dgussin1

It was on the 210 East in Pasadena/La Canada last night. It had aftermarket chrome wheels, a loud exhaust, and it had the 03 and newer tail lights. It was a CL55.

From 75-140 we were neck and neck. I was in my black cobra convertible with the blue/white HID's. we ran a couple of times with similar results.

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Smurph

You are correct in keeping neck to neck with that CL500. If it had been the AMG your Cobra would have been sucked into the exhaust.

dgussin1

My cobra come blown from the factory just like your cl55...I am 100% sure that it was a 2003 or newer CL55 and not a 500. I know how fast the car is I have an w211 E55 as well as the cobra. I would destroy a cl500, 10 + cars in the race I had.

vraa

Just curious, what kinda power are you putting down to the wheels in your Cobra?

360

The Cobra Mustangs have an Eaton Roots-style supercharger with 390 horsepower at 6,000 rpm and 390 foot-pounds of torque at 3,500 rpm. Despite this, even my 400 HP Ferrari Modena can't keep up with the CL55. There's no way the Mustang stayed with the CL55.

dgussin1

my car is not stock. I put down 425rwhp and 400rwtq...I had an aftermarket blower on my car and I put down 600rwhp and 530rwtq. I am putting that blower back on when I get some time. If I put my car on the 1/4 mile track today I would run a 12.3 or better @ over 113. With a chip and pulley many people are in the 10.9-11.5 range @ over 120. With the other blower(kenne bell) equipt with 17psi I can run high 10's @ over 127. Some are in the 9's with more boost, and a few are in the 8's with a turbo(all on the stock forged block)

I have raced a 360 in my e55 and dusted him.

Mr.PS

The Ferrari 360 Modena lacks torque and its not that fast of a straight line car. Its replacement how ever will destroy the compition the 420/430 monza numbers not decided yet Ferrari bought both names. 500+ HP and close to 450+ lb/torque to match the Gallardo then the Maranello replacement should be really quick as well. The Cl55 is a quick machine but I think a CL600 RENNtech would be a better choice. The Cobra most likely (not calling you a liar) stayed even with him and might have passed matters who jumped the gun quicker. Next time get this on tape.....

dgussin1

I would for sure race somebody on camera if they want to go...let me know.

And he jumped the gun, he was coming from behind @ full throttle and then I mashed it when he was a car back. The second time we were side by side and we went @ the same time.

blk03cl55

There are definately some fast mustangs out there, so I don't doubt your results. I ran into this dork in a totally souped up Saleen.I was behind him in the CL, and he was going the speed limit in the fast lane. No big deal, so I signal to go around him and as soon as my car is half way in the next lane, he guns it. His car was loud as hell and sounded very healthy. I said to myself, what the hell is this clown thinking, and I gun it when I get in my lane. I swear to god it was like God himself came down and held on to his car cus I was about 3 cars behind him and by the time I hit 120,I was about 5 cars ahead of him! I smoked him so bad that I slowed down for him to catch up and he would not pull up, just lagged behind. About 2 miles after that, he pulled up and I looked him in the eye, but he would not look at me, just at the car, saying "what the hell is that car", then he turned off.
Anyway, back to the story at hand.
I was in the Pasadena area picking up something from Turners, and saw a black CL with chrome wheels, and the 03 tails, but I did not see the quad exhaust. The choice of wheels were not high on my list. Looked like something from Pimp my ride.

blk03cl55

Oh, remember, many guys in the Glendale / Pasadena area are posers and get parts from junkyards or whatever and make their cars look like something that it is not.

dgussin1

the only thing I could imagine it being is a non-s/c cl55 with updated tail lights...because I would murder a cl500, and probably destroy a cl55 non s/c. Anyone wanna race, so we'll know for sure? How bout you blk03cl55

blk03cl55

Im down, just gotta find the time to do it.

victoryroad

I am not sure what the point of racing a 4300 lb. car against a car that probably weighs at least 1000 lbs less with much more RWHP is, but have fun and be safe.

dgussin1

i am always available

S_kLaSse

Why can't everyone make it simple.

dgussin1 : If the person you are looking for is not responding, maybe he is a poser. So, Try posting the same thread on the CL500. If you think you are sure that the one you race is CL55, don't forget that there is possibility the CL500 has supercharge too. So, try posting at the CL500 forum.


Peace

dgussin1

or perhaps he is not on this board.

Jon200

someone better put this on video

dgussin1

someone with a camera....race me!

Jon200

i would, but i will get spanked

dgussin1

So will the CL.

Kubazzz

Exactly, i don't think that even 5% of all US CLs owners is registred on this board.

360

In reference to race challanges from more than common cars, I am certain, some of my emplyees can beat me in a race.

dgussin1

thats where I was going...thats why I said "are you on here"

JamE55

What color was the car? Were you familiar with what type of chrome wheels it has? Just curious. I drive on that fwy on weekeneds and never had any CL runs. Well actually we did this one run when we had the Pasadena meet about a month ago or so and it was a CL500 not moded and he was acting all macho and tried to run with the AMG crew. It was pretty funny.