SL55/63/65/R230 AMG: Kleemann SL65 ECU - My Impressions
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Kleemann SL65 ECU - My Impressions
As promised, some feedback on my SL65 Kleemann ECU upgrade (done this week):
1) Considerably faster seat-of-the-pants performance. Faster acceleration at all speeds.
2) As a benchmark, I raced the pre-Kleemann SL65 against my Ferrrari F430 Spider in a 20 MPH rolling start to 100 MPH...the Ferrari was slightly faster. Post-Kleemann, in the same race, the SL65 pulled the Ferrari. The Ferrari dramatically out handles the SL65, but in straight line acceleration, the SL65 is the faster car.
3) The biggest surprise, post-Kleemann, was the subtle and smooth power change. For whatever reason, I had expected a compromise in terms of daily driving comfort. Instead, it's more like a perfectly tuned SL65, with considerably faster speed (and better throttle response), and no compromises what-so-ever.
4) Kleemann service was first rate, with same day turnaround.
In conclusion, I picked up nearly 100 HP for only $2500 (on sale from $4500). What a deal!!!
Tim
1) Considerably faster seat-of-the-pants performance. Faster acceleration at all speeds.
2) As a benchmark, I raced the pre-Kleemann SL65 against my Ferrrari F430 Spider in a 20 MPH rolling start to 100 MPH...the Ferrari was slightly faster. Post-Kleemann, in the same race, the SL65 pulled the Ferrari. The Ferrari dramatically out handles the SL65, but in straight line acceleration, the SL65 is the faster car.
3) The biggest surprise, post-Kleemann, was the subtle and smooth power change. For whatever reason, I had expected a compromise in terms of daily driving comfort. Instead, it's more like a perfectly tuned SL65, with considerably faster speed (and better throttle response), and no compromises what-so-ever.
4) Kleemann service was first rate, with same day turnaround.
In conclusion, I picked up nearly 100 HP for only $2500 (on sale from $4500). What a deal!!!
Tim
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As promised, some feedback on my SL65 Kleemann ECU upgrade (done this week):
1) Considerably faster seat-of-the-pants performance. Faster acceleration at all speeds.
2) As a benchmark, I raced the pre-Kleemann SL65 against my Ferrrari F430 Spider in a 20 MPH rolling start to 100 MPH...the Ferrari was slightly faster. Post-Kleemann, in the same race, the SL65 pulled the Ferrari. The Ferrari dramatically out handles the SL65, but in straight line acceleration, the SL65 is the faster car.
3) The biggest surprise, post-Kleemann, was the subtle and smooth power change. For whatever reason, I had expected a compromise in terms of daily driving comfort. Instead, it's more like a perfectly tuned SL65, with considerably faster speed (and better throttle response), and no compromises what-so-ever.
4) Kleemann service was first rate, with same day turnaround.
In conclusion, I picked up nearly 100 HP for only $2500 (on sale from $4500). What a deal!!!
Tim
1) Considerably faster seat-of-the-pants performance. Faster acceleration at all speeds.
2) As a benchmark, I raced the pre-Kleemann SL65 against my Ferrrari F430 Spider in a 20 MPH rolling start to 100 MPH...the Ferrari was slightly faster. Post-Kleemann, in the same race, the SL65 pulled the Ferrari. The Ferrari dramatically out handles the SL65, but in straight line acceleration, the SL65 is the faster car.
3) The biggest surprise, post-Kleemann, was the subtle and smooth power change. For whatever reason, I had expected a compromise in terms of daily driving comfort. Instead, it's more like a perfectly tuned SL65, with considerably faster speed (and better throttle response), and no compromises what-so-ever.
4) Kleemann service was first rate, with same day turnaround.
In conclusion, I picked up nearly 100 HP for only $2500 (on sale from $4500). What a deal!!!
Tim
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As promised, some feedback on my SL65 Kleemann ECU upgrade (done this week):
1) Considerably faster seat-of-the-pants performance. Faster acceleration at all speeds.
2) As a benchmark, I raced the pre-Kleemann SL65 against my Ferrrari F430 Spider in a 20 MPH rolling start to 100 MPH...the Ferrari was slightly faster. Post-Kleemann, in the same race, the SL65 pulled the Ferrari. The Ferrari dramatically out handles the SL65, but in straight line acceleration, the SL65 is the faster car.
3) The biggest surprise, post-Kleemann, was the subtle and smooth power change. For whatever reason, I had expected a compromise in terms of daily driving comfort. Instead, it's more like a perfectly tuned SL65, with considerably faster speed (and better throttle response), and no compromises what-so-ever.
4) Kleemann service was first rate, with same day turnaround.
In conclusion, I picked up nearly 100 HP for only $2500 (on sale from $4500). What a deal!!!
Tim
1) Considerably faster seat-of-the-pants performance. Faster acceleration at all speeds.
2) As a benchmark, I raced the pre-Kleemann SL65 against my Ferrrari F430 Spider in a 20 MPH rolling start to 100 MPH...the Ferrari was slightly faster. Post-Kleemann, in the same race, the SL65 pulled the Ferrari. The Ferrari dramatically out handles the SL65, but in straight line acceleration, the SL65 is the faster car.
3) The biggest surprise, post-Kleemann, was the subtle and smooth power change. For whatever reason, I had expected a compromise in terms of daily driving comfort. Instead, it's more like a perfectly tuned SL65, with considerably faster speed (and better throttle response), and no compromises what-so-ever.
4) Kleemann service was first rate, with same day turnaround.
In conclusion, I picked up nearly 100 HP for only $2500 (on sale from $4500). What a deal!!!
Tim
Very nice! Great choice in vehicles as well......
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Cory has the best customer service I have ever experienced as well. He is always there to answer questions.11.27 is really incredible time for stock! Nice work!!
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I think I'll send him the computer tomorrow and have it back for the track this Sunday.
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