Is there a Kleeman Installer Close to ATL or Nashville?
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Originally Posted by jenk12m
i'm glad i read this thread b/c i just talked to nash and was thinking about getting k1 mods done to my '03 s55. he stated that they did have a dyno and they were running a test on a sl this fri. and that i should stop by and check out the shop while they did the test. I know if i want it done right i should just have it shipped out, but i really dont feel like paying extra for shipping cost and having to wait longer. beowolf do you really think its worth it to get the job done at ACC
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I don't think some of you know that much about Atlanta Classic Cars. I know some of the guys in the shop. They have been doing Renntech mods for quite some time. I have seen them do all the mechanicals such as high output crankshaft pulleys and headers from Renntech. They did send the ecu's out to Renntech since they didnt' do their own "chipping."
As far as Kleemann is concerned, they bought all the equipment from MBS and are now doing their own chipping. They are now the authorized dealer and will be doing this on a large scale. "Kleemanizing" is not rocket science and I know they can handle it. I was just there today and saw videos of an SLK55 and all the work they have been doing on it. As far as Nash is concerned, he is a stand up guy. He is a performance consultant but is not an MB mechanic. I do know that he has a lot of racing experience and hand builds 600+ HP big blocks! He is an engineer from a very reputable school and knows a great deal. He really worked with me and knew what he was talking about. Just thought I would add that I've had a great experience there.
As far as the SL55 with the Renntech, they did not blow the engine up. It had serious blow by when it came in for service. It already had a boost kit done by someone else other than Atlanta Classic Cars. They just finished the mods with the headers, airbox, etc.
Albert
As far as Kleemann is concerned, they bought all the equipment from MBS and are now doing their own chipping. They are now the authorized dealer and will be doing this on a large scale. "Kleemanizing" is not rocket science and I know they can handle it. I was just there today and saw videos of an SLK55 and all the work they have been doing on it. As far as Nash is concerned, he is a stand up guy. He is a performance consultant but is not an MB mechanic. I do know that he has a lot of racing experience and hand builds 600+ HP big blocks! He is an engineer from a very reputable school and knows a great deal. He really worked with me and knew what he was talking about. Just thought I would add that I've had a great experience there.
As far as the SL55 with the Renntech, they did not blow the engine up. It had serious blow by when it came in for service. It already had a boost kit done by someone else other than Atlanta Classic Cars. They just finished the mods with the headers, airbox, etc.
Albert
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Originally Posted by ACC
I don't think some of you know that much about Atlanta Classic Cars. I know some of the guys in the shop. They have been doing Renntech mods for quite some time. I have seen them do all the mechanicals such as high output crankshaft pulleys and headers from Renntech. They did send the ecu's out to Renntech since they didnt' do their own "chipping."
As far as Kleemann is concerned, they bought all the equipment from MBS and are now doing their own chipping. They are now the authorized dealer and will be doing this on a large scale. "Kleemanizing" is not rocket science and I know they can handle it. I was just there today and saw videos of an SLK55 and all the work they have been doing on it. As far as Nash is concerned, he is a stand up guy. He is a performance consultant but is not an MB mechanic. I do know that he has a lot of racing experience and hand builds 600+ HP big blocks! He is an engineer from a very reputable school and knows a great deal. He really worked with me and knew what he was talking about. Just thought I would add that I've had a great experience there.
As far as the SL55 with the Renntech, they did not blow the engine up. It had serious blow by when it came in for service. It already had a boost kit done by someone else other than Atlanta Classic Cars. They just finished the mods with the headers, airbox, etc.
Albert
As far as Kleemann is concerned, they bought all the equipment from MBS and are now doing their own chipping. They are now the authorized dealer and will be doing this on a large scale. "Kleemanizing" is not rocket science and I know they can handle it. I was just there today and saw videos of an SLK55 and all the work they have been doing on it. As far as Nash is concerned, he is a stand up guy. He is a performance consultant but is not an MB mechanic. I do know that he has a lot of racing experience and hand builds 600+ HP big blocks! He is an engineer from a very reputable school and knows a great deal. He really worked with me and knew what he was talking about. Just thought I would add that I've had a great experience there.
