Kleeman C23K Letdown
08-09-2003, 12:48 AM
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So why haven't we learned yet Lynn? I just don't know what makes me want to buy manual trans cars anymore. How can you talk on the cell phone, look appointments up on the PDA, work the stereo, eat a breakfast burrito, sip coffee, shave and still find time to shift.
08-09-2003, 12:57 AM
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2002 C230 Coupe(M111)
Originally posted by Buellwinkle
Did you get all the parts installed? How did you do on the dyno? If you get a good launch with the pulley I expect to see high 14's from you. With the clutch and maybe an ITG airfilter I would expect mid 14's and nothing less. Have you drag raced before? I'm terrible at it, got mid 16's with my car.
Did you get all the parts installed? How did you do on the dyno? If you get a good launch with the pulley I expect to see high 14's from you. With the clutch and maybe an ITG airfilter I would expect mid 14's and nothing less. Have you drag raced before? I'm terrible at it, got mid 16's with my car.
08-09-2003, 01:07 AM
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2002 C230 Coupe(M111)
Originally posted by Zeppelin
Those tests were done in 100 plus temps, plus 1500ft elevation and who knows what the condition of the track was like. All the times were low. Bottom line is the Kleeman car was well behind the others in acceleration.
Those tests were done in 100 plus temps, plus 1500ft elevation and who knows what the condition of the track was like. All the times were low. Bottom line is the Kleeman car was well behind the others in acceleration.
Yeah, I can see the temp really killing a supercharged car.
08-09-2003, 01:29 AM
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Originally posted by Buellwinkle
So why haven't we learned yet Lynn? I just don't know what makes me want to buy manual trans cars anymore. How can you talk on the cell phone, look appointments up on the PDA, work the stereo, eat a breakfast burrito, sip coffee, shave and still find time to shift.
So why haven't we learned yet Lynn? I just don't know what makes me want to buy manual trans cars anymore. How can you talk on the cell phone, look appointments up on the PDA, work the stereo, eat a breakfast burrito, sip coffee, shave and still find time to shift.
08-09-2003, 07:11 AM
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Originally posted by Buellwinkle
So why haven't we learned yet Lynn? I just don't know what makes me want to buy manual trans cars anymore. How can you talk on the cell phone, look appointments up on the PDA, work the stereo, eat a breakfast burrito, sip coffee, shave and still find time to shift.
So why haven't we learned yet Lynn? I just don't know what makes me want to buy manual trans cars anymore. How can you talk on the cell phone, look appointments up on the PDA, work the stereo, eat a breakfast burrito, sip coffee, shave and still find time to shift.
And we're not serious drag racers. Or we are demonstrating our independence and manliness.
Or maybe we're just a couple of old fuddie duddies stuck in the last century who refuse the master the 21st century skills you listed.
08-09-2003, 02:40 PM
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I can think of a few other reason I choose a manual. Also keep in mind how significantly DIFFERENT a drag auto is from what MB would've provided.
The TH400 that was in my monte carlo ss was nothing like a normal manny, a. the internals were straight up hardcore with a sick stall b. You HAD to shift it like a manny, just no clutch, 1 -4 was a straight line, downshifting was another story. This thing was not what you would call streetable.
But back to easy... why would you want to fool yourself into thinking you're a great driver by hopping in a car or configuration that makes it easy?
And back to topic... why does everyone seem so let down?
Does anyone know what the last C230 C&D tested was? Was it tuned or stock?
Blah, blah, blah-blah
Thomas
The TH400 that was in my monte carlo ss was nothing like a normal manny, a. the internals were straight up hardcore with a sick stall b. You HAD to shift it like a manny, just no clutch, 1 -4 was a straight line, downshifting was another story. This thing was not what you would call streetable.
But back to easy... why would you want to fool yourself into thinking you're a great driver by hopping in a car or configuration that makes it easy?
And back to topic... why does everyone seem so let down?
Does anyone know what the last C230 C&D tested was? Was it tuned or stock?
Blah, blah, blah-blah
Thomas
08-11-2003, 05:03 PM
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I only got manual for these reasons, auto takes up more power than a manual and my cars doesnt make enough power stock. Its more fun "fun factor" and the 6 speed appealed to me. I missed driving stick.
08-12-2003, 06:09 PM
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Originally posted by BrabusCClass
I only got manual for these reasons, auto takes up more power than a manual and my cars doesnt make enough power stock. Its more fun "fun factor" and the 6 speed appealed to me. I missed driving stick.
I only got manual for these reasons, auto takes up more power than a manual and my cars doesnt make enough power stock. Its more fun "fun factor" and the 6 speed appealed to me. I missed driving stick.
