*** VRP CLK63 Cabriolet Project *** - Page 2

nlpamg · 04-24-2008, 01:55 AM

bump, how's the project going?

I can't wait to see the finished results!

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slang500 · 04-24-2008, 04:17 AM

Cant wait to see the finished car..

jrcart · 04-25-2008, 11:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vrus

I have been working for 2 weeks researching this to try and get a complete list of everything needed...

Finally, after speaking with 3 different dealers, I have 21 pages worth of diagrams and part #s to do this.. Black Series stuff is almost as hard to find as the CLK-DTM stuff ... lol...

I think I now have a complete list of parts required to do the project.

We will be doing the full dual exhuast conversion and everything else required to make the outside of the car look like a Black Series.

In parts cost alone we are at almost $13,000 in case anyone else is thinking about doing this to their 63. I'll take some pics of the body panels once we receive everything and post them for you guys.

Are you planning on removing the rear seats? A carbon fiber tonneau covering the rear seat compartment with a roll cage sticking out would look insane...

vrus · 04-26-2008, 02:30 PM

All the body panels were ordered.. we are waiting on the 2 rear quarter panels which were only available from Germany.. they should be here in 5 - 10 days.

The car is heading north to Montreal.. he is missing it because the weather is so nice.. We are doing the body work up here and then once he has had his fill of top-down driving, it will go back to Cali for S/C and engine upgrades.

I'll take pics of the progress once we start putting the body together.

As far as I know, this will be the FIRST BS widebody on a CLK63 Cab.

The goal is to convert the entire car over to BS styling (inside & out). We are just doing the outside parts first.

vrus · 04-26-2008, 02:30 PM

Yeah.. the idea is to make it look like a factory BS but with no top.. I want someone to look at it and say "Those crazy buggers chopped the roof off a BS"... hahaha...

Quote:

Originally Posted by jrcart

Are you planning on removing the rear seats? A carbon fiber tonneau covering the rear seat compartment with a roll cage sticking out would look insane...

John V. · 04-28-2008, 03:52 AM

I might be interested in a set of shorty headers as well. Let me know how much they are

vrus · 04-28-2008, 12:53 PM

Will do.

Once we get the first set done and installed, we'll do some dyno testing and report back. If the power is there, they will go up for sale.

I believe we are looking at $1500 range for the headers.

Quote:

Originally Posted by John V.

I might be interested in a set of shorty headers as well. Let me know how much they are

Goatspeed · 04-28-2008, 07:29 PM

Count me in on those headers...especially for the $1500 range...what kind of gains are you expecting? (too lazy to search)

vrus · 04-28-2008, 08:11 PM

We currently have 530hp kit for the 63 cars. We are hoping with headers + tuning to create a 560hp kit.

We figure 10 - 15hp for the headers and 10 - 15hp for the tune is realistic.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Goatspeed

Count me in on those headers...especially for the $1500 range...what kind of gains are you expecting? (too lazy to search)

Brabus E55 · 04-29-2008, 01:46 PM

any updates?

MJ50 · 04-29-2008, 01:57 PM

can't wait to see the final product!

vrus · 04-29-2008, 10:47 PM

Still waiting for rear fenders to arrive from Germany.. Car is being transported back to Canada for body installation.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brabus E55

any updates?

vrus · 05-30-2008, 02:20 PM

All of the Black Series panels have arrived in Canada.. The car is being taken apart and the reassembly will begin shortly.

They forgot to send the rear bumper, and we are having some trouble getting the rear quarter inner fender panels (the ones made from steel that are welded to the frame of the car).. Hopefully we can order these pieces because making them by hand is going to be a major ordeal..

I'll get some pics from my friend's shop soon and post some updates for you guys.

vrus · 05-30-2008, 02:23 PM

Forgot to mention..

With our VR530 kit + the ECU tune he ran 12.1 at 118mph at the track on his first and only pass..

jjtoma · 10-03-2008, 03:00 PM

Victor,wondering if the car is finished yet. Thanks

LZH · 10-03-2008, 03:41 PM

Very cool project for sure and I can't wait to see the blower !!! But, wouldn't it have made more sense to take a slightly used Black Series (they can be had for less than 100k now) and just chop the top off ? Sure, it would be a full time cab, but at least all the suspension, body panels, wider track and all the other black series goodies would be in place....Just a thought.

lexaltezza · 10-03-2008, 06:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LZH

Very cool project for sure and I can't wait to see the blower !!! But, wouldn't it have made more sense to take a slightly used Black Series (they can be had for less than 100k now) and just chop the top off ? Sure, it would be a full time cab, but at least all the suspension, body panels, wider track and all the other black series goodies would be in place....Just a thought.

