two weeks later and I can't smile wide enough
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two weeks later and I can't smile wide enough
I can't believe how pleased I am with my new CLK55 (W209).
Everytime I put my foot down I laugh out loud.
It's not just because of the acceleration (my last car was an M3) but because of the way it accelerates and the beautiful engine noise it makes in the process.
Plus I get a luxury ride too - the M3 could never offer this.
I miss the M3's handling but I'd never never never swap back.
Paul
04 CLK55 W209
Everytime I put my foot down I laugh out loud.
It's not just because of the acceleration (my last car was an M3) but because of the way it accelerates and the beautiful engine noise it makes in the process.
Plus I get a luxury ride too - the M3 could never offer this.
I miss the M3's handling but I'd never never never swap back.
Paul
04 CLK55 W209
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Re: two weeks later and I can't smile wide enough
Originally posted by pnadin
I can't believe how pleased I am with my new CLK55 (W209).
Everytime I put my foot down I laugh out loud.
It's not just because of the acceleration (my last car was an M3) but because of the way it accelerates and the beautiful engine noise it makes in the process.
Plus I get a luxury ride too - the M3 could never offer this.
I miss the M3's handling but I'd never never never swap back.
Paul
04 CLK55 W209
I can't believe how pleased I am with my new CLK55 (W209).
Everytime I put my foot down I laugh out loud.
It's not just because of the acceleration (my last car was an M3) but because of the way it accelerates and the beautiful engine noise it makes in the process.
Plus I get a luxury ride too - the M3 could never offer this.
I miss the M3's handling but I'd never never never swap back.
Paul
04 CLK55 W209
Time to bring it to a Kleeman facility.
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Re: Re: Re: two weeks later and I can't smile wide enough
Originally posted by pnadin
Why ???
Why ???
Everytime you put your foot on the gas you'll be like this ---> :p 
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Re: Re: Re: Re: two weeks later and I can't smile wide enough
Originally posted by JamE55
It will make your smile very wide and you will not be able to stop! Everytime you put your foot on the gas you'll be like this ---> :p
It will make your smile very wide and you will not be able to stop!
Everytime you put your foot on the gas you'll be like this ---> :p
Take James's advice; he knows what he's talking about.
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Re: Re: Re: Re: two weeks later and I can't smile wide enough
Originally posted by JamE55
It will make your smile very wide and you will not be able to stop! Everytime you put your foot on the gas you'll be like this ---> :p
It will make your smile very wide and you will not be able to stop!
Everytime you put your foot on the gas you'll be like this ---> :p
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Re: two weeks later and I can't smile wide enough
Originally posted by pnadin
I can't believe how pleased I am with my new CLK55 (W209).
Everytime I put my foot down I laugh out loud.
It's not just because of the acceleration (my last car was an M3) but because of the way it accelerates and the beautiful engine noise it makes in the process.
Plus I get a luxury ride too - the M3 could never offer this.
I miss the M3's handling but I'd never never never swap back.
Paul
04 CLK55 W209
I can't believe how pleased I am with my new CLK55 (W209).
Everytime I put my foot down I laugh out loud.
It's not just because of the acceleration (my last car was an M3) but because of the way it accelerates and the beautiful engine noise it makes in the process.
Plus I get a luxury ride too - the M3 could never offer this.
I miss the M3's handling but I'd never never never swap back.
Paul
04 CLK55 W209
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Re: two weeks later and I can't smile wide enough
Originally posted by pnadin
I miss the M3's handling but I'd never never never swap back.
I miss the M3's handling but I'd never never never swap back.
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mod choices
Although I miss the M3's handling I dont want to make the CLK55 handle like the M3 if I lose any of the ride quality.
I assume the reference to kleeman is for fitting a supercharger. Sounds like offering Lara Croft a boob job - sure they can be even bigger, but why ?
Wider tyres would be needed to put more power down but at what cost ? More road noise ?
I think the AMG stock car is excellent and I am too nervous to hand my baby over to an aftermarket mod garage. The car is designed to be a GT - If I wanted a track car I would have kept the M3.
Happy to compromise,
Paul
I assume the reference to kleeman is for fitting a supercharger. Sounds like offering Lara Croft a boob job - sure they can be even bigger, but why ?
Wider tyres would be needed to put more power down but at what cost ? More road noise ?
