SL55/63/65/R230 AMG: Any delimiter driver here ?
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Any delimiter driver here ?
Sorry to ask such a question.I'd like to know if any owner of SL55 delimit your SL55AMG ?
Mine is still a factory 260 km/hr speedo meter.
I test run as fast as I can,then rpm reads 5800
while speed needle stuck at 260 km/h & ~4900 rpm to hit that speed.
What is the possible speed for 5800 rpm ? same gear box
we used.
Thanks for any reply.
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Re: Any delimiter driver here ?
Originally posted by Shine
Sorry to ask such a question.
I'd like to know if any owner of SL55 delimit your SL55AMG ?
Mine is still a factory 260 km/hr speedo meter.
I test run as fast as I can,then rpm reads 5800
while speed needle stuck at 260 km/h & ~4900 rpm to hit that speed.
What is the possible speed for 5800 rpm ? same gear box
we used.
Thanks for any reply.
Sorry to ask such a question.I'd like to know if any owner of SL55 delimit your SL55AMG ?
Mine is still a factory 260 km/hr speedo meter.
I test run as fast as I can,then rpm reads 5800
while speed needle stuck at 260 km/h & ~4900 rpm to hit that speed.
What is the possible speed for 5800 rpm ? same gear box
we used.
Thanks for any reply.
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How long will your car take to get to 240 km/h??? (almost 150 mph)
My E55 takes about 43 seconds, yours must be a lot faster.
Just trying to make comparisons to estimate what i have to do to be as fast as a SL55
My E55 takes about 43 seconds, yours must be a lot faster.
Just trying to make comparisons to estimate what i have to do to be as fast as a SL55
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Originally posted by pocholin
How long will your car take to get to 240 km/h??? (almost 150 mph)
My E55 takes about 43 seconds, yours must be a lot faster.
Just trying to make comparisons to estimate what i have to do to be as fast as a SL55
How long will your car take to get to 240 km/h??? (almost 150 mph)
My E55 takes about 43 seconds, yours must be a lot faster.
Just trying to make comparisons to estimate what i have to do to be as fast as a SL55
Not an accurate one, just use a digital watch.0~ 240 km/h(150 mph) 23.5" here in Taiwan at 28 C (82 F)
For reference only.
Put a S/C on you E55,
SL55 will stay away from you, IMHONevertheless SL55AMG is my dream car.
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Originally posted by Shine
Not an accurate one, just use a digital watch.
0~ 240 km/h(150 mph) 23.5" here in Taiwan at 28 C (82 F)
For reference only.
Put a S/C on you E55, SL55 will stay away from you, IMHO
Nevertheless SL55AMG is my dream car.
Not an accurate one, just use a digital watch.0~ 240 km/h(150 mph) 23.5" here in Taiwan at 28 C (82 F)
For reference only.
Put a S/C on you E55,
SL55 will stay away from you, IMHONevertheless SL55AMG is my dream car.
I only need tosave 15,500.00 more for the kleeman s/c for my car, I'm getting closer now
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one of our customers has a new tacho and a 300km/h limiter. they changed nothing in the gearbox at AMG, only new wheels and tires. the 19" AMG dual-spoke multi-piece, looks really awsome.
in a german "auto motor & sport" test, the SL55 reached "real" 325km/h, problem is the at the moment there are no tires for cars that drive over 300 and weight over 2000kg.
in a german "auto motor & sport" test, the SL55 reached "real" 325km/h, problem is the at the moment there are no tires for cars that drive over 300 and weight over 2000kg.
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Originally posted by Felix
...in a german "auto motor & sport" test, the SL55 reached "real" 325km/h, problem is the at the moment there are no tires for cars that drive over 300 and weight over 2000kg.
...in a german "auto motor & sport" test, the SL55 reached "real" 325km/h, problem is the at the moment there are no tires for cars that drive over 300 and weight over 2000kg.
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Originally posted by Felix
in a german "auto motor & sport" test, the SL55 reached "real" 325km/h, problem is the at the moment there are no tires for cars that drive over 300 and weight over 2000kg.
in a german "auto motor & sport" test, the SL55 reached "real" 325km/h, problem is the at the moment there are no tires for cars that drive over 300 and weight over 2000kg.
5800 rpm may close to 300 km/h ?
6000 rpm/redline of stock V8 with Vmax to 315 km/hr (not sure ?)
I could push my car to 6000 rpm(5th gear), chassis is ok
by Y grade tires & much stiffer spring & shocks.
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Re: Any delimiter driver here ?
Originally posted by Shine
What is the possible speed for 5800 rpm ? same gear box
we used.
What is the possible speed for 5800 rpm ? same gear box
we used.
With a rear axle ratio of 2.82 (found at mbusa.com), 26" diamater tires (285/35R18 Pilot Sports), and a 5th gear ratio of .83 (this is what it is in my SLK32), at 5800 rpm you would be going 191.75 mph. At 6100 rpm, 201.67 mph. At what rpm does the SL55 rev limiter kick in?
If you tell me what the rev limiter is and what the 5th gear ratio is, I can tell you max speed assuming the car is not drag limited.
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Both the SL500 and SL55 have a 0.83 5th gear ratio. The SL500 power peaks at 5600rpm, the SL55 6100 rpm, so your calculation of 202 mph sounds correct and matches the high speed runs which have been done. I think the Vmax will be at this engine speed, not at the rev limit, drag/rolling losses are certainly going to be the limiting factor.
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Re: Re: Any delimiter driver here ?
Originally posted by SteveL
If you can tell me the transmission ratio of 5th gear, I can tell you what the speed would be at 5800 rpm.
