2000 Kleemann E32K for sale..................I wonder why?
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2000 Kleemann E32K for sale..................I wonder why?
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I have not an idea what my E500 will cost me- I ordered LONG ago. To this date my dealer has no confirmed pricing.
As always it will vary on options from MBZ and the level to which you "KLEEMANIZE" your car. Full spec wil be $40K plus (Kompressor, wheels/tires, lowering module, ex system, aero parts, leather interior, wood trim, leatherheadliner/a/b/c/pillars etc).
We have always offered complete cars.
As always it will vary on options from MBZ and the level to which you "KLEEMANIZE" your car. Full spec wil be $40K plus (Kompressor, wheels/tires, lowering module, ex system, aero parts, leather interior, wood trim, leatherheadliner/a/b/c/pillars etc).
We have always offered complete cars.
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Linh, no offense, but that race at Irvine, was it not the case that the driver of the CLK was Terry? No offense to Terry, but he kind of counts for 2 to 3 people. You can say all you want about the Kleemann product, but, I can assure you that their product is the real deal. I had my Kleemanized CLK dyno'd on several different dynos and had straight line races against Z06's, Z8s, 550 Maranellos and beaten them all... I won't even mention M3's, C32s and the numerous other cars that aren't worth mentioning. It is true that a stock CLK will have trouble putting all that power to the ground, however, the Kleemannn product delivers as promised. Until you can figure out a way to get a 4.3 liter CLK pumping out a reliable 490 hp and 460 lb/ft torque, I wouldn't spend all your time resenting the fact that some people (certainly not me), might know more than you. As for the Kleeman's E32K beating a stock E55, I wouldn't be surprised, especially in the cool climates of Colorado.
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I'll have to boast that my CLK43K can also run, spin, and drift circles around an E55 or C32. Both cars are also great, but how many of them put this to the wheel?
That's more HP to the wheels, than the E55 or C32 has at the crank. And almost the same for Torque. Now, slap some upgrades on either car, and they can be in the same ballpark, but I've got more planned for my car as well.
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That's more HP to the wheels, than the E55 or C32 has at the crank. And almost the same for Torque. Now, slap some upgrades on either car, and they can be in the same ballpark, but I've got more planned for my car as well.
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Originally posted by Sleestack
Linh, no offense, but that race at Irvine, was it not the case that the driver of the CLK was Terry? No offense to Terry, but he kind of counts for 2 to 3 people. . I had my Kleemanized CLK dyno'd on several different dynos and had straight line races against Z06's, Z8s, 550 Maranellos and beaten them all... I won't even mention M3's, C32s and the numerous other cars that aren't worth mentioning.
Linh, no offense, but that race at Irvine, was it not the case that the driver of the CLK was Terry? No offense to Terry, but he kind of counts for 2 to 3 people. . I had my Kleemanized CLK dyno'd on several different dynos and had straight line races against Z06's, Z8s, 550 Maranellos and beaten them all... I won't even mention M3's, C32s and the numerous other cars that aren't worth mentioning.
Terry has to be a fool---he should have dropped a few pounds instead of dropping all that dough on KLeemann.
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Listen man, the driver I am speaking of (without offending him greatly) is a big, big, big... can I stress big, man.... really big. The drivers of the cars I have been beating seemed to be averaged size (meaning anywhere from 155 - 220 lbs) . I think Terry was a big part of the problem in that case, however, I was not there to witness. My car is putting out 40 more hp and 25 more lb/ft torque at the rear wheel than a regular Kleeman CLK430 so I don't think its so surprising that I had been beating those cars I have mentioned. I'm not quite sure why people have trouble believing a car with 490 hp and 460 lb/ft torque can tear up the road. Anyway, Terry is no fool... he is a Ferrari/Lamborghini mechanic that knows more about cars than the wannabe car experts (including myself) on this board...... oh, Fast Edddy, I forgot about not wasting my time responding to you, oh well, too late.
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Originally posted by linh
Kleemann, maybe you are right. But what i saw at the Ervine Spectrum raced between the Kleemann Clk 43K, C32 and E55. Kleemann car came in last, buddy !!
Kleemann, maybe you are right. But what i saw at the Ervine Spectrum raced between the Kleemann Clk 43K, C32 and E55. Kleemann car came in last, buddy !!
Lets take a real testing environment like a timed lap on a track or perhaps a 1/4mile strip in any town USA.
The point is this: the HP is identical (peak) the TQ is not (advantage E55). The E55 rear ratio is 2.88:1, the E320 is 3.07. The E32K will routinely get to 60 in 5.6 seconds- off by 2 10ths- at a road cousr a driver with my E32K bested the times of a stock E55. I have dusted/beaten (however you want to say it) E55's on the street and track. Its a performance reference for those who might not spend their life on the internet MBZ boards bench racing- anyone who is really interested in that car will drive it before they buy and make the choise for themselves.
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My point is that, if the Clk43K having hard time beat the other two, how is the Clk32K is going to performance against the other two? Come on, guys? It a clear cut lost to the other two! Why is there alway a reason when someone lost to a race? Btw, Simon from Evosport also said that the Clk43K felt slow then the E55 after he test drive them both.
The Clk32K 0-60 in 6.1s and the E55 0-60 in ???? Need i say more? look, i believe the Clk43K have a chance the beat the E55 but not the Clk32K, NO WAY !!!
