*** VRP CLK63 Cabriolet Project ***

Vadim @ FD · 03-19-2008, 01:38 PM

Ladies and Gentlemen,

One of our clients was kind enough to send us his brand new CLK63 Cabriolet for product develeopment and customization.

Plans include:

- Kompressor system with low and high boost levels
- Upgraded drivetrain with Quaife differential
- Custom suspension
- Custom brakes with composite rotors
- Black Series wide body
- Custom wheels

Once I get over 1000 miles on the car I will take it for a baseline dyno.

Stay Tuned!

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oldgixxer · 03-19-2008, 01:50 PM

Dayuum,most be nice to have money like that

ROCKETW19 · 03-19-2008, 01:55 PM

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Originally Posted by oldgixxer

Dayuum,most be nice to have money like that

+1

vrus · 03-19-2008, 02:14 PM

The owner of the car is a Canadian friend of mine, and we just finished doing a VR600++ on his E55 up here in Canada. He really wanted a crazy convertible to enjoy for the summer so he found this beautiful white CLK63 cab and told us to go nuts with it.

We will have alot of progress pics and info as the build progresses.. This is going to be a fun project!!

nj500fbc · 03-19-2008, 08:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vrus

The owner of the car is a Canadian friend of mine, and we just finished doing a VR600++ on his E55 up here in Canada. He really wanted a crazy convertible to enjoy for the summer so he found this beautiful white CLK63 cab and told us to go nuts with it.

We will have alot of progress pics and info as the build progresses.. This is going to be a fun project!!

VRUS....
I am stoked to see this happen.....

The white is the sharpest color on that car.
I have been very impressed with your knowledge, work ethic and dedication to "getting it right" with all of the vehicles you have modified. Although many of the larger companies who modify our cars do a good job, it seems to me you are the one who has the sharpest grasp on what the clients are looking for, how to get there and "ahead of the curve" knowledge on how the cars perform. I must acknowledge and appreciate all the time and effort you have devoted to your profession.
When I purchase my cls55, I think the first step will be getting it on a vehicle transpo to your shop.

-Chris

ProjectC55 · 03-19-2008, 10:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by oldgixxer

Dayuum,most be nice to have money like that

+10000000000000

vrus · 03-19-2008, 10:26 PM

You are too kind!! I truly appreciate the kind words.. I've always been on the customer side of the fence and have been modding cars since I was old enough to drive so I've spent my fair share on mods.. Being on the vendor side for me is no different.. I just make stuff that I want for myself.. If it isn't good enough for me, it can never be good enough for someone else... that's basically my motto.

It's a tough, long road.. Doing R&D and making individual pieces work together as a package is what makes companies real tuners.. We are working towards this goal...

Whenever you are ready, we will be here to help you!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by nj500fbc

VRUS....
I am stoked to see this happen.....

The white is the sharpest color on that car.
I have been very impressed with your knowledge, work ethic and dedication to "getting it right" with all of the vehicles you have modified. Although many of the larger companies who modify our cars do a good job, it seems to me you are the one who has the sharpest grasp on what the clients are looking for, how to get there and "ahead of the curve" knowledge on how the cars perform. I must acknowledge and appreciate all the time and effort you have devoted to your profession.
When I purchase my cls55, I think the first step will be getting it on a vehicle transpo to your shop.

-Chris

bcaruso · 03-20-2008, 01:20 PM

What an awesome project. I wish you guys the best of luck and look forward to seeing the progress.

BenzoBoi · 03-20-2008, 02:30 PM

scrwmpwr · 03-20-2008, 06:36 PM

Any plans for longtube headers?

vrus · 03-20-2008, 06:56 PM

On the 63 we are doing a shorty design so that all the emissions equipment stays in place. They are already in the works.

Quote:

Originally Posted by scrwmpwr

Any plans for longtube headers?

psk145 · 03-20-2008, 07:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vadim @ VRP

Once I get over 1000 miles on the car I will take it for a baseline dyno.

ahh, another great perk of working for VRP!!

Murtaza · 03-20-2008, 09:36 PM

Awesome, can't wait to see the end result.

