New Member - Best wishes from Germany

V8 forever · 12-25-2002, 01:32 PM

Hi,everybody,

and the best wishes for the new year from Germany.

I own a CLK 55 since August 2000 and enjoy it daily like no car before. I was very surprised to discover this forum and I like it very much, especially the technical informations.There seem to be a lot of these cars in the US.
I am pissed too, that the CLK 55 -W 209- is not any more the most dynamic car in the MB-program.
All the rumors about a Kompressor-Version are strictly denied by
Merc. itself and by AMG, who I called recently.

So lets hope they just deny it for sales-political reasons,despite they are on the way with it.

Have fun with your cars !

Stefan

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karl k · 12-25-2002, 03:04 PM

Frohe Weihnachten und einen guten Rutsch!

V8 - are you racing with the Wuppertaler Schwebebahn daily? Is that why you are hoping for the supercharged AMG, because the standard 55 AMG is too slow??

http://www.wuppertal.de/

JamE55 · 12-25-2002, 07:36 PM

Welcome stefan!

theine · 12-25-2002, 08:07 PM

Happy holidays and welcome to the forum!

V8 forever · 12-26-2002, 06:57 AM

Thank You all for answering,

@karl k : You seem to know Wuppertal,yes, racing the Schwebebahn is a good idea in respect of supporting the earnings of the city by paying fines.
I prefer the "obere Lichtenplatzer Straße", which has some nice curves to try out road-holding, at a legal speed level.

As You know, 1/4 mile is not popular over here.But a certain "Tony Rowe" is trying to establish "Operation Street Legal" here, to make the 1/4 mile popular. It is said, he is a famous person in the US. Can someone confirm this ?

At one of these events I lost twice against Camaros by a quarter car-lenght. Reasons could be lack of traction at the start, but also the weight of the CLK. So a 500 hp version would be welcome.

Stefan

CLK 69 · 12-26-2002, 07:32 AM

Stefan

Ei gude wie?

What mods have you done to your car and do you have any pics?

Frohes neues...

Coop

V8 forever · 12-26-2002, 10:45 AM

Sorry, no pics,

but You dont miss much.It is a plain CLK 55 , silver with silver/black interior.

The only mod is the rear ashtray-mod.
The rear ashtray tends to snap out of his lock at the Autobahn at higher speeds, if the pavement is not perfect.
This causes a sudden rattling noise, no joke at speeds around and over 150 mph. First time I got really scared.
I did not get a lot of feedback when I told them at the service.So
I added another spring at the rear side of the ashtray to rise the force which presses the ashtray into the lock, now the problem is solved.

I would like to have other wheels and tires for better traction without loosing original appearence, did not find any solution until now.

Stefan

FrankW · 12-27-2002, 05:10 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by V8 forever
Sorry, no pics,

but You dont miss much.It is a plain CLK 55 , silver with silver/black interior.

The only mod is the rear ashtray-mod.
The rear ashtray tends to snap out of his lock at the Autobahn at higher speeds, if the pavement is not perfect.
This causes a sudden rattling noise, no joke at speeds around and over 150 mph. First time I got really scared.
I did not get a lot of feedback when I told them at the service.So
I added another spring at the rear side of the ashtray to rise the force which presses the ashtray into the lock, now the problem is solved.

I would like to have other wheels and tires for better traction without loosing original appearence, did not find any solution until now.

Stefan

NO AMG is plain, my friend. EVERY ONE of them is special.

post a picture when you can

V8 forever · 12-28-2002, 12:19 PM

Except cars, my personal stuff is a bit obsolete.Have no Digi-Cam yet.
Maybe I can afford one till next Christmas, if I dont spend all the money for a new car

.

I`ll try to let scan one foto from last 1/4 race in Bitburg.

Stefan

karl k · 12-28-2002, 02:37 PM

Stefan -

got a digicam for Christmas. It looked so complex, I immediately put it back into the box. Hopefully with enough courage, I'll turn it on by New Year's Day!!

PS
Ich schwebte ueber der Wupper vor 50 Jahren - Klassenausflug von Herten.

FrankW · 12-28-2002, 06:28 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by karl k
Stefan -

got a digicam for Christmas. It looked so complex, I immediately put it back into the box. Hopefully with enough courage, I'll turn it on by New Year's Day!!

PS
Ich schwebte ueber der Wupper vor 50 Jahren - Klassenausflug von Herten.

lol

....

Pierre32///AMG · 12-28-2002, 09:57 PM

Welcome V8 forever!

karl k · 01-15-2003, 02:40 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by karl k
Stefan -

got a digicam for Christmas. It looked so complex, I immediately put it back into the box. Hopefully with enough courage, I'll turn it on by New Year's Day!!

