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Old 05-13-2004, 03:59 PM
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'05 E55TK, '00 Brabus/Kleemann 5.8 GCab, '05 CLK DTM
Exclamation finished the Gumball3000 in my CL55K and going to check out a CL65 tom'w!!

Anybody want to buy a brand new CL65 or a slightly/gently used CL55 (9000miles) with Kleemann boost kit, downpipes, and headers?
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Tell me more about the Kleemann boost kit. How is it ?
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'05 E55TK, '00 Brabus/Kleemann 5.8 GCab, '05 CLK DTM
absolutely amazing.

The only limits were my own cajones. Over 120mph, nothing could keep up with me. My fastest speed was 170mph, and that was 1/2 throttle with almost all of 5th gear left. I could easily reel in and pass Turbos, 360s, Murcielagos, Continental GT, and a Bentley Turbo R. Of course, I might not have been the fastest in the rally (there was a 1100nm Gemballa Cayenne BiTurbo that would have blasted me if we ever lined up) But every Ferrari, Lambo, and Porsche owner told me they'd rather be in my car.
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Re: absolutely amazing.

Originally posted by silversurfer
The only limits were my own cajones. Over 120mph, nothing could keep up with me. My fastest speed was 170mph, and that was 1/2 throttle with almost all of 5th gear left. I could easily reel in and pass Turbos, 360s, Murcielagos, Continental GT, and a Bentley Turbo R. Of course, I might not have been the fastest in the rally (there was a 1100nm Gemballa Cayenne BiTurbo that would have blasted me if we ever lined up) But every Ferrari, Lambo, and Porsche owner told me they'd rather be in my car.
That's what I like to hear!! Have any pics you can send me silversurfer??
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Originally posted by awiner
Tell me more about the Kleemann boost kit. How is it ?
Boost Kit and Headers with down pipes are what we call Stage 2 Tuning package. Its very stout- we just completed Stage 2 on a SL55 (on the way to Stage 4) it put down 513 RWHP and 582 RWTQ. Ill post the dyno tomorrow once I find some space on my server to link to.
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Brandon, can you list the various stages, what they include and results they provide ?

I think many of us would be interested in knowing this.
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'05 E55TK, '00 Brabus/Kleemann 5.8 GCab, '05 CLK DTM
many thans to Brandon

Will have tons more pictures when I get back to the states.
By the way Brandon, what the heck is Stage 4?
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2003 CL 55 2003 SL55 2000 S500 DESIGNO, 1999 SL 500 Sport, 1997 S320
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Tell us about the CL65 $$$
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65 upgrade is already in the Kleemann program.

700 HP and 1300 NM
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Re: many thans to Brandon

Originally posted by silversurfer
Will have tons more pictures when I get back to the states.
By the way Brandon, what the heck is Stage 4?
Boost Kit
Headers with Down Pipes
Camshafts
Metal CATs
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Originally posted by awiner
Brandon, can you list the various stages, what they include and results they provide ?

I think many of us would be interested in knowing this.
I agree. This would be very useful info.
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I'm very interested in the Stage 2 kit for myself ..
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Originally posted by awiner
I'm very interested in the Stage 2 kit for myself ..

You speed demon, you.
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Re: finished the Gumball3000 in my CL55K and going to check out a CL65 tom'w!!

Originally posted by silversurfer
downpipes, and headers?
How does the downpipes and headers sound? Does it make it any deeper or throatier? I'd like to hear your opinion on it pls?
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Re: Re: finished the Gumball3000 in my CL55K and going to check out a CL65 tom'w!!

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How does the downpipes and headers sound? Does it make it any deeper or throatier? I'd like to hear your opinion on it pls?
You don't have them yet? You have to do it. It gives new meaning to "unleash the beast." Aside from the performance gains, it truly makes those V8s growl under the hood.
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Re: finished the Gumball3000 in my CL55K and going to check out a CL65 tom'w!!

Originally posted by silversurfer
Anybody want to buy... a slightly/gently used CL55 (9000miles)?
How many of those miles are Gumball miles?
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How much HP and TQ would be for the stage 4??
Is it possible to get 750-800 HP from the CL 65??

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Re: Re: Re: finished the Gumball3000 in my CL55K and going to check out a CL65 tom'w!

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You don't have them yet? You have to do it. It gives new meaning to "unleash the beast." Aside from the performance gains, it truly makes those V8s growl under the hood.
I know what you're saying BUT you also know how the CA emissions are getting very strict. So that is really my only worry. I would really like to hear that combo sound.
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03 CLK500, 04 X3, No 07 GT3RS :(
I was told that the Kleemann kompressor passes CA smog but the headers/cats will not, true?
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Originally posted by Frisco
I was told that the Kleemann kompressor passes CA smog but the headers/cats will not, true?
I think it's more of the visual test that will not pass everything else will.
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I have trouble keeping power down on my stock CL55 from stop and from almost any speed in damp, much less wet conditions. The Bridgestone 030's are the best I've experienced for street tires for the CL, although I am running stock wheels and tires. How do those with more power keep it down?
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Originally posted by victoryroad
How do those with more power keep it down?
You should consider maybe a Kleemann LSD (limited slip). From what i understand this will help keep some of that power to the ground.
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Pics and more CL65 news please!

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