If your E55 could have a stablemate
08-17-2006, 05:54 PM
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Originally Posted by can drive 55
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08-17-2006, 07:31 PM
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If it were couple years ago, I would probably say my EVO MR is the only qualified candidate, now I would say an M something, be it the M6 or Z4M. Personally, I am leaning towards the Z4M, but the 500hp V10 is very tempting.
08-17-2006, 07:40 PM
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Originally Posted by L8Apex
Compared to what?
Now It's Ok, if you don't know what an EVO is capable of doing. I didn't.! So that said, I also understand your skepticism over my little friend EVO MR.
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08-17-2006, 09:54 PM
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Originally Posted by MACHC5
In 2005' I was looking for a new playtoy and had to pick between a Porsche 911 Carrera S and the EVO MR.
Now It's Ok, if you don't know what an EVO is capable of doing. I didn't.! So that said, I also understand your skepticism over my little friend EVO MR.
MachC5
Now It's Ok, if you don't know what an EVO is capable of doing. I didn't.! So that said, I also understand your skepticism over my little friend EVO MR.
MachC5
When you get a chance let's see some pics of the MR. What are you using to get the 450hp? I hope you have had the opportunity to take it to a track. If you ever want a great suspension set up for the MR let me know, my brother is good friends with Richard Jung who is/was sponsored by Bilstein and has numerous configurations.
Cheers!
08-17-2006, 10:21 PM
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CLK63 Black, E350 Wagon, Supercharged Denali, Lotus Elise, Tesla Model 3 Dual-Motor.
I must confess the EVO is right now getting a Buschur 2.3 Stage 3 head & stroker with GT3071 installed. The cars suspenshion was done by ROBI from Oxnard, CA and the brakes, front & rear have been replaced by MOVIT's from Germany. The car is very close to a serious "Time-Attack" car.
Last time at POCONO with 2 liter, GT3071 & 280 cams I was playing around with another instructor that had hoosiers on his older 80's racecar Porsche while I had M&S street tires as the forecast was for rain that weekend. I let him catch and pass, then run him down again.
Now, car didn't start out that way... but I wound up really making this EVO a Trackday only vehicle... with license plates on it.
Send me an email address and I'll share some photos.
MachC5
Last time at POCONO with 2 liter, GT3071 & 280 cams I was playing around with another instructor that had hoosiers on his older 80's racecar Porsche while I had M&S street tires as the forecast was for rain that weekend. I let him catch and pass, then run him down again.
Now, car didn't start out that way... but I wound up really making this EVO a Trackday only vehicle... with license plates on it.
Send me an email address and I'll share some photos.
MachC5
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08-17-2006, 10:24 PM
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'10 MB E63, '08 ML550 ('05 E55, '05 SL55, '08 E63 GONE)
Originally Posted by lauer87
A Cayman S could be a very nice compliment to the 55
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08-17-2006, 11:13 PM
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Originally Posted by MACHC5
I must confess the EVO is right now getting a Buschur 2.3 Stage 3 head & stroker with GT3071 installed. The cars suspenshion was done by ROBI from Oxnard, CA and the brakes, front & rear have been replaced by MOVIT's from Germany. The car is very close to a serious "Time-Attack" car.
Last time at POCONO with 2 liter, GT3071 & 280 cams I was playing around with another instructor that had hoosiers on his older 80's racecar Porsche while I had M&S street tires as the forecast was for rain that weekend. I let him catch and pass, then run him down again.
Now, car didn't start out that way... but I wound up really making this EVO a Trackday only vehicle... with license plates on it.
Send me an email address and I'll share some photos.
MachC5
Last time at POCONO with 2 liter, GT3071 & 280 cams I was playing around with another instructor that had hoosiers on his older 80's racecar Porsche while I had M&S street tires as the forecast was for rain that weekend. I let him catch and pass, then run him down again.
Now, car didn't start out that way... but I wound up really making this EVO a Trackday only vehicle... with license plates on it.
Send me an email address and I'll share some photos.
MachC5
Last edited by vader; 08-17-2006 at 11:15 PM.
08-18-2006, 12:51 AM
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Originally Posted by MACHC5
Now, car didn't start out that way... but I wound up really making this EVO a Trackday only vehicle... with license plates on it.
Send me an email address and I'll share some photos.
MachC5
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08-18-2006, 07:29 AM
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2000 W210 E55->2003 R230 SL500->2004 W211 E55->2007 997TT+2007 E63->2010 GLK350->2012 E550 4matic
997TT no doubt, and I'll probably get the faster version with the MB transmission!!
08-18-2006, 09:37 AM
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Ohhhh, I would love to tuck this next to the beast.
Not sure why I am so drawn to the older Lambos. This one especially with the Twin Turbster 750hp. Max boost 850!! Who AHHH!!!!
It's on Ebay now if anyone wants er.
Not sure why I am so drawn to the older Lambos. This one especially with the Twin Turbster 750hp. Max boost 850!! Who AHHH!!!!
It's on Ebay now if anyone wants er.
The front end has too many rock chips and road marks for that many miles?
I like the exposed wiring in the drivers foot well too.
How do you use the dash console lid enough to chip the finish off the edges?
08-18-2006, 10:49 AM
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It would have to be the new 997TT loaded to the gills. I still miss my 9934S.
Absolutely love the E55, but I admit, with a 997TT in there, that would be a tough choice to face with your morning coffee. I don't know if I could survive it
Absolutely love the E55, but I admit, with a 997TT in there, that would be a tough choice to face with your morning coffee. I don't know if I could survive it
08-18-2006, 10:59 AM
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What idiot would own an E55 AND a CL65?
08-18-2006, 12:28 PM
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I'm completely torn between the 997TT and the 997 GT3. If I had no E55, then a 997TT for sure, but now I am confused what would do me better?? Any thoughts? I've been spending lots of time getting a GT3 lined up but that TT just looks SOOOOOO good.
08-18-2006, 12:57 PM
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Originally Posted by jangy
I'm completely torn between the 997TT and the 997 GT3. If I had no E55, then a 997TT for sure, but now I am confused what would do me better?? Any thoughts? I've been spending lots of time getting a GT3 lined up but that TT just looks SOOOOOO good.
