CLK 63 Black Series

CLK 63 Black Series

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Hollowpockets

Original Poster:

5,908 posts

217 months

Monday 19th October 2015
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Hello all,

I've taken a journey into the unknown and bought a CLK Black Series, I've never owned a Merc before and I've been looking for ownership tips and advise, however, it seems thin on the ground from what I see.

So has anyone around here got one or had one that can share some experiences?

The car is at Bramleys just now and I hope to pick it up in the next week or so. Havent driven or seen it yet! It's only 4900 on the clock so assume there should be no issues.

cheers

Graham

Philb1

121 posts

154 months

Monday 19th October 2015
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A popular mod is to upgrade the gearbox software so it rev matches on downshifts I think. Could be wrong but I think someone called Wtdoom had it done at MKB in Germany. There is a thread somewhere. Apart from that enjoy it.

BIRMA

3,810 posts

195 months

Monday 19th October 2015
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Check out the AMG Private Lounge forum, loads of info and they hold some great do's.
Don't be too worried about giving your VIN number on enrolment its to ensure genuine AMG owner join whilst keeping out the riffraff

Edited by BIRMA on Monday 19th October 19:10

ZX10R NIN

27,648 posts

126 months

Tuesday 20th October 2015
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Weistec also do the gearbox upgrade

threesixty

2,068 posts

204 months

Wednesday 21st October 2015
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Hollowpockets said:
Hello all,

I've taken a journey into the unknown and bought a CLK Black Series, I've never owned a Merc before and I've been looking for ownership tips and advise, however, it seems thin on the ground from what I see.

So has anyone around here got one or had one that can share some experiences?

The car is at Bramleys just now and I hope to pick it up in the next week or so. Havent driven or seen it yet! It's only 4900 on the clock so assume there should be no issues.

cheers

Graham
I wouldn't say that there will be no issues but they are great cars. I've had mine since feb this year, enjoying it immensely.

threesixty

2,068 posts

204 months

Wednesday 21st October 2015
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Philb1 said:
A popular mod is to upgrade the gearbox software so it rev matches on downshifts I think. Could be wrong but I think someone called Wtdoom had it done at MKB in Germany. There is a thread somewhere. Apart from that enjoy it.
MKB no longer offer this mod. Weistec and others do but its not quite the same.

nightSpirit

1,057 posts

169 months

Wednesday 21st October 2015
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Well done for taking the leap and going straight for an iconic model.

RED110T

367 posts

120 months

Wednesday 15th June 2016
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Hi all

Reviving a bit of an old thread but seems as good a place as any. I have a couple of questions re my Black Series and wondered if anyone can assist:

- does anyone know where to get hold of the carbon fibre (real not carbon effect) rear trim that I have seen on a number of cars between the empty rear seat bays i.e where the armrest would be? (not looking to discard my original one of course, will store it away safely away but quite fancy the carbon look during my ownership to complement the rest of the interior carbon)

- also, I find the driving position slightly awkward in that I like my legs to be quite straight but then the steering wheels will not come out enough so arms are too extended. Does anyone know where to source a boss kit to essentially extend the length of the steering column by a couple of inches?

Thanks in advance

ZX10R NIN

27,648 posts

126 months

Wednesday 15th June 2016
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The Carbon I believe is Mercedes only. Not sure about the boss.

RED110T

367 posts

120 months

Wednesday 15th June 2016
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Great thanks that is helpful. Had not expected it to be OEM. Even better. Although likely veeeery pricey, if even available....

ZX10R NIN

27,648 posts

126 months

Wednesday 15th June 2016
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Get yourself ready & make sure you've got a cushion to soften the landing. biggrin

Lagerlout

1,810 posts

237 months

Thursday 16th June 2016
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Join us on Facebook, search for Mercedes Black Series Owners Club..

I have one, Hollowpockets old one.

Lagerlout

1,810 posts

237 months

Thursday 16th June 2016
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PS this thread is useless without pictures! wink

Burnham

3,668 posts

260 months

Thursday 16th June 2016
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Lagerlout said:
Join us on Facebook, search for Mercedes Black Series Owners Club..

I have one, Hollowpockets old one.
He didn't have it long then!

RED110T

367 posts

120 months

Friday 17th June 2016
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Lagerlout said:
Join us on Facebook, search for Mercedes Black Series Owners Club..

I have one, Hollowpockets old one.
Just joined..... looks good. Thanks. Will post some current pices there

RED110T

367 posts

120 months

Friday 17th June 2016
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Lagerlout said:
PS this thread is useless without pictures! wink

Lagerlout

1,810 posts

237 months

Monday 20th June 2016
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Awesome.

Here's mine from the weekend.


RED110T

367 posts

120 months

Monday 20th June 2016
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Lagerlout said:
Awesome.

Here's mine from the weekend.

Doing what its designed to do : ) great snap.

Have you done the rev matching on downshifts? I had it done about 8 months ago via Renntech, makes a huge difference.

ricky s

158 posts

208 months

Monday 20th June 2016
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http://www.fox-photography.co.uk/GoodwoodTrackday/...

thought this was a great shot of Lagerlouts Black.

hope this link works..

RED110T

367 posts

120 months

Monday 20th June 2016
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Hunkered down and raring to go. Great angle

Edited by RED110T on Monday 20th June 20:21