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May 15, 2006 | 04:55 PM
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So I took a little trip over to the local Kleemann dealer here in sacramento. The Blower, Stage 2 ECU, and LSD installed are $16.5K So anyone want to buy a lotus?

According to Kleemann it bumps the 208 to 550hp
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That sounds about right. You're thinking it's too expensive but if you've actually driven a Kleemann 208 55 car it's well worth it.
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I figured it would be 20... So I guess its a good deal... I need to free up some Play money... Hopefully before the end of summer
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Did your local K dealer have a demo car you can test drive/ride on? You should seriously either ride in one or at least test drive it if you can. Then you can decide if all of that is worth it or not.
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Did your local K dealer have a demo car you can test drive/ride on? You should seriously either ride in one or at least test drive it if you can. Then you can decide if all of that is worth it or not.
Nope... I'd be the first Blower they've done... they have a Dinan M5 as a shop car
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Do it! What's the name of this shop or PM me.
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So I took a little trip over to the local Kleemann dealer here in sacramento. The Blower, Stage 2 ECU, and LSD installed are $16.5K So anyone want to buy a lotus?

According to Kleemann it bumps the 208 to 550hp
WHERE WHERE WHERE? I wanna go check it out
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WHERE WHERE WHERE? I wanna go check it out
Silly me! Google is your friend.

Bartech Ltd.
607 Fulton Ave. Ste C
Sacramento, CA 95825

Tel: 916.716.1674
Contact: John-Karl Keck

I work off Arden, I think I'll go check it out! I'm surpised I haven't seen/heard of 'em.
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What kind of warranty is offered with that? The transmission covered? Sounds like a yummy upgrade nonetheless.
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Testify brother!!! I am trying to sell my 911. Guess where that money is going!
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Go for it - you won't regret it .

I have over 44,000 miles on my Kleemann system - no worries...
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I'll be buying more stock in Michelin when you get the upgrade done!
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I spoke with a Master MB tech yesterday who again reitterated that the transmission of the MB W208 can more than handle the Kleemann upgrades. This just keeps feeding my confidence that Kleemann is a the best bang for my buck. Can't wait to throw in my S/C!

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Silly me! Google is your friend.

Bartech Ltd.
607 Fulton Ave. Ste C
Sacramento, CA 95825

Tel: 916.716.1674
Contact: John-Karl Keck

I work off Arden, I think I'll go check it out! I'm surpised I haven't seen/heard of 'em.

Thats it I talked to John he worked for Dinan for some years and recently opened his own shop.
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