Day at the drags - shooting for the MBWorld record!
Out Of Control!!
Joined: Feb 2003
Posts: 13,489
Likes: 96
haters crazy
Ahmed,
Have you considered ditching the Kleemann suspension for a setup like Speedybenz has? I think it will work on the 208, same as it does on the 202s. I gotta admit....after getting a ride in Steve's C55 monster, I've thought about the swap on occasion, but it ain't cheap either!
Have you considered ditching the Kleemann suspension for a setup like Speedybenz has? I think it will work on the 208, same as it does on the 202s. I gotta admit....after getting a ride in Steve's C55 monster, I've thought about the swap on occasion, but it ain't cheap either!
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Feb 2004
Posts: 5,475
Likes: 5
From: City with Tall buildings!
C43/55,2k11 Volvo S60 T6AWD,2k Audi B5 S4,95 Eagle Talon Tsi AWD 500+awhp
Ahmed,
Have you considered ditching the Kleemann suspension for a setup like Speedybenz has? I think it will work on the 208, same as it does on the 202s. I gotta admit....after getting a ride in Steve's C55 monster, I've thought about the swap on occasion, but it ain't cheap either!
Have you considered ditching the Kleemann suspension for a setup like Speedybenz has? I think it will work on the 208, same as it does on the 202s. I gotta admit....after getting a ride in Steve's C55 monster, I've thought about the swap on occasion, but it ain't cheap either!
Member
Joined: Mar 2005
Posts: 94
Likes: 0
I dont have a 55 but i ran once at E-town with my 06 clk500 7 speed trans. The car had 2500 miles on it and it ran a 13.9 @100mph. Now that i have 11,000 miles on it and its finally broken in maybe i can hit a 13.8.. You guys are really moving down that track with your 55's
Thread Starter
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Jul 2002
Posts: 9,734
Likes: 65
From: Hotlanta
AMG
MB World Stories
The Best of Mercedes & AMG
Manual Mercedes? 6 Times Sindelfingen Let Drivers Have All The Fun
Verdad Gallardo
Mercedes SLR McLaren 722 S Is Extremely Rare Example Modified by McLaren
Verdad Gallardo
8 Classic Boxy Mercedes Designs That Have Aged Like Fine Wine
Verdad Gallardo
Flawlessly Restored Mercedes 190E Evo II Heads to Auction
Verdad Gallardo
Electric Mercedes C-Class Unveiled: 11 Things You Need to Know
Verdad Gallardo
Mercedes EQS Gets A Major Update: Everything You Need to Know
Verdad Gallardo
5 Underrated Mercedes-Benz Models That Don't Get the Love They Deserve
Verdad Gallardo
Mercedes 300D Has Pushed Well Past 1 Million Miles and It Ain't Stopping
Verdad Gallardo
10 Most Reliable Mercedes-Benz Models You Can Buy Used
Verdad Gallardo
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Jul 2005
Posts: 1,224
Likes: 6
From: S.E. FLA.
05 ML-500 , 03 CLK5.5 AMG has left the Garage
Motor Mods
I can tell you this . !! If I were to do it again!! It would be the headers 1st. !! then the Quaife TBD. You can make all kinds of HP on the dyno. But if you can't put it too the pavement . You are just Blowing SMOKE. from the 1 rear tire
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: May 2003
Posts: 1,197
Likes: 75
From: USA
18 G550, 24 EQB3504M
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Feb 2004
Posts: 5,475
Likes: 5
From: City with Tall buildings!
C43/55,2k11 Volvo S60 T6AWD,2k Audi B5 S4,95 Eagle Talon Tsi AWD 500+awhp
Thread Starter
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Jul 2002
Posts: 9,734
Likes: 65
From: Hotlanta
AMG
Member
Joined: Dec 2009
Posts: 132
Likes: 0
From: SOMD
2001 CLK55 AMG
If you ever have the chance to drive up to the Mid Atlantic. Maryland International Raceway sits at about 100 feet above sea level. That plus a cool fall day put me at 13.18 at 106. Spare still in the trunk even. However that was before replacing a worn fan clutch, and ever since she has been a tad more sluggish. I'm seriously thinking about an electric fan however I'm pretty set on keeping her stock.
Thread Starter
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Jul 2002
Posts: 9,734
Likes: 65
From: Hotlanta
AMG
If you ever have the chance to drive up to the Mid Atlantic. Maryland International Raceway sits at about 100 feet above sea level. That plus a cool fall day put me at 13.18 at 106. Spare still in the trunk even. However that was before replacing a worn fan clutch, and ever since she has been a tad more sluggish. I'm seriously thinking about an electric fan however I'm pretty set on keeping her stock.
It seems I'm averaging about 1,000 miles per year for the past couple years. I know my CLK is lonely at times - but at least has its own garage!
Perhaps I'll have a chance to take her out for a spin soon.
Member
Joined: Dec 2009
Posts: 132
Likes: 0
From: SOMD
2001 CLK55 AMG
I'm closing on a house this week that will FINALLY have a two car garage for myself, and my Fiance. I'm ecstatic that I can clean the CLK now, and keep it clean.
Member
Joined: Jun 2011
Posts: 146
Likes: 0
None
I see. I like reading old threads to see what I have missed in those golden years with W208s. I was looking for an official timing for 1/4 miles on the stock CLK55 and I stumbled to your thread. I know that it goes 0-60mph in 4.9 seconds and low 13.5 seconds in 1/4 miles. It's pretty impressive. I also found out that I like the way W208 look better than the newer model.
Thread Starter
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Jul 2002
Posts: 9,734
Likes: 65
From: Hotlanta
AMG
I see. I like reading old threads to see what I have missed in those golden years with W208s. I was looking for an official timing for 1/4 miles on the stock CLK55 and I stumbled to your thread. I know that it goes 0-60mph in 4.9 seconds and low 13.5 seconds in 1/4 miles. It's pretty impressive. I also found out that I like the way W208 look better than the newer model.