As far as the SL55 with the Renntech, they did not blow the engine up. It had serious blow by when it came in for service. It already had a boost kit done by someone else other than Atlanta Classic Cars. They just finished the mods with the headers, airbox, etc.
Albert
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well have you tried asking alex or wes, the mechanics who do the install for their info. i'm sure they wouldnt turn you down. that would handle everything your talking about. i was at ACC as well and they will dyno it for you and let you speak to mechanics to make sure its done the way you want it. and if your so worried about failures with the mods, why even get mods done if your breaking down all the time or just dont use kleeman
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Originally Posted by jenk12m
well have you tried asking alex or wes, the mechanics who do the install for their info. i'm sure they wouldnt turn you down. that would handle everything your talking about. i was at ACC as well and they will dyno it for you and let you speak to mechanics to make sure its done the way you want it. and if your so worried about failures with the mods, why even get mods done if your breaking down all the time or just dont use kleeman
Originally Posted by jenk12m
well have you tried asking alex or wes, the mechanics who do the install for their info. i'm sure they wouldnt turn you down. that would handle everything your talking about. i was at ACC as well and they will dyno it for you and let you speak to mechanics to make sure its done the way you want it. and if your so worried about failures with the mods, why even get mods done if your breaking down all the time or just dont use kleeman
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ok i guess you made your point but dont be trying to go to ACC once they finally get their act together. and i dont think everybody out there is a mechanic where they feel comfortable trying to fix their car listening to a mechanic on the phone when something goes wrong
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Hey guys! It's Donnie.
I thought I should chime in... I have, indeed, sold the equipment to perform Kleemann jobs to Atlanta Classic Cars. And, I want to thank Nash for taking on such a responsibility. I was worried about it who would take care of my customers!
I want everyone to know I still love the cars and people associated with them. That is what made the job so fun. But, I never figured out how to make any real money at it. Mercedes Performance was fun, but also, It was my profession, that is why I took such personal pride in the work and the way my customers felt. Thanks for saying such kind things......I will be around! I am trying to purchase the C55 that I built and WILL have it in the 10's if it can be done. And remember, it has to be a daily driver.
We all need to cut Nash and ACC some slack here. They are new to this and will do well at it. It will take time, just like it did me. They will have to commit money and MORE TIME THAN THEY CAN IMAGINE, but it will come.
Wes and Nash will get it rolling. You watch. If you need any Kleemann work done, just let them do it. As Ted said, they are a capable Kleemann installer.
What Ted is stating is that when you go to the next level with mods, like we did with some of his cars, it is such a custom job, you have to consider who is doing the work. If you can call them on the cell and they will drop everything and help you when you need it. There are very few people who can and even will do this.
So, if you want a kit....NO PROBLEM....GO TO ATLANTA CLASSIC CARS.
IF YOU WANT CUSTOM, GET OUT A BIG CHECK BOOK AND GO TALK TO THE OWNER OF RENNTECH, CORKY BELL, BRABUS, ..... YOU GET THE DRIFT.
If anyone needs to talk to me, feel free to e-mail. benzmac@bellsouth.net
I thought I should chime in... I have, indeed, sold the equipment to perform Kleemann jobs to Atlanta Classic Cars. And, I want to thank Nash for taking on such a responsibility. I was worried about it who would take care of my customers!
I want everyone to know I still love the cars and people associated with them. That is what made the job so fun. But, I never figured out how to make any real money at it. Mercedes Performance was fun, but also, It was my profession, that is why I took such personal pride in the work and the way my customers felt. Thanks for saying such kind things......I will be around! I am trying to purchase the C55 that I built and WILL have it in the 10's if it can be done. And remember, it has to be a daily driver.
We all need to cut Nash and ACC some slack here. They are new to this and will do well at it. It will take time, just like it did me. They will have to commit money and MORE TIME THAN THEY CAN IMAGINE, but it will come.
