Two Thumbs Up To Kleemann Usa

[joe55]

Thanks to Brandon and Corey for a spectacular job in turning my pride and joy into an untouchable, street-eating machine. These guys had the SC installed within one day and spent numerous hours/days at TWO different Dyno facilities to insure that the car was PERFECT. Their dedication to both Mercedes Benz cars and to their customers was obvious throughout my stay in Colorado Springs. They really know their stuff.

For all of you who are actively researching performance upgrades, this is a "MUST", if you have the means. My CLK55 has not lost even the smallest amount of drivability, but step on the gas.........whole new ball game. This car glues you back in your seat and automatically puts a big smile on your face.

Kleemann USA definitely gets two thumbs up from me:cool:

Thanks again Brandon and Corey for all your dedication and hard work, the quality is superb!
Here's some teaser pics for all. I'll post more as my car settles in to its new system....stay tuned!;)

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid65/pf21bc0de7be06dca1072f4810adea778/fbf50561.jpg

RWHP=438
RWTQ=453.5
test performed using shitty 91 Octane gas (only gas avail in Colorado)
DIVIDE ABOVE #s BY 19-21% for #s at the crank:D:


http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid65/pb8189f2d787a81f1acbfdc33abdcf34f/fbf5053a.jpg

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid65/p620a0b276b790ed609be8cd51ce8cff8/fbf50535.jpg

[HdS500]

Congrats!!! You rock dude, I love your car.

[joe55]

Originally posted by HdS500
Congrats!!! You rock dude, I love your car.

Thanks, this car has now become the coolest car I've ever owned!

[timc]

Sweet.....


I NNNNNEEEEEDDDDDD kleemann

[digitalGM]

About how much would and upgrade like this run you if you dont mind me asking?

PS - freaking awesome ride! :)

[timc]

your sig is Waaaaaaaaayyyyyyy too big.... max is 500X100

Please have a look at the siggy rules... thanks

see this thread for the rules
siggy rules (http://bnzsport.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=6034)

[redline]

awsome!! so whats your 0-60 times?

[krk230]

your car has 453.5 horsepower now?! :::FAINT:::

[C280 JR]

wow that is hella lot of horsepower...go look for some porsche's and ferraris....hopefully they will not back down..:)

DEFENITE CONGRATULATIONS....a mod that i can only dream of

Elvir

[Brabus]

Wow awesome!

[J Irwan]

Originally posted by krk230
your car has 453.5 horsepower now?! :::FAINT:::



his Horsepower is measure at 438 at rearwheels..

well at crank should be approximately 550 hp..

This crank hp is the figure on the car specs....

say C32 stock hp is 349 hp (this figure is crank hp figure)..


so joe's CLK55 is definitely one mean BEAST :)


Regardz,

J Irwan

[run.exe]

Joe,

Though unrelated to your Kleemann extravaganza, I saw a >>RUDE<< RENNtech-esque E55 on the Bay Bridge,
this evening, driven by a *GORGEOUS* cover-girl/BEBE bus-stop-poster-type FREAK.

I LOVE the E55 (even MORE now); yours KICKS @$$!!!

With admiration,


(PS - when I finally get my Lysholm s/c installed, let's RACE for pink-slips, my friend!!!)

:cool:

[So.Cal_Benzo]

Wow Joe! That looks fantastic! Why didnt you get the purple engine cover?:P

[joe55]

Originally posted by digitalGM
About how much would and upgrade like this run you if you dont mind me asking?

PS - freaking awesome ride! :)

The list price is 16,900 and installation should run about 1500-2000 more....but it's worth it.:D

[joe55]

Originally posted by timc
your sig is Waaaaaaaaayyyyyyy too big.... max is 500X100

Please have a look at the siggy rules... thanks

see this thread for the rules
siggy rules (http://bnzsport.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=6034)

my siggy...I don't have a siggy:werd: :werd:

[krk230]

Originally posted by joe55
my siggy...I don't have a siggy:werd: :werd:

he directed that to our new member "digitalGM" :D

[joe55]

Originally posted by redline
awsome!! so whats your 0-60 times?

