Hang my head in shame - lost to a corvette
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CLS 55 AMG - one of the last off the AMG line
Hang my head in shame - lost to a corvette
So yesterday at the traffic lights at the begining of a closed highway - a brand new Corvette pulled up next to me. I dont usually get into those road "discussions" - but I figured I would see how fast I could accelerate to 120Kph (the limit). The highway is dead straight for three miles - and empty and the light lasted a minute (with no one turning into it). The guy decided to out accelerate me and cut in front of my lane to prove a point.
My trusty CLK55 lost. As I reached the speed limit I stopped accelerating and held my speed. I was way behind at this point.
So - I think I will re-visit the supercharged and engine tuning thread and put my car on a weight diet. My consolation is I love my car, its audio system, and looks, and quality. But its time to open the bonnet and let the professionals get to work. I feel a dent in my bank balance coming on.
I will get my consolation at the next organised race series - where the usual heavilly modified Golf GTI's, Subaru Imprezas, and the like line up to lose to the majority of 55 and 63 AMGs. But for now - respect to the new Corvette.
My trusty CLK55 lost. As I reached the speed limit I stopped accelerating and held my speed. I was way behind at this point.
So - I think I will re-visit the supercharged and engine tuning thread and put my car on a weight diet. My consolation is I love my car, its audio system, and looks, and quality. But its time to open the bonnet and let the professionals get to work. I feel a dent in my bank balance coming on.
I will get my consolation at the next organised race series - where the usual heavilly modified Golf GTI's, Subaru Imprezas, and the like line up to lose to the majority of 55 and 63 AMGs. But for now - respect to the new Corvette.
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So yesterday at the traffic lights at the begining of a closed highway - a brand new Corvette pulled up next to me. I dont usually get into those road "discussions" - but I figured I would see how fast I could accelerate to 120Kph (the limit). The highway is dead straight for three miles - and empty and the light lasted a minute (with no one turning into it). The guy decided to out accelerate me and cut in front of my lane to prove a point.
My trusty CLK55 lost. As I reached the speed limit I stopped accelerating and held my speed. I was way behind at this point.
So - I think I will re-visit the supercharged and engine tuning thread and put my car on a weight diet. My consolation is I love my car, its audio system, and looks, and quality. But its time to open the bonnet and let the professionals get to work. I feel a dent in my bank balance coming on.
I will get my consolation at the next organised race series - where the usual heavilly modified Golf GTI's, Subaru Imprezas, and the like line up to lose to the majority of 55 and 63 AMGs. But for now - respect to the new Corvette.
My trusty CLK55 lost. As I reached the speed limit I stopped accelerating and held my speed. I was way behind at this point.
So - I think I will re-visit the supercharged and engine tuning thread and put my car on a weight diet. My consolation is I love my car, its audio system, and looks, and quality. But its time to open the bonnet and let the professionals get to work. I feel a dent in my bank balance coming on.
I will get my consolation at the next organised race series - where the usual heavilly modified Golf GTI's, Subaru Imprezas, and the like line up to lose to the majority of 55 and 63 AMGs. But for now - respect to the new Corvette.
Well, assuming it was a Z06...atleast you didn't try racing a 63 BS like I did...haha...I knew I would lose but I wanted to see it in action up close. Needless to say it was no competition 
All I heard was that loud *** exhaust which made me smile...
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So yesterday at the traffic lights at the begining of a closed highway - a brand new Corvette pulled up next to me. I dont usually get into those road "discussions" - but I figured I would see how fast I could accelerate to 120Kph (the limit). The highway is dead straight for three miles - and empty and the light lasted a minute (with no one turning into it). The guy decided to out accelerate me and cut in front of my lane to prove a point.
My trusty CLK55 lost. As I reached the speed limit I stopped accelerating and held my speed. I was way behind at this point.
So - I think I will re-visit the supercharged and engine tuning thread and put my car on a weight diet. My consolation is I love my car, its audio system, and looks, and quality. But its time to open the bonnet and let the professionals get to work. I feel a dent in my bank balance coming on.
I will get my consolation at the next organised race series - where the usual heavilly modified Golf GTI's, Subaru Imprezas, and the like line up to lose to the majority of 55 and 63 AMGs. But for now - respect to the new Corvette.
