finished the Gumball3000 in my CL55K and going to check out a CL65 tom'w!!
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'05 E55TK, '00 Brabus/Kleemann 5.8 GCab, '05 CLK DTM
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?
used CL55 (9000miles) with Kleemann boost kit, downpipes, and headers?
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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.
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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Originally posted by awiner
Tell me more about the Kleemann boost kit. How is it ?
Tell me more about the Kleemann boost kit. How is it ?
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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?
By the way Brandon, what the heck is Stage 4?
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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?
Will have tons more pictures when I get back to the states.
By the way Brandon, what the heck is Stage 4?
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.
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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Re: finished the Gumball3000 in my CL55K and going to check out a CL65 tom'w!!
Originally posted by silversurfer
downpipes, and headers?
downpipes, and headers?
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Re: Re: finished the Gumball3000 in my CL55K and going to check out a CL65 tom'w!!
Originally posted by JamE55
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?
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: 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)?
Anybody want to buy... a slightly/gently
used CL55 (9000miles)?
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Re: Re: Re: finished the Gumball3000 in my CL55K and going to check out a CL65 tom'w!
Originally posted by Sleestack
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.
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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Originally posted by Frisco
I was told that the Kleemann kompressor passes CA smog but the headers/cats will not, true?
I was told that the Kleemann kompressor passes CA smog but the headers/cats will not, true?
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2003 CL55
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?
How do those with more power keep it down?
