What would be your 1st mod for your CLA ????

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AngPogiAko

Discussion Starter · Feb 2, 2013

I know , i know it's still months until an actual CLA hits the floor of a MB dealership but when and if you finally take this sexy ride home ........ what would be your first mod ???

For me I'd probably look into getting all the windows tinted ..... not too dark but perhaps 35% for a nice contrast on a Silver or White CLA !!!! 2nd mod would be to debadge the rear trunk ...... free and very easy to do !!!

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chrisiden

· #2 · Feb 2, 2013

i think my first mod if its available is to add the Rear Window Spoiler and second to get some colored lug nut covers to enhance the wheels and maybe even Wrap the top in Black gloss or Red or what ever assuming i dont get the sunroof option... need to see the car in person at the next Autoshow and i will Update this post... lol

JoeyO

· #3 · Feb 2, 2013

Install a window sticker that says "No Fat Chicks".

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chrisiden

· #4 · Feb 2, 2013

JoeyO said:
Install a window sticker that says "No Fat Chicks".

je je je... lol
i ate two fat chicks today at El Pollo Loco...delicious...

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El Chorizo

· #5 · Feb 3, 2013

Not necessarily in this order... but the mods that I usually end up having to do before I'm happy are:

Exhaust, ECU/Tune, Wheels, Cold Air Intake Kit, Tint.... hardwired Valentine 1. I think that about covers it

akacarioca

· #6 · Feb 3, 2013

Metallic window tinting, V1 and debadge.

El Chorizo

· #7 · Feb 3, 2013

akacarioca said:
Metallic window tinting, V1 and debadge.

Got any pictures of what you have in mind... ie, what metallic window tinting looks like?

akacarioca

· #8 · Feb 3, 2013

El Chorizo said:
Got any pictures of what you have in mind... ie, what metallic window tinting looks like?

Check it out:

http://www.dtmpower.net/forum/attac...84d1009701626-silver-window-tint-dsc00036.jpg

El Chorizo

· #9 · Feb 3, 2013

I see.. Not my thing I guess

akacarioca

· #10 · Feb 3, 2013

El Chorizo said:
I see.. Not my thing I guess

You have to see one in person. I saw once a CLK320 Silver with this tint and it was great. If I get the Universe Blue, I will consider the metallic, but I have to make sure to have a top quality manufacturer Like Lumar or similar. That is one item that you can negotiate with the dealer.

chrisiden

· #11 · Feb 4, 2013

i like to keep my windows from the factory... guess i like everyone to see me driving my car... je je je

akacarioca

· #12 · Feb 4, 2013

chrisiden said:
i like to keep my windows from the factory... guess i like everyone to see me driving my car... je je je

I like to keep people guessing who is driving. ..

chrisiden

· #13 · Feb 4, 2013

akacarioca said:
I like to keep people guessing who is driving. ..

he he he.... but what if there is this beautiful guy/gal looking starring at your car then what will you do?
...decisions decisions...

akacarioca

· #14 · Feb 4, 2013

I am happily married but can always roll the window down to give out a phone number...

JoeyO

· #15 · Feb 4, 2013

If I had tinted windows then other commuters wouldn't be able to see when I flip them my finger. Grid lock traffic causes one to do some shameful things in the morning. Although I have been known to roll down my window for added effect. So that's always an option.

chrisiden

· #16 · Feb 4, 2013

funny thing...since driving a Mercedes i never get finger flipped flopped or popped... i seem to get MORE respect on the road and hardly ever does a Cop pull me over or do i get Beeped at... lol
...they say he who owns the gold makes the rules... well he/she who drives a Mercedes gets some respect on the road...

benz newbie

· #17 · Mar 29, 2013

AngPogiAko said:
I know , i know it's still months until an actual CLA hits the floor of a MB dealership but when and if you finally take this sexy ride home ........ what would be your first mod ???

For me I'd probably look into getting all the windows tinted ..... not too dark but perhaps 35% for a nice contrast on a Silver or White CLA !!!! 2nd mod would be to debadge the rear trunk ...... free and very easy to do !!!

El Chorizo said:
Not necessarily in this order... but the mods that I usually end up having to do before I'm happy are:

Exhaust, ECU/Tune, Wheels, Cold Air Intake Kit, Tint.... hardwired Valentine 1. I think that about covers it

akacarioca said:
Metallic window tinting, V1 and debadge.

That was one of my questions. Is tint standard on the CLA? Cuz I don't like the half half tinting. I want to black out all windows as dark as I can. I remember when I got my CRV and went to get it tinted they told me certain cars can go to certain percentage of how dark it can go. Which never made sense to me.

chrisiden said:
he he he.... but what if there is this beautiful guy/gal looking starring at your car then what will you do?
...decisions decisions...

hehe. just roll down the windows

smetzor

· #18 · Mar 29, 2013

carbon hood :clacw:

ZILLA

· #19 · Mar 29, 2013

First mod, SPRINGS. The wheel gap is brutal. Since the springs likely wont be available for a while, 20 inch wheels I already have waiting. The stock 18"s just look foolishly small and out of proportion for the CLA.

osiris_x11

· #20 · Mar 29, 2013

I too am wondering how much, if any at all, of the windows will be factory-tinted (ie. rear passenger windows, etc). Hence, I will then tint accordingly- the Texas summers take a toll on the interior (and its inhabitants)!

Otherwise, other mods will likely be:

trunklid deck spoiler (have to see how it looks in-person, and also look into after-market offerings/variants)
illuminated door-sills (likely will get down-the-road & DIY install)
some sort of black/urethane front-lip or bumper-cover edge trim (in-essence, garage-door weather seal)
rubber/synthetic trunk-mat
possibly wheels (will look into other MB/AMG wheels or after-market)
sport-grille (since I'm not going w/ the optional Sports Package)
splash-guards for fenders/wheel-wells (dunno if such even exist for the CLA)
clear-bra (never done such for my past cars, but looking back I should've)
black vinyl wrap/overlay of the roof (still consider such, not sure if necessary on a dark-er paint finish)
other non-USDM CLA features/equipment/options/accessories that are of interest & available in other markers

I don't see myself doing any bolt'on performance mods (intake/exhaust/ECU/suspension/etc) as of now.

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