The CLK 63 Cabriolet is such a chick car but with some aesthetic work it will look deadly

Clk&Slk · 03-20-2008, 11:46 PM

The look would not be complete without the "quad exhaust system". Ever thought about doing that mod?

Addicted2Speed · 03-21-2008, 12:59 AM

This is awesome, I can't wait to see what you guys do with it. However, don't you guys think you already have too many other ongoing projects, won't adding more detract from the ongoing projects like the 1000hp SL65? Just wandering.... anyway good luck with everything!

jrcart · 03-21-2008, 11:02 AM

The Black Series wide body kit is a no brainer for the front, it will bolt right up, but it looks like you are going to have your work cut out for you on those rear quarters. Thats going to to take some skilled hands to get a factory look.

I'll be keeping a close eye on this interesting and cool project.

Vadim @ FD · 03-21-2008, 01:16 PM

Thank you gentlemen for your support!

Quote:

Any plans for longtube headers?

Possibly later. No doubt they will add more power than shorty ones. It is the hastle of dealing with warranty and smog issues that makes less appealing to most 63 owners vs. bolt on approach.

Quote:

The look would not be complete without the "quad exhaust system". Ever thought about doing that mod?

It is part of the plan.

Quote:

The Black Series wide body kit is a no brainer for the front, it will bolt right up, but it looks like you are going to have your work cut out for you on those rear quarters. Thats going to to take some skilled hands to get a factory look.

I have access to some very talented body guys. I will show their work once we get to the exterior upgrades.

Vadim @ FD · 03-25-2008, 09:07 PM

Time for baseline.

Blue Graph - stock.

Red Graph - no charcoal filters.

Green Graph - VRP HiFlow filters.

Since stock CLK63 is rated at 475HP, we are down 25 RWHp vs. E, CLS, and S/CL63s. During dyno I scanned the car and timing is down 3-4 degrees vs. other chassis. This could very well explain the difference in power.

The remainder of VR530 is next, than Powerchip software and than shorty headers.

Stay Tuned!

MB_Forever · 04-08-2008, 04:19 PM

Very interesting...... the 390 whp seems to match exactly what Mercedes advertises ( that's a first

)

475 crank hp - 18% drivetrain loss = 390 whp

jrcart · 04-08-2008, 04:25 PM

How are the body mods coming? I am dying to see the cab with a BS body on it.

Vadim @ FD · 04-08-2008, 07:48 PM

I will have some project pixs up very soon.

drop997stop · 04-08-2008, 08:53 PM

crap, removing the charcoal filters resulted in a loss of 5tq

SC24VR6 · 04-08-2008, 09:49 PM

Cant wait to see your project come out

Thanks for your good service Im the one installed 530 kit on monday

Robert

SteveL · 04-08-2008, 09:51 PM

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Originally Posted by drop997stop

crap, removing the charcoal filters resulted in a loss of 5tq

Don't look at the max numbers, look at the area under the curve. Without the charcoal filters there is a good increase in tq between the red and blue line.

vrus · 04-09-2008, 01:52 AM

I have been working for 2 weeks researching this to try and get a complete list of everything needed...

Finally, after speaking with 3 different dealers, I have 21 pages worth of diagrams and part #s to do this.. Black Series stuff is almost as hard to find as the CLK-DTM stuff ... lol...

I think I now have a complete list of parts required to do the project.

We will be doing the full dual exhuast conversion and everything else required to make the outside of the car look like a Black Series.

In parts cost alone we are at almost $13,000 in case anyone else is thinking about doing this to their 63. I'll take some pics of the body panels once we receive everything and post them for you guys.

Quote:

Originally Posted by jrcart

How are the body mods coming? I am dying to see the cab with a BS body on it.

