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Distance/Space: Top of Muffler to Bottom of Bumper?

I have noticed, that the distance from the top of my dual AMG tailpipes to the<br>
underside of my rear bumper is about 1/2 inch. <br>
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Also, I noticed other CLK55s at the MB dealership, which have a distance of 1 1/2<br>
inches, some 1' and others are like mine: 1/2 inch (12 mm) only. <br>
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1/2' space between the bumper & rear bumper makes polishing the shiny tailpipe<br>
difficult. <br>
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WAHT IS THE CORRECT SPACE? <br>
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1/2'? 1'? or 1 1/2'? <br>
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tnx <br>
<br>
Karl

 

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Re: Distance/Space: Top of Muffler to Bottom of Bumper?

karl k.. I have a 2002 CLK55 and the spaceing on mine is 1/2 inch. I just put a soft towel around it and buff it like a shoe. But you are right it is very close. Oh by the way I am on the East Coast like you are.

 

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Re: Distance/Space: Top of Muffler to Bottom of Bumper?

I have seen some with a larger distance between tailpipe and car body. <br> <br> Perhaps those are the 2001 models. It is comforting to know that your 2002 has the same narrow space. I am in Miami Beach; Autohaus pompano is my MB dealer. They are great!<br> <br> Tnx GB for the response.<br> <br> Karl

 

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Karl, 1/2" on my 55. What's a good way to remove the carbon deposits on the lip?