HG Motorsports 2006 C55 RACE CAR BUILD**
03-21-2012, 11:01 PM
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There are alot more photos of it. I'll post them in a bit.
edit: here are some more pics from this meet and of their spoiler
edit: here are some more pics from this meet and of their spoiler
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09-19-2012, 01:38 PM
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'92 300E, '06 E55
Hey Guys!
It has been a while since we have been back on the boards. Attached are some pictures of the C55 in its current state.
We installed the CLK 63 Black Series Front Wide body Bumper and Fenders to accomodate larger front wheels and to have a wider front track. We then had our friends over at Kognition Design make us a carbon fiber trunk mounted wing for the car for added rear downforce.
The car is running Toyo Tires RS1 slicks at the moment. Once our HRE's get completed we will be running 245's up front and 285's in the rear.
Lastly, the car was wrapped in the HG signature digital camo scheme. Let us know what you think!
http://www.flickr.com/photos/hgms/7368961980/http://www.flickr.com/photos/hgms/7368961980/ by http://www.flickr.com/people/hgms/, on Flickr
http://www.flickr.com/photos/hgms/7368961470/http://www.flickr.com/photos/hgms/7368961470/ by http://www.flickr.com/people/hgms/, on Flickr
http://www.flickr.com/photos/hgms/7183728285/http://www.flickr.com/photos/hgms/7183728285/ by http://www.flickr.com/people/hgms/, on Flickr
http://www.flickr.com/photos/hgms/7183728561/http://www.flickr.com/photos/hgms/7183728561/ by http://www.flickr.com/people/hgms/, on Flickr
http://www.flickr.com/photos/hgms/7368962072/http://www.flickr.com/photos/hgms/7368962072/ by http://www.flickr.com/people/hgms/, on Flickr
http://www.flickr.com/photos/hgms/7368962152/http://www.flickr.com/photos/hgms/7368962152/ by http://www.flickr.com/people/hgms/, on Flickr
http://www.flickr.com/photos/hgms/7368962224/http://www.flickr.com/photos/hgms/7368962224/ by http://www.flickr.com/people/hgms/, on Flickr
http://www.flickr.com/photos/hgms/7368961802/http://www.flickr.com/photos/hgms/7368961802/ by http://www.flickr.com/people/hgms/, on Flickr
http://www.flickr.com/photos/hgms/7368961698/http://www.flickr.com/photos/hgms/7368961698/ by http://www.flickr.com/people/hgms/, on Flickr
http://www.flickr.com/photos/hgms/7694017012/http://www.flickr.com/photos/hgms/7694017012/ by http://www.flickr.com/people/hgms/, on Flickr
http://www.flickr.com/photos/hgms/7368962292/http://www.flickr.com/photos/hgms/7368962292/ by http://www.flickr.com/people/hgms/, on Flickr
It has been a while since we have been back on the boards. Attached are some pictures of the C55 in its current state.
We installed the CLK 63 Black Series Front Wide body Bumper and Fenders to accomodate larger front wheels and to have a wider front track. We then had our friends over at Kognition Design make us a carbon fiber trunk mounted wing for the car for added rear downforce.
The car is running Toyo Tires RS1 slicks at the moment. Once our HRE's get completed we will be running 245's up front and 285's in the rear.
Lastly, the car was wrapped in the HG signature digital camo scheme. Let us know what you think!
http://www.flickr.com/photos/hgms/7368961980/http://www.flickr.com/photos/hgms/7368961980/ by http://www.flickr.com/people/hgms/, on Flickr
http://www.flickr.com/photos/hgms/7368961470/http://www.flickr.com/photos/hgms/7368961470/ by http://www.flickr.com/people/hgms/, on Flickr
http://www.flickr.com/photos/hgms/7183728285/http://www.flickr.com/photos/hgms/7183728285/ by http://www.flickr.com/people/hgms/, on Flickr
http://www.flickr.com/photos/hgms/7183728561/http://www.flickr.com/photos/hgms/7183728561/ by http://www.flickr.com/people/hgms/, on Flickr
http://www.flickr.com/photos/hgms/7368962072/http://www.flickr.com/photos/hgms/7368962072/ by http://www.flickr.com/people/hgms/, on Flickr
http://www.flickr.com/photos/hgms/7368962152/http://www.flickr.com/photos/hgms/7368962152/ by http://www.flickr.com/people/hgms/, on Flickr
http://www.flickr.com/photos/hgms/7368962224/http://www.flickr.com/photos/hgms/7368962224/ by http://www.flickr.com/people/hgms/, on Flickr
http://www.flickr.com/photos/hgms/7368961802/http://www.flickr.com/photos/hgms/7368961802/ by http://www.flickr.com/people/hgms/, on Flickr
http://www.flickr.com/photos/hgms/7368961698/http://www.flickr.com/photos/hgms/7368961698/ by http://www.flickr.com/people/hgms/, on Flickr
http://www.flickr.com/photos/hgms/7694017012/http://www.flickr.com/photos/hgms/7694017012/ by http://www.flickr.com/people/hgms/, on Flickr
http://www.flickr.com/photos/hgms/7368962292/http://www.flickr.com/photos/hgms/7368962292/ by http://www.flickr.com/people/hgms/, on Flickr
09-19-2012, 01:52 PM
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Looks amazing! Great job guys!
