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Old Aug 20, 2007 | 06:14 PM
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The modding elves have delivered some parts...

When I went to C2 Designs to drop off my payment for the VRP CF airbox/tubing/engine cover...look at what was waiting for me:

Kleeman K2 parts (pulley wheel and headers)
Kleeman LSD
Upgraded I/C pump
VRP 80mm throttle body
VRP Extreme Belt Wrap
Evosport rotors
Renntech toe-link kit
PIAA upgraded white bulbs (no pics)
AMG flat hood emblem (no pics)

Here is the photo album link on Snapfish:

http://www2.snapfish.com/thumbnailsh...31/t_=99323231

I'm still waiting for arrival:

CCW SP18 19" (tomorrow!!!!)
160 degree thermometer
VRP CF airbox/tubing/engine cover
Carlsson CF spoiler lip
Kleeman lowering module
Goodridge Stainless Steel brake lines
Porterfield brake pads
Sprintbooster AMG version (paypal loves me)

I'll post pics of these pre-install and as many post install pics as I can...I'll also post pre-install baseline dyno, too.

After all that is done...next level:

Upgraded/additional heat exchangers and reservoir
Upgraded clutch pack (Renntech?)
Kleeman camshafts

I can not wait for all these parts to be put on and I have to thank this board and it's members for all your informative threads and feedback via PM's. I'll let you guys know how all the parts are coming together.

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Old Aug 20, 2007 | 06:21 PM
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Old Aug 20, 2007 | 06:46 PM
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WOW!...That's quite the list of mods there....It's going to feel like a real Beast once you install all the goodies....enjoy
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Old Aug 20, 2007 | 06:53 PM
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Old Aug 20, 2007 | 06:56 PM
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Modding elves

Way Cool . I'm glad to see the little Elves from the DARK side of Stuggard. Are Busy. C2Design is one of the best Cheers ___PTE___
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Old Aug 20, 2007 | 07:04 PM
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Way Cool . I'm glad to see the little Elves from the DARK side of Stuggard. Are Busy. C2Design is one of the best Cheers ___PTE___
Those damn elves bit my *** hard!!! Chris @ C2 has been really patient with all my questions and sometimes wayward suggestions...his set me straight at what will work and what won't...
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Old Aug 20, 2007 | 07:30 PM
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damn - Christmas in July!!!!
what does that total up to - 20K when all said and done.
can't wait to see the work in progress
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Old Aug 20, 2007 | 07:37 PM
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damn - Christmas in July!!!!
what does that total up to - 20K when all said and done.
can't wait to see the work in progress
I've stopped adding...all I know is that my wife only thinks I'm getting new rims. I've been wanting to do this for the past 2 years and decided to buy out my lease residual, so I'm letting loose 1
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Old Aug 20, 2007 | 08:04 PM
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Old Aug 20, 2007 | 09:09 PM
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Originally Posted by AMGfan
When I went to C2 Designs to drop off my payment for the VRP CF airbox/tubing/engine cover...look at what was waiting for me:

Kleeman K2 parts (pulley wheel and headers)
Kleeman LSD
Upgraded I/C pump
VRP 80mm throttle body
VRP Extreme Belt Wrap
Evosport rotors
Renntech toe-link kit
PIAA upgraded white bulbs (no pics)
AMG flat hood emblem (no pics)

Here is the photo album link on Snapfish:

http://www2.snapfish.com/thumbnailsh...31/t_=99323231

I'm still waiting for arrival:

CCW SP18 19" (tomorrow!!!!)
160 degree thermometer
VRP CF airbox/tubing/engine cover
Carlsson CF spoiler lip
Kleeman lowering module
Goodridge Stainless Steel brake lines
Porterfield brake pads

I'll post pics of these pre-install and as many post install pics as I can...I'll also post pre-install baseline dyno, too.

