I want to make the car faster but don't know where to start. I'm thinking of doing the renntech upgrade. Idea's anyone? I have about 4k to spend, already have the rims, (c55). Thanks!

LET Pulley, Headers, ECU, Plugs/Wires, SL55 Splitter and Quaife LSD

Yes! what he said! call me and i will be glad to work out a deal on a package for the upgrades!

+1

I believe you will even get more HP/TQ out of the LET pulley set up over the others.

Would you share how much you paid for the C55 rims? If not I understand. I have been looking for a set for cheap in good cond.

The pulley size is bigger so it should show higher hp/tq then others...but I recommend getting a heat exchanger also pheumonic spacers as well as johnson intercooler pump which LET happens to sell also....

Actually i ended up trading my stock c32 and 500 dollars for the c55 rims. I got real lucky. Can the bigger pulley cause issues to my car later on? Anyone know what the total install should cost?

Wow, the C32's resale value really IS dropping like a rock... lol, j/k.

(Yes, I realize he meant "C32 wheels," not "C32")

it was actually 1500$$$$ stupid lap top.

I posted a review on LET headers.

Wait - you traded your used 17" C32 wheels, plus paid $1,500, for used 18" C55 wheels?

I'm going to have to disagree with your comment "I got real lucky" - in fact, I'd say you got the worst end of that deal by a long shot. You typically see forum members selling their used 18" C55 or CLK55 wheels and tires in the $900 - $1200 range, and that's outright - no "trading" involved.

No i got real lucky considering the c32 rims had curb rash on every rim
( from the previous owner ) which was very noticeable and all 4 tires were completely bald. The c55 rims are chrome with plenty of tread on the tires. It worked out well.

I think you're missing my point.

People buy used C55 (or CLK55) wheels/tires in good condition (i.e. no or minimal curb rash, decent % of treadwear on most of the wheels) for anywhere between $900 - $1200, typically.

Even with curb rash, your C32 wheels/tires probably were worth around $400, conservatively (new C32 wheels/OEM tires would be around $2500-2800). So, you essentially paid $1900 in cash + trade, for used C55 wheels/tires. Chrome I guess is an "x factor" - some people like it, some don't, but it shouldn't add much value, if any.

Anyway, at the end of the day, if you think it was a fair deal, that's all that matters. IMHO, the seller got the better end of this deal, but that's just me

Oh yeah, if you paid $1500 plus your wheels... then the seller has a big smile on his face all the way to the bank!

Just make sure you research your next purchases. u should be able to break 450HP which is stage 2 with the 4k budget, that is if you find used parts! brand new parts will get you to stage 1 with the budget you have.

Good luck!