My '04 CLK55 Black on Black W/ 19" Brabus Mono V

DirtyVegasMB · 03-16-2006, 09:52 PM

Here are finally some pictures of my CLK55. Hope you guys like them. I haven't seen too many of W209 with Brabus Mono V chrome, so I decided to get them. I know the blacked out inside with polished lip is in, but I decided to go for old chrome on black look. Let me know what you think!

Also, should I lower it?

Setup:
Front: 19x8.5 with Mich PS2 235x35x19
Rear: 19x9.5 with Mich PS2 275x30x19
No rubbing and good grip!

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xxbenzc230kxx · 03-16-2006, 10:20 PM

yeh you NEED to lower it!.. looks good tho... the bling is not my cup of tea.. but hey you like it so yeh... looks awesome

scrapes55 · 03-17-2006, 12:18 AM

I think it looks good as is dont lower it also where did you get your windows tinted they look good. (which brand, how much. what % tint)

wfoclk55 · 03-17-2006, 01:53 AM

I say lower it. If you go with H & R springs it would be 1" to 1 1/3" lower. Should cost less then $500.00 installed. Mine on my '02 was $430 ish.

Tricky's 55 · 03-17-2006, 09:47 AM

Looks Nice !!!!!!!!

jtc55 · 03-17-2006, 11:28 AM

car looks good w/ chrome wheels and tint.

but i would recommend lowering it and changing out those orange side markers.

Teck · 03-17-2006, 11:39 AM

I go with jtc55. Car looks good but lower it and change the sidem arkers

NO_WUR_E · 03-17-2006, 12:42 PM

Chrome wheels & dark tint calls for lowering your car.

Does your license plate really spell out "AMGWHAT"?

DirtyVegasMB · 03-17-2006, 01:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NO_WUR_E

Chrome wheels & dark tint calls for lowering your car.

Does your license plate really spell out "AMGWHAT"?

Well yes it does. That way I have the last word when I'm ahead of an M3!

DirtyVegasMB · 03-17-2006, 02:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by scrapes55

I think it looks good as is dont lower it also where did you get your windows tinted they look good. (which brand, how much. what % tint)

Not sure on brand, but it is Ceramic not Metalic and a shade below Limo. The tint ran me about $550 including windshield. If you really want details I can make a call and find out.

DirtyVegasMB · 03-17-2006, 02:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wfoclk55

I say lower it. If you go with H & R springs it would be 1" to 1 1/3" lower. Should cost less then $500.00 installed. Mine on my '02 was $430 ish.

H&R... Yes, but then camber issues in the rear... it will eat out my 275 tires in a heart beat. I will need to get a camber kit... and with that much of a drop the OEM shocks might start to give out later.

I am seriously considering Brabus springs since it is about 25mm drop and there will be no wear on shocks or camber issues.

Lorinser CLK · 03-17-2006, 02:38 PM

I dont think they make H&R springs for the W209 CLK55. I couldn't find them on their website. I will probably go with renntech.

DirtyVegasMB · 03-17-2006, 02:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lorinser CLK

I dont think they make H&R springs for the W209 CLK55. I couldn't find them on their website. I will probably go with renntech.

I called them on their springs, and the guy couldn't tell me how much of a drop, negative camber, or shock wear it would be. The answers I got were very vague compared to the ones from Brabus. Brabus answered all my questions... so at this point I feel most comfortable with them. Plus, I will not need a camber kit since it doesn't drop as much.

z1co · 03-17-2006, 03:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DirtyVegasMB

I called them on their springs, and the guy couldn't tell me how much of a drop, negative camber, or shock wear it would be. The answers I got were very vague compared to the ones from Brabus. Brabus answered all my questions... so at this point I feel most comfortable with them. Plus, I will not need a camber kit since it doesn't drop as much.