Wes and Nash will get it rolling. You watch. If you need any Kleemann work done, just let them do it. As Ted said, they are a capable Kleemann installer.
What Ted is stating is that when you go to the next level with mods, like we did with some of his cars, it is such a custom job, you have to consider who is doing the work. If you can call them on the cell and they will drop everything and help you when you need it. There are very few people who can and even will do this.
So, if you want a kit....NO PROBLEM....GO TO ATLANTA CLASSIC CARS.
IF YOU WANT CUSTOM, GET OUT A BIG CHECK BOOK AND GO TALK TO THE OWNER OF RENNTECH, CORKY BELL, BRABUS, ..... YOU GET THE DRIFT.
If anyone needs to talk to me, feel free to e-mail. benzmac@bellsouth.net
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Just a few questions for Ted. What kind of performance mods have you let Atlanta Classic Cars perform to your vehicles and why were you so disatisfied with them. I would like to know the reasoning behind your negative comments about them. Personally I think that if Kleemann and Donnie both approve the (4) people involved with their Hi-Performance division then that is enough proof that they are both qualified and devoted to the game. That is just my opinion on the matter and everyone is entitled to one. I am currious about my previos questions to you though.
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Originally Posted by 1fastmbtek
Just a few questions for Ted. What kind of performance mods have you let Atlanta Classic Cars perform to your vehicles and why were you so disatisfied with them. I would like to know the reasoning behind your negative comments about them. Personally I think that if Kleemann and Donnie both approve the (4) people involved with their Hi-Performance division then that is enough proof that they are both qualified and devoted to the game. That is just my opinion on the matter and everyone is entitled to one. I am currious about my previos questions to you though.
Uhh...if you'd read his posts carefully both his message and his reasoning should be clear BY NOW
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Let it go
Why don't we all let this one go.
My post was only meant for one reason. It is just to let everyone know that you have to start somewhere.
Remember, Ted was doing some business with ACC before they made a commitment with Klemmann and high performance in general. I think in time, all of it will come together.
Ted and I have spoken on the phone a few times in the last few days. He knows I will help him with anything he needs with his cars.
Also, I have been at ACC and given Wes some personal time with the chip equipment and I know Corey is coming into town today to help do the first supercharger install.
So, both are my friends and I plan on doing what I can to help them succeed. I have not been in this for this long to see it fail.
Good luck all.
My post was only meant for one reason. It is just to let everyone know that you have to start somewhere.
Remember, Ted was doing some business with ACC before they made a commitment with Klemmann and high performance in general. I think in time, all of it will come together.
Ted and I have spoken on the phone a few times in the last few days. He knows I will help him with anything he needs with his cars.
Also, I have been at ACC and given Wes some personal time with the chip equipment and I know Corey is coming into town today to help do the first supercharger install.
So, both are my friends and I plan on doing what I can to help them succeed. I have not been in this for this long to see it fail.
Good luck all.
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Originally Posted by regor60
Uhh...if you'd read his posts carefully both his message and his reasoning should be clear BY NOW
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ACC has performed some of the mods (work in progress...pulley ,ecu, headders, throttle body) and the customer service was top notch. Nash was great, the advisor was great, and I even met the only two technicians who do the mods. All I had to do was ask. And......MAN is that car fast!
One thing I don't understand is what Ted is so upset over. Really. Say you are at the trac and you feel that it can do better or if it is not performing as good as it did or what ever and it is not your "vision", and you call the techs that did the work. Do you expect them to drop what they are doing and gather up the tools or computers that they might need to fix your car and drive to you where ever you are. That is crazy! What do you expect them to do! Tell you how to fix your car over the phone. I don't see you getting your hands dirty with the phone in one hand and a tool in the other. No...the only reasonable thing they should tell you is to get your car to them at your earliest convience for repair. With any high hp motor there might problems to work through and with ACC being a dealer and an authorized Kleemann installer, I trust them to correct ANY problems I might have. I wolud also recomend them to ANYONE who is considering ANY upgrades to their cars. For the money I have spent and plan to spend, I want to make sure the job is done right. Everyone is entitled to an opinion, I could no longer be a reader on this forum and signed up. I hope you make the right decision here Mad TKD. Good luck with the upgrades.
