two weeks later and I can't smile wide enough

pnadin · 03-17-2004, 03:17 AM

I can't believe how pleased I am with my new CLK55 (W209).

Everytime I put my foot down I laugh out loud.

It's not just because of the acceleration (my last car was an M3) but because of the way it accelerates and the beautiful engine noise it makes in the process.

Plus I get a luxury ride too - the M3 could never offer this.

I miss the M3's handling but I'd never never never swap back.

Paul
04 CLK55 W209

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FIXEDupW209 · 03-17-2004, 03:24 AM

welcome and glad you enjoy your beast

v8rush · 03-17-2004, 01:05 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by pnadin
I can't believe how pleased I am with my new CLK55 (W209).

Everytime I put my foot down I laugh out loud.

It's not just because of the acceleration (my last car was an M3) but because of the way it accelerates and the beautiful engine noise it makes in the process.

Plus I get a luxury ride too - the M3 could never offer this.

I miss the M3's handling but I'd never never never swap back.

Paul
04 CLK55 W209

Time to bring it to a Kleeman facility.

pnadin · 03-17-2004, 05:07 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by v8rush
Time to bring it to a Kleeman facility.

Why ???

SiLvaC32 · 03-17-2004, 05:46 PM

glad you love the transition! alot of the BMW fans just won't admit that CLK55 is a worthy car.

JamE55 · 03-17-2004, 06:29 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by pnadin
Why ???

It will make your smile very wide and you will not be able to stop!

Everytime you put your foot on the gas you'll be like this --->

:p

ajayz · 03-17-2004, 06:52 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by JamE55
It will make your smile very wide and you will not be able to stop! Everytime you put your foot on the gas you'll be like this ---> :p

Take James's advice; he knows what he's talking about.

v8rush · 03-17-2004, 08:01 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by JamE55
It will make your smile very wide and you will not be able to stop! Everytime you put your foot on the gas you'll be like this ---> :p

Eactly.

Spotty-Dog · 03-17-2004, 10:38 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by pnadin
I can't believe how pleased I am with my new CLK55 (W209).

Everytime I put my foot down I laugh out loud.

It's not just because of the acceleration (my last car was an M3) but because of the way it accelerates and the beautiful engine noise it makes in the process.

Plus I get a luxury ride too - the M3 could never offer this.

I miss the M3's handling but I'd never never never swap back.

Paul
04 CLK55 W209

You've summed it up nicely! Now don't you feel better that you have that off your chest?

Frisco · 03-18-2004, 12:07 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by pnadin
I miss the M3's handling but I'd never never never swap back.

Get a set of coilovers?

pnadin · 03-18-2004, 06:41 PM

Although I miss the M3's handling I dont want to make the CLK55 handle like the M3 if I lose any of the ride quality.

I assume the reference to kleeman is for fitting a supercharger. Sounds like offering Lara Croft a boob job - sure they can be even bigger, but why ?

Wider tyres would be needed to put more power down but at what cost ? More road noise ?

I think the AMG stock car is excellent and I am too nervous to hand my baby over to an aftermarket mod garage. The car is designed to be a GT - If I wanted a track car I would have kept the M3.

Happy to compromise,
Paul

JamE55 · 03-18-2004, 06:52 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by pnadin
I assume the reference to kleeman is for fitting a supercharger. Sounds like offering Lara Croft a boob job - sure they can be even bigger, but why ?

Wider tyres would be needed to put more power down but at what cost ? More road noise ?

I think the AMG stock car is excellent and I am too nervous to hand my baby over to an aftermarket mod garage. The car is designed to be a GT - If I wanted a track car I would have kept the M3.

Happy to compromise,
Paul

lol! Yes i remember that feeling very well. I too was thinking like that why more hp? Why this and that...?? Well (this is at least what happened to me) after driving the car you get tired and bored with the power it has to offer. Even worse when you get to race something that has more juice than you (M5 peeps) and then you don't feel like racing that person just because hes got more HP than you. So then you think i need more hp and that's where the Kleemann comes into play. My only suggestion to you is that if you have not driven a Kleemann 55 car go and do so because it's the same exact car and no noise. The only difference is when you stomp on the gas then that's when you'll realize you're not driving an ordinary 55 but a monster within. Again this is just my personal experience.

RJC · 03-18-2004, 08:06 PM

Is the warranty on the engine/ecus etc voided when you Kleemannize?
If so I'd stay away from it.

pnadin · 03-19-2004, 04:00 AM

I cant find any info on kleeman for the UK.

What does the BHP/torque increase to ?

How much does it cost including fitting (approx) ?

Did you get to test drive one before you agreed ?

Thanks

Paul

JamE55 · 03-19-2004, 09:28 AM

Try these sites. Should give you most of the information you're looking for...

www.kleemann.dk
www.kleemannusa.com

RJC: As far as i know i does not void the warranty.

pnadin: For UK figures i believe it bumps the HP to around 550HP. Check kleemann auth dealer for cost. And yes i test drove a 55 version before getting it.

Hope these answers help you guys.

pnadin · 03-19-2004, 09:41 PM

550

550

550

GULP !!!

Thanks for the links

Paul

RJC · 03-19-2004, 10:45 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by JamE55
Try these sites. Should give you most of the information you're looking for...

www.kleemann.dk
www.kleemannusa.com

RJC: As far as i know i does not void the warranty.

Hope these answers help you guys.

Thanks for the reply. I would get the info directly from MB in writting that the warranty would not be voided on the engine and related components...I think it would.

