Picking up my CL65 today....
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'19 E63S, ‘16 CLS63 RIP, '09 E63 Gone, '06 M5 Gone, '97 Supra TT Gone
Originally Posted by DoctorV8
The anticipation is killing me. The car is a 2005 with 12900 miles, black/charcoal. Weather permitting, I'll have it at the dragstrip tonight!
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Well, it was a $180,000 car last year, but it is far less now....however, a few dragstrip pulls on stock tires shouldn't hurt too much. I had my new Z06 on a road course 7 days and 1100 miles after taking museum delivery. These things are meant to be driven, right! ;-)
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How do you like the new Z06? My old man has an '03 Lingenfelter 427 that he protects with his life, but drives it like a maniac with the TC always off. I find it totally terrifying, from the position you sit in (basically on the ground), the ominous view over that huge hood, and the fact that the doors weigh as much as one of my shoes.
And this is coming from someone who has a (nearly) 1000 hp car.
Driving impressions please!
And this is coming from someone who has a (nearly) 1000 hp car.
Driving impressions please!
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Originally Posted by Cylinder Head
How do you like the new Z06? My old man has an '03 Lingenfelter 427 that he protects with his life, but drives it like a maniac with the TC always off. I find it totally terrifying, from the position you sit in (basically on the ground), the ominous view over that huge hood, and the fact that the doors weigh as much as one of my shoes.
And this is coming from someone who has a (nearly) 1000 hp car.
Driving impressions please!
And this is coming from someone who has a (nearly) 1000 hp car.
Driving impressions please!
My car is featured in a cam/header swap article in this months GM High Tech Performance magazine.
http://gmhightechperformance.com/tec..._installation/
There will be a followup article in next months Vette mag with a ram air install, and the car made 521 rwhp...plenty entertaining for a 3100 lb car. It will run neck and neck with my Lingenfelter ZR-1 that has a fully built stroker motor.
The mods really brought the car to life...much less tame than in stock trim.
I need to get a video of the Z vs the CL once I get the ECU mod...should be an interesting race.
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CL600 Sport
Congratulations Doc! I'm so jealous. You certainly have a diverse selection of cars. You're now going to have to change your nickname to DoctorV12 
Have fun at the track, and please post results.
Have fun at the track, and please post results.
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Originally Posted by ricky.agrawal
You know you have to chip that CL65 as well 
I'm gonna sell the S600, if you know anyone who is interested. It is bone stock with 30,005 miles and an MB Certified warranty.
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Originally Posted by blahzayblah
i would be careful with the chip..it has been said more than often to lose horsepower.
DoctorV8, I'd take you up on the S600 since we're so close, but already have a sedan.
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Originally Posted by ricky.agrawal
Where did you read that or hear about that from?
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Originally Posted by blahzayblah
this site...google search...when i was modding my car i was very interesting in powerchip, ecu upgrade whatever the hell it's called. A few people on here have said after dyno they lost a little bit of horsepower...Doing a google search and ending up on other forums i read about some very unhappy customers...of course there are people that love it too..i mean if i had a 65 i would not chip it because it already has 600 plus horsepower..but that is the owners decision to do as he wants.
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Originally Posted by blahzayblah
this site...google search...when i was modding my car i was very interesting in powerchip, ecu upgrade whatever the hell it's called. A few people on here have said after dyno they lost a little bit of horsepower...Doing a google search and ending up on other forums i read about some very unhappy customers...of course there are people that love it too..i mean if i had a 65 i would not chip it because it already has 600 plus horsepower..but that is the owners decision to do as he wants.
I think although there may be a point of diminishing returns, it hasn't reached yet. If I recall correctly the torque limit of the 5sp is around 1000lb-ft.
Chip = better throttle response, area under the curve, etc.
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Originally Posted by blahzayblah
this site...google search...when i was modding my car i was very interesting in powerchip, ecu upgrade whatever the hell it's called. A few people on here have said after dyno they lost a little bit of horsepower...Doing a google search and ending up on other forums i read about some very unhappy customers...of course there are people that love it too..i mean if i had a 65 i would not chip it because it already has 600 plus horsepower..but that is the owners decision to do as he wants.
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Didn't make it to the track tonight, but I will soon. I am loving this car. Ricky, the S600 is silver/charcoal with the AMG package...if you know anyone interested, please send them my way. $59k including the MB Certified warranty.
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Originally Posted by DoctorV8
Well, it was a $180,000 car last year, but it is far less now....however, a few dragstrip pulls on stock tires shouldn't hurt too much. I had my new Z06 on a road course 7 days and 1100 miles after taking museum delivery. These things are meant to be driven, right! ;-)
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Originally Posted by jenk12m
I love the fact that you drive the cars the way they are suppose to be driven. As soon as i got my s55 back w/k2 mods i took it straight to the dragstrip. I also had my m6 on the road course as soon as i got through the break in period at 1200miles
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I picked mine up last week...one incredible machine. Congrats DocV8! Regarding the Renntech ECU, $6800 is the quote directly from them in FL. Is there any way to save any bucks by going through an authorized dealer? That figure is a far cry from the $2000 Dinan upgrades I've done with past bimmers.
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Sorry for the delay in posting pics....
A professional photo shoot has been scheduled for my car this weekend for an upcoming article being written on it at thetruthaboutcars.com.....stay tuned!
I've put about 500 miles on the car so far....I'm really impressed with virtually everything, but....
I still can't bring myself to part with my E39 M5. ;-)
V12 AMG....email or PM me for the answer to your question.
A professional photo shoot has been scheduled for my car this weekend for an upcoming article being written on it at thetruthaboutcars.com.....stay tuned!
I've put about 500 miles on the car so far....I'm really impressed with virtually everything, but....
I still can't bring myself to part with my E39 M5. ;-)
V12 AMG....email or PM me for the answer to your question.
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Originally Posted by rbc55
never heard of a problem with ecu on a 65 car from renntech or kleemann,more likely it was a lesser known company w/o the knowledge and track record of renntech or kleemann.
