.::M::.]

http://i117.photobucket.com/albums/o59/Mitchapalooza65/010_G.jpg

yummy

[M5Beast]

how much? Ill give you 30k cash now lol.

and if you get a porshe, i doubt youd do the same mods i would (techart kit, hre wheels, satin paint, alcantera interior, recaro seats, back seat delete, etc.) so it wouldnt matter anyway :)


Not gonna talk about it until its more official, looking at 997tt, not much i'd want to change


My m5 would be 60k selling it privately, KBB is 55k

[.::M::.]

Not gonna talk about it until its more official, looking at 997tt, not much i'd want to change


My m5 would be 60k selling it privately, KBB is 55k

You know I love your car, Id buy one if I had that kinda doe to shell out.

997tt is awesome, beautiful brilliant car....I like the 997, but luckily I like the 996 headlights and all more, so its fortunate that I can only afford to pay for a 996. We will have to do a shoot once we get into the new cars then no matter which route you choose

only down side, is porsches dont ever reach that high pitched raspy ferrari note that I wish they would considering the rear engine tubi style exhaust :(

[M5Beast]

I've not heard a sound clip I like of the exhaust but the turbos sound sick...

I love the tt but not for their markup. I like the M5 more honestly, its amazing, but want something new and different...

going to trade mine for it, share it with my mom, shes always wanted a carrera and I don't want to dd a nice car anymore and worry about parking and miles ect. Prob get the new a4 for a dd, but we'll see waiting to see what happens on a used one I have my eyes on.

I do think the 996 lights look newer, but I like the LEDs on the tt, but was told the 09 997 non tt models will be facelifted with them

[Oceanside A4]

Porsche or bust

[.::M::.]

you know what? you should just wipe the slate clean and start fresh...


here, let me help you...;)


http://img513.imageshack.us/img513/2536/balticbluemkivdriftmb3.jpg

haha! supras are sick with it, but i dont see me in one??? :(

[94JZA80]

haha! supras are sick with it, but i dont see me in one??? :(
LOL that's cool...just thought i'd make the suggestion since it hadn't occurred to me yet :D

[JDEL]

Get a E60 M5 or Merc e55/e63

some 03 e55's are in the low-mid 30s

[94JZA80]

What's the difference between a 600hp supra, a 900hp supra, and a 1200hp supra?

Nothin they all run 11's ;)
good thing i don't have to worry about that since i'm not making that kind of power ;)

[LDadrenaline]

if you want to hear a sick 911 turbo go to vortex motorsport on hillsborough. one of the guys who runs out of the shop has a yellow 996 turbo making over 500whp (dont know all the details, but obviously upgraded turbos) and a rwd conversion. exhaust is crazy loud and it sounds amazing.

[19666falcon]

What's the difference between a 600hp supra, a 900hp supra, and a 1200hp supra?

Nothin they all run 11's ;)
lol, I thought it was supposed to be like 12's or 13's

[The Weiner]

lol, I thought it was supposed to be like 12's or 13's

lol nothing that 20" wide tires wont fix lol..... take my advice, I've learned fuck everyone else, you are going to have haters and people who think your car sucks no matter what, we had this talk last night... fuck everyone get what appeals to you there are alot of factors to take into consideration but make sure they are your own and not other's, they arent going to pay for it or even help you build it...... do what makes you happy, you have to drive it:dunno:, we've pulled up in everything including multiple 100k+ cars (not counting mods) not even gotten second glace yet there will be and e36 next to us that will draw a crowd.....so fuck em'

soorry if this is unreadable yes i have been drinking its been a bad day

[The Weiner]

there is no check book in the world large enough to impress everyone.... learn that now and enjoy your hobby, the moment you make it about others is monment it stops being fun! <3

[.::M::.]

lol nothing that 20" wide tires wont fix lol..... take my advice, I've learned fuck everyone else, you are going to have haters and people who think your car sucks no matter what, we had this talk last night... fuck everyone get what appeals to you there are alot of factors to take into consideration but make sure they are your own and not other's, they arent going to pay for it or even help you build it...... do what makes you happy, you have to drive it:dunno:, we've pulled up in everything including multiple 100k+ cars (not counting mods) not even gotten second glace yet there will be and e36 next to us that will draw a crowd.....so fuck em'

soorry if this is unreadable yes i have been drinking its been a bad day

HAHA! The only thing better than a drunk FG post, is a drunk FG post in the daylight---But yeah, point taken, and agreed with----someone always has a chip on their shoulder no matter the price tag, I am basically back at square one with the porsche----I figure in 2 years I can finish all body work, wheels, paint, interior, and engine----park the bitch and buy a dd. Thanks for the advice bro, what time did yall get back last night?---we thaught we saw the rapists van on 275 but it was another rapists!

