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02-14-2012, 02:46 PM
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haha just a guess. PM me the answer
02-14-2012, 04:04 PM
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'05 C200K SS, '05 Kleemann CLK500K, '08 Hummer H3 & '92 Z34 5sp (track car in Canada)
Did that in my IASCA competition cars buuuuuuut.... The spare will be resting peacefully in place in the CLK. Remember, my whole build has centered around a 'factory look', AV system will follow that rule but will be ready to surprise come show time
02-14-2012, 04:18 PM
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Thanks dude, I appreciate it. Stay tuned, within the next few weeks it's going to look a whole lot better...
When I got the car back it was leaning out at a 4500rpm spike, 13.1, a bad MAS was suspected. After the new one was installed the AFR's were better but still a little lean in the same area, a ECU reset later, all seemed to be better. When it went back on the rollers it was making 370WHP at 5300rpm then the dyno would trip out so we weren't able to get any final numbers on it.
Since then I changed out the plug wires because I found that one was cut right through and another was also destroyed. The tune also needs to be cleaned up a little for the high octanne pump gas here and sea level air. When I get the car back I'm taking it to a custom tuner to have a look at it, roll it, Datta log and see what can be cleaned up.
So, as it sits now, it's pretty safe to assume its making 400whp at 6300rpm. Whatever the number is, it's a blast to drive and is an animal on the track, power, braking and handling all balanced
When I got the car back it was leaning out at a 4500rpm spike, 13.1, a bad MAS was suspected. After the new one was installed the AFR's were better but still a little lean in the same area, a ECU reset later, all seemed to be better. When it went back on the rollers it was making 370WHP at 5300rpm then the dyno would trip out so we weren't able to get any final numbers on it.
Since then I changed out the plug wires because I found that one was cut right through and another was also destroyed. The tune also needs to be cleaned up a little for the high octanne pump gas here and sea level air. When I get the car back I'm taking it to a custom tuner to have a look at it, roll it, Datta log and see what can be cleaned up.
So, as it sits now, it's pretty safe to assume its making 400whp at 6300rpm. Whatever the number is, it's a blast to drive and is an animal on the track, power, braking and handling all balanced
Inquiring minds want to know.
02-14-2012, 04:22 PM
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I built it for the world class road courses here, not everyday a guy lives somewhere that he can race on a F1 track (YAS Marina Circut in Abu Dhabi). I suppose it would do okay in the quarter, I've got the LSD in it and could launch it decently with some practice. If I do it though it'll be on street tires, as much as I've been know to waste money once in a while I'm not going to spring for a set of DR's
02-14-2012, 04:57 PM
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Lol, we'll see mate.
I built it for the world class road courses here, not everyday a guy lives somewhere that he can race on a F1 track (YAS Marina Circut in Abu Dhabi). I suppose it would do okay in the quarter, I've got the LSD in it and could launch it decently with some practice. If I do it though it'll be on street tires, as much as I've been know to waste money once in a while I'm not going to spring for a set of DR's
I built it for the world class road courses here, not everyday a guy lives somewhere that he can race on a F1 track (YAS Marina Circut in Abu Dhabi). I suppose it would do okay in the quarter, I've got the LSD in it and could launch it decently with some practice. If I do it though it'll be on street tires, as much as I've been know to waste money once in a while I'm not going to spring for a set of DR's
Street tires are the only way to fly.
I'm shooting for 12's this season full weight, a/s tires, pump gas, n/a. Nothing being touched, even air pressure. A true "run what you brung."Looking forward to the rest of the build.
02-16-2012, 01:01 AM
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Welcome back 
Yeah, I've been busy over the last year.
Yeah, I've been busy over the last year.
02-16-2012, 08:57 AM
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Stopped by West Coast Customs today after I got back from Kuwait and got some crapalicious pics of the car all torn up;
I decided to get a lot more work done than the original plan so the car might be in for an extra week of two
I decided to get a lot more work done than the original plan so the car might be in for an extra week of two
02-16-2012, 06:55 PM
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02-17-2012, 02:02 AM
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Hope so, find out on Saturday if it's a go ahead now or later.
Yeah, reminds me of working on my track car back home. More pics later.
Cheap way to shave a few seconds off
Looks like it stalled on the LA freeway...
Cheap way to shave a few seconds off
Looks like it stalled on the LA freeway...
02-17-2012, 09:44 AM
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I'm getting near the point that I'm going to forget about doing all the mods I want and just be happy with the car the way it is. The reality is that I hardly ever get to enjoy it. Between traveling outside the country all week every week and having the car in different shops all the time for mods, I hardly ever get to use it.
Going to make my mind up tomorrow to either finish this last job or do the 2 other ones I have in mind. Having a great car you never get to drive is like having a hot wife with no sex drive - both are useless...
Going to make my mind up tomorrow to either finish this last job or do the 2 other ones I have in mind. Having a great car you never get to drive is like having a hot wife with no sex drive - both are useless...
02-17-2012, 12:00 PM
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"I'm getting near the point that I'm going to forget about doing all the mods I want and just be happy with the car the way it is. "
I could not have said it better!
Out of the 2 yrs I've owned this car..... I still have only had it in my possession in running form for 1 yr lOL..... wife says it's time to drive the heck out of it.
I could not have said it better!
Out of the 2 yrs I've owned this car..... I still have only had it in my possession in running form for 1 yr
lOL..... wife says it's time to drive the heck out of it.
02-17-2012, 12:04 PM
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Is there anyway you can weigh the car as is stripped to get an idea pre/post gutting?
I sure would like to know how much tonnage is in those seats/facias/sound deadening.....
