whats cars want to race you?
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G55, G500 & SLK55
Killed the following:BMW Z8, M3 E46, Pontiac GTO 6.0l, Civic Type R( he is the one who started this in which he thought my SLK was a 200)
Vw Golf R32, Mustang GT 2005, Jaguar Xk 4.2 2006, Porsche Carrera S 997, BMW MZ4
The Hardest race was against a the Carrera S at the top end I was killing him by 2 cars only
Vw Golf R32, Mustang GT 2005, Jaguar Xk 4.2 2006, Porsche Carrera S 997, BMW MZ4
The Hardest race was against a the Carrera S at the top end I was killing him by 2 cars only
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i . had an interesting one. i was on an on ramp on the 105 freway in LA and a ford gt pulled up nextto me he knew what was up, and reved on me when the light turned green. we went at it i got him off the line to about 60 mph and he pulled on me after that and i couldn catch him.
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Originally Posted by SAMHATTI
i . had an interesting one. i was on an on ramp on the 105 freway in LA and a ford gt pulled up nextto me he knew what was up, and reved on me when the light turned green. we went at it i got him off the line to about 60 mph and he pulled on me after that and i couldn catch him.
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08 S65, 06 M3 CS(stick), 02 BMW X5 4.6iS, 07 R1 Raven, 08 F-450 4x4, 08 CooperS JCW
Originally Posted by ash-c32
I have an 02 996 c2 3.6 ...315 bhp 273 lb ft
I raced a slk 55 from the lights, i fluffed my start (i should have launched with 4000rpm instead of the 2000 i did) so the car baulked before starting to pull.
The slk launched with no wheel spin and immediatelly pulled out maybe 2 car lengths, his 1st-2nd change was awesome seeeming to take no time at all, i was starting to gain slowly as we crept up to three figure before we shut down.
I was 4-up he was 2 up, we both gave the thumbs up and parted as friends!
I was very impressed with the 55 as I have spanked many cars up til now (Audi RS6 saloon, RS4 estate, 2 x M3`s). I just wish for a return match.
I will launch it properly.
As for SLK55 vs M3, the ease at which i kill euro spec M3`s points to the 55 being easily faster.
I raced a slk 55 from the lights, i fluffed my start (i should have launched with 4000rpm instead of the 2000 i did) so the car baulked before starting to pull.
The slk launched with no wheel spin and immediatelly pulled out maybe 2 car lengths, his 1st-2nd change was awesome seeeming to take no time at all, i was starting to gain slowly as we crept up to three figure before we shut down.
I was 4-up he was 2 up, we both gave the thumbs up and parted as friends!
I was very impressed with the 55 as I have spanked many cars up til now (Audi RS6 saloon, RS4 estate, 2 x M3`s). I just wish for a return match.
I will launch it properly.
As for SLK55 vs M3, the ease at which i kill euro spec M3`s points to the 55 being easily faster.
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06 SLK55
Originally Posted by transferred
It must have been someone's grandmother driving the RS6
....SLK55 and RS6 are very close to 60...but after 60 the SLK will walk an RS6 by roughly 2 sec to 120mph.... SLK55 = 
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'93 RX-7, SLK55
Originally Posted by Jesseliu
Was wondering what other SLK55 owners have experienced ...
What type of cars are looking to have a friendly contest with you?
I have yet get a SINGLE car to be interested ...
What type of cars are looking to have a friendly contest with you?
I have yet get a SINGLE car to be interested ...
I'll have to run the S7 vs. the RX-7 to see which is quicker next month when my bro comes to visit. Should be a good race. See ya Jesse.
PS - your new Blower working OK pal?
-Matt
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Matt,
Ken from Renntech was fine tuning the car today. Its fast. We had one of my customer SL 65 flying on Fremont BLVD too. I will post some pictures of the fine tuning process tomorrow!
Ken from Renntech was fine tuning the car today. Its fast. We had one of my customer SL 65 flying on Fremont BLVD too. I will post some pictures of the fine tuning process tomorrow!
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Originally Posted by Falco
Uhh...not so ....SLK55 and RS6 are very close to 60...but after 60 the SLK will walk an RS6 by roughly 2 sec to 120mph.... SLK55 =
....SLK55 and RS6 are very close to 60...but after 60 the SLK will walk an RS6 by roughly 2 sec to 120mph.... SLK55 = 
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06 SLK55
Originally Posted by transferred
I'm happy for you. However my reply was in reference to Carrera and had nothing to do with an slk55.