03-20-2008, 02:30 PM	#9
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Murtaza MBWorld Fanatic! Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: SoCal Posts: 1,352 Drives: 08' M6	Awesome, can't wait to see the end result. The CLK 63 Cabriolet is such a chick car but with some aesthetic work it will look deadly __________________ ___________________________________ '08 M6 Alpine White on Black \| Resonator / Post Cat Delete / RPi Scoops + block off plates / BMC filters '06 SL55 030 Black on Berry Red \| 20" HRE 542R w PS2's \| Resonator Delete (gone) '06 SL500 Iridium Silver on Berry Red \|Straight Piped \| Quad Tips \| 8k heads/fogs \| SmarTop Roof Control Mod \| Blacked out tails / decklid spoiler / badges / fins - Work done by HMS '06 E350 \| Stock workhorse (gone)

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jrcart MBWorld Fanatic! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Naperville, IL/Chicago Posts: 2,963 Drives: 08 Evosport CLK 63 Blk Series	The Black Series wide body kit is a no brainer for the front, it will bolt right up, but it looks like you are going to have your work cut out for you on those rear quarters. Thats going to to take some skilled hands to get a factory look. I'll be keeping a close eye on this interesting and cool project. __________________ 2008 CLK 63 Black Series

03-25-2008, 09:07 PM	#18
Vadim @ FD SPONSOR Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Southern California Posts: 2,854 Drives: S600TT, R350	Time for baseline. Blue Graph - stock. Red Graph - no charcoal filters. Green Graph - VRP HiFlow filters. Since stock CLK63 is rated at 475HP, we are down 25 RWHp vs. E, CLS, and S/CL63s. During dyno I scanned the car and timing is down 3-4 degrees vs. other chassis. This could very well explain the difference in power. The remainder of VR530 is next, than Powerchip software and than shorty headers. Stay Tuned! __________________

03-19-2008, 01:50 PM	#2
oldgixxer Banned Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: orange county NY Posts: 1,322 Drives: '05 C55(sold)'05 E55(sold)'06 911C4S(sold)'06 ML350 '06 CLS55(sold),buncha slo bikes	Dayuum,most be nice to have money like that

03-19-2008, 02:14 PM	#4
vrus Banned Join Date: May 2004 Location: Richmond Hill, Ontario Posts: 3,797 Drives: 2003 E55 AMG	The owner of the car is a Canadian friend of mine, and we just finished doing a VR600++ on his E55 up here in Canada. He really wanted a crazy convertible to enjoy for the summer so he found this beautiful white CLK63 cab and told us to go nuts with it. We will have alot of progress pics and info as the build progresses.. This is going to be a fun project!!

03-20-2008, 01:20 PM	#8
bcaruso Almost a Member! Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 31 Drives: 08 E63 Soon	What an awesome project. I wish you guys the best of luck and look forward to seeing the progress.

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Clk&Slk Banned Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Socal Posts: 962 Drives: 06' Clk 500 Cabriolet, 01' CL 55, 00' Clk 430	The look would not be complete without the "quad exhaust system". Ever thought about doing that mod?

03-21-2008, 12:59 AM	#15
Addicted2Speed MBWorld Fanatic! Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 1,027 Drives: Lotus Elise SLK55	This is awesome, I can't wait to see what you guys do with it. However, don't you guys think you already have too many other ongoing projects, won't adding more detract from the ongoing projects like the 1000hp SL65? Just wandering.... anyway good luck with everything!

04-08-2008, 04:19 PM	#19
MB_Forever MBWorld Fanatic! Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: California, USA Posts: 5,909 Drives: E63 P30, CL500 Sport	CLk63 Dyno Very interesting...... the 390 whp seems to match exactly what Mercedes advertises ( that's a first ) 475 crank hp - 18% drivetrain loss = 390 whp __________________ 2007 E63 w/P30 ---> 12.22 @ 115.1 (100% STOCK - Seeking 12.1x @ 116)

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jrcart MBWorld Fanatic! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Naperville, IL/Chicago Posts: 2,963 Drives: 08 Evosport CLK 63 Blk Series	How are the body mods coming? I am dying to see the cab with a BS body on it. __________________ 2008 CLK 63 Black Series

04-08-2008, 07:48 PM	#21
Vadim @ FD SPONSOR Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Southern California Posts: 2,854 Drives: S600TT, R350	I will have some project pixs up very soon. __________________

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drop997stop Super Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: San JO Posts: 560 Drives: 08 E 6point3	charcoal filters crap, removing the charcoal filters resulted in a loss of 5tq

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SC24VR6 Newbie Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 1	Cant wait to see your project come out Thanks for your good service Im the one installed 530 kit on monday Robert __________________ Shell V-Power

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