W211 AMG Discuss the W211 AMG's such as the E55 and the E63

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Old Apr 6, 2008 | 12:42 PM
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The only thing i tampered with was the camber kit which should give you better traction, but after saturday, your beast eyes may only be visible through the tailpipes of a real beast!
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Old Apr 6, 2008 | 04:41 PM
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The only thing i tampered with was the camber kit which should give you better traction, but after saturday, your beast eyes may only be visible through the tailpipes of a real beast!
Dave I see Nick is not backing down...so you better bring it! Take All unnecessary weight of your car so his All wheel Drive will be less effective and bring good Drag tires.
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Old Apr 6, 2008 | 05:18 PM
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I hear white paint weighs less than silver, it might be time for a color change Dave.
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Old Apr 6, 2008 | 09:04 PM
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Remember, there will be an afternoon bracket race......the slowest car could beat the fastest.
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Old Apr 6, 2008 | 10:43 PM
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The LIST:

1) ChicagoX - E55 PAID
2) nick 55 - E55-996 vert PAID
3) AMG-Jerry - C32 PAID
4) C32Used - C32 PAID
5) Mustang281Man - C32 PAID
6) KIRK - SRT-6 PAID
7) ENDSMTG - E55 PAID
8) IlliniE55 - E55 PAID
9) jtc55 - E63 PAID
10) jtc55's friend -C55 PAID
11) nick55's friend - S600 PAID
12) VALKRYDERGUY - XF PAID
13) eugeneC55 - C55 PAID
14) loungn 14 - C32 PAID
15) Marcus Frost -E55 or ?65 PAID
16) SAMAS - W210 E55 PAID
17) BIKECOP - SRT6 PAID
18) BTPower - E60 M5 PAID
19) Steve Hellums - Renntech SRT-6 PAID
20) Icandr55 - E55 PAID


Paid in full/full up. Thanks, guys.

There will be a Star/DAS machine at the meet. And multiple Benz tuning solutions. And a pro photographer. Muhahaha...
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Old Apr 7, 2008 | 08:04 AM
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Rut Row....possible snow??????
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Old Apr 7, 2008 | 10:37 AM
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Rut Row....possible snow??????
WTF! that's it, i'm moving to Cali immediately
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Old Apr 7, 2008 | 10:48 AM
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Gentlemen:

Good luck and weather to you all

Sorry I couldn't make it, Jerry Knows why, but I wish you all GRAET track conditions, and hopefully some new C32 records by Jerry

See yeah

PS: POST PICTURES

Okay PLEASE post pictures
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Old Apr 7, 2008 | 11:08 AM
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Originally Posted by BTPower
Rut Row....possible snow??????

Well the weather keeps changing and it does mention H in the 40s and L in the mid 30s for Saturday.....WTF!!!!!!!!!!!

Since everytime I look at the weather in Morocco the weather changed now three times. Lets just hope it changes for the better...
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Old Apr 7, 2008 | 11:10 AM
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Originally Posted by MRAMG1
Gentlemen:

Good luck and weather to you all

Sorry I couldn't make it, Jerry Knows why, but I wish you all GRAET track conditions, and hopefully some new C32 records by Jerry

See yeah

PS: POST PICTURES

Okay PLEASE post pictures
You know we'll keep all posted

I bet I will be the first to post thru my Iphone...
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Old Apr 7, 2008 | 08:10 PM
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Originally Posted by ChicagoX
The LIST:

1) ChicagoX - E55 PAID
2) nick 55 - E55-996 vert PAID
3) AMG-Jerry - C32 PAID
4) C32Used - C32 PAID
5) Mustang281Man - C32 PAID
6) KIRK - SRT-6 PAID
7) ENDSMTG - E55 PAID
8) IlliniE55 - E55 PAID
9) jtc55 - E63 PAID
10) jtc55's friend -C55 PAID
11) nick55's friend - S600 PAID
12) VALKRYDERGUY - XF PAID
13) eugeneC55 - C55 PAID
14) loungn 14 - C32 PAID
15) Marcus Frost -E55 or ?65 PAID
16) SAMAS - W210 E55 PAID
17) BIKECOP - SRT6 PAID
18) BTPower - E60 M5 PAID
19) Steve Hellums - Renntech SRT-6 PAID
20) Icandr55 - E55 PAID


Paid in full/full up. Thanks, guys.

