Video: 1/4 Mile Last Night
#26
I would not use a LSD on the SLK...... Rumors around that it is not required and can unbalance the car on the track. I read somewhere that they do not use a LSD even on the F1 Saftey Car....
Enjoy!
Enjoy!
#27
Originally Posted by Schiznick
I would not use a LSD on the SLK...... Rumors around that it is not required and can unbalance the car on the track. I read somewhere that they do not use a LSD even on the F1 Saftey Car....
Enjoy!
Enjoy!
The SLK has a longer wheelbase than my RX-7 & its a mid 11 sec car. The SLK also has traction control which, even with over 600Hp in the Kleemann K8, didn't let the car get sideways.
If you want max acceleration, an LSD will help a bit. Its not any more dangerous than any other high Hp car with an LSD (more safe than a Viper which lacks traction control entirely....which is what those owners want - no electronic grandmas).
See ya,
-Matt
#28
Still confused on best way to shift for "drag racing"
Ricky (and Dinko),
Sorry I'm still confused.
Ricky, you said "put it in Manual and let the computer shift for you". How does that work? I thought in manual it does NOT shift and will just bounce around the red line with rev limiter?
So my real question is: Does the car peform better when you upshift with the buttons (or twitching the stick), rather than leaving it in D, and just stomping on the accelerator? For a straight line 0-60 or 1/4 mile run.
Dinko, are you saying, in your run, you were NOT trying to hit shift buttons, but just did accidentally?
Sorry I'm still confused.
Ricky, you said "put it in Manual and let the computer shift for you". How does that work? I thought in manual it does NOT shift and will just bounce around the red line with rev limiter?
So my real question is: Does the car peform better when you upshift with the buttons (or twitching the stick), rather than leaving it in D, and just stomping on the accelerator? For a straight line 0-60 or 1/4 mile run.
Dinko, are you saying, in your run, you were NOT trying to hit shift buttons, but just did accidentally?
Last edited by bloflin; 09-19-2005 at 01:32 AM.
#29
Originally Posted by Schiznick
I would not use a LSD on the SLK...... Rumors around that it is not required and can unbalance the car on the track. I read somewhere that they do not use a LSD even on the F1 Saftey Car....
Enjoy!
Enjoy!
This is somewhat true. An LSD will always improve the amount of power put to the ground. And it will make the car potentially faster if you have the skills to use it. It would be most important in drag racing and autocross where wheelspin is a major issue. However, if you aren't experienced with high performance driving, know what a LSD is for, and how it changes the ability of the car to rotate, then should not buy an LSD.
Trompazo
#30
Originally Posted by ricky.agrawal
Put it in manual, and then let the computer shift for you. It'll turn out the best times.
The SLK55 and C55 have a Manual mode, the computer will not shift for you if you don't, it will just go right into redline and the fuel cuts off. You are thinking of something like a C230, or your SL500 when you tap the **** lever to the left it WILL shift for you at redline. The SLK55 will do that also if you only tap the lever to the left. But it has a separate manual mode that WILL not shift for you.
Also, for the best times, leaving it in auto is by far best.
#31
Originally Posted by bloflin
Ricky (and Dinko),
Dinko, are you saying, in your run, you were NOT trying to hit shift buttons, but just did accidentally?
Dinko, are you saying, in your run, you were NOT trying to hit shift buttons, but just did accidentally?
Dinko
#32
Originally Posted by dinko
Correct, I accidentally hit it; the car was in "S" mode.
Dinko
Dinko
I'll have to try that, just to see the (ill) effect.
#34
Originally Posted by BlackC230Coupe
Ricky, you have no idea what you are talking about on this one.
The SLK55 and C55 have a Manual mode, the computer will not shift for you if you don't, it will just go right into redline and the fuel cuts off. You are thinking of something like a C230, or your SL500 when you tap the **** lever to the left it WILL shift for you at redline. The SLK55 will do that also if you only tap the lever to the left. But it has a separate manual mode that WILL not shift for you.
Also, for the best times, leaving it in auto is by far best.
The SLK55 and C55 have a Manual mode, the computer will not shift for you if you don't, it will just go right into redline and the fuel cuts off. You are thinking of something like a C230, or your SL500 when you tap the **** lever to the left it WILL shift for you at redline. The SLK55 will do that also if you only tap the lever to the left. But it has a separate manual mode that WILL not shift for you.
Also, for the best times, leaving it in auto is by far best.
Care to lend me your C55?
No JamE55, I wasn't talking about your E180.
#36
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Originally Posted by dinko
Took the car to the track last night to see how the Kleemann ECU did. Made two little mistakes: Pressed the "+" on the steering wheel too soon twice! From 3rd - 4th & 4th - 5th, both at around 5700 RPM.
Video: http://www.mkrealtycorp.com/slk55/91505.mpg
R/T .399
60' 1.959
330 5.456
1/8 8.321
MPH 85.88
1000 10.786
1/4 12.866
MPH 107.52
Temp's in the mid 80's with VERY HIGH Humidity!
Mods: Kleemann ECU, Thermotec, Green Filters, PS2
Last Feb's times: (Stock)
R/T .479
60' 1.983
330 5.441
1/8 8.262
MPH 87.25
1000 10.686
1/4 12.725
MPH 109.75
Video: http://www.mkrealtycorp.com/slk55/91505.mpg
R/T .399
60' 1.959
330 5.456
1/8 8.321
MPH 85.88
1000 10.786
1/4 12.866
MPH 107.52
Temp's in the mid 80's with VERY HIGH Humidity!
Mods: Kleemann ECU, Thermotec, Green Filters, PS2
Last Feb's times: (Stock)
R/T .479
60' 1.983
330 5.441
1/8 8.262
MPH 87.25
1000 10.686
1/4 12.725
MPH 109.75
Were you also using race fuel?
Last edited by ProjectC55; 09-25-2005 at 10:23 AM.