sound 8 AMG not that slow

[sound 8]

Well I picked my car up this morning, new plugs,filters and new cats.(CL65)

Straight away the car feels crisper, it has more puff at high revs. I am not going to say incredible,unbelievable , cos you would not believe me, and it looks like an excuse. However I reckon there is 20-30 or more increase in HP.
It does feel more like 612bhp the trouble is it's so smooth and quiet it fools
you into thinking your not going that fast,everyone knows more noise makes it feel like your going quicker. I love this car However that damn traction
light is flashing more so there must be extra, and I am not turning it off.
I am not sure what has given these improvements, plugs? filters? or cats
but the dealer won't commit themselves, and I can't have the old cats,they go back for credit!! I hope now to rule the road. Pictures next.

[sound 8]

I have been asked many times for pics of my cars so here goes.

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total . 1612bhp.

[451/443=EW]

Hang on let me get my popcorn, i'll be right back.

[451/443=EW]

Ok did I miss anything?

[sound 8]

2 horsepower.

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[Fast55]

If the cats were bad, I guarantee that's where the difference is. When they "delaminate", they are essentially falling apart internally and will seriously restrict exhaust flow. It could easily be a 50+ HP difference or more. Years ago I had a Dodge truck with that issue and it seemed to run fine except for the fact that the 5.9 V8 had the power of a 4 cylinder, really. The truck maxed out at 60-65 MPH, but started and idled as if there was no problem and had no fault codes. You probably wasted your money on filters and plugs.

[TMC M5]

Sound 8:

Very nice collection....TMC M5 never doubted you. What color is your CL65? It looks like Black Opal in that lighting....which is the color of TMC M5's CL65.

One more thing...can you do TMC M5 a favor...stop referring to yourself in third person... TMC M5 thanks you in advance...

Tom

[sound 8]

Thanks for the replies, perhaps members who keep slagging me off will realise
I am just a member who loves his cars, and a car fanatic.
And Tom I never thought you doubted me, this post was to get creditability.
Interesting drive to work in the 65 today, we have bad rain here all year
and I had the 65 sideways on several occasions in damp conditions, it feels
quite unruly more so than before, and when it hit the dry the acceleration
was tearing my head off, traction light seems almost permanently on!!!
Maybe it was the cats, I also noticed more bark when I first started, even my
wife looked out the door to see what it was. Maybe there is more than 30hp.
To many maybe's, I know. I should have rolling road it first, that would tell you. Any way looks like I am having to get use to a slightly different car,
now bring on that M3..no,no only joking!!!!!

I have looked in my log book, it just says grey. It is like a metalic flint grey
not black with tan leather.

[TMC M5]

Originally Posted by sound 8

Thanks for the replies, perhaps members who keep slagging me off will realise
I am just a member who loves his cars, and a car fanatic.
And Tom I never thought you doubted me, this post was to get creditability.
Interesting drive to work in the 65 today, we have bad rain here all year
and I had the 65 sideways on several occasions in damp conditions, it feels
quite unruly more so than before, and when it hit the dry the acceleration
was tearing my head off, traction light seems almost permanently on!!!
Maybe it was the cats, I also noticed more bark when I first started, even my
wife looked out the door to see what it was. Maybe there is more than 30hp.
To many maybe's, I know. I should have rolling road it first, that would tell you. Any way looks like I am having to get use to a slightly different car,
now bring on that M3..no,no only joking!!!!!

I have looked in my log book, it just says grey. It is like a metalic flint grey
not black with tan leather.

It looks a little too dark to be Flint Grey.... it looks closer to Tectite...but I have never seen a Tectite CL65...it is beautiful regardless of the color. Any more pics?

Tom

[sound 8]

Well Tom you know your stuff!!
I checked with the dealer, it is Tectite Grey with Java int.
Will do some more better pics, if it ever stops raining!

[Timeless]

Out of curiosity, is there a reason you put your name (Sound 8) in every title of every post you ever make? Seems a bit redundant.

[sound 8]

Just out of curiosity, why do some members end with the same wording!!

[Timeless]

Fallacy much?

[451/443=EW]

Originally Posted by sound 8

Just out of curiosity, why do some members end with the same wording!!

What do you mean?

[Timeless]

Originally Posted by 451/443=EW

What do you mean?

ROLF...glad I was not the only one.

[Saprissa]

shouldn't this thread be in the CL forum ???

[whoover]

Originally Posted by 451/443=EW

What do you mean?

I think he's asking about sigs.

[Timeless]

Originally Posted by whoover

I think he's asking about sigs.

Ah, thanks for deciphering.

[sound 8]

Originally Posted by TMC M5

It looks a little too dark to be Flint Grey.... it looks closer to Tectite...but I have never seen a Tectite CL65...it is beautiful regardless of the color. Any more pics?

Tom

I saw a new CL500 in the dealer showroom today, an incredible colour called

Germinite Grey.

[AMG S55]

Sound 8 you have quite a collection of cars there!!

I am very pleasd to see that you have gone for the cream leather in the CL65 and the S600, you definatly have taste!!

I hope you enjoy them

[sound 8]

Thanks!!
I like black and dark Grey's but always try to get a light interior with natural
or black wood for contrast. Unfortunately most people have black with black
interior, suppose it doesn't show the dirt!!

[AMG S55]

Yes I love the tan leather with the wallnut wood trim, it amazes me how so many people go with the black leather and the brushed steel trim...

Did you buy your cars brand new or used? I usually prefer new cars because you can have them the way you want, but the 65 engines are very expensive!!

[JAYCL600]

This guy Sound 8 is the biggest douchebag loser on MBWorld.

[Gondon]

Did you make the ECU reset?

I wanna see you burn your tires !!

[sound 8]

Originally Posted by JAYCL600

This guy Sound 8 is the biggest douchebag loser on MBWorld.

If this is the only post you can manage, I suggest you get a life!!!

[sound 8]

Originally Posted by AMG S55

Yes I love the tan leather with the wallnut wood trim, it amazes me how so many people go with the black leather and the brushed steel trim...

Did you buy your cars brand new or used? I usually prefer new cars because you can have them the way you want, but the 65 engines are very expensive!!

Hi, no I bought it with one previous from a main dealer. Came with only
12k on the clock and 2 years warranty. It's funny because it's mint condition
and I don't want perking dents or stone chips yet I want to use it every day.
The only time black with black and chrome inside works is in the SL55 in my
opinion.What colour and interior is your S55, why not post some pics.