SLK55R

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 ...

dinko

Honda Civic Type R S Z X Fart Noise Exhaust Edition with the wing that made me think I was watching Star Wars: The Lost Episode

Yellow R1

Hmm, didn't you get pulled by a modded 3rd Gen RX-7? Think I saw that video of your SLK getting pulled on the Hwy on the RX-7 Forum last year?
Its OK - they are pretty quick - ask Jesse (took him for a ride in mine)

-Matt

JBRhee

Two encounters thus far: 350z and an old civic with an exhaust.

dsb

I only got 'offered' twice. Within the first couple days of owning it, a Ferrari 360 spyder was reving from behind. I showed tremendous restraint not giving in. Don't get me wrong. I would gladly race a Ferrari 360. In fact, I think it would be very close and more of a driver's race. I simply didn't race because 1) I had about 300 miles on her and 2) my previous slk350 was returned because of oil consumption. I was damn sure that my 55 wouldn't have any problems caused by me!

The only other encounter was with a 911. It was an older model, perhaps a mid 90's model (dont know my P cars). No competition on that one.

I haven't had anyone challenge me for about 5 months now. I take it as a sign of respect.

BlackC230Coupe

I think i had that exact same car challenge me the other day!

Number6

BMW M-3.

Pulled up beside me at a stop light and had no idea what he was up against. I just shifted to Sport mode, just in case he really was serious about having some fun.

As the light changed I let him roar away and then caught and devoured him within 1/2 block (he then gave up).

dinko

OK, I tried to keep that on the low

LETO

S4, No contest.... the 55 was faster.

997Carrera.....55 was faster (i was surprised)

M3, 55...all the way.

RR sport supercharged..... i stopped after a 1/4 mile....let him catch up and still out accelerated him....

lots of Y wing civics.... i dont bother.

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.

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!

Yellow R1

Hey pal, its no big deal. I got pulled ever so slightly by a modded GT2 in my RX-7 once (when I was down 20 rwhp & had a passenger). Its all in good fun - no harm if you win or lose. I was just pulling your chain a little bit Buddy. See ya Dinko.

-Matt

art@kronen

There is a M5 coming this Saturday Jesse. You might want race with him. Be warned though, he has done something to the M5. Might be 550 on the crank. who knows.

dinko

It's all good
I couldn't imagine racing that same RX-7. Last I heard the guy got more mods, plus a CF hood that saved him a lot of weight. I'm sure your RX7 is faster....

BTW, how is the SLK doing? Any problems with the s/c?

Marktini

I've had a range of other drivers who want to run usually early on Sunday mornings north of Chicago, the most common are Mustang GT's and SVT's, 350 Z's, Z4's, M3's and the occasional S4.....the most fun to date was a CaymanS it was close off of the line from a start, but the SLK just kept on accelerating.......I got eaten alive by a Supra by the look and sound of it it had to be highly modfied....

lennyr

So far I've been challenged by two 7 series BMWs, a debadged 3 series BMW, a Mustang GT, and various fartcan Civics. Haven't raced any of them.

art@kronen

Jesse, the SL 65 is ready !!!!! Maybe we can try it out tomorrow!!! LOL

Falco

997C4S about 3/4 of a car length dig to 60
C6 1-1.25 lengths to 80
GTO 1.5-1.75 lengths to 80
SL65(a buddies) from dig to 50 he only had me by 1.2 a car length...but then by the time i hit 130 he was about 7 or 8 lengths!!!! Amazing!!1

vraa

Fake Ferrari Enzo's love to race my Fake SLK55

art@kronen

Yeah, SL 65 is an amazing beast. Maybe Jesse is going to pick one soon!

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.

SLK55R

Yes the SL65 is amazing ... would I lose ... almost definitely ... do I want one? I don't think so anymore ... too heavy.

Markbone

I have always like M cars and AMG cars. I would not care if I lost to anyone while driving any of these cars.

Yellow R1

FWIW, a CF hood saves a whopping 5lbs on an FD - pretty much nothing. The cars are very light (mine is 2,700 lbs) with quite a bit of aluminum already in the car.

No issues with the S7....runs like a champ. Its pretty babied with oil changes every 3k mi & hardly ever sees over 4 - 5k rpm....doesn't need to with the mods as its accelerates pretty well. Have a good weekend Dinko.

-Matt

dinko

Thanks! Likewise to you.