SamE55

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2003-...QQcmdZViewItem

DaCeptak0n

Kleeman too. WOW indeed!

jdj27x

I wouldnt touch it with a 10 foot pole

Kev04C320

Hmm... that looks a KLEEMANN s/c'ed E500



Can't they at least use the right engine cover instead of cutting the old one in half?

SamE55

You're right. This makes me think that K4 E55 Gustav raced with an M6 could be a supercharged E500 as well. I also doubt that car was $125k brand new as it says there.

Fast55

An '03 E500 for 49K???? Pass.

Kev04C320

Well, let's see: (these are retail prices from ~1-2 years ago)

Front apron = 2200
Rear apron = 1650
19" TS-6 wheels with tires ~ 7500
LSD, ELM, Suspension Module ~ 6500
KB4 brake upgrades = 12875
Stage 4 Kompressor Upgrade = 18800
Complete exhaust system = 7000
Alcantara Interior = 4950
Silver CF Trim = 7100
Total = 68575

so, 125K retail is not that far-fetched

dragonAMG

clearly that is not an E55. I can't believe they would even try to advertise it that way.

Kev04C320

even the trunk reads "KLEEMANN E50K"

I believe this car had been sold on ebay at least once before this listing.

jangy

VIN: WDBUF70J43A121225 Year: 2003 Make: Mercedes-Benz Model: E Class E500W Style/Body: 4 Door Sedan Engine: 5.0L V8 EFI SOHC Country of Assembly: Germany

Plus, they mention in the ad that it is an E50K and it has the Sport tag on it.

jangy

They do imply that this is the car that has been getting spanked by the M cars. I thought someone said that even Kleeman acknowledged it? Hmmmm, makes me all the happier I chose RENNTech.

dragonAMG

Where does it say that?

I'm glad you choose RENNTech too. Next time I'm in SD, we'll hookup and race. We'll see how happy you are then.

Kev04C320

Are you sure a E500 supercharged by Renntech will outperform the KLEEMAN E50K? How does that make you happier?

dragonAMG

I'm not even sure that's what he meant... his comment made absolutely no sense. LOL

jangy

I'll still be the same ol me. I know the K and Evo products put out more power. But, i like the refinement and seemless transition that the RENNTech products add.

It all comes to this:
I could add 100hp with kleeman and have to worry about cracked headers or get 100hp from EVO and worry about fault codes.
Instead, I'll take the claimed 75 from RENNTEch and not deal with any of that crap.

jangy

Nah, I am just not very happy with Kleeman's response to the films posted on the net. I never planned to take an E500 and supercharge it, so i have no clue if a RT one would beat a K one. I'm just glad i chose RENNTech as the company to deal with over the alternatives.

Kev04C320

I see. That makes a whole lot of difference

AdamG@NorCal

jangy, well said.

dragonAMG

Fair enough. But I can honestly say that I've had 2 Kleemann cars (C55 Stage 7 and this E55 Stage 3) and haven't had a single problem with the Kleemann mods. Kleemann puts out a very good product, just like I'm sure both EVO and Renntech do. Honestly, I think the most important part/factor is the installation and ongoing maintenence. I guess it all comes down to what/who you're comfortable with.

jangy

It really is all about what company fits your needs. I'm big on customer interaction, and I am opinionated as all outdoors. I want a place that I feel focusses on some of the same stuff I do. I'm sure K and EVO would be just fine if that is all I had as options. I approached both as they were the most recommended on this site. Both blew me off. Then i tried EVO again, since they are so close and same thing. Lucky for RENNTech, i got involved with middle men early and so they (Renntech) don't have to deal with me straigh up.

Dogshine

Interesting point above.... is it possible to find out if the kleeman car that was racing the m cars in the videos was a 500?

jtc55

just saw the video again of K4 vs M6 from Gustav and that car had the AMG body kit (side skirts) but the ebay one doesn't.

my guess is that the K4 that raced the M6 was an E55, albeit not a very strong K4.