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

Benz Drag Race Showdown MIR 11/22/08 Discuss!

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Rate Thread
 
Old 11-05-2008 | 06:55 PM
  #651  
hbr's Avatar
hbr
Senior Member
 
Joined: Apr 2008
Posts: 397
Likes: 0
'05 E55 on ADV1s
Originally Posted by Sniz
I can do that......more of an "advanced amateur" photographer....certainly not a pro.
Pro detailer? Damn, that blue looks wet
Old 11-05-2008 | 08:23 PM
  #652  
Benz-O-Rama's Avatar
MBWorld Fanatic!
 
Joined: Apr 2006
Posts: 8,137
Likes: 25
From: Maryland
Eurocharged 2004 E500, Eurocharged ECU/TCU 2005 SL600, 2010 Caddy SwaggerWagon
Payment sent.

My brother can't make it, so no 8 second wheelstanding runs this time.

But I'll either bring my E500 or I'm seriously considering running the R500 for kicks. I'm taking on all +14.00 cars.
Old 11-05-2008 | 08:39 PM
  #653  
blackbenzz's Avatar
Out Of Control!!
 
Joined: Feb 2003
Posts: 13,487
Likes: 94
haters crazy
1) Blackbenzz/Ahmad - CLK55 Kleemann MD
2) JayCl600/Jason - CL600 MD
3) MHP/Andy - C63 and JGC SRT8 OH
5) jmf003/John - SL55 VRP MI
6) Stephen04E55/Stephen - Da Beast S600 (reigning champ) VA
7) MachC5/James - CLK63 Black Series NJ
8) Rarfinancial/Rick - Renntech CLS63 CA
9) Mthis/Hagi - C63 NY
10) 05Venom/Chris - E63 NY
11) jrcart/Jim - Evosport CLK63 BS IL
12) Chicagox/Wayne - LET E55 IL
13) JT55/JT - CLK63 BS NY
14) Xabo/John - E63 MD
15) Fleebee/Lee - E55 Wagon K2 with with VRP t/b, cams, airbox and custom tune
16) djblu/Aroma - SL500
17) Sniz/Matt - 335i
18) Fr33kn63/Jeff - E63 VA
19) Clem/Adam - 335i
20) DJE55/Derrick - Beast 5.0 MD
21) Cldriver/Robert - C55 NY
22) aroq19/Rupert - turbo E36
23) Sysopz/Joe - S600
24) John - S55
25) Eddie - Cobra
26) Benz-O-Rama/Clayton - E500 MD
Old 11-05-2008 | 08:51 PM
  #654  
55fanatic's Avatar
Out Of Control!!
 
Joined: Dec 2004
Posts: 14,212
Likes: 8
From: Boston, MA
00 MB ML55, 91 Toyota Supra Turbo(sold), 06 E500(gone), 03 BMW M3
where is everyone staying? a member who plans on coming from another forum is wondering... he thinks he is staying at the Hiltons Garden...815 14th Street NW
Washington, DC 20005. where is everyone else staying? Wish I had time to come down, I would of def come down to support my fellow bostonian Fleebee
Old 11-05-2008 | 10:37 PM
  #655  
hbr's Avatar
hbr
Senior Member
 
Joined: Apr 2008
Posts: 397
Likes: 0
'05 E55 on ADV1s
Originally Posted by 55fanatic
where is everyone staying? a member who plans on coming from another forum is wondering...

+1
Old 11-06-2008 | 11:52 AM
  #656  
Sniz's Avatar
Member
 
Joined: Sep 2007
Posts: 81
Likes: 0
99 turbo M3
Originally Posted by hbr
Pro detailer? Damn, that blue looks wet
advanced amateur there too......I love detailing and photography, so they go well together!

here is another....I'll just link so I dont clog up the thread w/ photos.

http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q...ontandside.jpg
Old 11-09-2008 | 09:22 PM
  #657  
e55 1921's Avatar
Newbie
 
Joined: Nov 2005
Posts: 7
Likes: 0
From: connecticut
05 e55
MIR DRAGS

I will be there with my 05 e55,will ride up with Lee .
Old 11-09-2008 | 10:42 PM
  #658  
rarfinancial's Avatar
MBWorld Fanatic!
 
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 1,885
Likes: 0
From: S.D Cali
CLS63
FIVE MORE DAYS TO RACE DAY
Old 11-09-2008 | 10:52 PM
  #659  
Fr33kn63's Avatar
MBWorld Fanatic!
 
Joined: Apr 2008
Posts: 1,030
Likes: 0
E63 AMG
Originally Posted by rarfinancial
FIVE MORE DAYS TO RACE DAY
You gonna make it? Thought you had bailed because of issues with car...
Old 11-09-2008 | 11:21 PM
  #660  
rarfinancial's Avatar
MBWorld Fanatic!
 
