What are your best times at the drag strip?
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Originally Posted by Dead Ringer
OK, DAMN I NEED AN LSD!!!!
well I took it to the track last night, and man there is so much more I am leaving on the table by not having an LSD!! This one wheel crap is for the birds. OH well onto the numbers, and as you can tell I am not very happy with my times. Can someone let me know if they look normal
60' 1.987
300' 5.569
1/8 8.535 mph 82.12
1000' 11.061
1/4 13.185
mph 106.52
this was my best run when the temp was right around 80deg
(I dont know what the humidity was). What I am more disappointed with is the shifting. As I have posted before I would love to firm it up, I think I am losing a good .2-.3 (tenths of a second) if not more over the slow shifting. Now I did take the C32 on Friday to have the HID coded into the car and they said that they were replacing some part in the tranny (dont know what it does, but is on order) I am hoping that fixes the "problem". I am also going to take the car next week to dyno it (dynomometer) and see what it is pushing to the rear wheels. How much do you guys think an LSD might help on the launch??
well I took it to the track last night, and man there is so much more I am leaving on the table by not having an LSD!! This one wheel crap is for the birds. OH well onto the numbers, and as you can tell I am not very happy with my times. Can someone let me know if they look normal
60' 1.987
300' 5.569
1/8 8.535 mph 82.12
1000' 11.061
1/4 13.185
mph 106.52
this was my best run when the temp was right around 80deg
(I dont know what the humidity was). What I am more disappointed with is the shifting. As I have posted before I would love to firm it up, I think I am losing a good .2-.3 (tenths of a second) if not more over the slow shifting. Now I did take the C32 on Friday to have the HID coded into the car and they said that they were replacing some part in the tranny (dont know what it does, but is on order) I am hoping that fixes the "problem". I am also going to take the car next week to dyno it (dynomometer) and see what it is pushing to the rear wheels. How much do you guys think an LSD might help on the launch??
I had fun though... I was also told that the driver adapting transmission may be keeping me from getting the 15.1 promised by MB.. We should try that crazy rest method next week... are you going?
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since we (clk owners) dont have this thread ill post my time here
best run with high 60's f and altitude of a little more than 4500 ft
at palmdale i ran
13.8 @ 99. something
k&n filters, modified airbox and exhaust(muffler only), i also used octane booster that time, usually i ran low 14 with high98mph trap speed
275/30/19 yokohama avs sport
best run with high 60's f and altitude of a little more than 4500 ft
at palmdale i ran
13.8 @ 99. something
k&n filters, modified airbox and exhaust(muffler only), i also used octane booster that time, usually i ran low 14 with high98mph trap speed
275/30/19 yokohama avs sport
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Originally Posted by bmw instructor
Anybody make one for the C32??
most likely reentech will have 1
also amg in germany might make one, they do for a clk55
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I have talked to Quaife but they need at least 10 to 15 orders before they will build it for the C32. I don't want to take this project on as they need the parts from the rear diff to do it.
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we dont need LSD for the track... DeadRinger, we have the same engine mods and I did 12.8 and 12.9 @ 108-110mph consistantly. One of my best runs was a 12.7 @109mph. This was of course before I did the camber kit (which made a huge difference since im lowered) and before I fixed a minor boost leak i was having. I cant wait to hit the track this cold season. BTW, my elevation was sea level... what was yours?
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I think that an LSD would be good for the guys runing street rubber. I dont get any wheel spin with the DRs, but I do with street tires. I am pretty sure that an LSD would be worth a couple tenths becasue the active diff on our cars does alot of braking when launching. That can rob alot of power on launch.
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C32 AMG
Current pricing on LSDs from:
Brabus (Salisbury style) - $8900, plus $700 labor - car is down for 2-3 weeks as the diff travels to Germany and back - to become LSD.
MKB - (Torsen style) Wheel Power - $5900, plus $600-$700 labor - exchange, core not known.
Kleemann - (Phantom Grip style) - $2300, plus $1000 labor, very simple itteration of LSD.
AMG - (Salisbury style) - $4500 - $5500, plus $600 labor, hard to get.
Quaife - (Torsen style) - price could be under $2500 if we can get 15 owners willing to put down deposits and wait for production.
Brabus (Salisbury style) - $8900, plus $700 labor - car is down for 2-3 weeks as the diff travels to Germany and back - to become LSD.
MKB - (Torsen style) Wheel Power - $5900, plus $600-$700 labor - exchange, core not known.
Kleemann - (Phantom Grip style) - $2300, plus $1000 labor, very simple itteration of LSD.
AMG - (Salisbury style) - $4500 - $5500, plus $600 labor, hard to get.
Quaife - (Torsen style) - price could be under $2500 if we can get 15 owners willing to put down deposits and wait for production.
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Quaife is the best deal. The last conversation I had with them is like, Vadim said, 15 LSD's for about $1600.00. The problem is how do we collect the money or get people to commit!