My Bad...
But even so a 996 takes roughly 18 sec to 200kmh...withe the RS6 taking the same...if a slightly bit slower...the comment stil stands that a 996 with a good start could beat a stock rs6...
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Originally Posted by Falco
My Bad... But even so a 996 takes roughly 18 sec to 200kmh...withe the RS6 taking the same...if a slightly bit slower...the comment stil stands that a 996 with a good start could beat a stock rs6...
But even so a 996 takes roughly 18 sec to 200kmh...withe the RS6 taking the same...if a slightly bit slower...the comment stil stands that a 996 with a good start could beat a stock rs6...Interesting too. I guess you're right, but the carrera driver would need to be in a stick and not mess up a shift. When they're rollin at about 70mph the RS^ would probably win, don't you think?
My mate has a tuned his gray RS6 to just over 600bhp and he ran my stock 996TT. Fair to say he had the edge on me! However, he couldn't keep up on the twisties.
How do you find your 55 around the bends? I left one in my S4 up Mulholland. He was trying his hardest but I freely admit the guy driving it left a lot to be desired. I think clueless is the word!
I've heard the SLK55 pulls like crazy and I wouldn't race one expecting to win on a dry freeway that's for sure.
Nice choice of car. They look great stock. I like the stock multi 18"s but they look even crazier with the 65stylr 19"s and brake performance pack.
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2005 e55
Originally Posted by silk32
06 viper - was dead even till 100mph when he slowly walked away
vette c5 - about a car length
vette c6 - about a car length (dead even once, probably a stick)
carrera4s - about 2 car lengths
vette c4 - about 3 car lengths
neon srt - blew away
and a few others not worth mentioning
oh and got killed by my friends c6 z06. now i really really want one!
vette c5 - about a car length
vette c6 - about a car length (dead even once, probably a stick)
carrera4s - about 2 car lengths
vette c4 - about 3 car lengths
neon srt - blew away
and a few others not worth mentioning
oh and got killed by my friends c6 z06. now i really really want one!
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Originally Posted by rbc55
come on now,o6' viper? real bad drivers can make a fast car seem not so fast though.
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Originally Posted by transferred
It must have been someone's grandmother driving the RS6
I was behind him at around 80 about 3 cars back, we were stuck behind a slower car on the motorway, the car pulled in and we both gunned it (I was in third). As I changed into 4th I was on his rear bumper.
Small frontal area and superior aerodynamcs and lighter weight. Try pulling a manual 3.6 from high speed for yourself
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From: Johannesburg, South Africa
2006 E46 M3, 2008 E92 M3
Originally Posted by Ynot
lol, I know for sure that the SLK55 is faster than the M3, but from m3forum, bimmerforums, e46fanatics, and a hundred other bimmer forums out there, there's almost a post about a m3 beating a SLK55 every month. I have to put them in check. There's seems to be alot of professional drivers driving those M3's. 
Anyway, alot of ppl seem to think the 'K' in SLK means Kompressor and have yet to challenge me, although alot asked me, "how fast it is" even though I don't have a SLK55
Jesseliu: with the Renntech badge, I doubt if you will get any challenges ever. Most ppl know the power of AMG.
Anyway, alot of ppl seem to think the 'K' in SLK means Kompressor and have yet to challenge me, although alot asked me, "how fast it is" even though I don't have a SLK55
Jesseliu: with the Renntech badge, I doubt if you will get any challenges ever. Most ppl know the power of AMG.
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I'm racing a stock M3, Chev Lumina SS (Holden Monaro) with bolt-ons and an M6 this coming Friday. Video and possibly Vboxing will be done
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06 SLK55
Originally Posted by Carl Lassiter
I'm shocked. Someone on this site who can accept being corrected on something! Thumbs up, Falco.
Interesting too. I guess you're right, but the carrera driver would need to be in a stick and not mess up a shift. When they're rollin at about 70mph the RS^ would probably win, don't you think?
My mate has a tuned his gray RS6 to just over 600bhp and he ran my stock 996TT. Fair to say he had the edge on me! However, he couldn't keep up on the twisties.
How do you find your 55 around the bends? I left one in my S4 up Mulholland. He was trying his hardest but I freely admit the guy driving it left a lot to be desired. I think clueless is the word!
I've heard the SLK55 pulls like crazy and I wouldn't race one expecting to win on a dry freeway that's for sure.
Nice choice of car. They look great stock. I like the stock multi 18"s but they look even crazier with the 65stylr 19"s and brake performance pack.
