Changing badges from CLK430 to CLK55AMG MORE - Benzworld.org

03-13-2002, 05:10 AM

thank you all, but now my main concern is that some people will know the difference from the exhaust. What should I do about this? I do not want to change the exhaust. What is a good excuse?

03-13-2002, 06:01 AM

Changing the exhaust will be cheaper than changing the wheels. If you want to fool others you have to do better than just words. No AMG owners out there is going to stripe down their cars, I know I won't! Look, I had 1998 E430 Sport for 3 years and I was very happy with it. At any time I never consider changing the badge even though my E430 Sport had AMG body kit. I eventually upgraded to E55 last year. So my advice to you is enjoy your car now and upgrade to an AMG later. John J

03-13-2002, 09:52 AM

03-13-2002, 09:58 AM

But see the thing is, I CAN AFFORD THE AMG! I did not buy it because I did not like the way it rode. I live in a city and the roads are terrible. The 430 is much less harsh. Also, I do not think the engine difference was worth $18k.

03-13-2002, 03:19 PM

03-13-2002, 03:48 PM

03-13-2002, 11:10 PM

It's nice to have others think that you're in an AMG. But, real AMG drivers will be able to spot you out right away, like me. Too many give aways. If you don't have the exhaust and wheels, u stand right out as NOT a real AMG. There is a lot more than just the ENGINE difference between clk... and CLK55... If you don't own a 55, you will never be able to express it.

03-14-2002, 10:36 AM

liters than a 5.5 liters. Also I think the 3 number designation looks better than the two.

03-14-2002, 02:55 PM

03-14-2002, 06:38 PM

using the 3 digits to designate the HP instead of the engine size, I don't think that will go well. What happen if you add modification or a supercharger to your stock engine, then the number become meaningless.