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Originally Posted by BenzoAMGpower
we dont need LSD for the track... DeadRinger, we have the same engine mods and I did 12.8 and 12.9 @ 108-110mph consistantly. One of my best runs was a 12.7 @109mph. This was of course before I did the camber kit (which made a huge difference since im lowered) and before I fixed a minor boost leak i was having. I cant wait to hit the track this cold season. BTW, my elevation was sea level... what was yours?
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I deal with traction issues every single day, and I'm amazed that my AMG car didn't come with an LSD when they come on factory 3-series that cost $20K less. That said, i have to believe that there are indeed 10-15 owners here that would gladly plunk down the deposit - me included.
Anyone reading this thread who has not done so, please lend your support HERE - there is still hope!
Anyone reading this thread who has not done so, please lend your support HERE - there is still hope!
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1. Best ET: 12.547 @ 111.67MPH; 60' - 1.842
2. Best MPH: 12.568 @ 112.32MPH; 60' - 1.852
3. Temp: 70-75F
4. Mods: RENNTech ECU and Pulley Kit, SL55 intake splitter, and Greenfilter USA filters, Eisenmann Race Exhaust, Optima Battery
5. Tires: Michelin Pilot Sport A/S
2. Best MPH: 12.568 @ 112.32MPH; 60' - 1.852
3. Temp: 70-75F
4. Mods: RENNTech ECU and Pulley Kit, SL55 intake splitter, and Greenfilter USA filters, Eisenmann Race Exhaust, Optima Battery
5. Tires: Michelin Pilot Sport A/S
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Originally Posted by FongFlex
1. Best ET: 12.547 @ 111.67MPH; 60' - 1.842
2. Best MPH: 12.568 @ 112.32MPH; 60' - 1.852
3. Temp: 70-75F
4. Mods: RENNTech ECU and Pulley Kit, SL55 intake splitter, and Greenfilter USA filters, Eisenmann Race Exhaust, Optima Battery
5. Tires: Michelin Pilot Sport A/S
2. Best MPH: 12.568 @ 112.32MPH; 60' - 1.852
3. Temp: 70-75F
4. Mods: RENNTech ECU and Pulley Kit, SL55 intake splitter, and Greenfilter USA filters, Eisenmann Race Exhaust, Optima Battery
5. Tires: Michelin Pilot Sport A/S
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Originally Posted by BenzoAMGpower
dude you are pulling the sickest times..... do you think that exhaust made a difference? in around the same temp range with RENNTech ECU, PUlley Kit, and SL55 splitter i was doing 12.7 @ 108mph best ET and 12.8 @ 110mph best trap!!!
i just got a set of 18" renntech monolites, so hopefully throwing those on will drop my time a little bit. headers might come one day, just not now.
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12' C63 P31, 06' Supercharged Range, 08' BMW 550i
Originally Posted by FongFlex
1. Best ET: 12.547 @ 111.67MPH; 60' - 1.842
2. Best MPH: 12.568 @ 112.32MPH; 60' - 1.852
3. Temp: 70-75F
4. Mods: RENNTech ECU and Pulley Kit, SL55 intake splitter, and Greenfilter USA filters, Eisenmann Race Exhaust, Optima Battery
5. Tires: Michelin Pilot Sport A/S
2. Best MPH: 12.568 @ 112.32MPH; 60' - 1.852
3. Temp: 70-75F
4. Mods: RENNTech ECU and Pulley Kit, SL55 intake splitter, and Greenfilter USA filters, Eisenmann Race Exhaust, Optima Battery
5. Tires: Michelin Pilot Sport A/S
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Dang,
Mid 12's in a C32 is awesome
Josh,
Whats up man? You need to take your car to another track. I have recently put on my SL-55 intake and green filters and my car feels faster. I need to get back out there.
Have you gotten any slicks yet?
Mid 12's in a C32 is awesome
Josh,
Whats up man? You need to take your car to another track. I have recently put on my SL-55 intake and green filters and my car feels faster. I need to get back out there.
Have you gotten any slicks yet?
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Nice times FongFlex!
Who has knowledge about Optima batteries and which one I should buy? What will be the benefits (weight, etc.)? Also, I plan on putting a couple 10" subs in the trunk, so need a battery that can do the job.
Dinko
Who has knowledge about Optima batteries and which one I should buy? What will be the benefits (weight, etc.)? Also, I plan on putting a couple 10" subs in the trunk, so need a battery that can do the job.
Dinko
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From: Sin City
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Originally Posted by Roseylv
Dang,
Mid 12's in a C32 is awesome
Josh,
Whats up man? You need to take your car to another track. I have recently put on my SL-55 intake and green filters and my car feels faster. I need to get back out there.
Have you gotten any slicks yet?
Mid 12's in a C32 is awesome
Josh,
Whats up man? You need to take your car to another track. I have recently put on my SL-55 intake and green filters and my car feels faster. I need to get back out there.
Have you gotten any slicks yet?