[The Weiner]

lol i dunno around 130 we left laurens around 1230

[.::M::.]

http://up.autotitre.com/forum/up/12c5197511.jpg

vert, and this isnt the black edition body right?

its the dtm body? hott

[JCapelo]

lol nothing that 20" wide tires wont fix lol..... take my advice, I've learned fuck everyone else, you are going to have haters and people who think your car sucks no matter what, we had this talk last night... fuck everyone get what appeals to you there are alot of factors to take into consideration but make sure they are your own and not other's, they arent going to pay for it or even help you build it...... do what makes you happy, you have to drive it:dunno:, we've pulled up in everything including multiple 100k+ cars (not counting mods) not even gotten second glace yet there will be and e36 next to us that will draw a crowd.....so fuck em'

soorry if this is unreadable yes i have been drinking its been a bad day

You know you love the e36! ;)

[LDadrenaline]

yeah it really doesnt matter what it is. I've pulled up to plenty of places with a race car and a xB with some neons gets more notice

but thats probably because i pull straight in and have tint... i like to stay stealth

[.::M::.]

yeah it really doesnt matter what it is. I've pulled up to plenty of places with a race car and a xB with some neons gets more notice

but thats probably because i pull straight in and have tint... i like to stay stealth

I have to pull in sideways or ill scrape, i no has stealth?

[94JZA80]

http://up.autotitre.com/forum/up/12c5197511.jpg

vert, and this isnt the black edition body right?

its the dtm body? hott
i believe you are correct...and i can't believe this didn't come to mind from the get-go - what do you think of the DTM bodykit anyways? although i love both the DTM and Black Seires front bumpers equally, i much prefer the DTM's full bodykit to the Black Series. i'd also rather sport a CLK DTM AMG before a CLK63 AMG Black Seires should i ever be so fortunate LOL.




I have to pull in sideways or ill scrape, i no has stealth?
tell me about it...

people beep at me b/c i slow down traffic when i pull into and out of places with sketchy driveways :lol:

[Ether]

my car is like 2 foot from the ground right now so i could be stealth but driving a jazz blue cabrio isnt really "stealth" in the least bit

[.::M::.]

i believe you are correct...and i can't believe this didn't come to mind from the get-go - what do you think of the DTM bodykit anyways? although i love both the DTM and Black Seires front bumpers equally, i much prefer the DTM's full bodykit to the Black Series. i'd also rather sport a CLK DTM AMG before a CLK63 AMG Black Seires should i ever be so fortunate LOL.




tell me about it...

people beep at me b/c i slow down traffic when i pull into and out of places with sketchy driveways :lol:


True True, the dtm kit didnt even cross my mind because I wasnt sure if it could even be purchased, but I see here, that it definetly can, and I see a few other verts on that same site being converted as well---anyone know where Id pick the kit up at?

everything positive for this car, always gives me a negative when im reminded its auto :( but the dtm kit is better imo

[.::M::.]

Hot damn, with a supercharger i may be able to get over the auto :)

http://up.autotitre.com/forum/up/38b5233f8f.jpg
http://up.autotitre.com/forum/up/59d3fa9467.jpg
http://up.autotitre.com/forum/up/dfb049ceb0.jpg
http://up.autotitre.com/forum/up/7f975d9e53.jpg
http://up.autotitre.com/forum/up/60a78a8fd2.jpg
http://up.autotitre.com/forum/up/2f3299da36.jpg
http://up.autotitre.com/forum/up/1f4f63500b.jpg

http://up.autotitre.com/forum/up/c1b388b47b.jpg

That car with satin black paint or lambo gray with 20" 3 piece wheels, headers/exhaust, alcantera seats/dash/headliner-----droool

[.::M::.]

yum, clk dtm listed above, with this paint code---would be an eye catcher
http://up.autotitre.com/forum/up/2caac0f782.jpg

[94JZA80]

Hot damn, with a supercharger i may be able to get over the auto :)
exactly...i mean, if you think about it, the C55/CLK55/SLK55 all have the same V8 lump that the E55 has, minus the supercharger. and S/C kits are available for n/a version of that motor.

[.::M::.]

exactly...i mean, if you think about it, the C55/CLK55/SLK55 all have the same V8 lump that the E55 has, minus the supercharger. and S/C kits are available for n/a version of that motor.

True but I gotta locate the dtm kit

[19666falcon]

you won't

[94JZA80]

you won't
hope is not lost...perhaps someone around the state of FL can replicate the DTM kit. i recall seeing pictures of a custom one-off "DTM" bodykit that was done for a W203 C-class...it was actually a very toned down version of this:

http://www.autowp.ru/pictures/amg_mercedes-benz/c_dtm/autowp.ru_amg_c_dtm_7.jpg


when i say "toned down," i mean that it didn't have the vents in the tops of the fenders over the wheel wells, and it wasn't quite as wide as this...but it almost looked like he tried to emulate the CLK DTM bodykit on his W203 C-class, and it looked killer. unfortunately i don't recall where i saw the pitcures (i believe it could have been either e46fanatic.com or MBworld.corg), nor do i recall where the guy is located in the US.

