2006 SEMA auto show
 

This is the only CLS which stood out in my mind at the '06 SEMA auto show. Anyone else have pics?

http://shows.autospies.com/gallery/a...7&galleryId=44

any other camera angles on this car??

looks like brabus parts? front bumper and maybe hood, the grill is that carbon fiber grill I think. Dont recall if carlsson or brabus makes that grill?

That car had the full brabus rocket kit and brabus cf grill. They said the car is making well over 700hp.:confused:

That isn't the Brabus "rocket" though....just the kit

http://www.we-todd-did-racing.com/we...ZkMzF5NTQx.jpg

here is another angle. the car was sick!!!! very nice. it seemed to me that every cls at the show was either a 500 or 550.. no 55's or 63's...:nix:

SEMA PIC, here you Go!
 

Here are some more pictures, pretty hard to take when everyone walks in front of you. The silver CLS with the lorinser pkg was in the GFG booth and the SL :crazy: What a waste.

Very cool color! Whos car was this though? was it part of the West Coast Customs booth?

are those lorinser wheels on the cls???:eek:
i like.!

It's the owner of DC shoes..
Flat black isn't my taste, but others may like it...

http://www.northtexasaudigroup.com/f...tid=3768&stc=1


http://www.northtexasaudigroup.com/f...tid=3769&stc=1



http://www.northtexasaudigroup.com/f...tid=3770&stc=1

This is where your money goes when you pay $125 for shoes that cost $5 to make :smash:

S550 Coupe!
 

by West Coast Customs with flat black paint:

Without seeing some dyno sheet the guy was apparently talking :bs:.

THAT IS AWESOME!! They should sell it as a CL IMO it looks better than the new one!

SEMA: Did anyone see the S550 with the clear glass rims, I saw it on some site but cant relocate it. It's a all clear rim which shows off the 14 inch brembo rotor.

I seen them... not a big fan, but just the concept in itself is crazy!

http://shows.autospies.com/gallery/a...9&galleryId=44

http://shows.autospies.com/gallery/a...8&galleryId=44

http://shows.autospies.com/gallery/a...0&galleryId=44

The concept is definitely interesting.

Here are some pros:

1. Obviously the appearance, 14'' Brembos looked small, I would imagine even 16'' APRacing would not quite fill the wheel.

2. Wheel weight and therefore improvement in handling, with a center made from plastic it should reduce wheel weight by around 10-15 lbs, depending on wheel size.

Cons:

1. Strength, I did not talk to the guys at the show, but my understanding that crash testing to get DOT approval is the works.

2. Longevity - How long will stay clear? What effect brake dust and sunlight will have on it.

(IMHO) a chrome lip would look much better, just like the one on display. Did you see the rims on that motorcycle infront of the S. I think those wheels may work out better on a bike then a car in terms of durability and aesthetics. Anyone get a price quote on these?

The Glass Rim on the S550 has a chrome lip also. I think the S550 pictures are dark. Mine were also.

what about brake cooling?:confused:

Besides brake cooling, to clean the wheels you need to take them off and clean the inside from brake dust! As we all know Mercedes Brake dust sucks and not many people are willing to take there wheels off for every wash.

Other then that, i think its a pretty cool idea, great for a show car if you have nice brakes to display, its kinda like a showcase for your brakes!

I heard there's a [b]see through spinners version]/b] coming soon. :hammer:

Best way to show off your brembos if you ask me ;)
JL

I've seen it all....see through rims. There are some retarded people out there!

:smash:

More on the CLS55 here: http://www.autoblog.com/2006/11/07/c...-by-ai-design/