Going to Kleemann-ize my C55
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Originally Posted by Fr0zen
Anyway, RENNTech is expensive, but I think Brabus and Kleemen are a tad higher in terms of pricing, especially things like 10k for brakes. Don't get me wrong, they are great MB tuners, but just overpriced, I believe you can get a better bang for your buck with RENNtech.
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Originally Posted by JamE55
10k for brakes? Sorry you lost me there. Can you give me a link to where you saw this? Also this 10k is this kleemann or brabus? When you say "overpriced" are you comparing apples to apples?
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The Kleemann's braking performance was better than the stocker's as well, halting the 55S8 from 70 to 0 mph in just 160 feet, compared with 165 for the factory C55. Kudos to Kleemann's 370 brake kit ($9800), which includes bigger calipers (six-piston front, four-piston rear) and fully floating, cross-drilled rotors.
Definetly a nice car, the main thing I was getting at here where the comparison to supercars, which never really took place on the thread
(that what 2:30am and quick skimming thru the thread does).
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And you'd lose the soul. Every Porsche looks the same, from the Boxster, to the Cayman to the Cayanne. Lazy *** designers 
But the same can be said to the new upcoming Mercedes models as well
The brake kit from RENNtech is something as follows.
14” kit - front $4995
13" Kit - Rear $2995
That's 7990$, some $1550 lower than the Kleemann.
Brabus is $10560 @ 14" front and 12" rear.
Personally I think from the information I've seen, all of them are pretty ****ty because they don't appear to be balanced nor do they seem focused on reducing weight as none of them advertise that to be a strong point.
But the same can be said to the new upcoming Mercedes models as well
The brake kit from RENNtech is something as follows.
14” kit - front $4995
13" Kit - Rear $2995
That's 7990$, some $1550 lower than the Kleemann.
Brabus is $10560 @ 14" front and 12" rear.
Personally I think from the information I've seen, all of them are pretty ****ty because they don't appear to be balanced nor do they seem focused on reducing weight as none of them advertise that to be a strong point.
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Originally Posted by Fr0zen
Sick, but the Kleemen is not worth it IMO, way overpriced same as Brabus, I would go with RENNtech and be just as happy, if not happier. I think you people are comparing it to the wrong cars, the DB9 and 612 would not be competiton for the C55 even if it did 0-60 in .0000003 of a second with 0 wheel spin, the cars are in a different league. The Murcielago when properly driven and launched extremly hard will do the 1/4 in about 11.5-11.6 1/2. I think the C55 when supercharged is great, but you cannot be comparing it to super cars and other highline entry level exotic cars, just because performance is equal.
<-- Wants a RENNtech Black/Black C55 with Nav, Bi-xenons, Monolights, RENNtech brake package, Headers, Exaust, Rear badge and 30% Tints all around.
<-- Wants a RENNtech Black/Black C55 with Nav, Bi-xenons, Monolights, RENNtech brake package, Headers, Exaust, Rear badge and 30% Tints all around.
for a fraction of the price!!!
Bring the Murc next to me :v
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Originally Posted by ricky.agrawal
And you'd lose the soul. Every Porsche looks the same, from the Boxster, to the Cayman to the Cayanne. Lazy *** designers
But the same can be said to the new upcoming Mercedes models as well
The brake kit from RENNtech is something as follows.
14” kit - front $4995
13" Kit - Rear $2995
That's 7990$, some $1550 lower than the Kleemann.
Brabus is $10560 @ 14" front and 12" rear.
Personally I think from the information I've seen, all of them are pretty ****ty because they don't appear to be balanced nor do they seem focused on reducing weight as none of them advertise that to be a strong point.
But the same can be said to the new upcoming Mercedes models as well
The brake kit from RENNtech is something as follows.
14” kit - front $4995
13" Kit - Rear $2995
That's 7990$, some $1550 lower than the Kleemann.
Brabus is $10560 @ 14" front and 12" rear.
Personally I think from the information I've seen, all of them are pretty ****ty because they don't appear to be balanced nor do they seem focused on reducing weight as none of them advertise that to be a strong point.
I got the Renntech on:
Front - $3,000 installed
Rear - $2,600 instaled
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Originally Posted by Fr0zen
Apples to Apples, some what, I know this is a Benz and you guys are Benz lovers, as I am also, but 99k, you could get a used Turbo with some mods that would be faster for the same amount. But, you would loose the backseat.
Definetly a nice car, the main thing I was getting at here where the comparison to supercars, which never really took place on the thread (that what 2:30am and quick skimming thru the thread does).
Definetly a nice car, the main thing I was getting at here where the comparison to supercars, which never really took place on the thread
(that what 2:30am and quick skimming thru the thread does).BennyZ
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Originally Posted by Nickerz
Wow! I'm anxious for ya DragonAMG! If you don't mind me asking, is it a significant amount for your car to be taken to Colorado for tuning? Or is this part of their package?
Bennyz:
When you take your car to the track, please try to have someone video it! I'd love to see it in action. Of course, a race between you and Dragon would be great to see too!
Nick
Bennyz:
When you take your car to the track, please try to have someone video it! I'd love to see it in action. Of course, a race between you and Dragon would be great to see too!
