My New Toy . . . What mods now ? ? ?

[14Ben]

Well . . . After a couple of weeks deliberating, I decided to treat myself to a 2002 W208 CLK320 Avantgarde in Metalic Quartz with full Orion Grey leather and black Birds Eye Maple interior. It's a family friends car, with a full MB service history and only 22,000 on the clock, in totally pristine condition with not a mark anywhere on it !

Thanks to all of you who gave me advice before I bought the car, from what you all said the car had the best of everything except command, and seemings as I prefer using a Tom Tom that wasn't an issue.

Anyway, here's a pic and a list of all the options it came with. . . And if anyone has any suggestions of nice mods for this model I'd appreciate being pointed in the right direction! At the moment I'm considering a change of wheels, so what would you all suggest ? ? ?

Options
220parking aid (с 01.10.1993)
275front seat positioned lower
memory package (driver's seat, steering column, mirror) (с 01.10.1993)
309cupholder (с 01.06.1995)
345rains sensor for windshield wipers (с 01.10.1993)
4235 speed automatic transmission / nag (с 01.03.1994)
441steering column, electrically adjustable, W202 manually adjustable (с 01.07.1984)
461instrument with mileage reading and english lettering (с 01.04.1990)
488sporty tuning (с 01.10.1996)
524paintcoat preservation (с 01.01.1964)
551anti-theft/anti-break-in warning system with anti-towing system (с 01.04.1998)
580air conditioner/Tempmatic (с 01.11.1982)
613lamp unit, asymmetrical, l.h. traffic (с 01.02.1963)
668
673high-capacity battery (с 01.01.1964)
732birdseye maple wood trim, black (с 01.11.1993)
756radio MB Audio 10 CD with vk and RDS (с 31.10.1996)
802Change of year of model, last figure shows new model year
833
873seat heater for left and right front seats (с 01.02.1984)
882passenger compartment protection/towing-off protection (with anti-theft warning system only) (с 01.07.1993)
91014V/65A alternator
alternator with increased capacity (с 01.11.1990)
954equipment package for avantgarde vehicles (с 01.06.1993)
rotating emergeny flasher, front (red light)
984elimination of ownership certificate but with coc papers (с 01.06.1993)
987battery cut-off switch for vehicles to be shipped (с 01.02.1993)
989identification label under windshield (с 01.10.1997)

 

[gbjeppm]

very nice, welcome to the club, I like the alloys by the way

 

[14Ben]

Cheers Matt, yours looks a nice CLK too. Have you changed anything, I can't quite make out what wheels you've got on there. I like mine but was thinking about going from 16's to either 17's or 18's........Any thoughts ?

 

[Theothers]

Very nice car looks GRRRRREAT!:bannana:

 

[gbjeppm]

Cheers Matt, yours looks a nice CLK too. Have you changed anything, I can't quite make out what wheels you've got on there. I like mine but was thinking about going from 16's to either 17's or 18's........Any thoughts ?

I have option code 648 light hole alloy, they are only 16's, personally I like them, and they ride well, although others here will recommend a change to a nice set of AMG's for example

Only MOD so far is a Parrot CK3100, but I will fit COMAND soon too

You can see better pictures here http://www.mbclub.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=41543

 

[Carrotchomper]

Please, please don't show me that picture. Missed out on a lovely CLK that colour at auction because I couldn't tell the difference between 10 and 11 am...

And bought a Honda.

Muppet!

 

[14Ben]

Cheers guys, appreciating all the comments !

Carrot, sorry about the pic but it had to be done. I love the colour, was a little fed up of owning black and silver cars and thought this was something a little different that you dont see so much of.

As I said before, any ideas for worth while mods let me know !

 

[speedybiker]

Thats a lovely looking car. Well done.

I would highly recomend a comand and a parrot blue tooth kit.
I know you said you like the Tom Tom but a comand looks better and they dont cost all that much.

I have a CLK too and am on the lookout for an auto dimming rear view mirror, so thats another mod if you havent got one.

Regards,

Alex.

 

[14Ben]

Thanks Speedy, I still think the first mod im going to go for will be a change of wheels though. Just need to decide what style and size to go for now........

 

[mark.t]

like the colour what is it ...and what colours the inside ...

 

[gurpz]

Nice car I like the colour too. If your looking to upgrade the head unit why not look here regarding double din units:

http://www.mbclub.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=42878

http://www.mbclub.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=43086

Alternatively you could go for the Comand option if you wish

 

[jim4]

Good choice of car!

 

[slippy]

Hi all,
Ive just joined the Quartz CLK club too, got it a week ago as yesterday. Its not quite as nice as 14Ben`s, its only the 200 Elegance auto but it took quite a while to find on my limited budget but Im very pleased with it so far. The heater motor wasnt working when I bought it but £130 & half hour of my time saw a new motor fitted.
Im looking for some better wheels too, dunno what style or size to go for yet. My other toy is a 1988 Porsche 944 that I have been doing up for a couple of years. I fitted 17" wheels to this with 245 rear tyres but this does make it tramline a bit at speed so I want to avoid that if possible.

Couple of questions for you.
How do i find the list of options fitted to my car?
Has anyone bought a new electronic key recently & if so which dealer is the cheapest??

Stu

 

[High-Lo]

14Ben congratulations on your purchase. Looks great. I had some 17" 209 CLK alloys fitted to my E-Class and I think they look good. Maybe a consideration for your 208. Check my gallery for pics.

 

[High-Lo]

Couple of questions for you.
How do i find the list of options fitted to my car?
Has anyone bought a new electronic key recently & if so which dealer is the cheapest??

Stu

Congratulations Stu and welcome to the forum. I bought a new replacement key recently and it cost just over £150 including the blade. I believe the prices will be the same in all dealers in the UK. The good thing is that you will receive the new style chrome key which looks much nicer

 

[slippy]

A Porsche fan too eh? - Nice!

Looks like i`ll just have to bite the bullet & get one then as soon as my log book arrives. Thought some dealers may be cheaper than others.

I like the wheels on your E class!!

Stu

 

[jaymanek]

nice mate, that colour is a fav of mine... have a cabrio in that shade at the moment...

 

[crockers]

Hi and welcome - a lovely looking car ...I am sure you will enjoy..

 

[comports]

14Ben - Nice car. As others have suggested a nice set of AMG Alloys would go down a treat but don't go for replicas..!

Slippy - Vin checker is here - http://www.mbclub.ru/mb/vin/?lng=eng

Both very nice cars. I would also go along with comand and Parrot (but only cos I did it). It does really finish the interior off nicely and factory looks best IMO.

Heres mine as well..

I hope you both enjoy them as much as I do mine.

 

[slippy]

Hi Ash,
Thanks for that.
Love the wheels on yours, what size are they please & what tyre width / profile?

Daft question time.....sorry, errr whats command?? I take it thats a factory option head unit?? What should I expect to pay for one & would it be a direct fit? Mine has an aftermarket Blaupunkt head unit that sounds a bit poo, very poor sound from the rear parcel shelf speakers!

Stu