W208 track car build
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My old set up was a square setup running the rear CLK430 AMG 8 1/2 X 17 all around with 245 F and 255 R, I think this is the best setup
Current
CL55 9 X 18 and 9 1/2 X 18 with 245 F and 265 R (would have gone 255 but wrong weight for car)
Don't remember offset.
Current
CL55 9 X 18 and 9 1/2 X 18 with 245 F and 265 R (would have gone 255 but wrong weight for car)
Don't remember offset.
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99 C43 AMG, 2001 CLK55 AMG
your front wheel and tire width is much different from what everyone else is saying is possible on the w208. pretty much everyone else is saying that 235 is the widest that can fit on an 7.5 or 8 inch wheel in the front; assuming we are trying to keep a similar overall diameter as stocke. but thats where the offsets come in i guess for clearance. also, how much front camber are you running? the camber might buy you some additional fender clearance for a wider tire.
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99 C43 AMG, 2001 CLK55 AMG
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Quant, keep in touch and let me know if you ever find a sunroof delete kit.
BTW do you keep you traction control on or off during track ? I know you can't really fully turn it off. Which setting gives you best lap time ? and your KW V2 setting ?
Since my car is fully strip out its really light at the back end. I put full siff on the front and 4 clicks from full stiff on the rear.
BTW do you keep you traction control on or off during track ? I know you can't really fully turn it off. Which setting gives you best lap time ? and your KW V2 setting ?
Since my car is fully strip out its really light at the back end. I put full siff on the front and 4 clicks from full stiff on the rear.
Recaro sells rails for all their seat, you need to buy an adapter I think its http://www.bkauto.com/R_9040_Seat_Tr...r_p/r-9040.htm to get it to work. You will need to bend the angled end to line up the hole.
In general, installing recaro pole positions in w208 is same as Porsche 996.
In general, installing recaro pole positions in w208 is same as Porsche 996.
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Verdad Gallardowhats your front tire setup? wheel width tire seze, offset etc.
i do a lot or track days and autocross in my C43 and am considering getting a 208 CLK55 to replace it next season and move the C43 to my daily.
are you stuck with 225 width tire up front or are you able to run wider without rubbing? not sure if the spacing in the front of the 208 is the same it is on the 202.
thanks.
i do a lot or track days and autocross in my C43 and am considering getting a 208 CLK55 to replace it next season and move the C43 to my daily.
are you stuck with 225 width tire up front or are you able to run wider without rubbing? not sure if the spacing in the front of the 208 is the same it is on the 202.
thanks.
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C43/55,2k11 Volvo S60 T6AWD,2k Audi B5 S4,95 Eagle Talon Tsi AWD 500+awhp
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99 C43 AMG, 2001 CLK55 AMG
if you didn't have the spacer would it still rub? is it rubbing on the actual fender or suspension component, or just the plastic fender shrouds?
think rubbing is only with inside fender but not 100% sure, been too busy didn't have chance to fully check.
Project55, sent you PM. the track event i'm going to is actually this sat at lime rock.
Project55, sent you PM. the track event i'm going to is actually this sat at lime rock.
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WHITE E320 1999, GruppeM Intk, E55 TB, Evosport Pulleys, Longtube Cer. Coat Headers, Cat/res Delete
How did you managed to change the rear diff ratio without having problems with the gearbox??
3.06 gear with diff with no issues, only issue is with axles "slipping" away from diff. Reason is that original diff is open which allows the use of c-clip to hold axles in place. To help with this, birds auto in the UK developed a solution using a bolt that holds axles together. I track car and it's been holding up but not ideal.
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Nice sun roof delete kit. Hows your seating position ? too high ? I use brey krause side mount instead of Recaro's to get about another inch lower to the floor if you need to get your seat lower.