Nick
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Originally Posted by BennyZ
NOT TRUE!
I got the Renntech on:
Front - $3,000 installed
Rear - $2,600 instaled
BennyZ
I got the Renntech on:
Front - $3,000 installed
Rear - $2,600 instaled
BennyZ
i thought you did have just the regular brembo brakes and not the renntech brakes?
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Originally Posted by BlackC230Coupe
i thought you did have just the regular brembo brakes and not the renntech brakes?
My bad!
It is the Brembo ones. (My shop suggested Brembos)
Why pay extra for the name?
Sorry!
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Originally Posted by BennyZ
My bad!
It is the Brembo ones. (My shop suggested Brembos)
Why pay extra for the name?
Sorry!
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It is the Brembo ones. (My shop suggested Brembos)
Why pay extra for the name?
Sorry!
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I wish I had news, actually shipment was delayed and the car is slated to be pickup up tomorrow arriving in Colorado mid-week.
Good news is that I will still have in back in time to race my father-in-law (he's driving it down in late August). He just bought an SLK 55 and he's been bragging since the day he bought it about how much faster it is than my C55. I'm thinking I'll toy with him the first run and then total annihilate him on the second run, what do ya think?
Good news is that I will still have in back in time to race my father-in-law (he's driving it down in late August). He just bought an SLK 55 and he's been bragging since the day he bought it about how much faster it is than my C55. I'm thinking I'll toy with him the first run and then total annihilate him on the second run, what do ya think?
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Originally Posted by dragonAMG
I'm thinking I'll toy with him the first run and then totally annihilating him the second run, what do ya think?
:p Tape it so we can see how much faster the S7 is over the stock 55! :p 
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Originally Posted by dragonAMG
I wish I had news, actually shipment was delayed and the car is slated to be pickup up tomorrow arriving in Colorado mid-week.
Good news is that I will still have in back in time to race my father-in-law (he's driving it down in late August). He just bought an SLK 55 and he's been bragging since the day he bought it about how much faster it is than my C55. I'm thinking I'll toy with him the first run and then total annihilate him on the second run, what do ya think?
Good news is that I will still have in back in time to race my father-in-law (he's driving it down in late August). He just bought an SLK 55 and he's been bragging since the day he bought it about how much faster it is than my C55. I'm thinking I'll toy with him the first run and then total annihilate him on the second run, what do ya think?
What if your father in law, like got a renntech highboost supercharger with the headers and **** and hes pushing like 580HP with plus a 200 shot of nitrous with that awesome 7 speed and he though ot toying with you on the first run also, or better yet, if he sees this forum and u didnt know hes a member here and on the 2nd run he just smokes u, lmao.
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Originally Posted by BlackC230Coupe
What if your father in law, like got a renntech highboost supercharger with the headers and **** and hes pushing like 580HP with plus a 200 shot of nitrous with that awesome 7 speed
tards would say something like this! LOL 
Where's my damn catalog?! :p
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Originally Posted by JamE55
200 shot of NOS? Only tards would say something like this! LOL Where's my damn catalog?! :p
tards would say something like this! LOL Where's my damn catalog?! :p
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Originally Posted by dragonAMG
I wish I had news, actually shipment was delayed and the car is slated to be pickup up tomorrow arriving in Colorado mid-week.
Good news is that I will still have in back in time to race my father-in-law (he's driving it down in late August). He just bought an SLK 55 and he's been bragging since the day he bought it about how much faster it is than my C55. I'm thinking I'll toy with him the first run and then total annihilate him on the second run, what do ya think?
Good news is that I will still have in back in time to race my father-in-law (he's driving it down in late August). He just bought an SLK 55 and he's been bragging since the day he bought it about how much faster it is than my C55. I'm thinking I'll toy with him the first run and then total annihilate him on the second run, what do ya think?
Keep me posted...
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Originally Posted by BoBcanada
any news?
The car is now in Colorado at Kleemann USA and they begin work on the car tomorrow. It looks like I might even have it back by late next week (let's all keep our fingers crossed). I will definitely post pictures and dynos right away, with 1/4 slips and videos to follow.
This isn't much, but here are some pictures of it leaving on Monday. LOL
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Originally Posted by BennyZ
Here are a few pictures of my car....
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Must be a hella FAST..!!!!
And I like the blacked out RennTech wheel too...
Great job..
Regardz,
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Originally Posted by dragonAMG
I'm getting the feeling you guys are almost as anxious and excited as I am...
The car is now in Colorado at Kleemann USA and they begin work on the car tomorrow. It looks like I might even have it back by late next week (let's all keep our fingers crossed). I will definitely post pictures and dynos right away, with 1/4 slips and videos to follow.
This isn't much, but here are some pictures of it leaving on Monday. LOL
The car is now in Colorado at Kleemann USA and they begin work on the car tomorrow. It looks like I might even have it back by late next week (let's all keep our fingers crossed). I will definitely post pictures and dynos right away, with 1/4 slips and videos to follow.
This isn't much, but here are some pictures of it leaving on Monday. LOL
Good choice using Intercity
Used them when I shipped my car to NY to get my work done by AI Design. Great company and they are also the official movers of the Carrera GT in US.