With a rear axle ratio of 2.82 (found at mbusa.com), 26" diamater tires (285/35R18 Pilot Sports), and a 5th gear ratio of .83 (this is what it is in my SLK32), at 5800 rpm you would be going 191.75 mph. At 6100 rpm, 201.67 mph. At what rpm does the SL55 rev limiter kick in?
If you tell me what the rev limiter is and what the 5th gear ratio is, I can tell you max speed assuming the car is not drag limited.
If you can tell me the transmission ratio of 5th gear, I can tell you what the speed would be at 5800 rpm.
With a rear axle ratio of 2.82 (found at mbusa.com), 26" diamater tires (285/35R18 Pilot Sports), and a 5th gear ratio of .83 (this is what it is in my SLK32), at 5800 rpm you would be going 191.75 mph. At 6100 rpm, 201.67 mph. At what rpm does the SL55 rev limiter kick in?
If you tell me what the rev limiter is and what the 5th gear ratio is, I can tell you max speed assuming the car is not drag limited.
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Re: Re: Any delimiter driver here ?
Originally posted by SteveL
With a rear axle ratio of 2.82 (found at mbusa.com), 26" diamater tires (285/35R18 Pilot Sports), and a 5th gear ratio of .83 (this is what it is in my SLK32), at 5800 rpm you would be going 191.75 mph.
If you tell me what the rev limiter is and what the 5th gear ratio is, I can tell you max speed assuming the car is not drag limited.
With a rear axle ratio of 2.82 (found at mbusa.com), 26" diamater tires (285/35R18 Pilot Sports), and a 5th gear ratio of .83 (this is what it is in my SLK32), at 5800 rpm you would be going 191.75 mph.
If you tell me what the rev limiter is and what the 5th gear ratio is, I can tell you max speed assuming the car is not drag limited.
rear axle ratio -> 2.82
5th gear -> 0.83 5800 rpm -> 191.75 mph -> 307 km/hr ?!
rev limiter -> 6000 rpm, thanks for telling its Vmax.
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Originally posted by pocholin
Does that apply for the 1999 E55? It has a 2.82 and it reds at 6100 rpm.
Does that apply for the 1999 E55? It has a 2.82 and it reds at 6100 rpm.
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Originally posted by SteveL
Yes, this applies to all cars but only addresses what the car is geared to run, not what it will actually run. If you have a 100 hp motor with the same ratios, it is still geared to run 201 mph but can't possibly do it because it would be drag limited, ie., the engine is not strong enough to overcome the forces of resistance against the car going faster.
Yes, this applies to all cars but only addresses what the car is geared to run, not what it will actually run. If you have a 100 hp motor with the same ratios, it is still geared to run 201 mph but can't possibly do it because it would be drag limited, ie., the engine is not strong enough to overcome the forces of resistance against the car going faster.
I've taken my car to speed limiter and there was plenty of acceleration to go, once I beef it up and get rid of the speed limiter I'll be more dangerous!
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Originally posted by pocholin
I understand, but a beefed you E55 with out the sped limiter can do that if other factors help, GOOD!!!
I've taken my car to speed limiter and there was plenty of acceleration to go, once I beef it up and get rid of the speed limiter I'll be more dangerous!
I understand, but a beefed you E55 with out the sped limiter can do that if other factors help, GOOD!!!
I've taken my car to speed limiter and there was plenty of acceleration to go, once I beef it up and get rid of the speed limiter I'll be more dangerous!
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Originally posted by SteveL
What beefing up are you planning on doing? Who is removing the limiter?
What beefing up are you planning on doing? Who is removing the limiter?
I'm trying to come up with bolt ons like cold air induction or something like that, headers, chip, etc. i don't like getting inside the engine, a S/C is a good option but I need more that 16 grand for Kleeman
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Originally posted by pocholin I'm still not sure, need to save a lot of money first, but upsolute is my first choice for computer tunning and removing limiter.
I'm trying to come up with bolt ons like cold air induction or something like that, headers, chip, etc. i don't like getting inside the engine, a S/C is a good option but I need more that 16 grand for Kleeman
I'm trying to come up with bolt ons like cold air induction or something like that, headers, chip, etc. i don't like getting inside the engine, a S/C is a good option but I need more that 16 grand for Kleeman
I have an SLK32 with many Renntech parts, ECU, pulley kit, forged wheels, brake upgrade, and springs. ECU mod raised electronic limiting to 186 mph from 155 mph. Top speed would be 187.46 mph. The ECU mod raises the redline to 6420 from 6220 which helps on the top end. Of course, I don't drive 180mph much on US roads.
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Originally posted by SteveL
Forgot to ask you your tire size. That will affect your top speed. What tires, size/brand on the rears?
I have an SLK32 with many Renntech parts, ECU, pulley kit, forged wheels, brake upgrade, and springs. ECU mod raised electronic limiting to 186 mph from 155 mph. Top speed would be 187.46 mph. The ECU mod raises the redline to 6420 from 6220 which helps on the top end. Of course, I don't drive 180mph much on US roads.
Forgot to ask you your tire size. That will affect your top speed. What tires, size/brand on the rears?
I have an SLK32 with many Renntech parts, ECU, pulley kit, forged wheels, brake upgrade, and springs. ECU mod raised electronic limiting to 186 mph from 155 mph. Top speed would be 187.46 mph. The ECU mod raises the redline to 6420 from 6220 which helps on the top end. Of course, I don't drive 180mph much on US roads.
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Originally posted by pocholin
They are OEM sizes for the E55, 245/40/18 front and 275/35/18 rear, Z rated.
They are OEM sizes for the E55, 245/40/18 front and 275/35/18 rear, Z rated.
