bobs

I didn't see the part about it claiming 450 rwhp, but I seroiusly doubt it was that powerful, just based on its performance. And no, I haven't lost a race in my TA before, and I bet it would give an E55 a run for its money.

MadC32

@bobs
Is your purpose in life just to **** people off? If so, you're doing just great!

03E55AMG

Then bring it down here and let's see.

anerbe

jesus has the south. drop by here if you're further north

hmm......single digit weather does wonders to the kompressor :v

Improviz

Unless your mods put you up at around 435 horsepower, you wouldn't stand a chance against an E55k. Trans Ams weigh in at about 3600 pounds, sooo...

E55k = 520/4300 = 8.27 lbs/hp

8.27 = 3600/X => X = 3600/8.27 = 435 horsepower.

And this assumes that you are a fabulous, incredibly consistent driver who always shifts perfectly...in which case, you could just about tie it.

Keep dreaming, bob...you're very good at it.

Chappy

Yes, Jesus

But, others too! I went with Benzmac and got pics of his C55 running 11.5 in the quarter.

bobbie-bob-o, I'm sure that "4-door" will give you a run against your T/A

bobs

Improvis, the mods I listed in my signature put my TA at about 430 hp. Anyone who knows a bit about GM muscle cars will agree with me on that one.

bobs

And shifting woudn't be an issue, because it's an automatic.

absent

bobs

I didn't read your subject line until just now. No, I don't race ladies in caddies I've beaten some pretty respectable cars, including a supra that was running 17 psi of turbo boost (I think stock is 8 psi and 320 hp) and a Testarossa. Haven't raced an AMG before, there aren't too many of them where I'm from, and I don't think I'd even know if it was an AMG or not.

anerbe

well if the TA has around 430, it'll be close probably up to 100.....then it's drag coeff. i don't know that drag coef of the TA but i'm sure it's nowhere near .26 of the E55....that's where the car really shines.....i've gone neck to neck w/ a 560 hp 03' cobra from 80-140. completely even. the cobra runs mid 11's at the track

03E55AMG

bobs

My TA has a pretty low gear ratio, as the automatic-equipped TA's in 95 came that way, so it's pulls pretty good on the high end...Have taken it to 270 kmph, and it still had juice left.

bobs

I don't get the Jesus...south...single digit weather joke

03E55AMG

He means that I live in the SOUTH, and single digit weather that where he is located Im guessing is around 5 degrees or so. In other words FREEEEEEEEEZING weather...

anerbe

and it wasen't a joke. seriously, if you're around the area w/ the TA, we can run em

bobs

Would love to, but it's too far of a drive from Alberta to Michigan.

Bikerider

Meet up in the middle. The looser pays for the winners travelcosts

Chappy

"about 430hp"

I guess my assumption about you being an automotive enthusiast is wrong.

Haven't you dynoed your car to know exactly what you have?

Chappy

Again, I assumed you were knowledgable about cars. My bad

anerbe

i would love to, but the beast is in hibernation from the 10" of snow. i had the car out on our first major snowfall. the esp does wonders, but the 35 profile tires in the rear don't grip. i had the e at a bit more than a 45 degree angle drifting down the road (was only planning for a slight wiggle of the tail). very unforgiving with the esp off and in manual mode.

bobs

I live in a small city, and there is no dyno for at least a five hour drive from here, so I've never given it much importance. But others with the same car and same mods have been dynoed in the 420 to 440 range.

bobs

Just last week it was -35 degrees C where I live

FoShizzle

The link for the first video crapped out! Anyone know where I can find it. I need to see MORE!

Nickerz

So bobs (is that with one "o" or two)?

Why don't you bring your TRAILER-TRASH, Knight-Rider wanna-be, wishing you were Michael Knight, car down to the track and race the E55 then!?

Back your **** up bro!

PS Do they call you KIT for short too?