Kevin- I figured your track car would be getting one in that hot climate.

 

Im trying to track down anyone else that may have a W211(03-06) KLEEMANN 5 Liter.

Has anyone heard/seen an E500 KLEEMANN (aka E50 K) on the road or in the forums other than my vehicle?

Plz let me know if you have. I'm starting to wonder how many are actually in the US.

 

I'm actually in the middle of designing a few auxilary cooling systems for both the diff and trans. I found that near the end of the 3rd 20 minute session the trans was getting toasty and was shutting down some functions.

 

Komp- Sounds like a nice car. Post up details: hp tq et's list of mods.

Kevin- I wonder if that vis diffuser could be modified to integrate a heat exchanger and pump like the bs.

 

 

KEV - Cant wait to see what you cook up!

 

DTM Wheel is done...... should be here SATURDAY.... check out the pics.... hellz yeah!

 

Looking forward to a picture of it in your car !

Chris

 

late - yes sir... me too!

Once I got past the super-low-resale issues on my car..... I started modding without a care. I'm just having fun with it. Who cares if this car is barely worth a used camry

 

that wheel is awesome. Can't wait for installed pix.

 

Awesome Jeff! Looks identical to the one I had made (different color of course), I see it's complete with the paddle resistor as well. Very cool

 

DTM steering wheel arrived today..... took a couple hot laps on my computer chair
Wife says I'm loosin-it!

 

^ Better late than never I guess...

***EDIT***

My comment above was made towards a comment that has been removed.

 

I'm coming to houston for the weekend, can you take me for a spin in your car? Would love to feel the power difference

 

Moedy---car is still in paint shop, so I'm relegated bench racing for another week or so.

 

All the new glossy CF parts you've recently acquired are going to look fantastic on that satin paint

 

I stole your idea of shiny clear coat over all the CF bits...... and yeah hoping the contrast will rock the house.
We'll see.

I called today on an update.... and they said car was all apart.... so at least another 10 days.... I told them to take their time... no rush... I'd rather do it right, than speedy.

My next ride might be a used e55 wagon....... we'll see how much I like my clk after she's all done......but you just can't ignore the super low prices of the used e55's.... and how easy it is to get them to 11's...... jeez...... if I were to do it all over again...... I would have started with a blown factory car. ..... I digress.

 

I have a modded E55 and its just not the same as the Clk

 

Yeah, I don't think I'll ever add a supercharger or turbo to a car after my project. I was really disappointed to realize the high compression on the N/A 5.5L will prevent me from upping the boost any. I mean, the car is damn quick, but I was expecting more and there isn't really anything else to do outside of swapping in either an E55 engine or going into the bottom end with E55 parts to lower the compression. Neither are worth the cost at this point given the values of these cars lately, unfortunately. At that point I'd just sell it and buy a Corvette or CTS-V (more than likely a Corvette). My plans for the Trailblazer (it has an LS2) will probably end up putting it around the same or a little more power for WAY less money and it is such a buzz kill to think about it! Especially to think if I had that power in a Corvette that weighs less and handles better.

I can't remember if I've ever asked you or not, but has your car been to the drag strip?

 

BBenz - Good to know! Those e55's respond so well to mods..... and 11's just a tune/exh away.

91rs - You have to ignore the fact that these old clk's are 15K cars when you dump 2-4times that into them. But for me my little car hobby is not a financial proposition....it's a passion driven exercise.

Can't wait to get her out of paint, then my little dtm st wheel..... then enjoy.. before round 3 suspension mods/brakes........ then next year true dual ex and lt's....... then a sound system somewhere along the lines.

I have not been to the track. I'm thinking high 11's, or mid 11's with sticky tires..... but I really don't know. With all the paint and cf bits.... this is turning more into a fun weekend toy rather than an all drag car..... although I cam lurking in BBenz's threads where he talks of custom built bottom end with sleeves, and the mighty weistec blower........ we'll see..... part of me wants to p/u a used 55 engine..... and build it up in the back of my shop with the weistec for "when" my motor craps out...... I find over the years if you have a better motor "on deck" the old factory motor will last for ever.... call me superstitious

 

It never is a financial proposition! I'm just saying as far as returns for money spent. I was expecting an 11 second car spending all this money and even with the headers now (haven't been to the dyno or track yet with them), I doubt I'm there.

 

So from my years of owning a Mercedes, I can tell you that working on a Mercedes is no different from working on any other car. Parts can be more expensive, but if you're going to own a Mercedes the cost of parts shouldn't be your biggest concern. As for modifying cars, it's always going to cost more than what you can get in back in return. If you're going to spend money on mods, don't expect to get that money back. Do it because it's something that you enjoy.

We are pretty much pioneers when it comes to modifying Mercedes cars, not many people mod Mercedes compared to other cars. Even aftermarket support is slim compared to other brands. So you need to figure out what you want to accomplish and what you are willling to spend to accomplish that task. Of course you can mod a chevy for cheap to attain your goals, but that's because a lot more people have done it before you and there is more support for the vehicle.

In order to get the results you want, you're definitely going to need to think out of the box and spend a bit of money. If you're capable off following instructions and you can do the work yourself, you might be able to accomplish what you want cheaper than what you thought you could.

I have a C55 and I really would love to throw a w211 E55 engine in the car, but the best way to do that would be to buy a wrecked E55 and transfer everything over to the C55. I'm sure it's easier said than done, but that's probably the cheapest way of modding the C55 into a fast car. I'm guessing around 12k more or less for the car and then sell what ever you can. Should come out to around to 8k without labor. Buying a wrecjed E55 might be a long shot, but it's the cheapest way of probably gettting into the 11's. Plus I would rather mod my cars, then sell them for next to nothing.

 

Save up for a GTR or Gallardo?

 

I would love a Gallardo one day.

 

I do enjoy the luxury of the 3 star with hot-rod performance..... this little klee car suprises alot of people.