A different look for my CLK

Zal · 05-23-2009, 03:12 AM

Not yet convinced I like the change in looks, but here it is for your assessment. I like the monoblock OEM so had a second set refinished in Black Opal, dressed with a matching black Opal grill, I will have the option to change looks periodically....black for the track, and chrome for a night on the town..

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HCUBED · 05-23-2009, 10:57 AM

I like the chrome much better.

MARTYMAR · 05-23-2009, 11:01 AM

Chrome that is. Much more classic look.

ZedStyle · 05-23-2009, 11:49 AM

silver would have been better than chrome to me...

also really don't like the new grille, sorry...

OPALW208 · 05-24-2009, 03:18 AM

take that fleabay , horrendous looking grill off your car.

it doens't matter what color you paint that POS grill, it does NOT go w/ 208's.

paint your stock grill if anything......

tc1728 · 05-24-2009, 08:25 AM

second pic looks like a bad photo shop of the first pic.

M-bENZ · 05-25-2009, 01:58 AM

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Originally Posted by OPALW208

take that fleabay , horrendous looking grill off your car.

it doens't matter what color you paint that POS grill, it does NOT go w/ 208's.

paint your stock grill if anything......

I agree I like the stock grill better.

Andy

GiZzO · 05-25-2009, 04:42 PM

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Originally Posted by M-bENZ

I agree I like the stock grill better.

Andy

Agreed. Chrome center caps off too.

AMGOODNESS · 05-26-2009, 08:49 PM

hate to pile on but i agree with the group.

Zal · 05-27-2009, 12:04 AM

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Originally Posted by AMGOODNESS

hate to pile on but i agree with the group.

Actually I too am not too thrilled with the new grill and like the classic look better.. The wheels are already painted so will have to live with that, though have the chrome ones too so can swap out when i feel like it. attached an updated pic..

Chappy · 05-27-2009, 08:25 AM

Looks menacing....I'd hate to have that beast chase me around the track this weekend!!

Autoscope · 05-27-2009, 09:42 AM

I think it looks sweet! Maybe your next mod could be a grill and take off your front plate!

I notice you're in DFW. Have you ever considered tuning or dynoing you CLK?

da_guitarist · 05-28-2009, 07:56 PM

DO IT! Black 'er out. That's what I'm doing when I'm back in the states

GiZzO · 05-29-2009, 10:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Zal

Actually I too am not too thrilled with the new grill and like the classic look better.. The wheels are already painted so will have to live with that, though have the chrome ones too so can swap out when i feel like it. attached an updated pic..

This is much better

Clear out or black out bumper marker, maybe?

AMGOODNESS · 06-01-2009, 09:03 PM

that does look much better. the W208 chrome grills look good.

Riot Nrrrd · 06-06-2009, 12:53 AM

I trust AMG to have better taste than me.

I love my W208 cabriolet's wheels. Like these ones:

Do not like the chrome wheels. Really do not like black wheels. On any car. Just makes the car look like it's filthy dirty, IMHO. Don't know why it always makes me feel that way (i.e., nothing personal Zal, I react this way to every car with black wheels).

astropat · 06-18-2009, 01:52 PM

I like the older grill better too, but I think it would look better with a flat hood emblem.

Take some tips from Gizzo (car looks nice, btw)... especially about that amber front bumper marker.

I think these two things will make your car look a little more sleek and sportier.

neilbo75 · 06-20-2009, 08:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Riot Nrrrd

I trust AMG to have better taste than me.

I love my W208 cabriolet's wheels. Like these ones:

Do not like the chrome wheels. Really do not like black wheels. On any car. Just makes the car look like it's filthy dirty, IMHO. Don't know why it always makes me feel that way (i.e., nothing personal Zal, I react this way to every car with black wheels).

Nice car you're showing us there! Those 17 inch stock Series I AMG wheels are classic ... but a close look at the photo reveals big AMG boxes on the back seat: 18 inch 2 piece R129 wheels on their way to the installer in Holland!

05-23-2009, 11:01 AM	#3
MARTYMAR Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 386 Drives: CLK 55 AMG, IS 350	Classic Chrome that is. Much more classic look. __________________ Interior Mods, Kenwood DNX 8120 head unit with factory steering wheel control, back-up camera and amp. Exterior Mods, 19 inch Mandrus Manheim Wheels, H&R Springs lowered front and back staggered.

