SL 55 VS. 2006 Z06 finally happened.
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2005 Brilliant Silver E55
Originally Posted by draggingcents2
NO WAY NOT EVEN CLOSE. I have both cars. I owned a 2004 E55 and now have a 2005 E55. I have draged and tracked the E55. I am a true E55 guy. But the Z06 is a purpose built race Car. I have not started the E55 for 2 weeks now. I wish I could send it to Colarado for some R&R with our buddies. But with the SL65 and S65 at $120K and droping it is hard to put any cash into the E55. I am eying a SL65 now.
http://www.dc-motors.com/details.html?VID=1-1136492248 Check out the Voice over.
http://www.dc-motors.com/details.html?VID=1-1136492248 Check out the Voice over.
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04E55AMG, 05Dodge RAM 1500 Quad Cab, 02Montero Limited
Originally Posted by E55_POWER
OOPS I mean 65...anyway, I'll call you tomorrow. Man, I'm still "homeless". Can you believe it? We sold our house with nowhere to go...LOL. Attorney is handling it, I'm sick of dealing with the builder at this point. I'm looking for a 4 car garage home now, you remember my buddy in Chicago with all those cars, well the Gallardo might need a new roof over its head 
Oh, if it happens (very likely at this point) I'm gonna scrap the M5 and get a CLS55 with 030 for daily use I think...we'll see. I'll call you for some opinion.
If it happens, you'll be the first to drive it after me of course
Back to this thread, K2 E55's would take the Z IMO...those K2 cars are REALLY FAST
Oh, if it happens (very likely at this point) I'm gonna scrap the M5 and get a CLS55 with 030 for daily use I think...we'll see. I'll call you for some opinion.If it happens, you'll be the first to drive it after me of course
Back to this thread, K2 E55's would take the Z IMO...those K2 cars are REALLY FAST
Funny you would say that, I have been looking at the lambo's. The more I look into it the more I like the E Gear Gallardo. I was in Bethesda taken the little one to see a movie since no school today and saw a yellow gallardo drive by. Those things are loud!!!!!!!!!! It looked very sharp!
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05 E55
Originally Posted by OmeyHomey
the biggest problem with the E55 off the line is gearing and limited slip, A e55 with performance differential (better gearing) and limtied slip would do a MUCH better job and may even keep up head to head with new Z06.
Sounded killer, that thing...
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'10 MB E63, '08 ML550 ('05 E55, '05 SL55, '08 E63 GONE)
Originally Posted by ima55r2
I guess it would be a great kill against our e55s since we are faster than a sl55.
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http://www.dc-motors.com/details.html?VID=1-1136492248 Check out the Voice over.[/QUOTE]
The digital, synthesised voice is a nice touch with the photos IMO.
http://www.dc-motors.com/details.html?VID=1-1136492248 Check out the Voice over.[/QUOTE]
The digital, synthesised voice is a nice touch with the photos IMO.
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haters crazy
Originally Posted by e55 baller
I really can't wait to run a C6 Z06, especially from zero. I just destroyed a Ws6 with intake/headers/exhaust (I/H/E) and big shot of NOS 4+ cars. And that car took a C6 albeit non-z06 by 2 cars and that c6 had I/H/E.
Any in the DC area want to run? PM me.
Any in the DC area want to run? PM me.
Alex- GET THE CLS55!!!!!!!! Oh and can u take me for a spin before you sell the M5?
Spero- GET THE SL65!!!!!!!!!
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2005 E55
Originally Posted by 04E55 AMG
Funny you would say that, I have been looking at the lambo's. The more I look into it the more I like the E Gear Gallardo. I was in Bethesda taken the little one to see a movie since no school today and saw a yellow gallardo drive by. Those things are loud!!!!!!!!!! It looked very sharp!
http://www.dc-motors.com/details.html?VID=1-1136578055
This is the only E-Gear we have ever seen with the Track Prep packet and it is a factory option.
ALL ARE WELCOME TO THE TRACK Jan. 24-25 2006 At Spring Mountain Race.
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04E55AMG, 05Dodge RAM 1500 Quad Cab, 02Montero Limited
Originally Posted by blackbenzz
I might be able to make this happen. I will pm you if I can work something out.
Alex- GET THE CLS55!!!!!!!! Oh and can u take me for a spin before you sell the M5?
Spero- GET THE SL65!!!!!!!!!
Alex- GET THE CLS55!!!!!!!! Oh and can u take me for a spin before you sell the M5?
Spero- GET THE SL65!!!!!!!!!
Fellow member M5Killer(Peter B) purchased a Blue Z06 and brought it last fall to one of our track days that you missed. I am sure Mike has modded that thing by now since he was talking about it back then. If you do a search you should find the video link of that day and see his car.
He lives in VA.
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draggin, have you taken your Z to the 1/4 mile track yet? If so what kind of times did you turn? I'm hearing people say everything between 12.3 and 11.6.
It's nice to see that somebody who will actually drive a car like that the way it's SUPPOSED to be driven!!
Keep us posted on your "high speed excursions"
It's nice to see that somebody who will actually drive a car like that the way it's SUPPOSED to be driven!!
Keep us posted on your "high speed excursions"
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a few...
Zs will do the qtr in the 12.3 to 11.6 as stated by RennTech V12. They typically trap anywhere from 119 to 127, with the real limiting factor being launches and shift points.
There is a guy who ran an 11.8, i think was the time but trapped 123 (top of third) and then ran 11.65 or so, the times might be different, but trapped 127 because he shifted into 4th.
the ability of these cars is remarkable and given the weight, gearing and engine.. i dont see why they cant take out the biggest and baddest of them all. with some sticky tires and a good launch with a great driver, i would expect low 11s with 126+ trap speed.
my .02
There is a guy who ran an 11.8, i think was the time but trapped 123 (top of third) and then ran 11.65 or so, the times might be different, but trapped 127 because he shifted into 4th.
the ability of these cars is remarkable and given the weight, gearing and engine.. i dont see why they cant take out the biggest and baddest of them all. with some sticky tires and a good launch with a great driver, i would expect low 11s with 126+ trap speed.
my .02
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From: OC
2005 E55
Originally Posted by RennTechV12
draggin, have you taken your Z to the 1/4 mile track yet? If so what kind of times did you turn? I'm hearing people say everything between 12.3 and 11.6.
It's nice to see that somebody who will actually drive a car like that the way it's SUPPOSED to be driven!!
Keep us posted on your "high speed excursions"
It's nice to see that somebody who will actually drive a car like that the way it's SUPPOSED to be driven!!
Keep us posted on your "high speed excursions"
I buy these to drive. I am not a collector nor do I think a car is for any thing else but to drive it. And drive it hard. I get new car ever 12 months.
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Originally Posted by BoBcanada
hey renntech can i ask you how come you get 938 ft of trq? when on the website they advertise 745 trq?
I have seen a video of a stock C6 Z06 running low 11.7s. Conditions have to be pretty good though.
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Originally Posted by BoBcanada
hey renntech can i ask you how come you get 938 ft of trq? when on the website they advertise 745 trq?