I think the AMG stock car is excellent and I am too nervous to hand my baby over to an aftermarket mod garage. The car is designed to be a GT - If I wanted a track car I would have kept the M3.
Happy to compromise,
Paul
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Re: mod choices
Originally posted by pnadin
I assume the reference to kleeman is for fitting a supercharger. Sounds like offering Lara Croft a boob job - sure they can be even bigger, but why ?
Wider tyres would be needed to put more power down but at what cost ? More road noise ?
I think the AMG stock car is excellent and I am too nervous to hand my baby over to an aftermarket mod garage. The car is designed to be a GT - If I wanted a track car I would have kept the M3.
Happy to compromise,
Paul
I assume the reference to kleeman is for fitting a supercharger. Sounds like offering Lara Croft a boob job - sure they can be even bigger, but why ?
Wider tyres would be needed to put more power down but at what cost ? More road noise ?
I think the AMG stock car is excellent and I am too nervous to hand my baby over to an aftermarket mod garage. The car is designed to be a GT - If I wanted a track car I would have kept the M3.
Happy to compromise,
Paul
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kleemam supercharger
I cant find any info on kleeman for the UK.
What does the BHP/torque increase to ?
How much does it cost including fitting (approx) ?
Did you get to test drive one before you agreed ?
Thanks
Paul
What does the BHP/torque increase to ?
How much does it cost including fitting (approx) ?
Did you get to test drive one before you agreed ?
Thanks
Paul
Last edited by pnadin; Mar 19, 2004 at 03:12 AM.
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Try these sites. Should give you most of the information you're looking for...
www.kleemann.dk
www.kleemannusa.com
RJC: As far as i know i does not void the warranty.
pnadin: For UK figures i believe it bumps the HP to around 550HP. Check kleemann auth dealer for cost. And yes i test drove a 55 version before getting it.
Hope these answers help you guys.
www.kleemann.dk
www.kleemannusa.com
RJC: As far as i know i does not void the warranty.
pnadin: For UK figures i believe it bumps the HP to around 550HP. Check kleemann auth dealer for cost. And yes i test drove a 55 version before getting it.
Hope these answers help you guys.
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Originally posted by JamE55
Try these sites. Should give you most of the information you're looking for...
www.kleemann.dk
www.kleemannusa.com
RJC: As far as i know i does not void the warranty.
Hope these answers help you guys.
Try these sites. Should give you most of the information you're looking for...
www.kleemann.dk
www.kleemannusa.com
RJC: As far as i know i does not void the warranty.
Hope these answers help you guys.
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Driving around Connecticut with 550 horse would definitely get me killed!! I drive like an A-hole already as it is!! What is the point of all that horse if you aren't going to the track? Take me for example. I'm not going to the track with my CLK55...so for me, stock is good. My car can beat 99% of all the cars I see here on the road. Adding all that horse is just overkill! There's not a lot of times where I get to race people at stoplights...but when I do, even though I'm stock, I still beat them hands down.
I'm not knocking Kleeman....I'm sure they are great, but just not for everyone. For me, I would rather get a nicer radio system for the cost of a supercharger!
I'm not knocking Kleeman....I'm sure they are great, but just not for everyone. For me, I would rather get a nicer radio system for the cost of a supercharger!
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Originally posted by Stiggs
Driving around Connecticut with 550 horse would definitely get me killed!! I drive like an A-hole already as it is!! What is the point of all that horse if you aren't going to the track? Take me for example. I'm not going to the track with my CLK55...so for me, stock is good. My car can beat 99% of all the cars I see here on the road. Adding all that horse is just overkill! There's not a lot of times where I get to race people at stoplights...but when I do, even though I'm stock, I still beat them hands down.
I'm not knocking Kleeman....I'm sure they are great, but just not for everyone. For me, I would rather get a nicer radio system for the cost of a supercharger!
Driving around Connecticut with 550 horse would definitely get me killed!! I drive like an A-hole already as it is!! What is the point of all that horse if you aren't going to the track? Take me for example. I'm not going to the track with my CLK55...so for me, stock is good. My car can beat 99% of all the cars I see here on the road. Adding all that horse is just overkill! There's not a lot of times where I get to race people at stoplights...but when I do, even though I'm stock, I still beat them hands down.
I'm not knocking Kleeman....I'm sure they are great, but just not for everyone. For me, I would rather get a nicer radio system for the cost of a supercharger!