Stiggs · 03-22-2004, 04:56 PM

Driving around Connecticut with 550 horse would definitely get me killed!! I drive like an A-hole already as it is!! What is the point of all that horse if you aren't going to the track? Take me for example. I'm not going to the track with my CLK55...so for me, stock is good. My car can beat 99% of all the cars I see here on the road. Adding all that horse is just overkill! There's not a lot of times where I get to race people at stoplights...but when I do, even though I'm stock, I still beat them hands down.

I'm not knocking Kleeman....I'm sure they are great, but just not for everyone. For me, I would rather get a nicer radio system for the cost of a supercharger!

JamE55 · 03-22-2004, 05:30 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Stiggs
Driving around Connecticut with 550 horse would definitely get me killed!! I drive like an A-hole already as it is!! What is the point of all that horse if you aren't going to the track? Take me for example. I'm not going to the track with my CLK55...so for me, stock is good. My car can beat 99% of all the cars I see here on the road. Adding all that horse is just overkill! There's not a lot of times where I get to race people at stoplights...but when I do, even though I'm stock, I still beat them hands down.

I'm not knocking Kleeman....I'm sure they are great, but just not for everyone. For me, I would rather get a nicer radio system for the cost of a supercharger!

03-17-2004, 05:46 PM	#5
SiLvaC32 MBWorld Fanatic! Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Santa Barbara Cali Posts: 2,301 Drives: C32	glad you love the transition! alot of the BMW fans just won't admit that CLK55 is a worthy car. __________________

03-18-2004, 06:41 PM	#11
pnadin Almost a Member! Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: UK Manchester Posts: 52 Drives: 04 CLK55	mod choices Although I miss the M3's handling I dont want to make the CLK55 handle like the M3 if I lose any of the ride quality. I assume the reference to kleeman is for fitting a supercharger. Sounds like offering Lara Croft a boob job - sure they can be even bigger, but why ? Wider tyres would be needed to put more power down but at what cost ? More road noise ? I think the AMG stock car is excellent and I am too nervous to hand my baby over to an aftermarket mod garage. The car is designed to be a GT - If I wanted a track car I would have kept the M3. Happy to compromise, Paul

03-18-2004, 08:06 PM	#13
RJC MBWorld Fanatic! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: 2000 ft over the Fl coast in a B-17 Posts: 3,786	Is the warranty on the engine/ecus etc voided when you Kleemannize? If so I'd stay away from it. __________________ RJC 2007 PORSCHE 997 Carrera S Meteor Gray Metallic/Black Twin Turbo Forged 19" rims Leather Sport Seats Embossed Crests Sport Chrono Package Plus Self Dimming Mirrors Polished Tips 6 Speed 2008 BMW 328 2nd Car Titanium Silver Metallic/Black Sport Package Steptronic w/Paddles etc, etc Previous MB's 2006 E55, 2004 CLK500, 2003 CLK500, 2001 CLK430, 2000 CLK430, 1999 CLK430, 1992 300CE. Previous Other Brands Ferrari, Porsche, BMW, Corvette

03-19-2004, 04:00 AM	#14
pnadin Almost a Member! Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: UK Manchester Posts: 52 Drives: 04 CLK55	kleemam supercharger I cant find any info on kleeman for the UK. What does the BHP/torque increase to ? How much does it cost including fitting (approx) ? Did you get to test drive one before you agreed ? Thanks Paul Last edited by pnadin; 03-19-2004 at 04:12 AM.

03-19-2004, 09:28 AM	#15
JamE55 Out Of Control! Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: CA, NV, CO Posts: 19,916	Try these sites. Should give you most of the information you're looking for... www.kleemann.dk www.kleemannusa.com RJC: As far as i know i does not void the warranty. pnadin: For UK figures i believe it bumps the HP to around 550HP. Check kleemann auth dealer for cost. And yes i test drove a 55 version before getting it. Hope these answers help you guys. __________________ CLK-DTM AMG...The only one you'll need for the street! Reliable Tuning Companies Below: www.Evosport.com Buy now or die! www.EuroteckMotorsports.com Buy now or die!! www.ttmotorsports.com If you want to hear the voice of God! :D What Kleemann does to mere mortals --->

03-17-2004, 03:24 AM	#2
FIXEDupW209 MBWorld Fanatic! Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: HOME OF THE LAKERS!!! Posts: 2,486 Drives: A bucket on wheels	welcome and glad you enjoy your beast

03-19-2004, 09:41 PM	#16
pnadin Almost a Member! Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: UK Manchester Posts: 52 Drives: 04 CLK55	550 BHP 550 550 550 GULP !!! Thanks for the links Paul

03-22-2004, 04:56 PM	#18
Stiggs MBWorld Fanatic! Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Connecticut Posts: 7,188 Drives: 2003 CLK55	Driving around Connecticut with 550 horse would definitely get me killed!! I drive like an A-hole already as it is!! What is the point of all that horse if you aren't going to the track? Take me for example. I'm not going to the track with my CLK55...so for me, stock is good. My car can beat 99% of all the cars I see here on the road. Adding all that horse is just overkill! There's not a lot of times where I get to race people at stoplights...but when I do, even though I'm stock, I still beat them hands down. I'm not knocking Kleeman....I'm sure they are great, but just not for everyone. For me, I would rather get a nicer radio system for the cost of a supercharger! __________________ 1999 CLK430 Black/Black(Gone) 1999 ML430 Black Opal 2003 CLK55 Black/Black

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