Spoilers & Wings for Mercedes-Benz CLK430

Spoilers and Wings for Mercedes-Benz CLK430

The Mercedes-Benz CLK430 is a luxury vehicle that also has a good level of sportiness. This vehicle comes in coupe and convertible models, has good acceleration, and also has a decent top speed for racing enthusiasts. A good spoiler can deliver some racing performance, but it’s important to understand what options are out there for your Mercedes-Benz.

One of the most common misconceptions about spoiler wings is that they somehow make the car go faster as you drive. For the Mercedes-Benz CLK430 and other cars, a spoiler wing actually helps your coupe experience more down force, which means that that the car will have a better grip at the wheel level on the pavement.

When a car is going fast, the engine and the transmission can rev so fast that there is some lifting on the body of the coupe. Spoilers counteract that lifting force so that your vehicle has a better overall performance at high speeds. Fortunately, for owners of the Mercedes-Benz CLK430, there are a few model options for spoiler wings.

Typically, when you are purchasing a new spoiler wing, it will be unpainted, even if it’s a direct-from Mercedes-Benz model. This can be advantageous because this will allow you to match the spoiler more evenly to the paint job of your Mercedes Benz. On the other hand, some aftermarket spoilers are designed to have a preset color like black; so if this appeals to you, then one of these Mercedes Benz spoilers may fit your style.

You can customize your Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class with several types of spoilers. Standard spoiler packages usually fit on the sides of the Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class. These are typically larger and have a more aerodynamic design.

Alternatively, you can purchase a trunk or boot spoiler that fits at the top of your trunk. These are relatively easy to attach and have less of a pronounced appearance than the standard style of spoiler. These provide less down force but also have a more stylistic appearance.

Installing trunk or boot lip spoilers is typically very simple. Here’s how to install them:

1. Use tape to establish marks for the positioning of the spoiler. This will ensure that the spoiler is evenly placed.
2. Peel back a few inches of the adhesive-protecting tape on the spoiler.
3. Lay the spoiler flat against the boot of the car – make sure that it’s aligned with your marking tape.
4. Finally, peel the tape from the peeled side to the other end while applying pressure along the entire body of the spoiler from end to end to secure it in place.