Discussion of pros and cons of HPS compressor
01-29-2003, 08:00 PM
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2001 CLK 55
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?
W/O any modifications, I think they will rub... is that the Expressions kit you have on the front of your car?
01-29-2003, 08:00 PM
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Originally posted by Joe55
They'll rub???
They'll rub???
01-29-2003, 08:06 PM
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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+??
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+??
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.
01-29-2003, 08:09 PM
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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.
01-29-2003, 08:10 PM
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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.
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.
01-29-2003, 08:12 PM
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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!
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!
01-29-2003, 08:13 PM
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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.
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.
Joe
01-30-2003, 01:35 AM
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ones too fast according to CHP!
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
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
01-30-2003, 04:58 PM
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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.
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.
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01-31-2003, 12:05 AM
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Originally posted by brianw430
Hey Joe, what are you going to do with your 18's?!?! And what are they?
Hey Joe, what are you going to do with your 18's?!?! And what are they?
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
