SL55/63/65/R230 AMG: BenzWorks x Strasse Sport - Prior WB build!
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I've had the Misha Designs Fiberglass widebody for 3+ yrs now, driven the hell out've it & the ONLY thing I HAD to change was running ghey big wheels. These giant widths in 20"s NOT only destroy the acceleration but ALSO destroy braking & smooth ride etc etc (these wheels weigh upwards of 40-45+ lbs ea with out tires, add 345/25/20 tires and you're adding another 35-37 lbs to rears making new total from 75-82 pounds each depending on wheel/tire brand etc etc)
I dyno'd before & after these mods, I lost 40+ rwhp & same in rwtq thru entire rpm band, then I switched to ultra light CCW's in 18"s (20-22 lbs ea on lighter 335/30 tires vs 40-45 lbs ea) this way you can keep ALL the width & ALL the power, smooth ride etc etc..
PS did I mention NO prob w/Fiberglass body parts?when made properly w/heavy gel coats, they aren't least bit brittle & are the same if not more sturdy than OEM Polyurethane-Plastic body parts
Last edited by Thericker; 08-04-2014 at 11:50 PM.
#27
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This last teaser brought to you by the fine folks at BenzWorks.
It's been said many times on these forums but it gets no better than Serge & his BenzWorks crew.
Car is en-route to Chicago will it will debut on the 16th at the Another Level car show.
It's been said many times on these forums but it gets no better than Serge & his BenzWorks crew.
Car is en-route to Chicago will it will debut on the 16th at the Another Level car show.
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Thank you
Juha
#29
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Great ride and hardware! Ivan and Serge are both quality people. I saw the car in person a few days ago and the car was coming along great! Look forward to seeing more pics later on!
#31
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Sorry I left this thread for dead. I decided to make the poor decision of getting engaged and commit to buying a project house with the fiance.
The build turned out almost perfect. Strasse Sport did a flawless job on the body/paint and BenzWorks got the car running by far the best is has ever run; ECU/TCU, exhaust all sorts of service and they also took care of the face lift headlight work.
I couldn't be happier with the Strasse Sport x BenzWorks team!
The wheels unfortunately were not spec'd correctly and spacers will have to be put to use, I also regret going 325 rears vs 345.
I'll post up pics of the interior pieces later this week...oCarbon just killed, such quality work by those guys.
The build turned out almost perfect. Strasse Sport did a flawless job on the body/paint and BenzWorks got the car running by far the best is has ever run; ECU/TCU, exhaust all sorts of service and they also took care of the face lift headlight work.
I couldn't be happier with the Strasse Sport x BenzWorks team!
The wheels unfortunately were not spec'd correctly and spacers will have to be put to use, I also regret going 325 rears vs 345.
I'll post up pics of the interior pieces later this week...oCarbon just killed, such quality work by those guys.
#32
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If anyone is reading this thinking about doing a wide body build....shoot me a PM. I may just have to sell it or make a trade for a four door (CLS55/63 would be first choice). I suddenly fond myself as a family man. What was I thinking!