What I wanna know is how you're able to run 285's in the rear with no rubbing!(oh NVM, I see post #29 now)
What I wanna know is how you're able to run 285's in the rear with no rubbing!(oh NVM, I see post #29 now)
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09-19-2012, 02:39 PM
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I mean who needs an interior anyways? great job guys, nice to see you back on here. Expected a bit more power but nonetheless it's plenty quick I'm sure.
09-21-2012, 02:40 AM
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First, as a new member to this site who is looking to get max reliable power from my 2005 C55 while staying N/A....thanks a ton for this incredibly exciting build 
I noticed that Renntech did engine work and/or tuning....any chance you can give me contact info for the specific person(s) you were working with down there? I have a local speed shop populated by former MB 'A Technicians'..& they are GOOD....if I can get the parts, they can do the work properly but I'd need to have info on the necessary tune, etc so best to get direct contact w/Renntech IMO...
If you can provide contact I'd greatly appreciate (as I'm sure others trying to go the N/A route would too
) and would be really excited to get into the firm 450+ HP range N/A.....
I was also thinking about converting to dry-sump if you have any thoughts or contacts you'd recommend for such.
Thanks a ton, in advance, for any help or contacts you can provide us!
Matt
I noticed that Renntech did engine work and/or tuning....any chance you can give me contact info for the specific person(s) you were working with down there? I have a local speed shop populated by former MB 'A Technicians'..& they are GOOD....if I can get the parts, they can do the work properly but I'd need to have info on the necessary tune, etc so best to get direct contact w/Renntech IMO...
If you can provide contact I'd greatly appreciate (as I'm sure others trying to go the N/A route would too
) and would be really excited to get into the firm 450+ HP range N/A.....I was also thinking about converting to dry-sump if you have any thoughts or contacts you'd recommend for such.
Thanks a ton, in advance, for any help or contacts you can provide us!
Matt
09-21-2012, 07:47 PM
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do you guys wanna retrofit some paddle shifts on there? i know someone in so cal i can get you in contact with if you want to get them on the steering wheel.
09-21-2012, 10:35 PM
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Love it except for one thing...the camo pattern starts too early from front to back and hides those beautiful Black Series curves!
Any details about how much weight you've managed to pare or the diffuser?
Hopefully one day mine will be as much fun on a road course as that one looks
Any details about how much weight you've managed to pare or the diffuser?
Hopefully one day mine will be as much fun on a road course as that one looks
09-24-2012, 12:32 PM
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awesome do you guys wanna retrofit some paddle shifts on there? i know someone in so cal i can get you in contact with if you want to get them on the steering wheel.
Any details about how much weight you've managed to pare or the diffuser?
Hopefully one day mine will be as much fun on a road course as that one looks
Hopefully one day mine will be as much fun on a road course as that one looks
09-24-2012, 02:45 PM
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how did you get the clk63 BS fenders and bumper fit?! I know you cant fit the bumper w/o the front fenders....
Does it follow the same guidelines as the clk bumper in general? it fits but simply needs new internal mating points to attach the bumper to the car. or did it require a major overhaul including the fenders?
Does it follow the same guidelines as the clk bumper in general? it fits but simply needs new internal mating points to attach the bumper to the car. or did it require a major overhaul including the fenders?
09-25-2012, 10:53 AM
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how did you get the clk63 BS fenders and bumper fit?! I know you cant fit the bumper w/o the front fenders....
Does it follow the same guidelines as the clk bumper in general? it fits but simply needs new internal mating points to attach the bumper to the car. or did it require a major overhaul including the fenders?
Does it follow the same guidelines as the clk bumper in general? it fits but simply needs new internal mating points to attach the bumper to the car. or did it require a major overhaul including the fenders?
ALL of the shop cars have this scheme. maybe they'll post some pics of the other shop cars?
http://www.flickr.com/photos/hgms/7985603075/http://www.flickr.com/photos/hgms/7985603075/ by http://www.flickr.com/people/hgms/, on Flickr
http://www.flickr.com/photos/hgms/7242070336/http://www.flickr.com/photos/hgms/7242070336/ by http://www.flickr.com/people/hgms/, on Flickr
http://www.flickr.com/photos/hgms/8023402792/http://www.flickr.com/photos/hgms/8023402792/ by http://www.flickr.com/people/hgms/, on Flickr
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And your point about it being a civic? I would love to hear what you have to say let me guess you think you're a baller in your benz? Ive owned three AMG's point is 300whp n/a out of a v8 is **** period with all that money spent thats weak as hell Im willing to bet i go buy a c55 put a cam longtubes and a good tune and make 312whp
09-25-2012, 07:24 PM
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And your point about it being a civic? I would love to hear what you have to say let me guess you think you're a baller in your benz? Ive owned three AMG's point is 300whp n/a out of a v8 is **** period with all that money spent thats weak as hell Im willing to bet i go buy a c55 put a cam longtubes and a good tune and make 312whp
09-25-2012, 07:27 PM
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My point is: if we cared about Civics, we'd be on a Civic forum. My Trailblazer made more than 312whp from the factory, but who cares? This isn't a Trailblazer forum. They said they were expecting more, why do you need to make troll comments about it?
Would it kill you to use a little grammar and punctuation in your posts?
Would it kill you to use a little grammar and punctuation in your posts?
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