Interesting too. I guess you're right, but the carrera driver would need to be in a stick and not mess up a shift. When they're rollin at about 70mph the RS^ would probably win, don't you think?
My mate has a tuned his gray RS6 to just over 600bhp and he ran my stock 996TT. Fair to say he had the edge on me! However, he couldn't keep up on the twisties.
How do you find your 55 around the bends? I left one in my S4 up Mulholland. He was trying his hardest but I freely admit the guy driving it left a lot to be desired. I think clueless is the word!
I've heard the SLK55 pulls like crazy and I wouldn't race one expecting to win on a dry freeway that's for sure.
Nice choice of car. They look great stock. I like the stock multi 18"s but they look even crazier with the 65stylr 19"s and brake performance pack.
The SLK55 is not bad at all in the twisties...ive outrun my fair share of cars...that said i had a 996C4Cab prior to this so I would have trouble saying any car ahndles great after driving a C4 for 3 years!!!
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Originally Posted by Falco
Hey, if im wrong, im wrong!!! no harm in that! And yes, RS6's with just a chip can easily be 530+ hp and tq and with a few more mods 600...and those babies move!!!
The SLK55 is not bad at all in the twisties...ive outrun my fair share of cars...that said i had a 996C4Cab prior to this so I would have trouble saying any car ahndles great after driving a C4 for 3 years!!!
The SLK55 is not bad at all in the twisties...ive outrun my fair share of cars...that said i had a 996C4Cab prior to this so I would have trouble saying any car ahndles great after driving a C4 for 3 years!!!
I had the same problem as you.My last car was a 996 too. Them things are unbelievable. I fancied a change though and wanted something a little less conspicuous but still rapid in a straight line. The S4 handles pretty well, but it's no Carrera with 295 rear tires gripping the tarmac.
How do you find the straightline power of the 55 compared with the 996? was it a manual? What speed did you take her to? I saw 170mph in mine before my bottle went!
By the way, I can't wait for the new RS6. They say it's a 5.2V10 twin turbo putting out 550bhp, but it hasn't been confirmed. I'm not a modder myself so that's my big hope for the ultimate AWD sleeper!
Take it easy bud and keep enjoying putting the hammer down on those who dare take you on!
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06 SLK55
Originally Posted by Carl Lassiter
How do you find the straightline power of the 55 compared with the 996? was it a manual? What speed did you take her to? I saw 170mph in mine before my bottle went!
By the way, I can't wait for the new RS6. They say it's a 5.2V10 twin turbo putting out 550bhp, but it hasn't been confirmed. I'm not a modder myself so that's my big hope for the ultimate AWD sleeper!
Take it easy bud and keep enjoying putting the hammer down on those who dare take you on!
By the way, I can't wait for the new RS6. They say it's a 5.2V10 twin turbo putting out 550bhp, but it hasn't been confirmed. I'm not a modder myself so that's my big hope for the ultimate AWD sleeper!
Take it easy bud and keep enjoying putting the hammer down on those who dare take you on!
I has a 01 S4 prior to th C4, so i am an audi fan also! The new RS6 looks to be awesome!!!
You keep cool also!
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If they source the motor from Lamborghini, it wouldn't need turbos to reach 550 hp. The Gallardo 5.2 V10 is putting out 500 already. Twin Turbo's on that motor would make things very interesting for Audi.
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2006 SLK55 AMG
racing a C55 was the most fun, he had no chance from the line but high-end it was pretty even.
elbow... what kind of rims are those? My father wants to buy the new Porsche Turbo ( i test drove it, NICE btw ) but made him wait till he testdrives an SL55 or SL65 ! those rims would look sick on my slk55
elbow... what kind of rims are those? My father wants to buy the new Porsche Turbo ( i test drove it, NICE btw ) but made him wait till he testdrives an SL55 or SL65 ! those rims would look sick on my slk55
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Originally Posted by HLG600
If they source the motor from Lamborghini, it wouldn't need turbos to reach 550 hp. The Gallardo 5.2 V10 is putting out 500 already. Twin Turbo's on that motor would make things very interesting for Audi.
It's all conjecture at the moment but using the last S6/Rs6 as a basis would suggest TTing the 5.2 is ehat they're going to do. It'll be a flying machine if they do so. AWD won't noticeably sap power when there's that much hp so it'll be interesting to see just how quick the new RS6 will be.
I'm getting on the list the minute I am able to.