J Smith
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Originally Posted by 500SMITH
Ok....where in ANY of the above posts do you see what type of performance mods Ted has had done there? Maybe I missed that one. If Ted has not had any performance mods done at ACC, I say, he has no room to talk.
ACC has performed some of the mods (work in progress...pulley ,ecu, headders, throttle body) and the customer service was top notch. Nash was great, the advisor was great, and I even met the only two technicians who do the mods. All I had to do was ask. And......MAN is that car fast!
One thing I don't understand is what Ted is so upset over. Really. Say you are at the trac and you feel that it can do better or if it is not performing as good as it did or what ever and it is not your "vision", and you call the techs that did the work. Do you expect them to drop what they are doing and gather up the tools or computers that they might need to fix your car and drive to you where ever you are. That is crazy! What do you expect them to do! Tell you how to fix your car over the phone. I don't see you getting your hands dirty with the phone in one hand and a tool in the other. No...the only reasonable thing they should tell you is to get your car to them at your earliest convience for repair. With any high hp motor there might problems to work through and with ACC being a dealer and an authorized Kleemann installer, I trust them to correct ANY problems I might have. I wolud also recomend them to ANYONE who is considering ANY upgrades to their cars. For the money I have spent and plan to spend, I want to make sure the job is done right. Everyone is entitled to an opinion, I could no longer be a reader on this forum and signed up. I hope you make the right decision here Mad TKD. Good luck with the upgrades.
J Smith
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ACC has performed some of the mods (work in progress...pulley ,ecu, headders, throttle body) and the customer service was top notch. Nash was great, the advisor was great, and I even met the only two technicians who do the mods. All I had to do was ask. And......MAN is that car fast!
One thing I don't understand is what Ted is so upset over. Really. Say you are at the trac and you feel that it can do better or if it is not performing as good as it did or what ever and it is not your "vision", and you call the techs that did the work. Do you expect them to drop what they are doing and gather up the tools or computers that they might need to fix your car and drive to you where ever you are. That is crazy! What do you expect them to do! Tell you how to fix your car over the phone. I don't see you getting your hands dirty with the phone in one hand and a tool in the other. No...the only reasonable thing they should tell you is to get your car to them at your earliest convience for repair. With any high hp motor there might problems to work through and with ACC being a dealer and an authorized Kleemann installer, I trust them to correct ANY problems I might have. I wolud also recomend them to ANYONE who is considering ANY upgrades to their cars. For the money I have spent and plan to spend, I want to make sure the job is done right. Everyone is entitled to an opinion, I could no longer be a reader on this forum and signed up. I hope you make the right decision here Mad TKD. Good luck with the upgrades.
J Smith
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It is a damn shame that Donnie is no longer in the business.
Ted
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What thread have you been reading ?
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Chappy, check out all of the new board members with AMG cars in ATL!!!!
Now that you all have signed up, we expect to see you at our next event in or around Atlanta.
Welcome to the board!
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Now that you all have signed up, we expect to see you at our next event in or around Atlanta.
Welcome to the board!
We need a day at Silver Dollar before it warms up too much!
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Chappy, check out all of the new board members with AMG cars in ATL!!!!
Now that you all have signed up, we expect to see you at our next event in or around Atlanta.
Welcome to the board!
We need a day at Silver Dollar before it warms up too much!
Schiz
Now that you all have signed up, we expect to see you at our next event in or around Atlanta.
Welcome to the board!
We need a day at Silver Dollar before it warms up too much!
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Heck yeah! I met one Saturday morning too that lives near you...has a few AMGs. I gave him this website info as well.
Is Silver Dollar open already? Or should we consider hitting the track near AmenMercedesGo?