If you have the cash, you should get coilovers (either KW V2 or H&R)

PrsnBenz · 03-21-2006, 03:45 PM

looks good, you dont see too many w209's with chrome wheels on em these days.

tbone · 03-21-2006, 04:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DirtyVegasMB

H&R... Yes, but then camber issues in the rear... it will eat out my 275 tires in a heart beat. I will need to get a camber kit... and with that much of a drop the OEM shocks might start to give out later.

I am seriously considering Brabus springs since it is about 25mm drop and there will be no wear on shocks or camber issues.

Negative camber is not the biggest contributor to inner tire wear. Improper toe is. You can have -2 to -2.5 degrees of camber, but if your toe is set properly, you can have fairly even wear of your tires.

Holson · 09-25-2006, 10:41 AM

Very nice,

What are the offsets of the wheels?

Thanks

03-16-2006, 10:20 PM	#2
xxbenzc230kxx MBWorld Fanatic! Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: bay area Posts: 1,562 Drives: is not yet completed	yeh you NEED to lower it!.. looks good tho... the bling is not my cup of tea.. but hey you like it so yeh... looks awesome __________________ www.sf-krew.org 04 WALD C230k 06 AB/W mini cooper S : M7 16% sc pulley : M7 2% crank pulley : ALTA cold air intake : M7 lowering springs : Rota D2 17x7.5 gunmetal face w/polish lip :

03-17-2006, 12:18 AM	#3
scrapes55 Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Winchester, MA Posts: 209 Drives: 2005 CLK55	I think it looks good as is dont lower it also where did you get your windows tinted they look good. (which brand, how much. what % tint) __________________ 2005 CLK55 2002 CLK320 (sold)

03-17-2006, 11:39 AM	#7
Teck MBWorld Fanatic! Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Switzerland Posts: 3,611 Drives: C 320 CDI 4M W204 / C43 AMG (W202) / C 220 CDI T (S203) / ZX-10R Ninja	I go with jtc55. Car looks good but lower it and change the sidem arkers __________________ Member of the AMG Owners Club '08 W204 C320 CDI 4-Matic fully loaded '99 W202 C43 AMG fully loaded lots of mods. '07 S203 C220 CDI T Avang. almost fully loaded SOLD '07 ZX-10R(R) fully modded and damn fast :D

03-17-2006, 12:42 PM	#8
NO_WUR_E MBWorld Fanatic! Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: bay area, CA Posts: 1,609 Drives: '06 E350 Iridium Silver with pano	Chrome wheels & dark tint calls for lowering your car. Does your license plate really spell out "AMGWHAT"? __________________

03-17-2006, 02:38 PM	#12
Lorinser CLK Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: South Florida Posts: 125 Drives: 04 CLK55	I dont think they make H&R springs for the W209 CLK55. I couldn't find them on their website. I will probably go with renntech. __________________

03-17-2006, 01:53 AM	#4
wfoclk55 Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Dana Point, Ca Posts: 107 Drives: '02 CLK55 ///AMG '05 Raven R1	I say lower it. If you go with H & R springs it would be 1" to 1 1/3" lower. Should cost less then $500.00 installed. Mine on my '02 was $430 ish.

03-17-2006, 09:47 AM	#5
Tricky's 55 Newbie Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: N.Y. Posts: 7 Drives: 2002 CLK 55	Looks Nice !!!!!!!!

03-17-2006, 11:28 AM	#6
jtc55 MBWorld Fanatic! Join Date: May 2005 Location: chicagoland Posts: 1,223 Drives: 08 E63	car looks good w/ chrome wheels and tint. but i would recommend lowering it and changing out those orange side markers.

03-21-2006, 03:45 PM	#15
PrsnBenz Super Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: 925, CA Posts: 628 Drives: 2006 E90 325i	looks good, you dont see too many w209's with chrome wheels on em these days.

09-25-2006, 10:41 AM	#17
Holson Super Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 912 Drives: '06 AM V8 Vantage	Very nice, What are the offsets of the wheels? Thanks

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