I'm still working on that, I just got home from Colorado with it yesterday. The car is still in the "mapping/learning phase". I'll get some miles on it and get it down to the track w/in a couple weeks.:)

[joe55]

Originally posted by run.exe
Joe,

Though unrelated to your Kleemann extravaganza, I saw a >>RUDE<< RENNtech-esque E55 on the Bay Bridge,
this evening, driven by a *GORGEOUS* cover-girl/BEBE bus-stop-poster-type FREAK.

I LOVE the E55 (even MORE now); yours KICKS @$$!!!

With admiration,


(PS - when I finally get my Lysholm s/c installed, let's RACE for pink-slips, my friend!!!)

:cool:

Thanks dude.

RACE...huh...let's go:laugh: It'll be fun for you, all the way up to the point you loose (just messing with you).

But on the serious side, set up a time for an Englishtown or ATCO raceway and let's get it on:D

[joe55]

Originally posted by So.Cal_Benzo
Wow Joe! That looks fantastic! Why didnt you get the purple engine cover?:P

that's only for advertisement, the cover I have was custom made by Brandon's guy after the SC was installed.

PINK......nah, not in my car. The black cover suits me fine.

Hey, how's the shift knob I sent?

[joe55]

Originally posted by C280 JR
wow that is hella lot of horsepower...go look for some porsche's and ferraris....hopefully they will not back down..:)

DEFENITE CONGRATULATIONS....a mod that i can only dream of

Elvir

that's all I've been doing....can't wait to see their face after falling prey to it. :cool:

[joe55]

Originally posted by krk230
he directed that to our new member "digitalGM" :D

Oh, sorry timc, I thought you were referring to me.

[So.Cal_Benzo]

Originally posted by joe55

PINK......nah, not in my car. The black cover suits me fine.

Hey, how's the shift knob I sent?
:werd: up man. A real guys car don't have purple or pink engine covers.:P *cough*Hank*cough

Shift knob is good! It's bigger than the original and it feels better on your palm.

[KLEEMANN]

Hey Joe-

Thanks for all your kind words- it was a pleasure having you and your car, and Im pleased as punch that you like it as much as you do.

You will kick some a** at the dragstrip- put some DOT legal race tires on it and I bet you can get close to the high 11's if you practice the launch. :banana:

Post your times when you do go, Im interested as can be!

[joe55]

Originally posted by KLEEMANN
Hey Joe-

Thanks for all your kind words- it was a pleasure having you and your car, and Im pleased as punch that you like it as much as you do.

You will kick some a** at the dragstrip- put some DOT legal race tires on it and I bet you can get close to the high 11's if you practice the launch. :banana:

Post your times when you do go, Im interested as can be!

Hey, what's up Brandon,
Just got in a little while ago. I finally got Mike to run his SC mustang against the sleeper.....he didn't even come close. I felt real bad :D :D :D

I spoke to Jay about getting some cheap/light wheels and the closest thing we can find to slicks. I'll let you know what he comes up with.

High 11s would be crazy:shock: :shock:

[joe55]

Originally posted by So.Cal_Benzo
:werd: up man. A real guys car don't have purple or pink engine covers.:P *cough*Hank*cough

Shift knob is good! It's bigger than the original and it feels better on your palm.

:cool: , glad it worked out for you.

[pokerface]

...I thought there'd be a prettier engine cover :o

:classic: but this is very nice indeed!!

[Dr. ///AMG]

Originally posted by So.Cal_Benzo
:werd: up man. A real guys car don't have purple or pink engine covers.:P *cough*Hank*cough



That's so true: Real guys drive their mom's car. :P

[HdS500]

Originally posted by Dr. ///AMG
That's so true: Real guys drive their mom's car. :P
PWNED lol JK Karim

[Henry47]

Originally posted by Dr. ///AMG
That's so true: Real guys drive their mom's car. :P

haha thats wrong

[Henry47]

Originally posted by digitalGM
About how much would and upgrade like this run you if you dont mind me asking?