Our old rule of thumb for 1/4 mile perf.....
it takes 10 hp for .1 sec
it takes 10 hp for every add'l 100lbs
So if you can reduce 100lbs, it is like adding 10 hp.... or cutting 1/4 et's by .1sec.....
this was all based on emperical data in years of racing 2800-3000lb 5spd fox chassis cars.
your results may vary
I sure would like to know how much tonnage is in those seats/facias/sound deadening.....
Our old rule of thumb for 1/4 mile perf.....
it takes 10 hp for .1 sec
it takes 10 hp for every add'l 100lbs
So if you can reduce 100lbs, it is like adding 10 hp.... or cutting 1/4 et's by .1sec.....
this was all based on emperical data in years of racing 2800-3000lb 5spd fox chassis cars.
your results may vary
02-17-2012, 01:54 PM
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Lol, we'll see mate.
I built it for the world class road courses here, not everyday a guy lives somewhere that he can race on a F1 track (YAS Marina Circut in Abu Dhabi). I suppose it would do okay in the quarter, I've got the LSD in it and could launch it decently with some practice. If I do it though it'll be on street tires, as much as I've been know to waste money once in a while I'm not going to spring for a set of DR's
I built it for the world class road courses here, not everyday a guy lives somewhere that he can race on a F1 track (YAS Marina Circut in Abu Dhabi). I suppose it would do okay in the quarter, I've got the LSD in it and could launch it decently with some practice. If I do it though it'll be on street tires, as much as I've been know to waste money once in a while I'm not going to spring for a set of DR's
I would looooove to take my CLK around that track. My second favorite after the Ring.
02-18-2012, 12:34 AM
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"I'm getting near the point that I'm going to forget about doing all the mods I want and just be happy with the car the way it is. "
I could not have said it better!
Out of the 2 yrs I've owned this car..... I still have only had it in my possession in running form for 1 yr lOL..... wife says it's time to drive the heck out of it.
I could not have said it better!
Out of the 2 yrs I've owned this car..... I still have only had it in my possession in running form for 1 yr
lOL..... wife says it's time to drive the heck out of it.Is there anyway you can weigh the car as is stripped to get an idea pre/post gutting?
I sure would like to know how much tonnage is in those seats/facias/sound deadening.....
Our old rule of thumb for 1/4 mile perf.....
it takes 10 hp for .1 sec
it takes 10 hp for every add'l 100lbs
So if you can reduce 100lbs, it is like adding 10 hp.... or cutting 1/4 et's by .1sec.....
this was all based on emperical data in years of racing 2800-3000lb 5spd fox chassis cars.
your results may vary
I sure would like to know how much tonnage is in those seats/facias/sound deadening.....
Our old rule of thumb for 1/4 mile perf.....
it takes 10 hp for .1 sec
it takes 10 hp for every add'l 100lbs
So if you can reduce 100lbs, it is like adding 10 hp.... or cutting 1/4 et's by .1sec.....
this was all based on emperical data in years of racing 2800-3000lb 5spd fox chassis cars.
your results may vary
I'm going to the shop in a few hours to meet another guy about some additional work (might or might not go ahead with it), when there I'll see if I can weigh the seats and panels for you.
Next time I get out to the tracks I will have my GoPro camera recording the sessions.
02-18-2012, 11:50 AM
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Well, good and bad news day today.
The good - the audio install is moving along fairly well and all the cables are now in. It took a while to source and bring all the ones in that I wanted (Monster Cable, XTREME series) but it was worth the wait, no cut corners. Also, I have some new parts ordered that will be here in about another week or so, then they have to be Kewood'ized before being installed. I also had a guy from another shop come by today and take a look at some interior work I'm contemplating, he'll have a quote for me in the next few days.
The bad - the wheels
There is a significant problem with my brand new 360 Forged wheels and they have to be sent back to the US for the issue to be rectified. If 360 Forged stands up and does the right thing in an efficient and proper manner - all will be good and I will be forgiving. The next few days should tell the tale.
No new pics for now and I'm off to Egypt for a week, at least the time will go a little quicker than being here in Dubai checking in every few days
The good - the audio install is moving along fairly well and all the cables are now in. It took a while to source and bring all the ones in that I wanted (Monster Cable, XTREME series) but it was worth the wait, no cut corners. Also, I have some new parts ordered that will be here in about another week or so, then they have to be Kewood'ized before being installed. I also had a guy from another shop come by today and take a look at some interior work I'm contemplating, he'll have a quote for me in the next few days.
The bad - the wheels
There is a significant problem with my brand new 360 Forged wheels and they have to be sent back to the US for the issue to be rectified. If 360 Forged stands up and does the right thing in an efficient and proper manner - all will be good and I will be forgiving. The next few days should tell the tale.
No new pics for now and I'm off to Egypt for a week, at least the time will go a little quicker than being here in Dubai checking in every few days
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02-18-2012, 01:35 PM
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I picture Kevwood as the modern James Bond.... jetting off here and there while "Q" upgrades his ride with the latest gizmo's gadget's!
Hopefull you don't partake in the bond ladies on your endeavors
Hopefull you don't partake in the bond ladies on your endeavors
02-18-2012, 09:22 PM
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Hey Kev, you think this setup would benefit us Kleemann Kompressor types?
http://www.needswings.com/NeedsWings...t-e55dcai.aspx
http://www.needswings.com/NeedsWings...t-e55dcai.aspx
02-18-2012, 11:17 PM
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3, an OEM AMG set, a set from Sonic (that are going back - manufacturing/design flaw) and my 360 Forged that I'm reserving judgement on until they rectify the problem. No luck with wheels so far, you'd think for the price I paid for the 360 Forged they would have been built a little better...
Hey Kev, you think this setup would benefit us Kleemann Kompressor types?
http://www.needswings.com/NeedsWings...t-e55dcai.aspx
http://www.needswings.com/NeedsWings...t-e55dcai.aspx
