2005 SLK 55 AMG v. 93 FD
Shift points are totally car-specific once a car is modified. For optimum shift points, you need to dyno your car in each gear. I highly suggest you read this post: https://www.rx7club.com/showpost.php...63&postcount=7
Originally Posted by pinkrx7
just updating kinda im putting the final touches on my newly installed motor... gotta go order some damn bolts later but yeah.. shes psyching me out talking about she can race because she signed up at a track where she races exotic cars.. then shes like how about i race you with one of my dads cars lambo,carrera gt,etc. im like GAKKKK wth how am i supposed to beat her..anyone know good shift points for 0-120
What you need to do is borrow my FD! We will run 32psi and c116, and this way she can bring any exotic she feels most comfortable in using.
Now all I will ask in return is: the girls name, her email and an introduction!!
Do we have a deal?
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From: Ponte Vedra, FL
Originally Posted by greg schroeder
Here are videos
SLK 55 AMG 0 - 100 - 0 mph
http://videos.streetfire.net/search/...EF52029CDB.htm
FD - 0 - 140 mph with DP, CB , Power FC 11 psi, modified stock air box to help forced induction, low fuel for weight reduction
http://videos.streetfire.net/video/7...4CAE7C07B4.htm
I found a video of the SLK 55 AMG Mercedes on Streetfire.net doing a 0 - 100 - 0. You can watch when the car starts accelerating a bit under 2 seconds in the video. The 0 - 100 looks like it's a bit over 12 seconds. The Mercedes computer traction control sticks the car good off the line and pulls smooth on up to 100. I also have a video of my old FD for 0 - 140. At the time I had a down pipe, cat back, Power FC 11 psi, stock modified air box, stock cat, stock twins, stock engine. For that run the car spun uncontrollably all the way through first and part of second and it still did the 0 - 100 a bit under 12 seconds with 11 psi and stock twins sequential. If you race her from a roll of about 45 mph in second you'll win if your car is running correctly. You'll be a couple cars ahead at 100 mph. Shut down when you're done with third gear.
The only way you're going to loose with a properly running FD is if you have a single turbo and low boost with big laggy intercooler which would have a lousy power curve.
SLK 55 AMG 0 - 100 - 0 mph
http://videos.streetfire.net/search/...EF52029CDB.htm
FD - 0 - 140 mph with DP, CB , Power FC 11 psi, modified stock air box to help forced induction, low fuel for weight reduction
http://videos.streetfire.net/video/7...4CAE7C07B4.htm
I found a video of the SLK 55 AMG Mercedes on Streetfire.net doing a 0 - 100 - 0. You can watch when the car starts accelerating a bit under 2 seconds in the video. The 0 - 100 looks like it's a bit over 12 seconds. The Mercedes computer traction control sticks the car good off the line and pulls smooth on up to 100. I also have a video of my old FD for 0 - 140. At the time I had a down pipe, cat back, Power FC 11 psi, stock modified air box, stock cat, stock twins, stock engine. For that run the car spun uncontrollably all the way through first and part of second and it still did the 0 - 100 a bit under 12 seconds with 11 psi and stock twins sequential. If you race her from a roll of about 45 mph in second you'll win if your car is running correctly. You'll be a couple cars ahead at 100 mph. Shut down when you're done with third gear.
The only way you're going to loose with a properly running FD is if you have a single turbo and low boost with big laggy intercooler which would have a lousy power curve.
His car does not have the same mods yours did (close, but not the same). And, FWIW, I wouldn't be timing some 3rd party street videos of total strangers & their cars for a comparison test? (not trying to "pontificate" - just noting the cars & conditions are unknowns).
I'm no drag expert but own a modded SLK55 & modded RX-7 (as well as both cars in stock format). From what I know of his mods & a stock SLK55, it will be a tight race in the 1/4. It looks to me to be a tight race & hey, if he loses, he can get a massage from his hottie
. See ya,
-Matt
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From: Sherman, Texas USA
Lose buy the food, then graciously and a movie then go for a stroll around the park talking about “I never noticed the back end of you car curved the way it did until you passed me 
” After that play it by….. ear??? 
” After that play it by….. ear???
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From: san jose
With only a downpipe and exhaust, it's not looking good for you to be honest. I driven many of the AMG mercedes and the SLK 55 is no joke even if it ain't got the chargers like S, E,SL....Don't race her one mistake and she own you..
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Originally Posted by pinkrx7
just updating kinda im putting the final touches on my newly installed motor... gotta go order some damn bolts later but yeah.. shes psyching me out talking about she can race because she signed up at a track where she races exotic cars.. then shes like how about i race you with one of my dads cars lambo,carrera gt,etc. im like GAKKKK wth how am i supposed to beat her..anyone know good shift points for 0-120
If it's the Carrara GT run from a standing start up to about 60, no more.
If it's a Lamborghini of any type run from a standing start.
If it's the Mercedes run from 45 mph. Start in your second gear.
Don't cut your FD short. Check your FD for boost leaks starting from above the turbos all the way to the intercooler and then from intercooler to the throttle body. Look for oil residue with dust adhered to it. If there's dust and oil there it leaks and you're loosing power. Keep your car out of boost before racing. Don't sit at idle.
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From: Scottsdale, Arizona
Originally Posted by burnoutking999
a guy i know owns a clk55 amg... he runs 10.56 and calls taht his grocery getter!! you should see the noble!
Maybe your bud has a 250 nitrous shot in his clk 55 amg, but the rest of the guys are about here.
http://www.dragtimes.com/results.php...arch+DragTimes
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Originally Posted by greg schroeder
That time would be more appropriate to one of the Mercedes V12 twin turbo models along computer flash, exhaust, drag radials on a day with altitude density near sea level and a tail wind.
Maybe your bud has a 250 nitrous shot in his clk 55 amg, but the rest of the guys are about here.
http://www.dragtimes.com/results.php...arch+DragTimes
Maybe your bud has a 250 nitrous shot in his clk 55 amg, but the rest of the guys are about here.
http://www.dragtimes.com/results.php...arch+DragTimes
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Originally Posted by burnoutking999
he has the heads cams valvetrian computer work etc... very nicely done car and more money than ill ever put in my car. the noble is pretty stockish but thats not saying its a slouch either.
http://www.renntechmercedes.com/Tune_Prod.html
I'd like to see you buds car run. I bet he's pulling your chain.
Those Nobles are cool. I have one in my Xbox 360.
http://www.quantumsoft.co.uk/files/c.../Noble_M10.jpg
Originally Posted by pinkrx7
SLK 55 AMG isnt 140 its like 70k ish.. if i remember right it wieghs 3397 ish.. she wieghs like 110-120 ish.. sooooo 3517/355=9.34.. while me 2904/260 with my wieght reduction should get 11.16 so doesnt that make me slower?lets say out of ten im only a 7 on the driver scale.. i think im going to end up paying for some damn sushi..
remember to subtract the ponies lost to the wheels on the benzo.
figure 11-14% and thats about 40 hp so it should look more like
3517/315=11.16 vs 2904/260=11.16
looks like a good race to me both with same power to weight ratio
good luck
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http://www.car-videos.net/performanc...D1=284&ID2=198
according to this comparison it would be close, but you should be faster.. (well presumably considering your mods)
according to this comparison it would be close, but you should be faster.. (well presumably considering your mods)
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