My point is that, if the Clk43K having hard time beat the other two, how is the Clk32K is going to performance against the other two? Come on, guys? It a clear cut lost to the other two! Why is there alway a reason when someone lost to a race? Btw, Simon from Evosport also said that the Clk43K felt slow then the E55 after he test drive them both.
The Clk32K 0-60 in 6.1s and the E55 0-60 in ???? Need i say more? look, i believe the Clk43K have a chance the beat the E55 but not the Clk32K, NO WAY !!!
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Oh btw, are those spec. claimed on the Clk32K is as good at the claim on your pulley that it will not have any kind of problem once you install? J/K !!
Oh btw, are those spec. claimed on the Clk32K is as good at the claim on your pulley that it will not have any kind of problem once you install? J/K !!
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Originally posted by linh
Sleestack,
My point is that, if the Clk43K having hard time beat the other two, how is the Clk32K is going to performance against the other two? Come on, guys? It a clear cut lost to the other two! Why is there alway a reason when someone lost to a race? Btw, Simon from Evosport also said that the Clk43K felt slow then the E55 after he test drive them both.
The Clk32K 0-60 in 6.1s and the E55 0-60 in ???? Need i say more? look, i believe the Clk43K have a chance the beat the E55 but not the Clk32K, NO WAY !!!
Sleestack,
My point is that, if the Clk43K having hard time beat the other two, how is the Clk32K is going to performance against the other two? Come on, guys? It a clear cut lost to the other two! Why is there alway a reason when someone lost to a race? Btw, Simon from Evosport also said that the Clk43K felt slow then the E55 after he test drive them both.
The Clk32K 0-60 in 6.1s and the E55 0-60 in ???? Need i say more? look, i believe the Clk43K have a chance the beat the E55 but not the Clk32K, NO WAY !!!
It is much easier to say with confidence that the E32K is faster, after driving it or seeing it at the track. Take your pick. And yes, the 43K is much faster than a stock 55.
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Originally posted by linh
Sleestack,
My point is that, if the Clk43K having hard time beat the other two, how is the Clk32K is going to performance against the other two? Come on, guys? It a clear cut lost to the other two! Why is there alway a reason when someone lost to a race? Btw, Simon from Evosport also said that the Clk43K felt slow then the E55 after he test drive them both.
The Clk32K 0-60 in 6.1s and the E55 0-60 in ???? Need i say more? look, i believe the Clk43K have a chance the beat the E55 but not the Clk32K, NO WAY !!!
Sleestack,
My point is that, if the Clk43K having hard time beat the other two, how is the Clk32K is going to performance against the other two? Come on, guys? It a clear cut lost to the other two! Why is there alway a reason when someone lost to a race? Btw, Simon from Evosport also said that the Clk43K felt slow then the E55 after he test drive them both.
The Clk32K 0-60 in 6.1s and the E55 0-60 in ???? Need i say more? look, i believe the Clk43K have a chance the beat the E55 but not the Clk32K, NO WAY !!!
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I think spending some time with a Kleemann car would quickly cure your skeptcism.
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Originally posted by linh
Guys, you are right !!! But just because the V6 produced the same HP as the V8 is does not mean it as fast as an V8. Ah, most people just look at the HP and compared it to other car but they don't realize the most importance thing thing we should look at is the "power curve band". There's nothing like a V8 flat curve power band.
Guys, you are right !!! But just because the V6 produced the same HP as the V8 is does not mean it as fast as an V8. Ah, most people just look at the HP and compared it to other car but they don't realize the most importance thing thing we should look at is the "power curve band". There's nothing like a V8 flat curve power band.
It think all of the people involved in this thread understand that. Obviously, the V8 pulls harder earlier and drops off later. I have never compared an E32K dyno to a stock E55 dyno, however, if you look at a dyno of my car compared to a stock E55, you will see that my car's powerband destoys the E55 at every point. I agree that there is nothing like a V8 flat curve, especially when it has a Kleemann SC driving it.
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Sleestack,
No doubt, you have one of the fastest Mercedes out there based on all the mods you have done to it. It the E32K that i questioning of. I still think with all those money you spended to mods your car, you could have buy something that is....???? Just mine opinion.
No doubt, you have one of the fastest Mercedes out there based on all the mods you have done to it. It the E32K that i questioning of. I still think with all those money you spended to mods your car, you could have buy something that is....???? Just mine opinion.
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Originally posted by mikE55
Kleemann does have great performance products. But for me, the hot pink color scheme used on the engine cover and brakes etc. just isn't my cup of tea.
Kleemann does have great performance products. But for me, the hot pink color scheme used on the engine cover and brakes etc. just isn't my cup of tea.
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Originally posted by linh
Sleestack,
No doubt, you have one of the fastest Mercedes out there based on all the mods you have done to it. It the E32K that i questioning of. I still think with all those money you spended to mods your car, you could have buy something that is....???? Just mine opinion.
Sleestack,
No doubt, you have one of the fastest Mercedes out there based on all the mods you have done to it. It the E32K that i questioning of. I still think with all those money you spended to mods your car, you could have buy something that is....???? Just mine opinion.
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I was also at the Irvine spectrum and saw that race. What I noticed was that the tires on that CLK43 K were pretty much BALD. I imagine just flooring a CLK43 K would break the tires VERY eaisily so there goes the launch because he didn't have any grip. 2nd thing I noticed was that the guy had been doing doughnuts and brake stands for more than 30 min. so i'm sure the engine was not at it's normal temp.
