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Kleemannized Lorinser CLK

Old May 30, 2002 | 07:46 PM
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Kleemannized Lorinser CLK

My CLK 320 is in the shop getting Kleemannized with a Kleeman Supercharger. It is supposed to get 330HP with 410Nm of torque when done. The car already has full Lorinser body kit and LM5 wheels. How should I badge this car when done? Any suggestions? How about LORINSER CLK32K?

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Old May 30, 2002 | 08:09 PM
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Where are you getting your car kleemannized? Post some pics when done!
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Old May 30, 2002 | 09:15 PM
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I would just go with either a Kleeman or Lorinser

but you don't want it too busy looking. Just my 2c. My car (which is AMG body/BRABUS/designo everything else) just has the Brabus emblem at the back. It looks cleaner
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Old May 30, 2002 | 10:26 PM
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Cool, i have a question man

How much does it cost for you to Kleemannize you 320? 330hp?! Dang, that's a like a mega power boost..that's almost fricken AMG 55! Does adding a Kleemann supercharger to your car require upgrades to the exisiting chassis and brakes? What does that entire package add up to? Would it be just better to get a CLK 55 AMG?

My pop has a clk320 and i also bug him about adding mods and stuff to it, but he never listens to me.

hahaha, add as for the badging...just leave it as CLK 320...then you whup the heck out of someone in a race they'll think..."How in the hell did that V-6 320 beat me?!

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Old May 30, 2002 | 11:44 PM
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Debadge everything, looks cleaner
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Old May 30, 2002 | 11:57 PM
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Goldeni245 here is the price for the kit you have to add install aswell..!!!

$8,400*
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Old May 31, 2002 | 12:06 AM
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Seriously?

It only cost $8,400 for the Kleeman supercharger that boost horsepower to 330 and torque to 420?! Dang, that's a quite a deal. I might want to do that...but i've never seen a Mercedes tuner anywhere in the Bay Area, CA. I think most of them are in Southern California?
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Old May 31, 2002 | 12:46 AM
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Re: Seriously?

Originally posted by Goldeni245
It only cost $8,400 for the Kleeman supercharger that boost horsepower to 330 and torque to 420?! Dang, that's a quite a deal. I might want to do that...but i've never seen a Mercedes tuner anywhere in the Bay Area, CA. I think most of them are in Southern California?
I recommend you to bring your car down to Huntington Beach where Evosport is located and have them install the Kleemann Supercharger for you, e-mail Ben@Evosport.com, he can help you. Evosport is probably the most reliable store/shop near us, most customers are satisfied with what they've received from them including myself.

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Re: Seriously?

Originally posted by Goldeni245
It only cost $8,400 for the Kleeman supercharger that boost horsepower to 330 and torque to 420?! Dang, that's a quite a deal. I might want to do that...but i've never seen a Mercedes tuner anywhere in the Bay Area, CA. I think most of them are in Southern California?
Torque gets raised to 420NM, not 420lb-ft. This is translated to 310lb-ft torque-- still, a significant increase over stock. I keep this page handy as a quick reference to convert Newton Meters to lb-ft:
http://www.ex.ac.uk/cimt/dictunit/cctorq.htm

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Old May 31, 2002 | 02:17 AM
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Thanks guys

8,400$ for just the supercharger...don't i have to upgrade my brakes, shocks and everything to compensate for the upgraded power? I mean...from 215hp to 330hp is alot!
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Old May 31, 2002 | 02:34 AM
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Yes, 215-330HP is a lot, but Kleemann products are designed to be completely functional with the existing parts of the car. Most people choose to upgrade their suspension and/or wheels and brakes at the same time, however it is not mandatory. You may find that with the added power from the Kleemann Supercharger, these other upgrades will help bring out more life from the car.

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Old May 31, 2002 | 03:18 AM
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That's great.

Thanks very much for the information, it was very helpful.

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Re: Kleemannized Lorinser CLK

Originally posted by Ted Baldwin
My CLK 320 is in the shop getting Kleemannized with a Kleeman Supercharger. It is supposed to get 330HP with 410Nm of torque when done. The car already has full Lorinser body kit and LM5 wheels. How should I badge this car when done? Any suggestions? How about LORINSER CLK32K?

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when i get my new clk cab and fix it all up i am going to call it a SUNGUL edition

clk43S

reason is it will be unique only one SUNGUL edition

just my opinion....
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Old Jun 4, 2002 | 02:54 AM
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Old Jun 4, 2002 | 04:19 AM
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sungul.... you're wierd!

lol
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Old Jun 4, 2002 | 06:26 AM
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although the kompressor is relatively cheap at $8400, but with other upgrades like suspension, brakes, rims, and bodykits that would top you over $13k or more. with that money, you can get a CLK430 in the first place.
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sungul.... you're wierd!

call it original......


wierd i think not

u r just mad cuz ahmed edition doesnt sount too right

but sungul edition its has the right sound to it

lol
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Old Jun 4, 2002 | 01:21 PM
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although the kompressor is relatively cheap at $8400, but with other upgrades like suspension, brakes, rims, and bodykits that would top you over $13k or more. with that money, you can get a CLK430 in the first place.
Very true, providing his car hasn't depreciated in value. But that CLK 430 wouldn't have an upgraded suspension, brakes, rims (or body kit, depending on how you look at it). And the CLK32K is faster than the stock 430.
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sup ben

did u get to see the evosport mb bvanner here?


when u open the site go to the classified section

it should b there

i got that one
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CLK 320 OBL EDITION

that should send shivers down your spine my furry little friend!!!
looks whos talking but furry?????

u forgot that u r an arab?????
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Very true, providing his car hasn't depreciated in value. But that CLK 430 wouldn't have an upgraded suspension, brakes, rims (or body kit, depending on how you look at it). And the CLK32K is faster than the stock 430.
true, true, but i would stilll take the V8 over the V6 if i get a CLK. the V8 just sounds better. besides, after the upgrade all the warranty will be void, and when the time comes to service the car it will cost more than the stock CLK430.
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true, true, but i would stilll take the V8 over the V6 if i get a CLK. the V8 just sounds better. besides, after the upgrade all the warranty will be void, and when the time comes to service the car it will cost more than the stock CLK430.
I'm not sure I'm following you. Yes, if you had an engine problem, most dealers would initially place the blame on the supercharger. It would then be a fight to prove that the supercharger did not cause the problem. Kleemann has never had a problem with their systems, and that would definitely help in your favor; but engine warranty would be a fight nonetheless.

Where I'm not following you is regarding servicing the car. Nothing has changed in the servicing of my car. Everything is located in the same position it was before (minus the airfilter). My services have been and always will be covered under the scheduled maintenance program. In fact, my the service department at my dealership seems to love working on my car. They put 15 miles on it just changing the door checks! The only service that the dealer can't perform is the 2,000 mile Kleemann checkup.

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although the kompressor is relatively cheap at $8400, but with other upgrades like suspension, brakes, rims, and bodykits that would top you over $13k or more. with that money, you can get a CLK430 in the first place.


.............There are two reasons I decided not to switch to a CLK 430. The first reason is explained by the picture below. The secopnd reason is that a stock CLK 430 produces 275HP and 295lb-ft of torque. Kleemann claims that a supercharged CLK 320 will produce 330 HP and 310lb-ft of torque. Recall that a CLK 55 produces 345HP. So, if the claim by Kleemann is correct, then a CLK 430 is not even in the same league as a CLK32K. Besides there are other tricks you can use to coax 350HP from a Kleemannized CLK 320. So, the theory is makes sense, I am not sure how it will work out in practice. My car is in the SHOP now. I will let you know.

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