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 1,885
Likes: 0
From: S.D Cali
CLS63
I won't be making it. But just got word that the mod I was waiting for is getting close Sorry I won't be out to meet you guys.
TAKE LOTS OF VIDS
Old 11-09-2008 | 11:34 PM
  #661  
MHP's Avatar
MHP
Banned
 
Joined: Aug 2008
Posts: 2,587
Likes: 0
'09 C63 AMG
So far so good. Sat is projected to be 62/39F (was hoping for a lower high temp) with a 30% chance of showers at MIR/Mechanicsville.
Old 11-10-2008 | 02:06 AM
  #662  
rarfinancial's Avatar
MBWorld Fanatic!
 
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 1,885
Likes: 0
From: S.D Cali
CLS63
Originally Posted by MHP
So far so good. Sat is projected to be 62/39F (was hoping for a lower high temp) with a 30% chance of showers at MIR/Mechanicsville.
Kick some AZZ at MIR Andy Wish I was going but Will have new ECU coded by 10am Monday.
Old 11-10-2008 | 12:06 PM
  #663  
blackbenzz's Avatar
Out Of Control!!
 
Joined: Feb 2003
Posts: 13,487
Likes: 94
haters crazy
I just got off the phone with MIR and they said they will be charging $10/spectator at the gates because it is an exclusive weekend track rental and I didnt want the racers to pay $200/car. I tried to get the following day as a rain date but they have a test and tune then. Keep your fingers crossed for good weather!
Old 11-10-2008 | 01:01 PM
  #664  
Sniz's Avatar
Member
 
Joined: Sep 2007
Posts: 81
Likes: 0
99 turbo M3
Originally Posted by blackbenzz
I just got off the phone with MIR and they said they will be charging $10/spectator at the gates because it is an exclusive weekend track rental and I didnt want the racers to pay $200/car. I tried to get the following day as a rain date but they have a test and tune then. Keep your fingers crossed for good weather!
fingers are crossed.

new record for a 335 was set this past Saturday in CA, 11.865 @118.249 mph. I'm going to running all the same mods other than an LSD (which is huge IMO) so we'll see how much I suck at rowing the gears
Old 11-10-2008 | 01:35 PM
  #665  
BoushiBimmer's Avatar
Almost a Member!
 
Joined: Apr 2008
Posts: 59
Likes: 0
From: Office
S550
Originally Posted by rarfinancial
Kick some AZZ at MIR Andy Wish I was going but Will have new ECU coded by 10am Monday.
So Who from Cali will be there? Anyone?
Old 11-11-2008 | 11:49 AM
  #666  
blackbenzz's Avatar
Out Of Control!!
 
Joined: Feb 2003
Posts: 13,487
Likes: 94
haters crazy
The weather forecast isn't looking too great right now fellas. If the forecast doesnt get better in the next couple days I am considering pushing back the event one week to the following saturday (Nov. 22nd). I understand that this may be inconvenient for some people and I will be refunding the money of those that cant make the rain date (if we need to use a rain date). Let me know how you guys feel about that. I'm sorry but the weather is out of my control. I would absolutely hate for people to travel this far for drag racing and not be able to do so because of weather.
Old 11-11-2008 | 12:42 PM
  #667  
MHP's Avatar
MHP
Banned
 
Joined: Aug 2008
Posts: 2,587
Likes: 0
'09 C63 AMG
Originally Posted by Sniz
fingers are crossed.

new record for a 335 was set this past Saturday in CA, 11.865 @118.249 mph. I'm going to running all the same mods other than an LSD (which is huge IMO) so we'll see how much I suck at rowing the gears
You up for a friendly race vs a tuned C63?
Old 11-11-2008 | 12:44 PM
  #668  
MHP's Avatar
MHP
Banned
 
Joined: Aug 2008
Posts: 2,587
Likes: 0
'09 C63 AMG
Originally Posted by blackbenzz
The weather forecast isn't looking too great right now fellas. If the forecast doesnt get better in the next couple days I am considering pushing back the event one week to the following saturday (Nov. 22nd). I understand that this may be inconvenient for some people and I will be refunding the money of those that cant make the rain date (if we need to use a rain date). Let me know how you guys feel about that. I'm sorry but the weather is out of my control. I would absolutely hate for people to travel this far for drag racing and not be able to do so because of weather.
Although it's OSU v MI at home (11/22), I'd still rather come out a week later than waste a trip due to weather. Based on the distance some people are traveling to the event (IL, MI, NY, etc) it may be a good idea to reschedule sooner than later, we have to change hotel plans etc.

Ahmad, what time do the gates open and does racing begin on Sat?

Thanks

Last edited by MHP; 11-11-2008 at 12:47 PM.
Old 11-11-2008 | 12:45 PM
  #669  
MHP's Avatar
MHP
Banned
 
Joined: Aug 2008
Posts: 2,587
Likes: 0
'09 C63 AMG
Originally Posted by rarfinancial
Kick some AZZ at MIR Andy Wish I was going but Will have new ECU coded by 10am Monday.


Word bud.
Old 11-11-2008 | 12:52 PM
  #670  
blackbenzz's Avatar
Out Of Control!!
 
