Evosport CLK63 Black Series Alcantara Headliner

Simon @ evosport · 03-30-2009, 08:56 PM

We just finished redoing the headliner (including all the pillars and visors) for a customer car in all Alcantara (the factory headliner is cloth). Thought I'd share some pics. We used a 360-deg blind stitch on the visor so that no seam is visible on the outside. This is really how the car SHOULD have come from the factory! Enjoy...

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a_Y · 03-30-2009, 09:04 PM

very very nice..!!!

although i still don't get why amg put that clock as a part of the instrument cluster for such a car...

LZH · 03-30-2009, 09:36 PM

Very nice, Simon - well done man.

toddturbos · 03-31-2009, 12:21 AM

Hey, I think recognize that car, looks good, can't wait to see it in person!

Todd

JamE55 · 03-31-2009, 10:48 AM

Looks awsome!!! Had a feeling it was Todd's car since it's currently being worked on.

What's next on the mod list?

AMGfan · 03-31-2009, 10:54 AM

Great job...I agree the Alcantara headliner is detail I wish came standard. I did it in the E55. It may not get noticed readily by "civilians" but it is a small detail that most AMG devotees can appreciate.

nrgy · 04-01-2009, 01:49 AM

Looks great! I've been wanting to do this on my car for several months now! I can't quite tell from the pictures, but is that a black or grey alcantara, or even charcoal?

Simon @ evosport · 04-01-2009, 12:57 PM

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Originally Posted by nrgy

Looks great! I've been wanting to do this on my car for several months now! I can't quite tell from the pictures, but is that a black or grey alcantara, or even charcoal?

It's black alcantara. May look dark grey depending on light and which direction the fibers are running.

neilbo75 · 04-01-2009, 07:39 PM

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Originally Posted by a_Y

very very nice..!!!

although i still don't get why amg put that clock as a part of the instrument cluster for such a car...

Yes, big clocks are my pet peeve with modern AMGs - and they've done it again with the new E class.

The alcantara work looks great - now go wrap those assist handles in leather!

AMGfan · 04-01-2009, 07:50 PM

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Originally Posted by neilbo75

Yes, big clocks are my pet peeve with modern AMGs - and they've done it again with the new E class.

The alcantara work looks great - now go wrap those assist handles in leather!

Go with alcantara...

moparrbust · 04-01-2009, 09:41 PM

I like it..................but don't forget to knock the middle clip back in place on the passenger rear pillar cover.

thaichi808 · 04-03-2009, 03:57 PM

Looks kinda cheap,

i would've done something different because you already had to go thru the trouble of taking off the headliner, i think i woyld've done something a little more custom maybe leather instead of suade with matching desighn of the seats

Eitan1 · 04-03-2009, 05:16 PM

its nicely done. How much is this treatment and how long does it take?

Simon @ evosport · 04-03-2009, 06:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thaichi808

Looks kinda cheap,

i would've done something different because you already had to go thru the trouble of taking off the headliner, i think i woyld've done something a little more custom maybe leather instead of suade with matching desighn of the seats

Cheap? Well it's a good thing opinions are free. I'll be sure to keep your leather suggestion in mind

Say hello to your friends at HMS for me.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eitan1

its nicely done. How much is this treatment and how long does it take?

Sending you a PM now.

mfncl63 · 04-03-2009, 08:50 PM

simon - looks great! great look for this car.

Jeru55 · 04-04-2009, 12:30 PM

Awesome Look!!
I am Curious to know what such a job would cost (for w210)?
Keep up the Great Work!

JonMBZ · 04-04-2009, 01:40 PM

Sorry, but I think it looks horrible. Should have taken all the hand prints out of it at least for the picture.

AMGfan · 04-04-2009, 01:56 PM

What a tough crowd...I think you guys need to see it in person to appreciate it...the flash of the camera does wash the color out and makes it look a lot lighter than it really is...It is a much better look than the cheap looking cloth that comes standard in the CLK and E.

It may need more stitching but I think that is a function of the difference in contours of the interior between the CLK and E. I still give props to the work done over at Evosport.

