Went to the Dark-Side today &&

betrezra · 09-24-2011, 06:38 PM

1st off I'm still an AMG guy.... and I love my mod'ed clk55-K..... but the wife was getting tired of her 09 C63's rough ride, noisy brakes, rattly rear wind screen etc...... so we wandered off to a BMW dealership to check out the 550i (twin turbo V8).

Today we rolled out with:
2011 550i
Graphite Grey Metallic / Saddle Interior
400HP/450Ft-lbs
6 speed Manual (yes.... this was my influence)
Sport pkg.

I'm still an AMG guy... but to be honest I like my 'old-school' clk more than the c63..... especially since I added Kleemann mods..... it was time for the c63 to go bye bye.

This thing is sooo comfortable for a daily driver.

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400HP55 · 09-25-2011, 12:09 AM

Your no longer a AMG guy... You have been disbanded ... TRADER !!!... =D

ZorroAMG · 09-25-2011, 03:00 AM

Congrats on the purchase

Now for the honesty haha... Bland car, just like the whole current BMW lineup. Nice to see MB take chances with styling instead of regurgitating an already boring, nondescript 3 series into a larger format.

betrezra · 09-25-2011, 05:48 AM

Thx guys. And trust me I did not post up here looking for good things to hear about brand X.
I'm keeping my clk-k.

elijah · 09-25-2011, 06:04 AM

Congrats, the 550i looks sharp!!

Kevwood · 09-25-2011, 06:43 AM

Very nice ladies car John, perfect for the wife

Stiggs · 09-25-2011, 07:44 AM

I don't like how all the BMW models look the same.

betrezra · 09-25-2011, 08:21 AM

It is soooo confortable, and the 6speed is fun as we have all autos.
She will enjoy daily driving this baby for sure.

betrezra · 09-25-2011, 10:25 AM

Just Released:
STAGE 1 PERFORMANCE ENGINE SOFTWARE/BOOST UPGRADE (550I ONLY)
The legendary 5 Series has been reincarnated with the F10 chassis and the N63 4.4L V8 turbo motor. The beauty of the turbo motor is its ability to be tuned to make impressive gains just by upgrading the engine software and the N63 motor is no different.

The results of Dinan’s tuning are nothing short of breathtaking, with the added boost and related re-calibration producing a maximum output of 495 horsepower at 5000 rpm and 573 lb-ft torque at 3500 rpm.

The Dinan Performance Engine Software safely increases turbo-boost pressure from the stock 9.8 to 14.0 psi, along with properly retuned fuel mixtures, ignition timing and full map rescaling. In fact, over 2000 lines of code have been addressed, producing substantial increases in power output while maintaining the civility and reliability expected of a Dinan performance product.

With Dinan’s software, your 550i will be capable of achieving its natural top speed as the governor has been removed. And as always, Dinan matches the new car warranty coverage for up to 4 years or 50,000 miles, including the possibility of consequential damages. No one offers better performance or backs it up with such comprehensive warranty coverage.

$2999

Very tempting. Wonder if the wife would notice

Kevwood · 09-26-2011, 02:34 PM

Only one way to find out

Nachtsturm · 09-27-2011, 04:24 PM

Nice car, congrats. Not sure if I could have gave up a C63for it, though.

Dinan flash for sure.

09-25-2011, 12:09 AM	#2
400HP55 Senior Member 2001 Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 342 Drives: 2001 CLK55 AMG	Your no longer a AMG guy... You have been disbanded ... TRADER !!!... =D __________________ AMG Orphans Club International #46 Custom 19X9.5 - 19 X 10.5 on Falken 452's. AMG Emblems (Trunk, Steering Wheel, Hood, Rims) W209 V.2 Intake W209 Engine Mounts Engine Swap/Rebuild More To Come...

09-25-2011, 05:48 AM	#4
betrezra MBWorld Fanatic! Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 1,562 Drives: CLK55	Thx guys. And trust me I did not post up here looking for good things to hear about brand X. I'm keeping my clk-k. __________________ All hail Fleming Kleemann!