There will be a Star/DAS machine at the meet. And multiple Benz tuning solutions. And a pro photographer. Muhahaha...
I am sour/salty on this one! I did not get a "warning bell" to sh*t or get off the pot! I was talking with my dad about making the trip down with me this weekend from sunny Minnesota! I hope the weather holds up (the reason for my lack of commmit).

TK
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Old Apr 7, 2008 | 11:02 PM
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I am sour/salty on this one! I did not get a "warning bell" to sh*t or get off the pot! I was talking with my dad about making the trip down with me this weekend from sunny Minnesota! I hope the weather holds up (the reason for my lack of commmit).

TK
I didn't get word (or $$$) by today, so I assumed you weren't interested.

If you would like me to squeeze you in, paypal the funds and I'll have a packet at the gate for you. I'm not one to deny racing to anyone, much less an E55.
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Old Apr 8, 2008 | 11:59 AM
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Rain date?
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Old Apr 8, 2008 | 01:41 PM
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Originally Posted by ENDSMTG
Rain date?
Its looking that way...
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Old Apr 8, 2008 | 01:49 PM
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I just checked accuweather.com and it actually looks like you guys may be OK on Saturday. They are saying it may snow on Saturday night

I'm going to be in Vegas, but I'll keep my fingers crossed for you guys, be sure to post everyones best times. I'll be monitoring it via lap top from Vegas.
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Old Apr 8, 2008 | 01:59 PM
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weather will change 100 time here before saturday so lets stay positive !
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Old Apr 8, 2008 | 02:04 PM
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Originally Posted by SaMaS
weather will change 100 time here before saturday so lets stay positive !
i am positive


















positive that it's going to rain. lol
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Old Apr 8, 2008 | 02:10 PM
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I would be interested in seeing some ET's on Blizzaks...just kidding. You're right, they can't look out the window and tell you what the weather is doing right now, let alone 5 days from now.
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I am positive also...I just hate this weather dilema...this is what I just saw on accuweather.com atleast no snow mentioned...

High: 49 °F RealFeel®: 38 °F
Cloudy, windy and colder with a shower
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Old Apr 8, 2008 | 02:17 PM
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I would be interested in seeing some ET's on Blizzaks...just kidding. You're right, they can't look out the window and tell you what the weather is doing right now, let alone 5 days from now.
I thought about trying a few passes on my Yokohamas snow tires but decided its not worth the $$$ wasting them like that...if by Thursday it looks good I will get my summer rims put on with my new Kumho ECSTA SPTs. If I decide to get a second car for the winter then I will try them in another drag event...
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Old Apr 8, 2008 | 02:20 PM
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My blizzaks LM 22's rock in the snow. You guys with the sissy summer tires are going to be awe struck when I smack down a 3.1 second 60' time.
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Originally Posted by BTPower
My blizzaks LM 22's rock in the snow. You guys with the sissy summer tires are going to be awe struck when I smack down a 3.1 second 60' time.
Well we'll see...those tires aren't exactly on a standard type of car though...so seeing a great 60' will be possible coming from your car...
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Old Apr 8, 2008 | 03:22 PM
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A couple of my buddies run snow tires in the winter and every spring they do burnouts until they blow or there is no tread left, it's kind of funny to watch. It's they're right of passage into spring I guess. I don't run snow tires, that's what the Wrangler Rubicon Unlimited and ML are for.
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Old Apr 9, 2008 | 09:47 AM
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I didn't get word (or $$$) by today, so I assumed you weren't interested.

If you would like me to squeeze you in, paypal the funds and I'll have a packet at the gate for you. I'm not one to deny racing to anyone, much less an E55.
You are THE MAN! I will let you know - every time I look at the forecast I see changes (per some other posts). If it looks like a go I will do everything I can to make it. Hopefully it stays dry and the temp gets to at least 45 degrees! OMG, it is Wednesday already...

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Old Apr 9, 2008 | 09:53 AM
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I spoke with the track manager, and we will make the call tomorrow night about the weather. I'm keeping my fingers (and other parts) crossed that we'll get a break....


Which "rain date" works out better for you guys?

Sunday 27 April

Sunday 4 May

Saturday 10 May
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