I would think there would be structual integrity issues with that route.

LZH · 10-03-2008, 06:50 PM

Yeah I guess you're right...cool project but seems counterintuitive when you coud just buy an SL63 AND get the MCT gearbox.

jrcart · 10-03-2008, 09:21 PM

This thing is not done yet?

weneakhborz · 10-04-2008, 02:43 PM

yeah what are the updates here?

vrus · 10-09-2008, 11:53 AM

The car is in Canada getting its widebody done.

Converting a narrow body CLK cabriolet to BS is not an easy task. Alot of research of parts and custom fabrication were required.

Here are some pics of the progress.. when this car is done, it will definitely be a one of a kind. Once the outer body work is done, its back to the performance part of the project. We will then continue on with the supercharger and block.

vrus · 10-09-2008, 11:53 AM

Tritech · 10-09-2008, 12:06 PM

amazing! I can't wait to see this completed!

Thericker · 10-09-2008, 12:23 PM

Holy sheet! that is some major surgery, you gotta show 1 more pic of the rear since the quad exhaust is on

MJ50 · 10-09-2008, 01:19 PM

looks great!

04-24-2008, 04:17 AM	#27
slang500 Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: O.C. Posts: 203 Drives: 07 CLS 63, 87 L6,raised TITAN,62 custom beetle,72 monte carlo,2 civics	Cant wait to see the finished car.. __________________ 2007 CLS 63 Cocaine White/Black leather,hre 897's white/w black insets/w chrome lip,brembos w/painted hubs,asma grill,custom front/rear bumbers w/65 vents/shaved turn signals,carlsson lip 2/tone,custom exhaust w/H.M.S. tips,powerchiped,V.R.P. power package and lots of black paint..........................................

04-28-2008, 07:29 PM	#33
Goatspeed Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bay Area Posts: 201 Drives: 2007 E63, Audi S4, 1965 Goat	Count me in on those headers...especially for the $1500 range...what kind of gains are you expecting? (too lazy to search) __________________ 2004 Audi S4 - SOLD! "Liking the Fastness"

04-29-2008, 01:57 PM	#36
MJ50 MBWorld Fanatic! Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: S. Pasadena, CA Posts: 8,865 Drives: W203 & W211	can't wait to see the final product! __________________ 2003 C240 MBenzNL (PTS, IMS, euro COMAND, folding/convex mirrors, euro bi-xenons, SAM, MHI, euro trunklid, euro mat, steering wheel, etc...) 2004 E55 MBenzNL (057,219,390,428,500,527,615,682,816,881,882,884, CLS63 IC, AMG Airbag, iPod, Euro Door Pins/Convex Mirrors/Trunklid), SL65 rims, RENNtech pulley 2004 ML350 MBenzNL (rearview mirror, AMG style steering wheel, euro convex mirror) SOLD 323.205.MJ50 Google Voice

10-03-2008, 03:00 PM	#40
jjtoma Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Sarasota, FL Posts: 123 Drives: 07' CLK63 designo Graphite/Black; 07' E350 Sport White/Cashmere	Victor,wondering if the car is finished yet. Thanks __________________

10-03-2008, 09:21 PM	#44
jrcart MBWorld Fanatic! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Naperville, IL/Chicago Posts: 2,963 Drives: 08 Evosport CLK 63 Blk Series	This thing is not done yet? __________________ 2008 CLK 63 Black Series

04-26-2008, 02:30 PM	#29
vrus Banned Join Date: May 2004 Location: Richmond Hill, Ontario Posts: 3,797 Drives: 2003 E55 AMG	All the body panels were ordered.. we are waiting on the 2 rear quarter panels which were only available from Germany.. they should be here in 5 - 10 days. The car is heading north to Montreal.. he is missing it because the weather is so nice.. We are doing the body work up here and then once he has had his fill of top-down driving, it will go back to Cali for S/C and engine upgrades. I'll take pics of the progress once we start putting the body together. As far as I know, this will be the FIRST BS widebody on a CLK63 Cab. The goal is to convert the entire car over to BS styling (inside & out). We are just doing the outside parts first.

