OK , I Broke it !

PTE · 12-30-2011, 09:03 AM

Last week somebody

left Diesel fuel on the track from the 1/8 th mile to the Turn off. I got into the spill and the wheels broke loose & the car started to slide to the right. The active handling really works.

It help me get the car back under control. This was the first time I ever tried it , I always was using the dyno mode up to this run , I tried sport mode with the ESP switch on just to see if I could improve the time.. Here is the U-tube , many thanks to Urbamorm

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z9dUv...ature=youtu.be

Well This week I went back at it again. This time there was a 2-1/2 hr wait for a track clean up. I was close to the end in a long line of cars . Needless to say Water ended up on the track , At the 60 ' mark the tires broke loose . Then re-hooked . BANG broke the C/V joint . It was a long night & A ride home on the Flat bed. Picture are coming .
Cheers _PTEngineering

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betrezra · 12-30-2011, 11:08 AM

Glad you are OK!
I've seen cars go into the wall at the track, and it's not pretty..... especially in something built from unobtainium

PTE · 12-30-2011, 01:29 PM

Hey Ahmad , looks familiar

Cheers _PTEngineering

betrezra · 12-30-2011, 03:44 PM

What material is that?

2MCHCAR · 12-30-2011, 10:19 PM

Glad it wasn't a total disaster and that your okay!

I'm curious on how much ET did you lose by keeping the ESP on. I always fear running on Dyno Mode since you don't have the safety nets (ESP, ABS, Traction Control). I'll sacrifice a tenth or two for peace of mind.

PTE · 12-31-2011, 08:13 AM

I don't no yet, I have not completed a full pass with out an issue. I believe that I will not loose any speed or increase my ETs. Andy @ Modern Hp, set up the TCU to remove the torque limiters & raise the shift point rpm ,in Sport mode with the ESP switch activated Only . All is normal in Comfort mode & Sport mode when driving the streets & Hwy.
I got the old broken half shaft assy out in 2 hrs. new one on the way
Cheers _PTEngineering

Lenin · 12-31-2011, 08:32 AM

What tire pressure were you running at the time?

Kevwood · 12-31-2011, 09:03 AM

Snapped a few of them in my time back home, a Chevy part is far cheaper than a MB one I imagine though!

Chappy · 12-31-2011, 09:16 AM

Exhaust sounds sweet!

cobrab19 · 01-01-2012, 04:13 AM

hey pte ive been trying to get ahold of u regarding the bs swaybar to fit in my 03 clk55. i even made a thread about it,you and dynomite are the ONLY ones who can help and i cannot get ahold of dyno right now...

12-30-2011, 11:08 AM	#2
betrezra MBWorld Fanatic! Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 1,562 Drives: CLK55	Glad you are OK! I've seen cars go into the wall at the track, and it's not pretty..... especially in something built from unobtainium __________________ All hail Fleming Kleemann!

12-30-2011, 01:29 PM	#3
PTE MBWorld Fanatic! Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: S.E. FLA. Posts: 1,136 Drives: 03 CLK5.5 AMG	OK, I broke it ,Pictures Hey Ahmad , looks familiar Cheers _PTEngineering Attached Thumbnails

12-30-2011, 03:44 PM	#4
betrezra MBWorld Fanatic! Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 1,562 Drives: CLK55	What material is that? __________________ All hail Fleming Kleemann!

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2MCHCAR MBWorld Fanatic! Garage is empty, add now Join Date: May 2008 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 1,018 Drives: Supercharged CLK500 & ML500	Glad it wasn't a total disaster and that your okay! I'm curious on how much ET did you lose by keeping the ESP on. I always fear running on Dyno Mode since you don't have the safety nets (ESP, ABS, Traction Control). I'll sacrifice a tenth or two for peace of mind. __________________ Current Mods: Kleemann Supercharger-Bilstein HD Shocks-H&R Front/Rear Sways-19" MRR GT1's-CLK Black Series CF Rear Spoiler-EUROteck CF Front Lip-Kevlar Intake Tubes-Projector Fogs-HID Fogs-8000K Fogs & Low Beam-Custom Steering Wheel-Brabus Illuminated Shift Knob-Non-AMG Sprint Booster-///AMG Pedals-7" Kenwood Indash Radio/Navigation w/ IPhone Control-12" JL Audio W6v2-And a few other mods....

12-31-2011, 08:13 AM	#6
PTE MBWorld Fanatic! Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: S.E. FLA. Posts: 1,136 Drives: 03 CLK5.5 AMG	Oh , I Broke it I don't no yet, I have not completed a full pass with out an issue. I believe that I will not loose any speed or increase my ETs. Andy @ Modern Hp, set up the TCU to remove the torque limiters & raise the shift point rpm ,in Sport mode with the ESP switch activated Only . All is normal in Comfort mode & Sport mode when driving the streets & Hwy. I got the old broken half shaft assy out in 2 hrs. new one on the way Cheers _PTEngineering

12-31-2011, 08:32 AM	#7
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01-01-2012, 04:13 AM	#10
cobrab19 Junior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 45 Drives: 2003 clk 55	hey pte ive been trying to get ahold of u regarding the bs swaybar to fit in my 03 clk55. i even made a thread about it,you and dynomite are the ONLY ones who can help and i cannot get ahold of dyno right now...

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