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SL55/63/65/R230 AMG: SL55 VR550 runs at the dragstrip

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Old 03-31-2008, 02:22 PM
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SL55 VR550 runs at the dragstrip

Hi guys, I took my SL55 with the VR550 package to the dragstrip the week before. This was my very first time ever running at a dragstrip so I was as green as they come and even running on stock oem tires I was able to turn out some pretty impressive times and traps. Wheelspin was horrible mostly due to me being inexperienced. With some DRs and a lot of practice the car can do a lot better. Anyone considering a tune/pulley should definatly look at the VR550 as opposed to Kleemann or Renntach as it definately works as advertised.

http://www.dragtimes.com/Mercedes-Be...lip-14950.html

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Congrats! 12.3 @ 116mph is very impressive for an SL55, especially on your first time at the strip.
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Nice run!

Yeah, if you can launch a little more cleanly--or find a track that uses more VHT--there's room to take a couple of tenths off your 60 foot time.

But great work for the first time out!
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