CLK DTM
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DTM time does seem a bit low. However, consider the CLKBS is 3-4 years newer technology, better suspension and chassis setup, drive train differences, and wonderful NA 6.3 torque. That may help explain the ~10 sec difference. Plus, driver skill/familiarity level with car and the weather conditions were like across the entire track...
The BS uses twice the amount of production W203/W209 parts compared to the one off mfg DTM components...hence why theres not listed in epc...
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I'm simply looking at the lap times and hypothesizing why there could be a difference (maybe more of an opinion). I have no doubt the engineering quality of the CLK DTM can achieve faster lap times. Hence my caveats towards the end of my post. With out doubt, both the CLK DTM and BS are amazing cars. The rarity of the CLK DTM doesn't necessarily make it a faster car by default.
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http://www.entrymanual.com/terms-pdf...tm-amg-cabrio/
Is anyone a member of this site who could download the PDF files
for the CLK DTM AMG cabrio and post them ---
Thank-You
D.B.
http://www.entrymanual.com/terms-pdf...tm-amg-cabrio/
Is anyone a member of this site who could download the PDF files
for the CLK DTM AMG cabrio and post them ---
Thank-You
D.B.
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CLK63 AMG Black Series, Ducati MH900E, Ducati 996S,Ducati Streetfighter S, Honda X11, BMW C600 Sport
To clarify, I was referring to the CLK DTM (No. 78 in top 100 lap times which is pictured to be a CLK DTM Convertible) and not the tube chassis W203 DTM in red pictured above.
I'm simply looking at the lap times and hypothesizing why there could be a difference (maybe more of an opinion). I have no doubt the engineering quality of the CLK DTM can achieve faster lap times. Hence my caveats towards the end of my post. With out doubt, both the CLK DTM and BS are amazing cars. The rarity of the CLK DTM doesn't necessarily make it a faster car by default.
I'm simply looking at the lap times and hypothesizing why there could be a difference (maybe more of an opinion). I have no doubt the engineering quality of the CLK DTM can achieve faster lap times. Hence my caveats towards the end of my post. With out doubt, both the CLK DTM and BS are amazing cars. The rarity of the CLK DTM doesn't necessarily make it a faster car by default.
http://fastestlaps.com/tracks/nordschleife.html
On this website, we know that the CLK BS lap time was set by Berndt Schneider.
As a Formula 1 fan, I happened to know that he was a F1 driver from 1988-1990, won 5 DTM titles since then, and became safety car driver of F1 since 1997.
As we know, the CLK BS is actually the safety car of F1 2007 season.
Therefore, as the safety car driver, I believe Berndt Schneider has the most experience on a CLK BS, that could explain the Nurburgring Nordschleife lap time.
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Hey, look at what I've found
http://www.wreckedexotics.com/accident/6127?c=mo519
There it is, I think is the first CLK DTM crashed ever, it says the place where it occurred and that the driver owns a Cabriolet version of the car also.
But what do you think guys, how can I get more info of it or even contact the owner to see if he is up to sell it, I want to take out of it everything that could be reused, instrument cluster, seats, exhaust, everything.
Or if he sells parts of the car, haha I now it's difficult but who knows? Maybe there is people that can get more info of the car in this forum. Thanks!
http://www.wreckedexotics.com/accident/6127?c=mo519
There it is, I think is the first CLK DTM crashed ever, it says the place where it occurred and that the driver owns a Cabriolet version of the car also.
But what do you think guys, how can I get more info of it or even contact the owner to see if he is up to sell it, I want to take out of it everything that could be reused, instrument cluster, seats, exhaust, everything.
Or if he sells parts of the car, haha I now it's difficult but who knows? Maybe there is people that can get more info of the car in this forum. Thanks!
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what info are you guy's looking for?
I have pretty much everything about this car from detailed pics of assembly to how to setup on the racetrack, btw the Black Series is only half of what this machine is and no most of the parts on the DTM are one off machined ask me what your looking for and I can post
I have pretty much everything about this car from detailed pics of assembly to how to setup on the racetrack, btw the Black Series is only half of what this machine is and no most of the parts on the DTM are one off machined ask me what your looking for and I can post
To start with, do you have the factory ride-height/vehicle-level measurement?
Any info on setup/alignment would also be great.
Thank you!
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