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Old Feb 12, 2003 | 07:26 PM
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This is what it looks like today!

Kleemann in Colorado received my car yesterday (Because the transport driver was being difficult, Brandon took the time to go to Denver and pick the car up (Thank you!)).
You wouldn't believe how much data they have collected so far. Multiple Dyno’s Reports, Diagnostic reports, Vehicle status report, Photo’s like the one below and more.
We have been in constant contact. I have learned so much from them it's unbelievable.
Here’s a picture of the engine with the intake manifold removed.
Thought some of you might want to see what it looks like!
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Even more progress just about an hour later!


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Old Feb 12, 2003 | 07:47 PM
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Yea, no doubt Kleemann keeps the customer in the loop of what's happening. Top notch for customer satisfaction.
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Old Feb 12, 2003 | 07:55 PM
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This is what it looks like today!

... and this is hopefully close to what it will look like in the near future:
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Old Feb 12, 2003 | 08:52 PM
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Looks good!
I'm looking forward to seeing that Kleeman Logo!
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Old Feb 12, 2003 | 10:20 PM
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Still no engine cover?
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Old Feb 12, 2003 | 10:39 PM
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Jeez- enough with the cover talk already-

Heres one with a cover-
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Old Feb 12, 2003 | 10:44 PM
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Looks clean!
Nice work on modifying it to fit. Now I wonder what it would look like in Magma Red?
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Old Feb 12, 2003 | 11:03 PM
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I love my MAC- Photoshop at your service Tim:
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Old Feb 12, 2003 | 11:23 PM
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Now that looks cool!
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Old Feb 13, 2003 | 12:08 AM
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The pic with the intake manifold removed looks pretty interesting.
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Old Feb 13, 2003 | 02:54 AM
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Looks better without the engine cover.
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Old Feb 13, 2003 | 11:04 AM
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Timster, your live in CA - why did you ship your car all the way to CO instead of going to an authorized dealer in your state like?:

Conversion Techniques Inc. - Oakland, CA

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Old Feb 13, 2003 | 12:37 PM
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Originally posted by E55 KEV
Timster, your live in CA - why did you ship your car all the way to CO instead of going to an authorized dealer in your state like?:

Conversion Techniques Inc. - Oakland, CA

EvoSport, Inc. - Huntington Beach, CA

DC Performance - Los Angeles, CA

BergWerks - Van Nuys, CA

Canepa Design - Santa Cruz, CA 95062
Maybe he just wants to have a nice vacation when he picks up his car?

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Old Feb 13, 2003 | 01:13 PM
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Canepa Design - Santa Cruz, CA 95062

I didn't know that Bruce was tuning Mercs now? When did this happen?
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Old Feb 13, 2003 | 03:10 PM
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Originally posted by E55 KEV
Timster, your live in CA - why did you ship your car all the way to CO instead of going to an authorized dealer in your state like?:

Conversion Techniques Inc. - Oakland, CA

EvoSport, Inc. - Huntington Beach, CA

DC Performance - Los Angeles, CA

BergWerks - Van Nuys, CA

Canepa Design - Santa Cruz, CA 95062
E55 KEV,
The reason I had the car shipped to Colorado is that Brandon (Kleemann USA Inc) was willing to verify that the car was put back to original before he started the project.
Not many people would even want to look at a car that had somebody else’s aftermarket product on and had it removed because it didn’t work correctly.
Brandon is taking the time to verify and correct any potential problems prior to installing the Kleemann Super Charger System.

Tim
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Old Feb 13, 2003 | 10:14 PM
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Re: This is what it looks like today!

Originally posted by Timster
Kleemann in Colorado received my car yesterday (Because the transport driver was being difficult, Brandon took the time to go to Denver and pick the car up (Thank you!)).
You wouldn't believe how much data they have collected so far. Multiple Dyno’s Reports, Diagnostic reports, Vehicle status report, Photo’s like the one below and more.
We have been in constant contact. I have learned so much from them it's unbelievable.
Here’s a picture of the engine with the intake manifold removed.
Thought some of you might want to see what it looks like!
Tim


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Even more progress just about an hour later!




now who is that dude in th esecond pic?! hehe
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Old Feb 13, 2003 | 11:51 PM
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now who is that dude in the second pic?! hehe
I don't know I didn't ask? I don't know if he wants his picture on the internet, oh well to late now!
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Just curious why did Kleemann take out the whole bumper kit and wheels for the installation on this kit?? Does the kit require some installation underneath the car or what??
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Just curious why did Kleemann take out the whole bumper kit and wheels for the installation on this kit?? Does the kit require some installation underneath the car or what??
I wondered about the same?
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Just curious why did Kleemann take out the whole bumper kit and wheels for the installation on this kit?? Does the kit require some installation underneath the car or what??
The bumper removal is necessary to install the after cooler radiator in the front end.
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The bumper removal is necessary to install the after cooler radiator in the front end.
Ok that makes sense now. According to this kit pictured here you get all that parts.

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