Discussion of pros and cons of HPS compressor

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Jan 29, 2003 | 07:49 PM
  #201  
Thanks joe! You car will be awsome although you may wanna double check the 275's for the rear.
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Jan 29, 2003 | 07:54 PM
  #202  
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Originally posted by JamE55
Thanks joe! You car will be awsome although you may wanna double check the 275's for the rear.
They'll rub???
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Jan 29, 2003 | 07:56 PM
  #203  
W/O any modifications, I think they will rub... is that the Expressions kit you have on the front of your car?
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Jan 29, 2003 | 08:00 PM
  #204  
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Originally posted by Sleestack
W/O any modifications, I think they will rub... is that the Expressions kit you have on the front of your car?
Yes, you can see a better pics in the BNZSport gallery. It's been on for about 6 months now, it really adds allot of character to the front. I just need to get some Piaa 4150K, H7 and H3, the 5000K is too much.
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Jan 29, 2003 | 08:00 PM
  #205  
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Originally posted by Joe55
They'll rub???
As what Sleestack said w/o any modifications it may rub. Actually i think even if you roll your fenders you might still rub. What offset is your HRE wheel setup? 30's+??
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Jan 29, 2003 | 08:06 PM
  #206  
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Originally posted by JamE55
As what Sleestack said w/o any modifications it may rub. Actually i think even if you roll your fenders you might still rub. What offset is your HRE wheel setup? 30's+??
I have no clue about the offset, Jay (owner/friend at Eppie's) ordered them from HRE and they have standard dimensions which suit my car...I guess. I figured, if I'm shelling out 5K, the it better come right (I hope).

Oh, and the 55's fenders come pre-rolled from the factory. I'll talk to Jay and confirm the size issue, I'm glad someone said something.
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Jan 29, 2003 | 08:09 PM
  #207  
Yes, the 55 comes pre-rolled, however, even rolled, I think you are going to have to go with 265/30/19 on the rear. You should check the wheel/tire forum for feedback.
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Jan 29, 2003 | 08:10 PM
  #208  
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Originally posted by Joe55
I have no clue about the offset, Jay (owner/friend at Eppie's) ordered them from HRE and they have standard dimensions which suit my car...I guess. I figured, if I'm shelling out 5K, the it better come right (I hope).

Oh, and the 55's fenders come pre-rolled from the factory. I'll talk to Jay and confirm the size issue, I'm glad someone said something.
Ok if your friend Jay is an authorized HRE dealer hopefully hes got all the correct dimensions and specs for your car. Should be ok. Post pics once you get them!
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Jan 29, 2003 | 08:12 PM
  #209  
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Originally posted by JamE55
Ok if your friend Jay is an authorized HRE dealer hopefully hes got all the correct dimensions and specs for your car. Should be ok. Post pics once you get them!
I don't know about authorized...did I get someone in trouble?
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Jan 29, 2003 | 08:13 PM
  #210  
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Originally posted by Sleestack
Yes, the 55 comes pre-rolled, however, even rolled, I think you are going to have to go with 265/30/19 on the rear. You should check the wheel/tire forum for feedback.
Thanks, I'll be sure to clear this up before they're in.


Joe
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Jan 30, 2003 | 01:35 AM
  #211  
We had to PULL - Yes, FLARE - the fenders on MACH430's car to fit the 275's in the rear on 9.5x19" SAC/Champion wheels. No way will they fit in our experience without some real work back there!



Hope you are the first to prove this wrong as you have invested some real coin in this!

Please post some info ASAP once mounted and on the car!

Thanks

Brad
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Jan 30, 2003 | 04:58 PM
  #212  
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Originally posted by Sleestack
You didn't need to be there to witness how they dealt with Timster's situation on this board. I directly manage businesses worth hundreds of millions of dollars. I don't care if you are selling widgets or cars, accountability is essential to good business practices.

Sure Kleemann is in the same race as HPS and perhaps you are getting the same hp for each dollar spent on both systems. Nevertheless, we are talking about Mercedes here, not $20,000 rice rockets. If you are going to bother tuning your Mercedes, you might as well do it right.

As for 3rd party libel... (i) opinions are not libel and (ii) truth is a defense.
millions of dollars!? what do you do sleeslack?!hook a brotha up!!~ :p
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Jan 30, 2003 | 11:47 PM
  #213  
Hey Joe, what are you going to do with your 18's?!?! And what are they?
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Jan 31, 2003 | 12:05 AM
  #214  
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Originally posted by brianw430
Hey Joe, what are you going to do with your 18's?!?! And what are they?
Unfortunately, the streets around here get a little slick in the winter. Two weeks ago, some black-ice sent my car sideways on a turn and I kissed a curb. I wound up scratching the two P/S, 17in AMGs I was using for snows. So, now I am forced to use my 18in Lorinsers for winter wheels and the HREs (of course) for summer/spring weather.

I always liked the Lorinsers better than the AMGs anyway.

Lorinser LM-1 18 x 8 front and 18 x 9 rear.

Just need to be a bit more careful!

Hay, I think we better move these conversations to another forum. Does anyone know how to transfer threads over?


Joe
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