[.::M::.]

hope is not lost...perhaps someone around the state of FL can replicate the DTM kit. i recall seeing pictures of a custom one-off "DTM" bodykit that was done for a W203 C-class...it was actually a very toned down version of this:

http://www.autowp.ru/pictures/amg_mercedes-benz/c_dtm/autowp.ru_amg_c_dtm_7.jpg


when i say "toned down," i mean that it didn't have the vents in the tops of the fenders over the wheel wells, and it wasn't quite as wide as this...but it almost looked like he tried to emulate the CLK DTM bodykit on his W203 C-class, and it looked killer. unfortunately i don't recall where i saw the pitcures (i believe it could have been either e46fanatic.com or MBworld.corg), nor do i recall where the guy is located in the US.

I think it was done by azevedos, thatd be too much work they have to fab everything and charge a ton, that guy spent like 20k on it lol.

If I can buy a dtm kit, id do it for sure, otherwide itd be e46 m3 widebody or porsche

[The Weiner]

imo E46 m3's way over done

[The Weiner]

wide body an E90!?!?!?!

[.::M::.]

wide body an E90!?!?!?!

I cant afford the e90 :(

any other cars come to mind as options?

The only way I could do the e46 m3, is if it were widebody, and finished, 500hp or so, and some obnoxioius paint.

always comes back to the porsche it seems like

[94JZA80]

...always comes back to the porsche it seems like

i may have told this story on these forums in the past, but in brief, there was a time when i myself was in the market for a "sporty" car. for months i had been searching for either the perfect e46 M3 or the perfect 996 Carrera for me. but then i stumbled across this Supra which, for the money, was an AMAZING deal. i bought her and never looked back or regretted the decision.

the moral of the story? well, there is no moral...only an opinion - an opinion that is no better than anyone else's - but had i not found such a special low mileage one-owner Supra, i'm sure i would have wound up with a Porsche. and don't get me wrong, i LOVE the e46 M3, but i LOVE the Carrera just a little bit more. to me its just more of a true sports car...but that's just what i'd be looking for in a car. but you gotta ask yourself about the importance of other factors (back seats, luxuries and amenities, etc.).

[PlayerN07]

Oh my AFTER! lol

[.::M::.]

FUCK! If only I had the money, perfect right? widebody, supercharged, modded........

http://autohaus-international.ebizautos.com/shared/viewer.aspx?&iid=3319268&src=eBay&pid=5

Im gonna bid until I cant go any higher

[.::M::.]

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Cars-Trucks___2004-MERCEDES-CLK-CUSTOM-BRABUS-SUPERCHARGED-SPECIAL_W0QQitemZ350099511543QQddnZCarsQ20Q26Q20Tr ucksQQddiZ2282QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item350099511543&_trkparms=39%3A1%7C65%3A-1%7C240%3A1318&_trksid=p4506.c0.m245

[94JZA80]

nice find! and good luck with the bidding. :)

[19666falcon]

you won't

[.::M::.]

you won't

I dont think I can :(:(

I just gotta get my car detailed, do a shoot, and get it up for sale soon and see what I can fetch for it to decide

[LDadrenaline]

come to sebring tomorrow.... you will definitely want to get a porsche.

[.::M::.]

come to sebring tomorrow.... you will definitely want to get a porsche.

when? where? what time and how far away is it? Ill go just dont know any details

[.::M::.]

tomorrow, sebring, sometime between sunup and sundown ;)

dunno where sebring is, remember im not a racer, just one of those fairies that loves a pretty car!

[LutzPerformance]

sebring is about 1hr to 1.5hr from tampa depending on what route you take. its a raceway.

[LDadrenaline]

yeahhh. just google sebring lol.... too late now though.

[.::M::.]

agh oh well, was too busy with the bucs game today, shit was crazy

[94JZA80]

agh oh well, was too busy with the bucs game today, shit was crazy
hell yeah! and what makes it even better is that my best friend is a diehard Bears fan LOL...so i've been teasing the piss out of him today...

[.::M::.]

hell yeah! and what makes it even better is that my best friend is a diehard Bears fan LOL...so i've been teasing the piss out of him today...

They played like a buncha prison yard thugs.....bastardss

[chrislis]

dont do a black series conversion, that will just be silly.

you're better off testing options of cars in the pricerange of clk55amg+widebody. thats a lot of dough for a clk55amg. they're cool and fast, but dont waste $$ on it.