...what brand is the lip, anyone knows?
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How does this SLK have 596 Hp (achieved via Kleemann's S8 package)? At a minimum, this SLK still has the stock exhaust. It looks great but is not an S8 (no Kleemann rear diffuser, no Kleemann exhaust, etc).
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its the Kleemann lip ... I have a carlsson lip and it definitely isn't the same. I'm also highly doubtful that this car has nearly 600hp.
Nice looking SLK though!
Nice looking SLK though!
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I don't know how much horses it's got, I copied and paste it from 6speedonline, I thought you guys would enjoy it. Some swedish guy owns it and the car up for sale in Sweden (got this from discipline on benzworld.org) http://www.blocket.se/vi/9056757.htm?ca=15_s
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Its pricey, but it does free up the exhaust significantly. The stock system is very restrictive (its one reason why the CLK55 puts out 7 more Hp with the same powerplant & a slightly better flowing exhaust - its nearly the same - just less bends).
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The Kleemann full exhaust provides 35 hp (headers, high flow cats & mufflers).
Its pricey, but it does free up the exhaust significantly. The stock system is very restrictive (its one reason why the CLK55 puts out 7 more Hp with the same powerplant & a slightly better flowing exhaust - its nearly the same - just less bends).
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Its pricey, but it does free up the exhaust significantly. The stock system is very restrictive (its one reason why the CLK55 puts out 7 more Hp with the same powerplant & a slightly better flowing exhaust - its nearly the same - just less bends).
-Matt
P.S. Did you take your SLK to the drag strip yet? What does it run?
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).No, I don't drag my cars at the strip (I do track them on occasion at race courses - ones with curves). The SLK is likely a mid/low 11 sec car - pending traction & manually shifting correctly ~ about as quick as a ZO6. On 265 street tires, flooring it at anything below ~60 - 70 mph creates significant wheelspin. From a standstill, DRs are a must or in my opinion, the above ET would just go up in smoke. FWIW, some guy had an SLK S8 & ran a 11.7 sec @ ~120 mph with traction (on 245 DRs) & shifting being a problem. Think they did like 4 passes & the learning curve was tough - lotsa torque.
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It would be very interesting to know how fast a Kleemann SLK is on track. In the EVO test, they mentioned that the S8 with just the blower and stock suspension and brakes was only 3 seconds slower than F430 (dont remember the track name). I would think you really need significantly larger rubber for track though, maybe do some custom fender work like they did on the Black Series?
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Matt, Why don't you join us at Thunderhill on Oct 22nd...
https://mbworld.org/forums/showthrea...=156421&page=2
https://mbworld.org/forums/showthrea...=156421&page=2
(on weekends....my company has let some people go & guess who gets their work
). I'm also getting come coilovers for the RX-7 (and battery relocation along with a race legal battery box that must be handcrafted so it fits in the rear seat bin) so Kathryn & I can track both cars. I'm guessing I'll track the cars this Spring after all my car mods are done & track ready.
See ya,
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~$35k including installation & tax I believe. I opted for rims & tires over the cams as they only add ~ 10 Hp for $4.2k. I almost decided to buy/install them but came to my senses about 2 wks ago & decided to go ski in CO for Xmas instead..
Pretty pricey for 10 Hp (and I can justify just about any power adder )
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Pretty pricey for 10 Hp (and I can justify just about any power adder )-Matt
Or you can have a full Renntech package, which includes the CF hood?!?!?!
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Adam, I might get your CF hood though but its going to need paint.
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LOL, Matt. We're getting too political here!!! Sorry, what i meant is, Renntech SC is also available. Didnt mean it sarcastically. LOL. Renntech is making one CF hood for the SLK lemanns right now.
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Hope you don't think I was trying to be an azz - I ain't like that (I outgrew "mine is better than yours" long ago - its just money & time. All 3 tuners make great products & it's up to each consumer to choose what is "best" for their particular needs. Soooo, I'll check out the other thread about the CF hood. See ya Adam.
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