Just a quick race against an SRT8
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Just a quick race against an SRT8
Been about three years so finally took her back to the track. 101k on the clock but the CL55's still running high 12s and cleaning up, including this quick run against a Charger SRT-8. Love it! Enjoy in high def 1080p.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WGUm0bP1wBg
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WGUm0bP1wBg
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It looked to me like they started at the same time, but the Chrysler just didn't get going. Of course, that's just how it looks when compared to the sneaky fast CL.
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Thanks guys. The thing really hooked up on that particular run, but the dodge also got off to a turtle's start. Not sure why. It was an SRT-8 with an autobox. And yes, aside from a spare, those Brabus wheels are my only wheels. Raceday and all.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WGUm0bP1wBg
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WGUm0bP1wBg
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That's not even fair. You both have a similar V8, except you're bringing a supercharger to a naturally aspirated fight. I don't know why muscle cars think they can run against a blown motor, regardless of how big and porky a Benz is. I like his attempt at a burnout, though, while you're sitting waiting with the stereo and A/C running, and perhaps even the massaging seats.
What's sad is that he probably spent more (possibly even double) for the Dodge versus your Designo CL AMG.
What's sad is that he probably spent more (possibly even double) for the Dodge versus your Designo CL AMG.
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Thanks guys. The thing really hooked up on that particular run, but the dodge also got off to a turtle's start. Not sure why. It was an SRT-8 with an autobox. And yes, aside from a spare, those Brabus wheels are my only wheels. Raceday and all.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WGUm0bP1wBg
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WGUm0bP1wBg
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So much fun. Even MB is pulling back from their big N/A engine (the 6.2), although part of that is a fuel mileage thing. My mods include giant wagon wheels to slow me down, lowered using links, 1/8 tank of gas, no spare tire, no exhaust resonators, and 305 series tires in back inflated to only 20 psi for drag racing. Going with a straight tube for the resonators just makes it sound awesome, but probably doesn't ad much power. I think mostly it was having the car as light as possible, a cool evening, and good hookup at the launch.
Close-up of the sound of the car: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x5Yv3sIQpEY
(it loses some of the motorboat sound after it warms up)
Close-up of the sound of the car: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x5Yv3sIQpEY
(it loses some of the motorboat sound after it warms up)
Last edited by Patentmat; Oct 21, 2011 at 07:14 PM.
