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Old 10-16-2015, 01:27 PM
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Hi all my cars going in for a rollcage in November so iam stripping.
I am also gonna fit some wide arches so I can cut the fenders because I want to run more camber and caster
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Hi all my cars going in for a rollcage in November so iam stripping.
I am also gonna fit some wide arches so I can cut the fenders because I want to run more camber and caster




My car at a Track day



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Sweet! What tire sizes are you planning on fitting?
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Do those badges bolt to the fenders? I'm debating a set for my C43/55.
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Do those badges bolt to the fenders? I'm debating a set for my C43/55.

there stick on
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Those fenders arches looks nice, well you wider the bumper..??

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Those fenders arches looks nice, well you wider the bumper..??

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not sure yet I might run the aches down with the bumper but I will need to cut the bumper
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This car is one of my favorites which diferential did you use to put the quaife in?
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This car is one of my favorites which diferential did you use to put the quaife in?


it put the diff in the factory housing I tight fit but the best mod ive done


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My car is going in for a 6 point Roll Cage in November so ive spent the weekend striping the interior. The Cage will have a x brace and door bars I hope it stiffens the chassis at least that's the plan


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I'd be interested to know how much weight you've managed to get out of the car if you have the figure available.

If it's solely going to be a race car I'd suggest a bigger power steering and transmission cooler.

Would love to see a vid on the track when it's done!
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I'd be interested to know how much weight you've managed to get out of the car if you have the figure available.

If it's solely going to be a race car I'd suggest a bigger power steering and transmission cooler.

Would love to see a vid on the track when it's done!

ill weight the car when the cage and seats are in iam hoping for around 200kg


The AMG cars have a bigger trans cooler from factory ive had no overheating problems while on track but Ill mod the power steering cooler




here is a vid on track before roll cage
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Hi all ok the car weights 1330KG so a good saving


I put the seats in ready for the rollcage fitting next week



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Awesome seats, great weight saving..

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Wow it will fly with that weight!... did the right height increase much?
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Wow it will fly with that weight!... did the right height increase much?


yeah a bit but ill lower it again when the corner balancing is done
also hope it will ride the kerbs better now
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If tracking have you considered getting a more rapid and direct steering? Don't know if this exists as ours have the old fashioned worm and screw.
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If tracking have you considered getting a more rapid and direct steering? Don't know if this exists as ours have the old fashioned worm and screw.

you know I am actually happy with the steering so no I gonna leave it but I have adjusted the steering box
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it put the diff in the factory housing I tight fit but the best mod ive done



That quaiffe was built for our cars or is it from another AMG?
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As i remember; Quaife listed it for "R170 SLK32", which sharing the same C43 diff. spec..!

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ill weight the car when the cage and seats are in iam hoping for around 200kg


The AMG cars have a bigger trans cooler from factory ive had no overheating problems while on track but Ill mod the power steering cooler




here is a vid on track before roll cage
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This car is a testament to the durability of the stock c43 transmission and the stock c43 diff with the 5.5l conversion. Mb basically overegineered these parts!!great stuff man!
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As i remember; Quaife listed it for "R170 SLK32", which sharing the same C43 diff. spec..!

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That quaiffe was built for our cars or is it from another AMG?

The box for the Quaiffe says C43AMG on it so yes they are built for our cars
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