The digicam is out of the box...watch out!!

FrankW · 01-15-2003, 05:01 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by karl k
The digicam is out of the box...watch out!!

are you trying to make us dizzy or the picture just turned out that way?

V8 forever · 01-18-2003, 05:07 AM

Karl K

Thats not bad for the first try,

lets name it "contemporary art deco adaption of a benzes wheel"
(excuse my poor English, I was educated (?) at public schools)

Hopefully I get one of these machines next Christmas.

The snow has gone Tuesday, no more need to drive the winter beater for the next days

I wish I would be in Hollywood (Fla.)

Stefan

karl k · 01-18-2003, 02:55 PM

Hi Stefan!

Coincidentally, this weekend is "Artdecco"weekend on South Beach, Miami Beach and it's cold: 45F.

I took a couple more pix.

karl k · 01-18-2003, 02:56 PM

.

karl k · 01-18-2003, 03:02 PM

...and AMG wheel w/custom ctr.: PLAIN!!

FrankW · 01-18-2003, 04:04 PM

now that's some pictures LOOKing GOOD!

karl k · 01-18-2003, 06:28 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by FrankW
now that's some pictures LOOKing GOOD!

TNX Frank.

That AMG is sooo photogenic...

karl k · 01-18-2003, 06:45 PM

...you need the AMG power to outrun these 3.50 m alligators.

V8 forever · 01-19-2003, 05:32 AM

These pictures seem to be taken from an AMG Swamp-Buggy.

Its obvious, You live in Style

Stefan

karl k · 01-19-2003, 12:48 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by V8 forever
These pictures seem to be taken from an AMG Swamp-Buggy.

Its obvious, You live in Style

Stefan

An AMG swamp-buggy with a silencer is a terrific idea! I wonder how the Sierra Club or Audubon Society would feel about that? (Gruene Partei think-alikes)

The excursion was in the Corkscrew Swamp near Naples, Florida - 140 miles from Miami via "Alligator Alley".

http://www.audubon.org/local/sanctua.../Visit_Us.html

12-25-2002, 03:04 PM	#2
karl k MBWorld Fanatic! Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Florida Posts: 2,065 Drives: 2002 CLK 55 AMG Coupe ;)	Frohe Weihnachten und einen guten Rutsch! V8 - are you racing with the Wuppertaler Schwebebahn daily? Is that why you are hoping for the supercharged AMG, because the standard 55 AMG is too slow?? http://www.wuppertal.de/ __________________ 2002 CLK55 ////AMG brilliant silver & charcoal nappa GPS Comand & Escort 8500

12-25-2002, 07:36 PM	#3
JamE55 Out Of Control! Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: CA, NV, CO Posts: 19,916	Welcome stefan! __________________ CLK-DTM AMG...The only one you'll need for the street! Reliable Tuning Companies Below: www.Evosport.com Buy now or die! www.EuroteckMotorsports.com Buy now or die!! www.ttmotorsports.com If you want to hear the voice of God! :D What Kleemann does to mere mortals --->

12-25-2002, 08:07 PM	#4
theine MBWorld Fanatic! Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Palm Beach, FL Posts: 1,407 Drives: CLK430	Happy holidays and welcome to the forum! __________________

12-28-2002, 02:37 PM	#10
karl k MBWorld Fanatic! Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Florida Posts: 2,065 Drives: 2002 CLK 55 AMG Coupe ;)	Stefan - got a digicam for Christmas. It looked so complex, I immediately put it back into the box. Hopefully with enough courage, I'll turn it on by New Year's Day!! PS Ich schwebte ueber der Wupper vor 50 Jahren - Klassenausflug von Herten. __________________ 2002 CLK55 ////AMG brilliant silver & charcoal nappa GPS Comand & Escort 8500

12-28-2002, 09:57 PM	#12
Pierre32///AMG Super Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Viña del Mar, Chile Posts: 700 Drives: Porsche Turbo Stage 4, Cayenne S ... gone C43, C32, ML55 & Ducati 999.	Welcome V8 forever! __________________ '01 Porsche Carrera Turbo, iA Stage IV, H&R springs, TechArt 19" + GTS Type II bumper, Gemballa GT Wing, EVO WG, MAcarbon. '08 Porsche Cayenne Turbo (wifes).