09-25-2011, 06:04 AM	#5
elijah MBWorld Fanatic! Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: EURO Style Posts: 1,305 Drives: W209 CLK 55 AMG	Congrats, the 550i looks sharp!! __________________ BLACJ on BLACJ

09-25-2011, 06:43 AM	#6
Kevwood MBWorld Fanatic! Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: A Canadian in Dubai, United Arab Emirates Posts: 4,166 Drives: '05 C200K SS, '05 Kleemann CLK500K & '92 Z34 5sp (track car in Canada)	Very nice ladies car John, perfect for the wife __________________ Kleemann S8 CLK500< Kleemann supercharger, cams, headers & tune \| H&R springs and sways \| Koni adjustable suspension \| Brembo GT BBK (6F/4R piston, slotted floating composite rotors) \| Carbon fiber front lip & rear diffuser \| Custom Magnaflow exhaust, quads with 100 cell cats \| GPT pulley \| Vorsteiner carbon fiber rear spoiler \| Quaife LSD \| E55K airbox & kevlar tubes \| Magnecor KV85 wires \| 360 Straight 5ive wheels, carbon fiber \| Mods/build thread

09-25-2011, 07:44 AM	#7
Stiggs MBWorld Fanatic! 2003 Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Connecticut Posts: 7,486 Drives: 2003 CLK55	I don't like how all the BMW models look the same. __________________ 1999 CLK430 Black/Black(Gone) 1999 ML430 Black Opal 2003 CLK55 Black/Black

09-25-2011, 03:00 AM	#3
ZorroAMG MBWorld Fanatic! Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 3,356 Drives: Enzo, my Benzo	Congrats on the purchase Now for the honesty haha... Bland car, just like the whole current BMW lineup. Nice to see MB take chances with styling instead of regurgitating an already boring, nondescript 3 series into a larger format.

09-25-2011, 08:21 AM	#8
betrezra MBWorld Fanatic! Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 1,562 Drives: CLK55	It is soooo confortable, and the 6speed is fun as we have all autos. She will enjoy daily driving this baby for sure. __________________ All hail Fleming Kleemann!

09-25-2011, 10:25 AM	#9
betrezra MBWorld Fanatic! Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 1,562 Drives: CLK55	Just Released: STAGE 1 PERFORMANCE ENGINE SOFTWARE/BOOST UPGRADE (550I ONLY) The legendary 5 Series has been reincarnated with the F10 chassis and the N63 4.4L V8 turbo motor. The beauty of the turbo motor is its ability to be tuned to make impressive gains just by upgrading the engine software and the N63 motor is no different. The results of Dinan’s tuning are nothing short of breathtaking, with the added boost and related re-calibration producing a maximum output of 495 horsepower at 5000 rpm and 573 lb-ft torque at 3500 rpm. The Dinan Performance Engine Software safely increases turbo-boost pressure from the stock 9.8 to 14.0 psi, along with properly retuned fuel mixtures, ignition timing and full map rescaling. In fact, over 2000 lines of code have been addressed, producing substantial increases in power output while maintaining the civility and reliability expected of a Dinan performance product. With Dinan’s software, your 550i will be capable of achieving its natural top speed as the governor has been removed. And as always, Dinan matches the new car warranty coverage for up to 4 years or 50,000 miles, including the possibility of consequential damages. No one offers better performance or backs it up with such comprehensive warranty coverage. $2999 Very tempting. Wonder if the wife would notice __________________ All hail Fleming Kleemann! Last edited by betrezra; 09-25-2011 at 10:29 AM.

09-26-2011, 02:34 PM	#10
Kevwood MBWorld Fanatic! Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: A Canadian in Dubai, United Arab Emirates Posts: 4,166 Drives: '05 C200K SS, '05 Kleemann CLK500K & '92 Z34 5sp (track car in Canada)	Only one way to find out __________________ Kleemann S8 CLK500< Kleemann supercharger, cams, headers & tune \| H&R springs and sways \| Koni adjustable suspension \| Brembo GT BBK (6F/4R piston, slotted floating composite rotors) \| Carbon fiber front lip & rear diffuser \| Custom Magnaflow exhaust, quads with 100 cell cats \| GPT pulley \| Vorsteiner carbon fiber rear spoiler \| Quaife LSD \| E55K airbox & kevlar tubes \| Magnecor KV85 wires \| 360 Straight 5ive wheels, carbon fiber \| Mods/build thread

09-27-2011, 04:24 PM	#11
Nachtsturm Super Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Chicago Posts: 852 Drives: 2005 CLK55 Coupe	Nice car, congrats. Not sure if I could have gave up a C63for it, though. Dinan flash for sure. __________________ 2005 Mercedes-Benz Brilliant Silver CLK55 AMG Coupe [Kleemann Tune] [Kleemann Headers] [Renntech CF airbox] [Twin AFE's] 13.04@108.27 - TBD - Before Renntech CF airbox "1 of 247" 2001 Mercedes-Benz Brilliant Silver ML55 AMG [AFE Pro-Dry S] "1 of 1105" 2001 Mercedes-Benz Brilliant Silver CLK55 AMG Coupe [Twin K&N's] [LET Tune] 13.52@105.90 - 311whp/360wtq "1 of 1343"{SOLD}

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