Here is a couple of pics with the headliner with more stitching...which I'm sure it could easily be done @ Evosport. You can also redo the rear deck in alcantara (last pic).

toddturbos · 04-04-2009, 02:45 PM

This is a harsh board. This is actually my BS and I just received the BS yesterday and that was the first time I saw the car in person. The pictures do not capture the richness, quality and detail and like others have said, the flash lightens the fabric. It's actually a perfect match, assuming your intent was to match the existing fabric headliner in color. I personally do not think this looks cheap, in fact, just the opposite, IMO, this is how it should have came from the factory. What you don't see in the pictures is Evosports CF (replaces the 5 pieces of aluminum) which really looks great and just completes the interior and helps set off the interior and compliments the Alcantera. It's amazing how close of a perfect match the CF is to the factory.
BTW, love the smell of the Alcatera, I think the car will always have the "new car smell"
Todd

JonMBZ · 04-04-2009, 04:49 PM

Sorry just being honest you still have an awesome car. Just take out the plastic mats ;p

transferred · 04-04-2009, 05:07 PM

Looks good, todd.

Hard to believe with a 100k+ msrp alcantara wasn't stock or at least an option....that and bluetooth i bet every bs owner wishes they had/could've ordered

-Rob

Vic55 · 04-04-2009, 05:57 PM

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Originally Posted by transferred

Looks good, todd.

Hard to believe with a 100k+ msrp alcantara wasn't stock or at least an option....that and bluetooth i bet every bs owner wishes they had/could've ordered

-Rob

+1, my overpriced M6 comes alcantara all over the place including the rear decklid...

If someone posts a pic of their car or their work, what do they expect only positive remarks? Thats why its a forum, nobody was rude or unprofessional (not pointing but just clarifying when mods would step in), it just wasnt everyone's cup of tea.

With that being said, I love alcantara and this is my cup of tea

chuck z · 04-04-2009, 10:20 PM

I love it! Nice job Simon.

BiTurboAmg · 04-04-2009, 11:55 PM

What was mb/amg thinking? I didnt think to ask if the bs had alcantera in the headliner or not. My e55 had it my sl65 had it so why did they skip the bs? Hell for the cost of the bs the gt3 has it all over the inside.

DFW01E55 · 04-05-2009, 12:06 AM

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Originally Posted by BiTurboAmg

What was mb/amg thinking? .....

They were thinking about after-market companies and what shortcuts MB could take to empower the after-market.

I could be wrong though ... maybe they were thinking, "How do we enhance the AMG margin on this project?"

Nice job on Todd's car Simon.

03-30-2009, 09:04 PM	#2
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03-30-2009, 09:36 PM	#3
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03-31-2009, 10:48 AM	#5
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03-31-2009, 10:54 AM	#6
AMGfan MBWorld Fanatic! Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Tampa, Florida Posts: 3,599 Drives: 06 SL65 / 04 E55 / 04 Cadillac Deville (AMG è la mia Famiglia la Bestia è la mia protezione)	Great job...I agree the Alcantara headliner is detail I wish came standard. I did it in the E55. It may not get noticed readily by "civilians" but it is a small detail that most AMG devotees can appreciate. __________________ *Capo Regime Central Florida (Member #4)...Mi ha dato un'offerta che non potrei rifiutare.*

04-01-2009, 01:49 AM	#7
nrgy Super Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Pacific NW Posts: 509 Drives: C63, A4	Looks great! I've been wanting to do this on my car for several months now! I can't quite tell from the pictures, but is that a black or grey alcantara, or even charcoal? __________________ C63 V1 3.864, 19" Multi Spokes, 35% F1 Tint, KW V3 Coilovers, Front Strut Brace, Carbon Fiber Airbox, MHP V3 ECU/TCU, Long Tube Headers, Mids and High Flow Cats

03-31-2009, 12:21 AM	#4
toddturbos Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: N. Cal Posts: 78 Drives: 2008 CLK Black Series	Hey, I think recognize that car, looks good, can't wait to see it in person! Todd

04-01-2009, 09:41 PM	#11
moparrbust Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 345 Drives: 2005 Crossfire SRT-6	I like it..................but don't forget to knock the middle clip back in place on the passenger rear pillar cover.

04-03-2009, 03:57 PM	#12
thaichi808 Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 19 Drives: 2003 clk500	Looks kinda cheap, i would've done something different because you already had to go thru the trouble of taking off the headliner, i think i woyld've done something a little more custom maybe leather instead of suade with matching desighn of the seats

04-03-2009, 05:16 PM	#13
Eitan1 Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: So Cal Posts: 116 Drives: 08 WHT BS	its nicely done. How much is this treatment and how long does it take?