12-26-2002, 06:57 AM	#5
V8 forever Almost a Member! Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Germany Posts: 61 Drives: CLK 55 AMG March 2000	Thank You all for answering, @karl k : You seem to know Wuppertal,yes, racing the Schwebebahn is a good idea in respect of supporting the earnings of the city by paying fines. I prefer the "obere Lichtenplatzer Straße", which has some nice curves to try out road-holding, at a legal speed level. As You know, 1/4 mile is not popular over here.But a certain "Tony Rowe" is trying to establish "Operation Street Legal" here, to make the 1/4 mile popular. It is said, he is a famous person in the US. Can someone confirm this ? At one of these events I lost twice against Camaros by a quarter car-lenght. Reasons could be lack of traction at the start, but also the weight of the CLK. So a 500 hp version would be welcome. Stefan

12-26-2002, 07:32 AM	#6
CLK 69 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Beverly Hills Posts: 327 Drives: CLK55	Stefan Ei gude wie? What mods have you done to your car and do you have any pics? Frohes neues... Coop

12-26-2002, 10:45 AM	#7
V8 forever Almost a Member! Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Germany Posts: 61 Drives: CLK 55 AMG March 2000	Sorry, no pics, but You dont miss much.It is a plain CLK 55 , silver with silver/black interior. The only mod is the rear ashtray-mod. The rear ashtray tends to snap out of his lock at the Autobahn at higher speeds, if the pavement is not perfect. This causes a sudden rattling noise, no joke at speeds around and over 150 mph. First time I got really scared. I did not get a lot of feedback when I told them at the service.So I added another spring at the rear side of the ashtray to rise the force which presses the ashtray into the lock, now the problem is solved. I would like to have other wheels and tires for better traction without loosing original appearence, did not find any solution until now. Stefan

12-28-2002, 12:19 PM	#9
V8 forever Almost a Member! Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Germany Posts: 61 Drives: CLK 55 AMG March 2000	Except cars, my personal stuff is a bit obsolete.Have no Digi-Cam yet. Maybe I can afford one till next Christmas, if I dont spend all the money for a new car . I`ll try to let scan one foto from last 1/4 race in Bitburg. Stefan

01-18-2003, 05:07 AM	#15
V8 forever Almost a Member! Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Germany Posts: 61 Drives: CLK 55 AMG March 2000	Karl K Thats not bad for the first try, lets name it "contemporary art deco adaption of a benzes wheel" (excuse my poor English, I was educated (?) at public schools) Hopefully I get one of these machines next Christmas. The snow has gone Tuesday, no more need to drive the winter beater for the next days I wish I would be in Hollywood (Fla.) Stefan

01-18-2003, 02:55 PM	#16
karl k MBWorld Fanatic! Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Florida Posts: 2,065 Drives: 2002 CLK 55 AMG Coupe ;)	Hi Stefan! Coincidentally, this weekend is "Artdecco"weekend on South Beach, Miami Beach and it's cold: 45F. I took a couple more pix. __________________ 2002 CLK55 ////AMG brilliant silver & charcoal nappa GPS Comand & Escort 8500

01-18-2003, 02:56 PM	#17
karl k MBWorld Fanatic! Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Florida Posts: 2,065 Drives: 2002 CLK 55 AMG Coupe ;)	. __________________ 2002 CLK55 ////AMG brilliant silver & charcoal nappa GPS Comand & Escort 8500

01-18-2003, 03:02 PM	#18
karl k MBWorld Fanatic! Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Florida Posts: 2,065 Drives: 2002 CLK 55 AMG Coupe ;)	...and AMG wheel w/custom ctr.: PLAIN!! __________________ 2002 CLK55 ////AMG brilliant silver & charcoal nappa GPS Comand & Escort 8500

01-18-2003, 04:04 PM	#19
FrankW Out Of Control!! Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Diamond Bar, CA Posts: 19,294 Drives: DirtyToo & Thrifty	now that's some pictures LOOKing GOOD! __________________ 2002 W203 M112K with insane amount of mods "new pic on last page" 2008 W204 M272 with not so much mods. wants 307hp 7200 redline engine from SL350 For Sale:authentic Carlsson exhaust tips (2) $200

01-18-2003, 06:45 PM	#21
karl k MBWorld Fanatic! Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Florida Posts: 2,065 Drives: 2002 CLK 55 AMG Coupe ;)	...you need the AMG power to outrun these 3.50 m alligators. __________________ 2002 CLK55 ////AMG brilliant silver & charcoal nappa GPS Comand & Escort 8500

01-19-2003, 05:32 AM	#22
V8 forever Almost a Member! Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Germany Posts: 61 Drives: CLK 55 AMG March 2000	These pictures seem to be taken from an AMG Swamp-Buggy. Its obvious, You live in Style Stefan

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