AMGSC

Yeah, I remember. Man that seemed like yesterday. Great to see your car is still going strong. It's been quite a saga dealing with HPS. I was extremely patient with HPS like I am with Vadim now but I'm hopeful that the ending to this story is better than that last one.

I'm going down to see my car this Friday and will snap some pics of my own and post them here.

c32AMG-DTM

Yes, I believe you are correct: they do not look like swaybar end-links. They look a lot more like these:

http://www.speedybenz.com/

AMGSC

Those are still camber arms. These are control arms as illustrated in the diagram above. These are not located on the near the wheels at all.

So they are neither swaybar end-links nor camber arms. They are a set of 6pcs totaling over $1200 + installation labor.

Edit: Your are partially correct. These are similar to speedybenz camber arms BUT these are 3 sets instead of differenent lenghts and stronger. Assuming Speedybenz makes the other 2 sets, the cost would be $831 and I'm paying $1200 but Vadim tells me they are better because it's all aluminum vs. Speedybenz's coated steel tubing.

AMGSC

This is the first Prototype. A set of 6 or 8 to give maximum launch and turn control.

AMGSC

The bigger the better...

hooleyboy

Very cool although I dont really know what I'm looking at... Another thing to think about with launching the C55 is... The 255 drag radial is more than capable of hooking the C55. dollar for dollar the tires win every time. I know racers that pay big time money for suspension setups. I think with the power potential you are looking for you are going to need more meat in the back to ever hook on the street. I tell you what though it is so much fun ripping around turns in a total drift.

Rob, come to me for headers and exhaust we are going to have tons of dyno time (since we have a dyno-dynamics in house) on these things. I will be posting pics most likely tomorrow. Supercharged C55 to another Supercharged C55 these things are going to be sick I wouldn't steer you wrong.

Cant wait to see this beast.

AMGSC

Not sure if I would lose the ability to drift with stiffer backs. These were meant to keep the toes straight and max tread when squattng to prevent cambering in which you would lose tread contact. Only the innner tires would get any traction otherwise. More pics to follow when they are fully installed.

I'd def consider your longtubes when you're done and tested.

hooleyboy

Your going to love them. the collector comes just before the transition to the under carriage. (I didnt want to risk smacking it off a speed bump) then into hifow cat ( we can even do cali legal cats!) I've seen the drivers side finished and it looks sick.

No I'm not saying your car wont drift. I'm just saying with the lack of tire width we can get under our C55 it makes it that much more tail happy.

hooleyboy

Maybe this fall you and I can battle it out at Fomoso. Two of the top C55 running headed to head at the strip.

blackbenzz

Awesome project and build! Look forward to the end results. I've been contemplating building my motor too. Your car will surely be a beast when done

AMGSC

I would luv to get a vid of that BUT I better not count my chkns before they hatch.

Vadim is focused soley on finishing my project and pictures are flooding in. He's realling moving now.

AMGSC

Honestly, I'm not sure if I would ever match that time of yours. You ET and Trap are better than almost all V12 Twin Turbos!

If I break into the high 10's i would be ecstatic, content and call it a day. Last mod would prolly be long tubes but that will be the end of it.

Havoc

I wouldn't say that Vadim is focused solely on your project... LOL!

...but it's good to know that you're seeing progress!

You will have a Beast when completed!

blackbenzz

Let me drive it, I will put it in the low 10's Your car will destroy mine when its done

AMGSC

Modest and Humble you are Yoda would say...Gotta get your seats, hood, wheels, tires, battery and last but not least you in the saddle alright. Not sure if anybody local can launch the way you know how

AMGSC

Well I'll give you that. He did mention working on a few things for you concurrently with my project. So is your Maybach Tranny and TC back yet?

AMGSC

Here are two more pics with more to follow next week.

I can't post the partially completed 82MM TB nor the Control Arms as the design is proprietary and confidential for now.

Havoc

My Maybach Tranny and TC should be arriving in a day or two, if it's not already there.

I'm returning stateside on Sun June 28th. I'm hoping Vadim can have my motor and tranny installed in my car by the end of next week so I can put on the break-in miles while I'm home for my two week break.

She's coming together beautifully!

AMGSC

Engine almost assembled.

blackbenzz

sleewell

old pistons :




new pistons :

hooleyboy

LOL

AMGSC

Finally got the motor fully mounted in the car...

Havoc

Glad to hear your motor is back together and installed!

Video your beast on the dyno when they tune it.

ML500K