Why Is My New 05 C230 Ss So Slooooowwwww!!!
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see MKB site, they have some impressive power kits:
http://www.mkb-power.de
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Originally Posted by BabyBenz6spd
Where did you order your Kleeman K-Box kit? I e-mailed Kleemanusa, and their sales rep told me this kit is not offered in US, so I can't get it? Do you know where I can have it ordered?
Any Pictures?
Any Pictures?
ya I took the Last one as soon as I hear that they can no longer get it.
there was only 5 in North America I think
if you are interested in ordering it, I should be able to get you one.
email me at Peter@3pmag.com if you are interested
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Originally Posted by mig888
Oh my, so you're Kleemann #5.., tell me you're not in California too? Haha. Welcome, K#2 here 
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How are you Keemann #2,
and no I am from Toronto Canada. how do you like your K Box kit?
I will PM you
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Bantha
If you want a fast C Class, you have to get the AMG. All C Classes are slow. Don't spend money making a slow car quicker, just buy a fast one to begin with. 
How many times do I have to post this simple theory??
How many times do I have to post this simple theory??
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Originally Posted by tuscanraider
If you want a fast C Class, you have to get the AMG. All C Classes are slow. Don't spend money making a slow car quicker, just buy a fast one to begin with.
How many times do I have to post this simple theory??
How many times do I have to post this simple theory??
Well, not everyone have $60,000 to get an AMG.
and besides, we are only spending a couple of $1000 to get a little bit more performance out of it. not a couple of $10,000
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Originally Posted by supershyguy
Well, not everyone have $60,000 to get an AMG.
and besides, we are only spending a couple of $1000 to get a little bit more performance out of it. not a couple of $10,000
and besides, we are only spending a couple of $1000 to get a little bit more performance out of it. not a couple of $10,000
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Originally Posted by tuscanraider
If you want a fast C Class, you have to get the AMG. All C Classes are slow. Don't spend money making a slow car quicker, just buy a fast one to begin with.
How many times do I have to post this simple theory??
How many times do I have to post this simple theory??
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From: Abingdon, MD
Originally Posted by tuscanraider
If you want a fast C Class, you have to get the AMG. All C Classes are slow. Don't spend money making a slow car quicker, just buy a fast one to begin with.
How many times do I have to post this simple theory??
How many times do I have to post this simple theory??
All C Classes are slow? Is a CLK 320 faster than a C 320??? WTF?
Middle picture of my sig, I am about to pass a 500 HP Factory 5 race car, and I go on to pass the C32 AMG in front of it... I've posted the vid, search on "VIR Videos"
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Originally Posted by doctamb
Hello everyone,
I just bought my new c230 and I previously owned a 99 c230 k. I love the new cars looks and handling as well as the attention factor, but the car just feels like it dies after 80 mph and struggles to get to 100. Now in it's defense I did put an upsolute chip in the 99 2.3 l version and that is probably why I notice the difference with the new one so much. Don't get me wrong though off the line this car has definite heart especially using the manumatic, which I am still trying to master. However, I recently raced some cheap saturn with a very loud muffler. I assume these cars are also four cylinders and off the line I killed the dude. But by 80mph it's almost as if my car would not go faster..... WTF. If it wasn't for the end of the straightaway that saturn may have caught up to me. I don't usually race, especially cheapos like that, but he asked for it- sucka! lol
Now I know all about the kleemans and the renntechs and I am very well read around this forum especially about the c class. I've also driven every single amg c class except the current c55 badboy. I want to chip this little 1.8 but I do not want to be dissappointed with the results. Has anyone done any mods to this engine at cheap prices that were worth it? Looking to spend under 2000 overall and it's a lease so mods need to be conspicuous if I should even do it at all.
I am having regrets as far as cars performance guys!!!! help!
Other contenders I almost bought were 02 C32 amg 17000 miles, but involved in accident, 04 g35 coupe, bmw 330- great ride, but mb fan and outdated style, and a 99 clk 55 amg too much money. So it was really between this car and the g35 coupe which I love, but its still a nissan rebadged and mb Rockkkkkks! Oh and I also considered a c43, but outdated and felt like I had the same car although with a missle rocket attatched to it's ***, lol. ANy advice ?