After all that is done...next level:

Upgraded/additional heat exchangers and reservoir
Upgraded clutch pack (Renntech?)
Kleeman camshafts

I can not wait for all these parts to be put on and I have to thank this board and it's members for all your informative threads and feedback via PM's. I'll let you guys know how all the parts are coming together.
thats a serious list! are you puttin it all on at one time?
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Old Aug 20, 2007 | 09:22 PM
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Yup...August 27 is the pre-install dyno date and I told Chris to take his time. He said we are looking at around 3 weeks for install (hardware and ECU upgrade) and tweaking. He can have it as long as wants to get the job done right...he was highly recommended so my trust level is pretty high.

The cam/heat exchanger/tranny upgrades will be in the next round of modding.

After C2 is done, they are going to hand it off to the audio/visual portion of the modding menu...that is a whole other thread !

I'll post pics of that install, too.

Jon

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Old Aug 20, 2007 | 09:50 PM
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You're in good hands with the C Man.

C2 smokes!!

Congrats. You just are not going to believe the difference.

Night and day...

Great job upgrading the pump. She is gonna be a hot running girl after all that.
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Old Aug 20, 2007 | 10:01 PM
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Oh one last thing (keep it between us guys though)

I just think Chris is the stuff, but something seems to happen everytime someone goes to his place. (I am saying this smiling and in a light tone) See if you get the, "Honestly, this is the highest hp E55 I have had here on the dyno."

Just kinda a Chris trademark line. When he says it, just know that we all are winkin at ya.
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Old Aug 20, 2007 | 10:07 PM
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Oh one last thing (keep it between us guys though)

I just think Chris is the stuff, but something seems to happen everytime someone goes to his place. (I am saying this smiling and in a light tone) See if you get the, "Honestly, this is the highest hp E55 I have had here on the dyno."

Just kinda a Chris trademark line. When he says it, just know that we all are winkin at ya.
Gotcha...he's already mentioned the hp range could be between 400 to 430-440 hp. I'm interested to see where my car baselines...it feels strong but my butt dyno is biased.
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Old Aug 20, 2007 | 10:23 PM
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You're in good hands with the C Man.

C2 smokes!!

Congrats. You just are not going to believe the difference.

Night and day...

Great job upgrading the pump. She is gonna be a hot running girl after all that.
I can't wait for the heat exchanger upgrades...Tampa is as hot and humid as I can remember!
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Old Aug 21, 2007 | 09:20 AM
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WOW..........That is quite a list of modifications. Please post pre and post dyno's. More importantly, go to the track pre and post upgrades. Good luck man.....

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Old Aug 21, 2007 | 09:27 AM
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I can't wait for the heat exchanger upgrades...Tampa is as hot and humid as I can remember!

When you get all your Mods done, Bring it Down To Bradenton Motorsports Park for some Test and Tune action!! Maybe we can get a few of us out there.. Some of the guys from Mercedes of Sarasota go out every so often.. Lets set something up!
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Old Aug 21, 2007 | 09:39 AM
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nice list!!! good luck!
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Old Aug 21, 2007 | 09:46 AM
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I wish the modding elves knew my address and brought me stuff.

Nice list though!
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Old Aug 21, 2007 | 11:57 AM
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Merry Christmas!!!! Ho! Ho! Damn you!! J/K .....Nice bag of goodies!!

Going to buy lottery tickets today, if my plan works out I'll be modding next week!!
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Old Aug 21, 2007 | 12:10 PM
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You must have been behaving very well...
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Old Aug 21, 2007 | 04:11 PM
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Wheels came in...

I had Chris take pictures when they came in because I'm at work... CCW SP18 mirror polish.
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Old Aug 22, 2007 | 10:23 AM
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AMG exhaust mods...

Just confirmed that Chris @ C2 Design will be removing primary cats. I'll see how that works out before we go forward with racing cats and x-piping.
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Old Aug 22, 2007 | 11:48 AM
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You must've done more than just sit in Santa's lap for that haul. I usually get socks or golf *****.
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Old Aug 22, 2007 | 12:12 PM
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You must've done more than just sit in Santa's lap for that haul. I usually get socks or golf *****.
Yeah...I had to do Mrs. Claus and some elves, too.
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