My trusty CLK55 lost. As I reached the speed limit I stopped accelerating and held my speed. I was way behind at this point.
So - I think I will re-visit the supercharged and engine tuning thread and put my car on a weight diet. My consolation is I love my car, its audio system, and looks, and quality. But its time to open the bonnet and let the professionals get to work. I feel a dent in my bank balance coming on.
I will get my consolation at the next organised race series - where the usual heavilly modified Golf GTI's, Subaru Imprezas, and the like line up to lose to the majority of 55 and 63 AMGs. But for now - respect to the new Corvette.
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W209 2003 CLK55 Coupe
Hanging your head in shame? No way.
Think about the handicap. The CLK55AMG is quick, but it isn't wearing Superman's cape...
The CLK55 coupe curb weight is 3444 Lbs, with 362 HP....=9.5 Lbs per HP.
The Vette curb weight is 3217 lbs, and has 430 HP....=7.48 Lbs per HP.
Advantage Corvette.
You and I are driving a LUXURY sport coupe.
..not a two seat sports car like the Vette.
We have the panache and luxury of a MBZ, but with some additional performance from AMG. The CLK55AMG is quick enough to give 95% of muscle cars a good "***** slap", but C6 Vettes are a problem....all we need is another 100 HP to have the Corvette's power to weight ratio, which would help equalize the fight.
For me, removing most of the interior to save weight isn't the way I would go. The changes should be under the hood....and not noticeable from the outside. A total "sleeper" is my idea of a boulevard cruiser and stoplight fighter.......
You have a good starting point.
"Speed costs money. How fast do you want to go?"
The CLK55 coupe curb weight is 3444 Lbs, with 362 HP....=9.5 Lbs per HP.
The Vette curb weight is 3217 lbs, and has 430 HP....=7.48 Lbs per HP.
Advantage Corvette.
You and I are driving a LUXURY sport coupe.
..not a two seat sports car like the Vette.We have the panache and luxury of a MBZ, but with some additional performance from AMG. The CLK55AMG is quick enough to give 95% of muscle cars a good "***** slap", but C6 Vettes are a problem....all we need is another 100 HP to have the Corvette's power to weight ratio, which would help equalize the fight.
For me, removing most of the interior to save weight isn't the way I would go. The changes should be under the hood....and not noticeable from the outside. A total "sleeper" is my idea of a boulevard cruiser and stoplight fighter.......
You have a good starting point.
"Speed costs money. How fast do you want to go?"
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Don't hang your head...
The new corvette even the "standard" one are really quick. Just a couple of mods here and there and you and you will get to where you want...
The new corvette even the "standard" one are really quick. Just a couple of mods here and there and you and you will get to where you want...
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No need to be ashamed you lost to a new corvette! The CLK 55 isn't in the same leaque with the Z06 Well, assuming it was a Z06...atleast you didn't try racing a 63 BS like I did...haha...I knew I would lose but I wanted to see it in action up close. Needless to say it was no competition All I heard was that loud *** exhaust which made me smile...
Well, assuming it was a Z06...atleast you didn't try racing a 63 BS like I did...haha...I knew I would lose but I wanted to see it in action up close. Needless to say it was no competition All I heard was that loud *** exhaust which made me smile...Andy
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CLS 55 AMG - one of the last off the AMG line
It was a Z06- And I did have three other people in the car. I am thinking of removing the big sub enclosure (it weighs about 80 pounds, and some of the extra easy stuff (like big heavy spare tire - replace with patch kit etc. Nothing major that will impact the luxury 
As for the feedback, you're right - engine is the way forward- and that is the way I will go. Kleeman can expect to hear from me.
As for the feedback, you're right - engine is the way forward- and that is the way I will go. Kleeman can expect to hear from me.
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It was a Z06- And I did have three other people in the car. I am thinking of removing the big sub enclosure (it weighs about 80 pounds, and some of the extra easy stuff (like big heavy spare tire - replace with patch kit etc. Nothing major that will impact the luxury
As for the feedback, you're right - engine is the way forward- and that is the way I will go. Kleeman can expect to hear from me.
As for the feedback, you're right - engine is the way forward- and that is the way I will go. Kleeman can expect to hear from me.
