Anyone already planning any modifications for once they get their CLA? And I'm not talking about windows tints, or new rims, but things like tuning the suspension. Increasing power to the engine or installing a new body kit.
Same here, I was considering roof racks but I bet eventually the roof will get damaged either from the roof rack or from what ever gets thrown in it. At carrying what ever you need using a hitch receiver and carrier does the job
I got my eye on the Piecha body kit. Still not sure about rims yet though. And hopefully something comes up for sway bars. I would like something subtle but not too stiff to suffer from comfort.
I wouldn't mind a Yakima roof rack rails. I would get a storage box compartment for those ski trips too. Other than that I have the same idea in mind as BenzinoXL
I think so far for exterior cosmetic mods this is the only thing close to a body kit for the CLA. It's not bad looking. Maybe you could switch it up and put on different rims.
I'm going to guess that the best coilovers for the CLA will be the Ohlins, PSS10 Bilsteins or KWV3. Going to be pricey but definitely worth it. What better than from europe themselves. I can't wait to see what is in store from the aftermarket for the CLA.
Those are the top brands from Europe and good quality, both for comfort and performance. I will wait it out a bit before I do anything to mine. I know if I mod the suspension first on the CLA the "new" oem stock suspension will just sit and collect dust.
I've never thought about doing performance mods on my Mercedes either. I can understand doing that for a Civic or Golf. But not for a luxury performance vehicles from Mercedes.
Tints and accessorizing is the most I would consider.
With the low entry point and Mercedes targeting the youth market, it's pretty much guaranteed that there will be a lot of custom modded CLAs. This could be the funnest car in that regard Mercedes has ever had.
you have to admit that the starting price of the CLA is inviting and since it's in that $30k range the younger crowd would be able to afford it. And when it comes to the younger owners they usually would like to be creative and different to express themselves in their cars.
I don't think that will be the case. Modding other cars would be attainable to the younger crowd but if you have even seen how much some of the aftermarket parts for Mercedes are I don't think they will be able to afford it. Maybe just tints and some cheaper rims.
I'll be remapping the 220 CDI to get 200+hp instead of the 170.
I don't like boosters or tuningboxes between the system. Yes it's easy to remove when you go for service and yes it might nog void your warranty. But also yes it has more chance of damaging your system/engine and yes your fuel consumption will be increased.
The ECU has a tight security but companies have taken control over it.
Tuning boxes differ, they manipulate the fields rather than setting them. And with a chip one can access more fields which can't be manipulated through a box.
Lastly it's also a matter of choice, I'm more of the people who exactly want to now how the curve my car has rather than having a box send and assume it's running fine.
At a tuner you get a graph before and after. And if the settings aren't fine after a few months you can always let it retune to your needs
It'll be interesting to see how things go for you. I guess the good thing is that the tuning for the CLA should be very similar to the A class and other Mercedes vehicles that share the similar engine.
That's correct, the A Class and CLA are really the same, very few differences between them. I was surprised to see how close the A 45 is to the CLA45 AMG
They are identical when it comes to styling and having the same engine and all besides the obvious. I wonder how these would be when compared together on the track for time.
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