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    CLK55 AMG hard to start when warm?

    Hi, i stupidly put a bit of ZX1 superlube in my fuel tank, as on the back of bottle it said it did the engine a treat, but think i put a bit too much in :fail however few weeks after the event i noticed it started playing up every now and again when warm it would just keep cranking but would not...
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    Clk500 vs Clk55

    Searched the difference in suspension in the CLK500 and CLK55 AMG w209 models but no luck. What is the difference in term of suspension shocks and springs? I'm assuming the AMG has thicker antiroll bars etc but what else changes?
  3. ShaunB

    Parts for CLK55

    Guys I don't know the proper term for these, but the little switches on the seat controls that operate the air pressure in the seats - what are these called, and where might I find such a thing. The switch is there ok, but a couple of 'tops' have gone missing if that makes sense. thanks in...
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    CLK55 w209 faster gear changes

    I feel that the gear changes on the w209 CLK55 feels abit delayed compared to newer AMG's. Iv read about changing the solenoids from the original brown ones to the blue ones founding mayback's and sls's. Has anyone tried this mod? Apparently it transformers the gearbox to a much faster and...
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    CLk55 SRS light (w209)

    HI All Recently purchased a CLK55 AMG Cabriolet , done around 1200 miles and had a great time, all seemed well However the SRS light came on and seemed to stay on for a while and then would reset, however is now permanently on, i suspected the famous passenger seat pad fault, checked all...
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    CLK55 AMG w209

    Firstly will like to say Hi to all you Merc fans with your AMG's. Having bought my first AMG 2 weeks ago, it went straight into a A1 Merc Center (Mercedes Benz Specialist) for a full make over on Monday and picked it up today. All parts were bought genuine from Mercs- Front end- Front discs...
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    CLK55 Amg Brakes

    HI All I have just bought a CLK55 AMG 2004,81000miles, it seem a bit of a hybrid as it has updated brakes (6 pot front) and facelift command and center consul but the front lower fog lights have no chrome surround (probably had front damage and fitted old part). Goes well and drove it home...
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    W209 clk55

    Wondering if these tyres will fit the 209 clk amg with no issues. 235/40/18 front 265/40/18 rear on the original AMG wheels. I'm currently running 225/40/18 fronts and 255/35/18 rears. Just want to go slightly wider.
  9. TomsAmg

    W208 CLK55 Engine Remapping?

    Hi everyone. Just wondering if anybody had remapped/chipped there clk55, and if so was there any noticeable performance increase, low down torque etc.? Any figures,? Is it possible, and is it worth it? Opinions welcome. Regards Tom
  10. BlackC55

    Kleemann headers for a CLK55 NEW

    I have for sale a set of Kleemann headers for sale for a 209 55 They are brand new and boxed ready to go. £1050 plus shipping 02392 570123
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    Clk55 w209 wheels spacers

    Would be very helpful if anyone has used 20mm rear spacers and 10mm front spacers on a w209 clk55 with AMG original 18' I'm also looking to upgrade the tyres with 265/35/18 rears and the fronts to 235/40/18
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    Clk55 quad exhaust

    Only been 2 days since I purchased my clk55 AMG w209 modding has start. I want to get the quad exhaust modification as I think it changes the rear appearance of the car. I want a nice loud roaring sound coming out the V8. Iv read reviews people removing the resonator boxes modifying the x...
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    Thinking of a late model CLK55 AMG Cabrio

    Hi there I'm new to this and having just sold my BMW 435i M Sport Coupe am thinking of a late CLK 55 AMG Cabrio as a second car for the weekends. I've read they could be at the end of the depreciation curve and may even be soon on the rise. How much should I budget for annual service costs and...
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    CLK55 Pre Facelift Front Grills

    Great to replace damaged grills! Middle: Genuine CLK55 Front bumper middle grill A 209 885 00 53 | eBay Left: Genuine CLK55 Left (passenger) fog light grill A 209 885 01 53 | eBay Right: Genuine CLK55 Right (drivers) fog light grill A 209 885 02 53 | eBay
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    CLK55 original wheel size and spec?

    I've bought a modified CLK55. Car has been lowered and runs 18s with stiffer antiroll bars to the front. My wife and young baby are struggling with the ride on country roads. At slow speeds there is not much suspension. I'm mighty pleased with the car at higher speeds, it's more track focussed...
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    Nice CLK55 designo

    Like this lots ... Not sure it its expensive but nice ... FACELIFT DESIGNO CLK 55 AMG CABRIOLET / 1PREV OWNER / FULLY LOADED / IMMACULATE | eBay
  17. TomsAmg

    What tyres for the rear of my CLK55? Vredesteins ? Uniroyal? Goodyears?

    Morning everyone, I'm looking for some 255/40/17 tyres for the rear of my clk55. What is the best tyre to go for.? Looking up to about £120 each. Heard good things on the vredesteins , and the Goodyear f1s. Anybody used them? Also the uniroyal rain tyre 3 looks smart, I was thinking this may...
  18. TomsAmg

    CLK55 AMG . Portsmouth

    Hey everyone, this is my first ever mercedes, just purchased a 2001 clk55 AMG, and what a great bit of kit. I drive everywhere with the radio off and the windows open, just for the pure engine noise. I'm located in portsmouth so keep an eye out, I've just ordered some MB club stickers.
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    Very nice CLK55

    Very nice ... MERCEDES CLK 55 AMG COUPE 5.5 V8 RARE BLACK *FULLY LOADED* PRIVATE PLATE FSH | eBay
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    Opinions and real world experience of running/maintaining a CLK55 please.

    I'm looking to change my other car. I've been looking at E46 M3 and the equivalent Alpina B3S. I've also been considering the CLK55 for some V8 goodness. I'm targetting W209, 2004- cars. What have been your experiences ? Are there any weak points on these cars ? Any that I should avoid ...
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