04-28-2008, 03:52 AM	#31
John V. SPONSOR Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Vancouver B.C. Posts: 129 Drives: 2007 CLK63 Cab	I might be interested in a set of shorty headers as well. Let me know how much they are

04-29-2008, 01:46 PM	#35
Brabus E55 Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: OC Posts: 214 Drives: E55 K8, Dinan 330CI	any updates?

05-30-2008, 02:20 PM	#38
vrus Banned Join Date: May 2004 Location: Richmond Hill, Ontario Posts: 3,797 Drives: 2003 E55 AMG	All of the Black Series panels have arrived in Canada.. The car is being taken apart and the reassembly will begin shortly. They forgot to send the rear bumper, and we are having some trouble getting the rear quarter inner fender panels (the ones made from steel that are welded to the frame of the car).. Hopefully we can order these pieces because making them by hand is going to be a major ordeal.. I'll get some pics from my friend's shop soon and post some updates for you guys.

05-30-2008, 02:23 PM	#39
vrus Banned Join Date: May 2004 Location: Richmond Hill, Ontario Posts: 3,797 Drives: 2003 E55 AMG	Forgot to mention.. With our VR530 kit + the ECU tune he ran 12.1 at 118mph at the track on his first and only pass..

10-03-2008, 03:41 PM	#41
LZH MBWorld Fanatic! Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 1,774 Drives: CLK 63 Black Series, B6 S4 Avant, 997S, , Lexus RXh, 2002 35' Cigarette, '04 GMC 3500 Duramax dually	Very cool project for sure and I can't wait to see the blower !!! But, wouldn't it have made more sense to take a slightly used Black Series (they can be had for less than 100k now) and just chop the top off ? Sure, it would be a full time cab, but at least all the suspension, body panels, wider track and all the other black series goodies would be in place....Just a thought.

10-03-2008, 06:50 PM	#43
LZH MBWorld Fanatic! Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 1,774 Drives: CLK 63 Black Series, B6 S4 Avant, 997S, , Lexus RXh, 2002 35' Cigarette, '04 GMC 3500 Duramax dually	Yeah I guess you're right...cool project but seems counterintuitive when you coud just buy an SL63 AND get the MCT gearbox.

10-04-2008, 02:43 PM	#45
weneakhborz Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 89	yeah what are the updates here? __________________ Fear is JUST a Word on my T-shirt "NO Fear"

10-09-2008, 11:53 AM	#46
vrus Banned Join Date: May 2004 Location: Richmond Hill, Ontario Posts: 3,797 Drives: 2003 E55 AMG	The car is in Canada getting its widebody done. Converting a narrow body CLK cabriolet to BS is not an easy task. Alot of research of parts and custom fabrication were required. Here are some pics of the progress.. when this car is done, it will definitely be a one of a kind. Once the outer body work is done, its back to the performance part of the project. We will then continue on with the supercharger and block.

10-09-2008, 12:06 PM	#48
Tritech Almost a Member! Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 54 Drives: E55, GT-R	amazing! I can't wait to see this completed!

10-09-2008, 12:23 PM	#49
Thericker MBWorld Fanatic! Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Southern, CA. Posts: 5,901 Drives: W220 S430 w/Supercharger C6 Corvette blk on blk 2005 SL600 Twin Turbo AMG body blk on blk loaded!	Holy sheet! that is some major surgery, you gotta show 1 more pic of the rear since the quad exhaust is on __________________ '05 SL600 BITURBO 19x10.5 19x8.5 whls/Custom 3" DP's w/Hi-Flo cats/AMG quad tip cat-back 3" straight pipes/Custom CAI/Rear IC Reservoir 5.5 gall alum tank w/CM30-Pump/Powerchip TT Dyno-Tune

10-09-2008, 01:19 PM	#50
MJ50 MBWorld Fanatic! Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: S. Pasadena, CA Posts: 8,865 Drives: W203 & W211	looks great! __________________ 2003 C240 MBenzNL (PTS, IMS, euro COMAND, folding/convex mirrors, euro bi-xenons, SAM, MHI, euro trunklid, euro mat, steering wheel, etc...) 2004 E55 MBenzNL (057,219,390,428,500,527,615,682,816,881,882,884, CLS63 IC, AMG Airbag, iPod, Euro Door Pins/Convex Mirrors/Trunklid), SL65 rims, RENNtech pulley 2004 ML350 MBenzNL (rearview mirror, AMG style steering wheel, euro convex mirror) SOLD 323.205.MJ50 Google Voice

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