Joined: Feb 2003
Posts: 13,487
Likes: 94
haters crazy
Originally Posted by MHP
Although it's OSU v MI at home (11/22), I'd still rather come out a week later than waste a trip due to weather. Based on the distance some people are traveling to the event (IL, MI, NY, etc) it may be a good idea to reschedule sooner than later, we have to change hotel plans etc.

Ahmad, what time do the gates open and does racing begin on Sat?

Thanks
I understand the distance/travel/hotel concern but we all know weather forecasters arent exactly perfect. Weather.com is calling for a 40% chance of rain and accuweather.com is calling for 5% chance as of right now. It is a hard call to make which is why I wante dto wait a couple days since the forecasts become more accurate. I have to think about this but the more input I get from you all the more informed decision I can make. Plus getting the word out to everyone about the changed date would be a little difficult but doable

The local news weather is calling for clear skies. I will make the final call thursday morning. Sorry guys.

Last edited by blackbenzz; 11-11-2008 at 01:04 PM.
Old 11-11-2008 | 01:10 PM
  #671  
MHP's Avatar
MHP
Banned
 
Joined: Aug 2008
Posts: 2,587
Likes: 0
'09 C63 AMG
Originally Posted by blackbenzz
I understand the distance/travel/hotel concern but we all know weather forecasters arent exactly perfect. Weather.com is calling for a 40% chance of rain and accuweather.com is calling for 5% chance as of right now. It is a hard call to make which is why I wante dto wait a couple days since the forecasts become more accurate. I have to think about this but the more input I get from you all the more informed decision I can make. Plus getting the word out to everyone about the changed date would be a little difficult but doable

The local news weather is calling for clear skies. I will make the final call thursday morning. Sorry guys.
Ahmad,
Thursday morning is not early enough to change plans for hotels/travel. Most are leaving Thurs/Fri to get there. I'm actually flying someone up from FL to watch my dog Fri (I can't bring her, she used to be a puppy mill ***** and is not ready to be in contact with that many people nor is she healthy enough to go on a trip that long yet) and need to change flights/rental cars, etc.
I understand your predicament but the sooner we all know the better.

Thanks for understanding,
Andy
Old 11-11-2008 | 01:16 PM
  #672  
blackbenzz's Avatar
Out Of Control!!
 
Joined: Feb 2003
Posts: 13,487
Likes: 94
haters crazy
Originally Posted by MHP
Ahmad,
Thursday morning is not early enough to change plans for hotels/travel. Most are leaving Thurs/Fri to get there. I'm actually flying someone up from FL to watch my dog Fri (I can't bring her, she used to be a puppy mill ***** and is not ready to be in contact with that many people nor is she healthy enough to go on a trip that long yet) and need to change flights/rental cars, etc.
I understand your predicament but the sooner we all know the better.

Thanks for understanding,
Andy
I understand. So let me ask you, is it going to rain on saturday or is it going to be nice racing weather?
Old 11-11-2008 | 01:18 PM
  #673  
jmf003's Avatar
MBWorld Fanatic!
 
Joined: Dec 2005
Posts: 1,653
Likes: 4
From: Ann Arbor
'03 SL55
Originally Posted by blackbenzz
The weather forecast isn't looking too great right now fellas. If the forecast doesnt get better in the next couple days I am considering pushing back the event one week to the following saturday (Nov. 22nd). I understand that this may be inconvenient for some people and I will be refunding the money of those that cant make the rain date (if we need to use a rain date). Let me know how you guys feel about that. I'm sorry but the weather is out of my control. I would absolutely hate for people to travel this far for drag racing and not be able to do so because of weather.
Whatever the final decision we all appreciate your efforts to organize the event.

Personally I'd rather see it bumped out a week, partly to increase the odds of drier weather but also to increase the odds of getting cooler weather.
Old 11-11-2008 | 01:25 PM
  #674  
MHP's Avatar
MHP
Banned
 
Joined: Aug 2008
Posts: 2,587
Likes: 0
'09 C63 AMG
Originally Posted by blackbenzz
I understand. So let me ask you, is it going to rain on saturday or is it going to be nice racing weather?
I understand your position is a tough one bro.

Would it be possible to make Sunday the 16th or 23rd the rainout days for the 15th and 22nd respectively?

I just got off the phone with Marko, he was planning on leaving this Wednesday for a Sat race.

I also agree that the weather this sat (62F for a high) isn't what most were probably expecting. I was personally hoping for 40s.
Old 11-11-2008 | 01:27 PM
  #675  
MHP's Avatar
MHP
Banned
 
Joined: Aug 2008
Posts: 2,587
Likes: 0
'09 C63 AMG
Nevermind on the rainout days, it looks like MIR has events on those Sundays.


You have already rated this thread Rating: Thread Rating: 0 votes,  average.

Quick Reply: Benz Drag Race Showdown MIR 11/22/08 Discuss!



All times are GMT -4. The time now is 07:51 AM.