04-03-2009, 08:50 PM	#15
mfncl63 Almost a Member! Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: ca. Posts: 59 Drives: cl63	simon - looks great! great look for this car.

04-04-2009, 12:30 PM	#16
Jeru55 Newbie Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Maryland Posts: 6 Drives: 1999 E55; 2002 CLK55K	Awesome Look!! I am Curious to know what such a job would cost (for w210)? Keep up the Great Work!

04-04-2009, 01:40 PM	#17
JonMBZ Super Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: California Posts: 891 Drives: 06 C55	Sorry, but I think it looks horrible. Should have taken all the hand prints out of it at least for the picture. __________________ Resonator + Rear Cats Deleted

04-04-2009, 01:56 PM	#18
AMGfan MBWorld Fanatic! Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Tampa, Florida Posts: 3,599 Drives: 06 SL65 / 04 E55 / 04 Cadillac Deville (AMG è la mia Famiglia la Bestia è la mia protezione)	What a tough crowd...I think you guys need to see it in person to appreciate it...the flash of the camera does wash the color out and makes it look a lot lighter than it really is...It is a much better look than the cheap looking cloth that comes standard in the CLK and E. It may need more stitching but I think that is a function of the difference in contours of the interior between the CLK and E. I still give props to the work done over at Evosport. Here is a couple of pics with the headliner with more stitching...which I'm sure it could easily be done @ Evosport. You can also redo the rear deck in alcantara (last pic). __________________ *Capo Regime Central Florida (Member #4)...Mi ha dato un'offerta che non potrei rifiutare.*

04-04-2009, 02:45 PM	#19
toddturbos Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: N. Cal Posts: 78 Drives: 2008 CLK Black Series	This is a harsh board. This is actually my BS and I just received the BS yesterday and that was the first time I saw the car in person. The pictures do not capture the richness, quality and detail and like others have said, the flash lightens the fabric. It's actually a perfect match, assuming your intent was to match the existing fabric headliner in color. I personally do not think this looks cheap, in fact, just the opposite, IMO, this is how it should have came from the factory. What you don't see in the pictures is Evosports CF (replaces the 5 pieces of aluminum) which really looks great and just completes the interior and helps set off the interior and compliments the Alcantera. It's amazing how close of a perfect match the CF is to the factory. BTW, love the smell of the Alcatera, I think the car will always have the "new car smell" Todd

04-04-2009, 04:49 PM	#20
JonMBZ Super Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: California Posts: 891 Drives: 06 C55	Sorry just being honest you still have an awesome car. Just take out the plastic mats ;p __________________ Resonator + Rear Cats Deleted

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transferred MBWorld Fanatic! Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: OC, SoCal Posts: 1,882 Drives: 06 S65, 06 M3 CS(stick), 02 BMW X5 4.6iS, 07 R1 Raven, 08 F-450 4x4, 08 CooperS JCW	Looks good, todd. Hard to believe with a 100k+ msrp alcantara wasn't stock or at least an option....that and bluetooth i bet every bs owner wishes they had/could've ordered -Rob __________________ 06 S65- Tectite Gray, back to stock, I think... 06 M3 CS- Interlagos Blue, stick, matte grille, track pads 08 F450 King Ranch Crew Cab- White, 4x4, 4.30gears 02 X5 4.6iS- Estoril Blue (wife's) 08 Cooper S JCW- Blue/White, stick (daughter's) 07 R1- Raven 08 Grizzly 700 FI EPS- Black, 26" mud hooks, winch

04-04-2009, 10:20 PM	#23
chuck z Super Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Carolina on my mind Posts: 690 Drives: 78 928	I love it! Nice job Simon. __________________ Chuck Z 2008 CLK63 BS - Renntech headers/soundpipes, H&R spacers 2005 SL55 -20" O.Z. Ultraleggera HLT, SL63 spoiler 2005 E55 Wagon - 20" AMG reps

04-04-2009, 11:55 PM	#24
BiTurboAmg Super Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 974 Drives: SL65 AMG	What was mb/amg thinking? I didnt think to ask if the bs had alcantera in the headliner or not. My e55 had it my sl65 had it so why did they skip the bs? Hell for the cost of the bs the gt3 has it all over the inside.

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