PS - freaking awesome ride! :)


if you have to ask, you can't afford it. hah, but seriously this thing is EXPENSIVE. I'm guessing you could buy a brand new car w/ the kind of money Joe put into his CLK

[joe55]

Originally posted by Henry47
if you have to ask, you can't afford it. hah, but seriously this thing is EXPENSIVE. I'm guessing you could buy a brand new car w/ the kind of money Joe put into his CLK

That would probably be a good guess:eek:

[C280 JR]

dont u need to get new SPORT AXELS now to handle all that toruq...i know a guy with a GOLF GTI stage 3 turbo..broke his axel at the drag strip and his car does not produce nearly as much hp as ur car

Elvir

[joe55]

Originally posted by C280 JR
dont u need to get new SPORT AXELS now to handle all that toruq...i know a guy with a GOLF GTI stage 3 turbo..broke his axel at the drag strip and his car does not produce nearly as much hp as ur car

Elvir

I think it would be safe to say that there's a big difference between a Golf VW and my car. Wouldn't you say?

[Rocky]

Golf > CLK55 S/C's

:D :D :D :D :D :D

[CKlasse]

4 banger front wheel Golf axles and 8 banger mercedes axle.... hmmmmmm! :D :D

Congratz on the kleemann setup, Joe. I am looking forward to your kill posts! :)

[Brabus]

Yeah, we're counting on some slip times!! :)

[run.exe]

Originally posted by joe55
But on the serious side, set up a time for an Englishtown or ATCO raceway and let's get it on:D

Let's shoot down I-5, around Bakersfield, or through the Grapevine, entering Los Angeles.

I'd love to have video or 355mm film stock of THAT sprint!!!

Let me know when you're out this way; I will *NEVER* subject my car to ice and/or snow!!!

(i.e. - F^&K "let's go to Tahoe, baby:" I'm from HAWAII!!!)

[joe55]

Originally posted by Rocky
Golf > CLK55 S/C's

:D :D :D :D :D :D

THAT"S JUST WRONG:mad: :mad: :mad: :mad:

[joe55]

Originally posted by CKlasse
4 banger front wheel Golf axles and 8 banger mercedes axle.... hmmmmmm! :D :D

Congratz on the kleemann setup, Joe. I am looking forward to your kill posts! :)

Thanks man.

Talking about kill stories, had a new M3 fall prey to this madness today on my way to order some drag slicks. Hurt that boy sooooo bad that he followed me for 3&1/2 miles to the tire shop where I was buying my slicks. He said that he just wanted to clarify what just happened to him. :shock:

The guy left the parking lot swearing he was going directly to the dealer to trade it in..........I guess I should have fest-up to having a SC, I had told him it was stock:cool: :cool: :cool:

[KLEEMANN]

You are an evil lad Joe- too funny.:laugh:

I think you should take off the CLK55 ///AMG and just put on a CLK320 and let it go at that.;)

[joe55]

Originally posted by run.exe
Let's shoot down I-5, around Bakersfield, or through the Grapevine, entering Los Angeles.

I'd love to have video or 355mm film stock of THAT sprint!!!

Let me know when you're out this way; I will *NEVER* subject my car to ice and/or snow!!!

(i.e. - F^&K "let's go to Tahoe, baby:" I'm from HAWAII!!!)

LA.....that's on the complete opposite side of the map from me. But hey,there's no snow on the ground right now.......whatta ya say?

BTW: don't mind me, I'm race happy nowadays. Give me a couple more months and I'll be over it. BUT NOT UNTIL I RUN A NEW VIPER and spank its a*s! :banana:

[Rocky]

Originally posted by joe55
The guy left the parking lot swearing he was going directly to the dealer to trade it in..........I guess I should have fest-up to having a SC, I had told him it was stock:cool: :cool: :cool:

Your a bastard! hahahahahaha

Nice story Joe and awesome car!

Originally posted by KLEEMANN
You are an evil lad Joe- too funny.:laugh:

I think you should take off the CLK55 ///AMG and just put on a CLK320 and let it go at that.;)

Grab a 'S' anf a 'C' and you know where to put it :) CLK 55 SC


My props to KLEEMAN!



*Question...about how much more can you squeeze out of that motor? NOS? Intercooler? Extra fuel injectors?

[joe55]

Originally posted by KLEEMANN
You are an evil lad Joe- too funny.:laugh:

I think you should take off the CLK55 ///AMG and just put on a CLK320 and let it go at that.;)

That would be too evil......hay, actually that's not a bad idea! Then I can stomp on all the (ex)bullies around here on the east coast. lol:rambo: :rambo: :rambo:

then they'd feel even dumber when they see the back up close!

