V12Godspeed

Thank you for the kind words Angela! If its one member to admire its you along with a a few others I have known since way back when we started modding our cars and the sleeper x days and DragonAMG, LOL!. I remember when I got the SLR cams from you, we set it off right there. , I have always admired your cars and your taste in modding, Then you set it off with your Renntech monster , Now the ZR1! , man you are just full of surprises...,

The summer Idea sounds great, anytime you come around our way we will make sure we take care of you. Just shoot me an e-mail or a phone call when you come around. MIR sounds great, let's see if we make it down there, a head to head with your new addition is a must. What do you have planned for the ZR1?, those things go low 10's with just a few things.

Peter_02AMG

V12TT!! you're going to need wider tire in the back!

ItalianStallion

Jody you gotta hit me up man!!!

I know you told me you would have the fastest E55 and I believed you but I NEVER imagined you would do something as ridiculous as this! Mad props to you bro. With the kid and all, I thought this was on the backburner.

A true enthusiast right here! You're going down in the Benz history books now lol.

Hit me up sometime. Can't wait to see the car in person.

Timeless

Truly an Epic thread.

But, can it really be called the fastest E55? E55 body...600 engine...truly unique. Either way it will be the fastest as it is one of a kind.

W211 BEAST

Mayb not, but it can be called the fastest E class.

J 2OOI

Really cool project man! Can't wait to see how it turns out.

JamE55

Project should be called Poor Mans Brabus. lol

Subscribed!

V12Godspeed

Thanks Bobby!, We definitely have to hang out when this is done. I will hit you up around completion time.

V12Godspeed

+1, I don't like taking titles before I run the times, Just my .02. Once she even runs and goes to the strip I will post what she runs.

V12Godspeed

Thanks Man.

V12Godspeed

you got that right! More like on a budget.

france2112

Nice to speak with you Jody. So happy for you in all respects. Your daughter is absolutely BEAUTIFUL!!! Totally can't wait for this project to finish and see the final results. Get you butt down here to Florida ASAP so we can hang out. Keep in touch.

Larry

V12Godspeed

Thank You Brother!!! It was great talking to you. Thank you for all your support man, it is greatly appreciated! See you soon! The grass is always greener on the other side

W211 BEAST

I've been thinking about this thread since the day I saw it. Honestly, I was wondering if something like this would be possible at all, but I didn't think it would be.

Here are my questions:
1. Will you ahve to change the suspension? The SL55 and 65 have different suspensions simply because of the extra weight from the V12.
2. Would it have been cheaper for you to just start off with a E320 base instead of a 55? You have to replace a lot of parts on the 55, wouldn't it be cheaper to replace 320 parts than 55?
3. Wouldn't it end better if you started out with a 320? The way I see it, if you started this with a 320 base you could fit it with awesome suspension and even better seats and steering wheel than the 55. Obviously money isn't THAT big an issue on a project like this. lol.

V12Godspeed

Thanks, To answer some of your questions:
1. Don't have to change suspension, if we do we will find out when that bridge needs to be crossed. If anything the soft suspension will help in the 1/4 runs since it will help shift and distribute weight to the rear. I am more worried with AXLES..
2. I got this 55 pretty cheap+ wanted to keep some prestige as it is an AMG afterall and you get better quality amenities like the interior, brakes, aero or AMG appearance. It will be an E55, just not the Engine.
3. The idea is to catch the element of surprise on an E55, I specifically wanted this platform when I started this project. Parts on the 320 are not very strong as the 55 parts. I ended up saving me the headache of thinking what needs to be changed or swapped.

Forrest Gump 9

Very well said. Can't wait until it done.

Just wondering why didn't you try to turbocharge the E55 engine?

V12Godspeed

The term "easy power and brute torque" came to mind, since we dont have to deal with the headache of tricking the ECU and wether or not to keep the supercharger. I think going the V12 route provided more certainty that this will get finished and wouldn't cost me an arm and leg...wait I take that back, it would cost me but not as much as going a path that hasnt been explored I meant to say.

Gondon

https://mbworld.org/forums/sl55-amg-...ml#post4006370

Because our friend here is going to have a 1000hp E55

W211 BEAST

Sounds good to me

I can't wait till it's done!!!

bassn_07

Jody, I'm so glad you decided to do this and I really can't wait to see what that beast could do. From here on out all us little slow guys could only bow and watch as you shatter records. I have plans on going into the mid to low 10's by the end of the year but that would be slow in comparison. Good luck and be safe!!!!

Hammer Down

you can always switch to the CLK63 BS axles, I believe someone has already done that.

V12Godspeed

I appreciate your praise, but I have never, ever, ever...even come across my mind to consider any of you guys slow...If anything you guys have inspired me to raise the bar, or at least try to raise it by doing this crazy project. Your car is a terror and I hope this turns out to be as good as yours.

V12Godspeed

Thanks Hammer! Will look into this...do you have the thread?

Oxygen

Jody... SICK! "You da man now dawg!"

Make sure you put in quad intercoolers and some major air intakes...

V12Godspeed

^^ I sure will Chris!!!

Where have you been bro?!! I sent you a text 2 weeks ago but did not hear back from you. What's good? How is your V12? Get ready we migth need a photoshoot at end of this month...