I just bought my new c230 and I previously owned a 99 c230 k. I love the new cars looks and handling as well as the attention factor, but the car just feels like it dies after 80 mph and struggles to get to 100. Now in it's defense I did put an upsolute chip in the 99 2.3 l version and that is probably why I notice the difference with the new one so much. Don't get me wrong though off the line this car has definite heart especially using the manumatic, which I am still trying to master. However, I recently raced some cheap saturn with a very loud muffler. I assume these cars are also four cylinders and off the line I killed the dude. But by 80mph it's almost as if my car would not go faster..... WTF. If it wasn't for the end of the straightaway that saturn may have caught up to me. I don't usually race, especially cheapos like that, but he asked for it- sucka! lol
Now I know all about the kleemans and the renntechs and I am very well read around this forum especially about the c class. I've also driven every single amg c class except the current c55 badboy. I want to chip this little 1.8 but I do not want to be dissappointed with the results. Has anyone done any mods to this engine at cheap prices that were worth it? Looking to spend under 2000 overall and it's a lease so mods need to be conspicuous if I should even do it at all.
I am having regrets as far as cars performance guys!!!! help!
Other contenders I almost bought were 02 C32 amg 17000 miles, but involved in accident, 04 g35 coupe, bmw 330- great ride, but mb fan and outdated style, and a 99 clk 55 amg too much money. So it was really between this car and the g35 coupe which I love, but its still a nissan rebadged and mb Rockkkkkks! Oh and I also considered a c43, but outdated and felt like I had the same car although with a missle rocket attatched to it's ***, lol. ANy advice ?
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Originally Posted by bmw2benz
Yeah but if you are going to waste 10K-20K moding it up just get the C55. It haves all the bells and whistles you need. Better yet if you cant get that get an C32
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2006 C230 SS
Originally Posted by gaiex
see MKB site, they have some impressive power kits:
http://www.mkb-power.de
http://www.mkb-power.de
i found a kit... but how do i find pricing, just contact them?
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230k
This is what i have but yet to install. The car only has 600 miles and I came from a modified Audi A4 putting out 206HP to all 4 wheels so I can relate to the c230k being slow.
Eismann Exhaust(Dont know if its spelled right) 830.00
Supersprint available for just 490.00 at Bekkers
Rentech pully and ecu kit $1648 +2lbs boost
The advantage to the 230K over the 240 is the availability to make more hP with mods. When installed they are claiming 30-40 more HP. Very difficult to make more power out of a v-6 without spending a lot of cash. C230k much easier due to the the supercharger. On the audi forums it seems the folks are much more helfull. This guy just asked how to make a little more power with his car. The answer= Pulley kit-ecu reflash-exhaust-header=240-250! Beats c240 for far less money!
Eismann Exhaust(Dont know if its spelled right) 830.00
Supersprint available for just 490.00 at Bekkers
Rentech pully and ecu kit $1648 +2lbs boost
The advantage to the 230K over the 240 is the availability to make more hP with mods. When installed they are claiming 30-40 more HP. Very difficult to make more power out of a v-6 without spending a lot of cash. C230k much easier due to the the supercharger. On the audi forums it seems the folks are much more helfull. This guy just asked how to make a little more power with his car. The answer= Pulley kit-ecu reflash-exhaust-header=240-250! Beats c240 for far less money!
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'99 C230 K
the 99 C230k is a little more than 1 second faster than the 06 C230SS going from 0-60.
After testing ever almost single car around the $30-35k in the market today. I still enjoy driving my '99. ( with the exception of the new lexus IS and the bmw 325i, and the acura TL )
After testing ever almost single car around the $30-35k in the market today. I still enjoy driving my '99. ( with the exception of the new lexus IS and the bmw 325i, and the acura TL )
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From: Boston/NYC
05 C230 SS, 03 C32
Im feeling like my 05 C230 has become slow due to the Kompressor Supercharger loss of power. Im checking it into the dealer. Hopefully I can get a replacement since the car is still under warranty.
