My CLK550 Renntech Custom Widebody
#30
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Like it says in the first post, removed for weight reduction. The rear seats used to be removed too (so no need for the rear a/c vents) and the car previously had fixed racing seats (recaros) a la black series.
#32
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Remember your sacrifice The NSX has taught me that weight reduction transforms everything that's important-- braking, cornering, acceleration, etc. I wouldn't give up my a/c or stereo, but I never even notice the armrest missing. Makes the cabin feel more open anyways
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So I am thinking I will paint my calipers after seeing this:
http://www.vossenwheels.com/CarGalle...VSCV3-684.aspx
Should I paint them gold like in the photos or brembo yellow to match my NSX calipers and have twins?
http://www.vossenwheels.com/CarGalle...VSCV3-684.aspx
Should I paint them gold like in the photos or brembo yellow to match my NSX calipers and have twins?
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That's a good man Ahmad, yellow is what I ordered.
Also, in doing some research on the technical specs on the CLK63 Black Series, I found out that car weighs about 3900 lbs dry weight!! With fluids it is over 4,000 lbs. I was pretty surprised that it was heavier than a regular CLK but given it's wider track and larger motor, I suppose I shouldn't be. That puts it's power to weight ratio at approximately 7.8 lbs/hp, whereas if my car is indeed 3400 lbs and makes 425 hp, my power to weight ratio is slightly greater at 8.0. I drove around with some "midnight club" buddies the other night (F430, 911 turbo, R8 v10, S5s, Viper, some AMG cars) and put it to the test- none of those 500hp+ cars could pull away at all! It was funny, a clk black series actually drove through the parking lot that night and I thought he was there to join us... but he left. Too bad
Also, in doing some research on the technical specs on the CLK63 Black Series, I found out that car weighs about 3900 lbs dry weight!! With fluids it is over 4,000 lbs. I was pretty surprised that it was heavier than a regular CLK but given it's wider track and larger motor, I suppose I shouldn't be. That puts it's power to weight ratio at approximately 7.8 lbs/hp, whereas if my car is indeed 3400 lbs and makes 425 hp, my power to weight ratio is slightly greater at 8.0. I drove around with some "midnight club" buddies the other night (F430, 911 turbo, R8 v10, S5s, Viper, some AMG cars) and put it to the test- none of those 500hp+ cars could pull away at all! It was funny, a clk black series actually drove through the parking lot that night and I thought he was there to join us... but he left. Too bad
#44
You may be right, there is barely any sidewall on these and from some angles it looks "cartooney" (no pun intended). I am using an extra set of SL55 wheels as my spares (to clear BBK) and it is hilarious how the widebody makes those look like donuts:
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Well I realized that my power to weight ratio is actually slightly worse than a black series but at least it's very close. And my car is still much lighter (changes directions quickly and gets better MPG for daily use). Anyhow, I got that picture under the trunk for whoever asked so see below. I also pulled off my wheels and checked the sizes- 20x9.5" front and 20x11" rear! I took a pic of the rear wheel removed in case anyone wanted to see how wide it is. And I got my KW V2s delivered and will hopefully install those soon.
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I did not get actual weights, but I already know from tirerack published data that the front tires are 26lbs each and the rear tires are 31lbs each. Also, WSTO has a wheel weight database that lists a 20x9 P40 at 24.6 lbs and a 20x10.5 at 26 lbs. http://mechdb.com/index.php/HRE_P40
I would add one pound to that for my additional 1/2" width just to be safe.
Front combo: 51.6 lbs each
Rear combo: 58.0 lbs each
They ain't the magnesium wheels I have for the NSX (which are ~40 lbs with tires!) but for wheels this size, they are pretty light indeed.
I would add one pound to that for my additional 1/2" width just to be safe.
Front combo: 51.6 lbs each
Rear combo: 58.0 lbs each
They ain't the magnesium wheels I have for the NSX (which are ~40 lbs with tires!) but for wheels this size, they are pretty light indeed.
Last edited by Nero Tenebre; 03-29-2012 at 10:32 PM.
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Small Changes
Changed out the Bilsteins for KW coilovers and traded the HRE centercaps for OEM silver star caps.
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and some casual older ones:
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and some casual older ones:
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Last edited by Nero Tenebre; 03-29-2012 at 10:50 PM.