[CKlasse]

hehehe... nice kill !!! :D

[digitalGM]

Hahah! I wish ... my car was expensive too! :) *pout*

AdamR

Originally posted by Henry47
if you have to ask, you can't afford it. hah, but seriously this thing is EXPENSIVE. I'm guessing you could buy a brand new car w/ the kind of money Joe put into his CLK

[JasonH]

Joe,

Are you going to get some timeslips now that you have purchased some slicks? I will be extremely interested in how you will do. Sounds like it will be quick... maybe low 12's or even high 11's? Sweeeeet!!!!! :D

Jason

[joe55]

Originally posted by JasonH
Joe,

Are you going to get some timeslips now that you have purchased some slicks? I will be extremely interested in how you will do. Sounds like it will be quick... maybe low 12's or even high 11's? Sweeeeet!!!!! :D

Jason

Definately, I'm just waiting to get the car (ECU) acclimated to the new hardware;) I do however have to practice my lauch, she likes to shoot her but out a lot.:P

BTW...I'm hoping for the high 11s

[AAA_cubed]

Wow expensive mod but what a beauty it turned out to be... congrats on the mod

[KLEEMANN]

Joe-

Did you get the HOOSIERS yet?? If so- when do you go to NJ to run the car?

[Rocky]

I told my friend who's service manager over at Porsche. He was like..OMG, sweet ride and good service. He's heard of Kleemen and acknowledges thier customer service as top notch.

I told one of my best friend who's a sales manager at an Infinite. He was like..nice...but my turbo'd miata can still beat it. I was like...yeah sure. He busted a driveshaft/axle over the weekend hahahaha...now it gives him an excuse to order some CF replacements.

[joe55]

Originally posted by KLEEMANN
Joe-

Did you get the HOOSIERS yet?? If so- when do you go to NJ to run the car?

Hi Brandon,

The slicks should be in by this Wednesday. I cant wait! However, I have a lot of work still to do with my launch .:( I heard that some people lauch in winter mode, any advantage in doing this with my car? ....pointers please??? This Friday is track night in NJ.


Later,

Joe

BTW, just found out I have a DynoJet 3 f'en miles from my house.....life has just gotten sweeter:D

[joe55]

Originally posted by Rocky
I told my friend who's service manager over at Porsche. He was like..OMG, sweet ride and good service. He's heard of Kleemen and acknowledges thier customer service as top notch.

I told one of my best friend who's a sales manager at an Infinite. He was like..nice...but my turbo'd miata can still beat it. I was like...yeah sure. He busted a driveshaft/axle over the weekend hahahaha...now it gives him an excuse to order some CF replacements.

That's funny. The trouble with trying to dump too much power into a car is that it doesn't stop there. If the rest of the drivetrain can't handle it, your bragging rights go down the toilet as soon as you step on the gas. When I visited Colorado, Brandon invited me to take my car to Bandimere Race Way. I was all excited up until one of those 1000+ HP top-fuel cars with wrinckle tires pulled up to the line to race me. I was sh*ttin* my pants. I figured it was over and this guy is going to make me look silly STUPID. I had no choice but to grin and bare it. We both take off, he flys ahead, and all of a sudden out of the blue, I hear a huge bang. His car goes into a coast and I fly by him like he's standing still!

The one thing I hope is true about my car (Brandon?j/k) is that I can sit on that line all day and run my a** off and finish. But with some of these "super power" rides it's hit or miss. Now, I'm sure this car that I'm referring to had all the right compenents to facilitate the power....but you understand my point, right? :cool:


Joe

[benzofour30]

Joe 55 you live in PA where did you get your SC insstaled and what was the damage on your pocket. Very interested in puting it in my E430.
I live i NYC area.

[joe55]

Originally posted by benzofour30
Joe 55 you live in PA where did you get your SC insstaled and what was the damage on your pocket. Very interested in puting it in my E430.
I live i NYC area.

I had my unit installed in Colorado Springs. Out of pocket was~18-19K total. Your system should be a few thousand cheaper, but don't quote me on this.
I'm currently dealing with an authorized Kleemann installer located in Ivyland PA, the owner's name is Toni. From what I hear, this guy is Aces!

Try and contact Brandon (owner of Kleemann USA) via their website. He's a straight shooter and will direct you to the best possible source.

Best of luck,

Joe

BTW, don't let the price deter you, if you have the means, it's a sh*t load of fun.