I built it, read on......
 

I have found an owner in Buffalo NY that is going to take a CLK 55 to the upper limit of performance!

We are going to install the Kleeman intercooled supercharger, Kleeman 4 wheel brakes, 19" wheels, and the illuminated door sills.

I can't wait....

We will keep you guys posted!

:cool:

Donnie,

So, I'm sure there will be rides for all at the grand opening, right?:D

No! What do you mean No?

Have a great day,
Larry

When does the car arrive at the shop? I'd love to see it "in progress" while I'm in town :).

The CLK55 arrived today. It has 3k miles on it. We put it on the dyno and it pulled just over 280 a the rear wheels! That number was a little higher than I expected....

Well, we are going to increase that significantly.

Donnie one quick question, is it true that Kleemann is the only kit out there with a integrated water to air intercooler as part of the unit?

Also, any chance you you guys getting some video and audio coverage in the new shop of the transformation? This needs to be documented! :D

Perfect time to give us MercedesShop members a "video" tour of the new facilities as well. That would be way cool.

At least one full dyno run on audio,
....... pleassssseeeee?

We will do more than that. We will have a complete build with pics and dyno results! I have already dyno'd the car for the before.

The owner has already called and added to the list. We are considering Nitrous and an internal roll bar with 4 point harnesses.

This car will be truly outrageous!

I must come see this project when it nears completion!

Now that sounds exciting. Next time I am in the area I would love to see the new shop and the new adventure.

Keep us posted

Dwight

Click here to see project status!

:D

woweee!!
 

Those curves are unbelievable!
I think I want one. I'm in NYC.
What happens to mfg. warranty?
Can I get a project quote?
:p
Thanks!

MY e-mail is Benzmac@peachparts.com. Send me some contact information and I will be glad to quote.

Too cool! Now go spank some M5s!! :)

This car will suck the lights off of an M5.

I am more impressed every time I drive it. It has the smoothest power you have ever felt, but then again, if you hit the mat with the pedal, you should hold on tightly! At 30-40 mph, it will downshift and lay down rubber.

I am going to have to build one for ME.

HMMMMMM, I am thinking of a MercedesShop raffle to fund this.

Dang it Donnie, if you'd have only worked a little longer each night, or a little faster, you could have taken me on one of them high power runs while I was there ;) :) :D.

In all honesty, the project is together much faster than I'd have imagined. I thought it wasn't scheduled to be ready for testing until next week. Don't forget to re-enforce the seat backs :D.

Jeez, just looked at the update - almost 90MPH in 660 feet. WOW!

Very Cool
 

I worship you from a far

JCD

MAN, Donnie, can you make my diesel do that???!!! :D

...just kidding.....

:)
Mike

Good Job
 

Donnie. I really enjoyed the pics of the Atlanta Dragstrip. Looking forward to being up there in May (May 4-6th - Southern Nationals). How bout building one for the Pro Mod circuit? :) Why didn't you show the picture of you warming up the tires like the one attached?

It's a sign of how damn fast this car is. Remember Back To The Future - 88MPH was the threshold! :D :D :D :D

Actually, I believe the linked page had probaby been updated on the 15th.

Supercar!
 

WOW!!!

hate to reiterate...but
 

Damn is that car sick! I saw it in the pic, but you didn't even list that the car had a Kleeman speed-sensitive suspension, isn't that a killer mod in itself??

I somehow doubt kleeman has anything for my '99 E300 turbodiesel. I wonder why nobody makes diesel performance parts, considering their more sturdy build. I know those dodge cummins guys build some ruthless diesels, 500hp,1000 lb/ft torque..

Theres plenty of performance out there for a diesel. you just happen to be on the wrong side of the pond to see any of it.

Re: hate to reiterate...but
 

The diesel tuning market is pretty narrow here- HOWEVER in EU its abig scene. KLEEMANN does have late model diesel tuning solutions for MBZ. I will be more than happy to bring these products into the country if there is demand enough!

I love the car, but the only thing I do not like about it is the intake. The one that replced the stock CLK seems to be abit restrictive.
So Kleemann are you working on a better one that will keep the ram air of the stock intake kind of like what Carlsson has done for the 32K.
http://www.carlsson.de/bildseiten/e210/cm32k.jpg
I just think that this type of intake would be better.
Subman

Air intake box
 

Subman-

Yes- KLEEMANN has V8 and V6 airboxes that use the existing air routing in development. The first prototypes have been delivered to KDK. Some small adjustments were required so final units will be 1 month away. The KLEEMANN air box will sit on top like the factory unit and use the two duct holes at either side of the radiator. "ramair" if you will (I wonder if Pontiac knew that they were coining a pop culture phrase when they came up with that in the 60's?). ;)

Donnie,

Congratulation to a great job.
Keep us posted.


Gunter

Very nice Benzmac

12.4 in a stock looking CLK coupe? Yowza!

The problem? Hhhmm...

$93,000 for a CLK55.

$10K or so for bits.

$5K or so for labour.

$10K for brakes and other parts.

$10K for wheels and tires. (19" multi-piece wheels? I've owned lots of cars that cost less than ONE, much less a set!)

Probably staring $130K+ by the time it's done. (Canuck bucks)

I could get a NEW C32 AMG and a CLK320 Cabriolet for about the same money, but there's no 12.4 quarters to be had...

COOL!
12.415 for quarter miles.
I wish MBautowerks were in CA.
:D

Buy a USED CLK55 and put a KLEEMANN on it!

$65K for the car
$20K for the Kompressor (installed)
-------
$85K total

mia dio. I am going to wet my pants in anticipation

Can something like this be done to the 500E???

I know Rentech does blowers, but they are very proud of them!

Any competitive alternatives from Kleeman?

We don't offer a super for the 119 engine. I wish we did! I have had a few people ask about them.