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030 Performance Pkg: How much better than standard CLS55?
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030 Performance Pkg: How much better than standard CLS55?
I have been entertaining finding a CLS with the 030 package and wondered how much better it actually handled over a regular CLS55.
I am aware of the upgrades to the brakes, speed limiter, wheels and etc, but how much better does it corner and is there any noticeable increase in handling feel with the upgraded suspension and limited slip diff?
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I am aware of the upgrades to the brakes, speed limiter, wheels and etc, but how much better does it corner and is there any noticeable increase in handling feel with the upgraded suspension and limited slip diff?
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LSD will definitely help it handle better, in that you can apply more power without breaking the rear end loose. Ditto w/the suspension upgrade. Even in comfort mode, it has practically no body roll under cornering.
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Oh, and you can keep going well past 155 mph if you can find a safe place to do so and are crazy enough to do it.
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1. Alcantara Steering Wheel
2. ZR (Y96) rated rubber
3. Spare Tire Delete (air pump only)
4. Air pressure sticker on fuel door
5. 2 Piece 5 spoke wheel fitted together with exposed allen head screws.
6. Bank account minus $10K for the P030 option
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1 LSD but from what i recall locking was at 20-30%? maybe 15 can not remember. It is not like the LSD in the 63's.
2. Speed limitation delete, is nice, but can be done for much less from any tuner, but i guess u could lose warrenty.
3. The wheels are to die for i have to admit and them alone really cover the price, but they are 19's and i do not think they are the lightest either
4.Steering wheel hmm maybe its nice, but alactar has a problem if you wear them in alot no? sweety hands from all that racing n speeding?
5.Brakes i suppose you can not fault this and can only bee seen as a +++, but stock brakes are nothing to laugh at either
6.The suspention, This needs to be checked, does the 030 have a different suspention?
If so then if you look at all of the above then yeah 9500 can be taken in for the net worth of them
....I want LSD! and the wheels, but they are pricy & am not sure if they add to performance...but the look ohhhhYou know by now that i have taked my self into wanting 030 package
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If so then if you look at all of the above then yeah 9500 can be taken in for the net worth of them ....I want LSD! and the wheels, but they are pricy & am not sure if they add to performance...but the look ohhhh
You know by now that i have taked my self into wanting 030 package
....I want LSD! and the wheels, but they are pricy & am not sure if they add to performance...but the look ohhhhYou know by now that i have taked my self into wanting 030 package
I'm just glad I was lucky enough to find one w/the stuff I did (and didn't) want.
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CLS55 w/ 030: Are brake rotors the same as the SL65?
The size of the rotors on the 030 performance package are the same as the SL65 at 15.4". Are they the same ones?
I read somewhere that the SL65 rotors cost $1000 each, is this true?
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I read somewhere that the SL65 rotors cost $1000 each, is this true?
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Actually you want Y-rated (max speed 186):
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tirete....jsp?techid=35
And, hopefully, a nice, long, straight, deserted section of road with nothing and nobody to hit!!
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tirete....jsp?techid=35
And, hopefully, a nice, long, straight, deserted section of road with nothing and nobody to hit!!
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Actually you want Y-rated (max speed 186):
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tirete....jsp?techid=35
And, hopefully, a nice, long, straight, deserted section of road with nothing and nobody to hit!!
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tirete....jsp?techid=35
And, hopefully, a nice, long, straight, deserted section of road with nothing and nobody to hit!!
I still have (after 17k mi) the original 030 tires, Pzeros Russo, 285/30x19 ZR (96Y XL) rear and 255/35x19 ZR (98Y XL) front. Over 100 mph tire pressure is increased to 48 (fronts) and 49 (rear)psi.
Most guys when changing out the 030 tires forget the Y and XL ratings. This is really important at 150+ mph which these cars are easily capable of.
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Stand corrected.
I still have (after 17k mi) the original 030 tires, Pzeros Russo, 285/30x19 ZR (96Y XL) rear and 255/35x19 ZR (98Y XL) front. Over 100 mph tire pressure is increased to 48 (fronts) and 49 (rear)psi.
Most guys when changing out the 030 tires forget the Y and XL ratings. This is really important at 150+ mph which these cars are easily capable of.
I still have (after 17k mi) the original 030 tires, Pzeros Russo, 285/30x19 ZR (96Y XL) rear and 255/35x19 ZR (98Y XL) front. Over 100 mph tire pressure is increased to 48 (fronts) and 49 (rear)psi.
Most guys when changing out the 030 tires forget the Y and XL ratings. This is really important at 150+ mph which these cars are easily capable of.
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I have my Ontario plates on my SL55 now, I haven't driven the 500 in months and I do not remember ever being beaten by a GS350. I don't think that was me.
Damn, I need to change mine soon.
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ESP gripes
Hey guys,
I test drove a CLS55 the other day and noticed that the ESP when disabled would come back on whenever I got on the throttle when exiting a corner, which cut the power and more importantly the fun.
I was trying to get the rear end out and could not do it without the disabled ESP intervening.
Does a CLS55 w/ the 030 Performance Package have the same problem? How does the 030 car's LSD effect the automatic intervening of the disable ESP? I have not driven an 030 car yet, but was seriously disappointed with the standard CLS55's handling.
Thanks for the help!
I test drove a CLS55 the other day and noticed that the ESP when disabled would come back on whenever I got on the throttle when exiting a corner, which cut the power and more importantly the fun.
I was trying to get the rear end out and could not do it without the disabled ESP intervening.
Does a CLS55 w/ the 030 Performance Package have the same problem? How does the 030 car's LSD effect the automatic intervening of the disable ESP? I have not driven an 030 car yet, but was seriously disappointed with the standard CLS55's handling.
Thanks for the help!
