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Old Apr 13, 2002 | 04:18 PM
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Houston Area Tuners?

Does anyone know of any tuners in the Houston area that is authorized for Rentech, Kleeman or the MKB stuff?

What does the stage two MKB Hypertune kit for a CLK430 2000. That's the kit with cams, headers, etc. I've emailed the Dallas people twice and no reply...I guess I could call but...

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Old Apr 15, 2002 | 01:05 PM
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Oberklasse is the shop I used for the MKB work. Call 817-334-0223. Ask for Allen or Jerry and tell them that Richard Kim sent you. Hope that helps.
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Old Apr 15, 2002 | 02:35 PM
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Sleestack:

Did you take or send you CLK to Houston for the MKB tuning. If so, how long did it take? thanks.
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Old Apr 15, 2002 | 05:44 PM
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Yes, $2000 round trip in a covered truck. Travel time each way was about 5 days. My car was down there for 2 months, however, 1/2 of that time was spent waiting for certain parts... keep in mind that the MKB parts come from Germany so sometimes things get delayed.
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Old Apr 15, 2002 | 08:09 PM
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Re: Houston Area Tuners?

Originally posted by zerogravity
Does anyone know of any tuners in the Houston area that is authorized for Rentech, Kleeman or the MKB stuff?

What does the stage two MKB Hypertune kit for a CLK430 2000. That's the kit with cams, headers, etc. I've emailed the Dallas people twice and no reply...I guess I could call but...

Thanks...
The MKB hypertune kit adds approx 60HP. Combined with a performance differential, and you will be faster than a 55. However, you'll also be spending more than a Kleemann Supercharger would cost...

Currently, we are the closest Kleemann dealer to you (CA). We are also a MKB dealer, and could do both if that was what you were inquiring about.
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Old Apr 16, 2002 | 12:55 PM
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I believe Oberklasse is in the DFW area, not too far from us houstonians.
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Re: Re: Houston Area Tuners?

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The MKB hypertune kit adds approx 60HP. Combined with a performance differential, and you will be faster than a 55. However, you'll also be spending more than a Kleemann Supercharger would cost...

Currently, we are the closest Kleemann dealer to you (CA). We are also a MKB dealer, and could do both if that was what you were inquiring about.
These 2 upgrades alone (MKB and Kleemann) will cost you around $50+.
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Old Apr 17, 2002 | 12:02 PM
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Hey Zerogravity!!!!

I'm glad to see someone else from Houston around these parts *knows that sounded really HICK* Anyway, if you are interested in Joining a Car Club, you might consider Import Car Club of Houston. My club's website address is http://www.houston-imports.com

We meet every Wednesday for Dinner (Big Daddy's BBQ off of Westheimer for 04-17-02 8:00pm) And every Saturday "Around" 9:30pm or 10:00pm at Car Toys on Westheimer.

This invitation goes out to ALL Import Enthusiast in and around the Houston Area that want to be apart of the Fastest Growing and most talked about car club in Houston.

......sorry. I had to represent for ICCH.

P.S. Just ask for Kuma or Rudy
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