URnext

I thought you guys might enjoy some of my side-by-side runs at the Airstrip Attack by Shift-S3ctor. I know a lot of you are, or going to be making the switch to the new V8 twin turbo platform and I can see why. Mercedes did a great job with this new engine

The new CLS63 at the event was such a beast with ONLY a tune (V-tech) . I thought I had an idea how fast these cars were with tune only but I had no idea. We didnt match up too well at the start going to 50mph before the cones starting the race so I had the jump on him but the story did change around 130mph when he was reeling me in big time. This CLS had so much top end and was pulling hard. Fortunately for me we were running out of runway or else it would have been a huge loss.


SL55 vs CLS63 V-tech tune ONLY http://youtu.be/9Ig0vIvdnn8


Here is a pic of my race with CLS63 that was taken by a photograhper by the end of the runway. You can see how close it was near the end while hitting roughly around 150mph

http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickrisk/6930926843/



SL55 vs Porsche 911 (640hp) http://youtu.be/Kl5sHQk5eDY


SL55 vs Renntech SL65 http://youtu.be/l4T0X_MAxXs


SL55 vs Modded E63 (w/gopro cam problem ) http://youtu.be/x7hIq6HILFY

blackbenzz

Good to see you're still around Sal. Those new 63s are very impressive. Were you running the same setup you went tens with?

grantwoodtx

Wow nice runs against the others. That CLS with other mods is going to be a killer.

pearlpower

Given how you did against the others puts everything into perspective with that CLS.

Vic55

The M157 engine is amazing--- Turbo tuning is so easy. I havent tuned mine yet (I have two) but will be soon.

URnext

Thanks Ahmad. Yeah I am still around pushing around my SL as its approaching 100k in miles.

To answer your question yes and no. Everything is the same mod wise. The only thing different is that I was at full street weight (I didnt take out my seats, etc) and instead of my light weight drag wheels/Hoosier combo I had on my semi-heavy HRE wheels (monoblocks). The tune was updated by Jeremy @OE Tuning 100 octane file a few months ago.

Evolved8

Nice Runs!!

Jakpro1

Porsche guy just learning a stick or something???

No offense if it was one of our guys or your friends. You could see it die with each long shift.

BenzoBoi

Great runs Sal! Saw the video's when you posted them on Youtube! Car is lookin and runnin FANTASTIC as always!

CharlyE500

Kinda disappointing about SL65 Renntech tune..... I thought they could match up with new 63TT.

AKnight55

You have one badass 55.. But man was that 63 pulling big time on the top end.

yoslvr442

great vids. the new tt setups look very interesting.

chawkins2001

Nice runs mang, way to make us M113K owners proud! Dont let those big brutes step on us

pearlpower

How did the other cars do there?

kustom2k1

Loudest whine i have ever heard coming out of 55k. Sal, can you share the performance gains made using the higher octane fuel. 91 vs 100 oct..

I've got Jeremys little black box, I can switch tunes, just curious about he numbers your car made between fuels..thanks!

I think gearing played a large role in the CLS63 catching you on the top end.

falconsprint

That's my SL65. I was totally heat soaked as I failed to take care of the car during staging. IATs where 180F during staging. I also launched with ESP fully on in 3rd, letting the car down shift to 2nd at the cone. After the run Sal gave me some pointers.

But Sal's car and the 63TT are extremely quick. Don't think I could have beat either even if I had been better prepared.

CharlyE500

The SL65 is my dream car V12 Biturbo ! that's what kept my wonder what happened about this run.

nlpamg

awesome runs! thanks for the videos!

the supercharger whine is so great in your car.

ssonss1

Love that whine awesome runs beast!!

hyperion667

enjoyed!

E55Bullet

Awesome! Thanks for sharing. Or some reason I couldn't stop laughing when the camera fell. Maybe it was the "thud"

sergs99m3

Very fun event! A lot of fast cars that day!

lowprofile

Cool event to attend, let alone participate in.

Note to self **Need to start a CLS63 account.

URnext

Hell yeah! Its only the beggining

Sure does. The CLS guy, Greg, had a buddy there at the event that had Ferrari Italia that he raced. From what I heard it was a really close race but the CLS won. I tried to get a run with the Ferrari but he already had several races lined up and wasnt able to squeeze me in till the end of the day which didnt work for me since I had to leave. Maybe next time.

Lucky *******

Thanks

Not a friend or member here but a really cool guy.

Thank Bro. When I talked to Serge about the event I was kinda hopping you were rolling too so we can represent MB. Maybe I'll run into you some time soon when I go Benz Works so we can catch up.

It was really hot out there. Weather station showed temps between 70 to 80 degrees but it sure felt a lot hotter than that.

From what I heard the DA was around 2,000' to 3,000' that day.

Tell me about. I know object in the rear view mirrior appear larger LOL but damn I saw that thing coming like a freight train.

Thanks

Haha no problem. I'm gonna keep the SL in the stable regardless when I add another to the fleet. So I will always try to represent the M113K LOL

Like always the GTR was a beast and taking everything down. There was also 900hp Ford GT that was doing very well along with the 1,000 HP Evo but he later blew a head gasket.

Thanks. I never get tired of hearing that whine durning regular driving.

The difference between fuels I think was around 25whp but I really dont remember the tq. Let look for that info.

Hey Dave, those staging line where long and took a while which really didnt help those IAT's. I hope you get a solution to your IAT problem.

Thanks. That whine never gets old.

Thanks

Total rookie mistake on my part with GoPro cam. During that run I really thought the camera was gonna fly off my car I still laugh about it.

Serge! Thanks for everything bro and always willing to help me out. I'm sure your other clients at the event where happy to see you as will just in case something went wrong. Thanks again

It was a lot of fun. Always wanted to attend an Airstrip side-by-side run event ever since those M5boards videos started popping up years back.

stevebez

wot mods u got on the SL55?

U made mice meat of a 640hp Porsche ? dayam.