05-23-2009, 11:49 AM	#4
ZedStyle MBWorld Fanatic! Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 2,399 Drives: Youngtimer	silver would have been better than chrome to me... also really don't like the new grille, sorry... __________________

05-24-2009, 08:25 AM	#6
tc1728 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: SF CA Posts: 396	second pic looks like a bad photo shop of the first pic. __________________ 2000 C230K (sold) 2001 CLK320 Conv't (sold) 2002 Honda Odyessy (sold) 2003 ML500 (sold) 2002 C32 AMG (sold) 1998 ML320 (sold) 2006 BMW 330i (lease returned) 2005 Pontiac GTO (sold) 2006 Hummer H3 (can't wait for the lease to be up) 2005 X3 2002 Maserati Spyder CC (sold) 2003 CLK55 AMG 2009 BMW M3 Hardtop Convertible

05-26-2009, 08:49 PM	#9
AMGOODNESS Super Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Sparks, NV Posts: 613 Drives: 03 CLK 55 AMG, IMCO muffler/Magnaflow tips, KW V1 coilovers, 19" Petrol Metrix Wheels	hate to pile on but i agree with the group. __________________ $C:\Documents and Settings\lhill\My Documents\My Documents\Leo's Files\personal pics files\AMG RAYS F DRIVER VIEW.JPG$

05-27-2009, 08:25 AM	#11
Chappy MBWorld Fanatic! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Hotlanta Posts: 7,886 Drives: AMG	Looks menacing....I'd hate to have that beast chase me around the track this weekend!! __________________ W208 CLK55 - 2002 (Silver w/Charcoal - 43K miles) 1 of 3,381 W208 AMG Coupes Worldwide 304WHP / 321TQ - Stock! W124 Estate - 1995 MBWGCM #71 Kombi's Uber Alles Member #3

05-23-2009, 10:57 AM	#2
HCUBED Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 50 Drives: W209 2003 CLK55 Coupe	I like the chrome much better.

05-24-2009, 03:18 AM	#5
OPALW208 MBWorld Fanatic! Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: The Bay Posts: 1,128 Drives: widebody w208	take that fleabay , horrendous looking grill off your car. it doens't matter what color you paint that POS grill, it does NOT go w/ 208's. paint your stock grill if anything......

05-27-2009, 09:42 AM	#12
Autoscope SPONSOR Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: DFW Posts: 395 Drives: E350 Sport & Rs6	I think it looks sweet! Maybe your next mod could be a grill and take off your front plate! I notice you're in DFW. Have you ever considered tuning or dynoing you CLK? __________________ AMG Dyno Youtube Channel "Renntech and Kleemann Dealers"- Please visit our newest location in Park Cities (214)350-3050 www.Autoscope.net

05-28-2009, 07:56 PM	#13
da_guitarist MBWorld Fanatic! Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 1,465 Drives: 01 CLK55	DO IT! Black 'er out. That's what I'm doing when I'm back in the states __________________

06-01-2009, 09:03 PM	#15
AMGOODNESS Super Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Sparks, NV Posts: 613 Drives: 03 CLK 55 AMG, IMCO muffler/Magnaflow tips, KW V1 coilovers, 19" Petrol Metrix Wheels	that does look much better. the W208 chrome grills look good. __________________ $C:\Documents and Settings\lhill\My Documents\My Documents\Leo's Files\personal pics files\AMG RAYS F DRIVER VIEW.JPG$

06-06-2009, 12:53 AM	#16
Riot Nrrrd Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Los Angeles, CA, USA Posts: 220 Drives: 2002 CLK55 Cabriolet, 1989 300E, 1984 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz Convertible (for sale, PM me)	I trust AMG to have better taste than me. I love my W208 cabriolet's wheels. Like these ones: Do not like the chrome wheels. Really do not like black wheels. On any car. Just makes the car look like it's filthy dirty, IMHO. Don't know why it always makes me feel that way (i.e., nothing personal Zal, I react this way to every car with black wheels).

06-18-2009, 01:52 PM	#17
astropat Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: SD\|LA Posts: 216 Drives: CLK 320	I like the older grill better too, but I think it would look better with a flat hood emblem. Take some tips from Gizzo (car looks nice, btw)... especially about that amber front bumper marker. I think these two things will make your car look a little more sleek and sportier. __________________ 320 \| Wheels, Coilovers, Stereo Upgrade, Sprint Booster

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