BMW 550 vs MB CLK55 AMG..
01-11-2006, 07:16 AM
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well, I know I'm going to get flamed for this BUT just could not resist. Conditions were great (clear and 60 degrees), late at night, no cars, straight road.. V1 on checking around 
cruising at 70 (speed liimit) i pass a ramp entrance Iand I see some bluesh lights merging..did not pay much attention and all of the sudden comes flying next to me and stops paralle next to me.. 
so i decrease the speed and he decreases..i increase a bit and he increases..so I said what the hell V1 on and noone on the the straight road for miles (I75)..so i hitted and he hits it..he got a jump on my car as it seems he hit it first or had the gear ready as I was on driving on D.. so we went and I sat 1 car behind the whole way until his limiter hit and I passed him.. after that we exit a few miles later and he stayed in my rear until he turned..very surprised my car help its own against a bigger motor and torque (not counting 83k which is M5 territory). 
i guess the roles could have been reverse if I jumped on him.. 
here are some specs
2006 CLK55 AMG
Enlightening. Athletic 5.5 liter V-8 engine, AMG-enhanced 5-speed automatic transmission, fully automatic power soft top, 17" alloy wheels, black grille with four chrome ribs, AMG-designed sculpted front air dam, side skirts, and rear apron.
MSRP $83,275*
EngineAMG-built 5.5L 24-valve V-8 engineNet
Power362 hp @ 5,750 rpmNet
Torque376 lb-ft @ 4,000 rpm
2006 550I Step
MSRP $57,400 (configured 65,500)
Engine
Liter/type 4.8/V-8
Nominal output/rpm 360/6300 hp
Max. torque/rpm 360/3400 lb-ft
cruising at 70 (speed liimit) i pass a ramp entrance Iand I see some bluesh lights merging..did not pay much attention and all of the sudden comes flying next to me and stops paralle next to me.. so i decrease the speed and he decreases..i increase a bit and he increases..so I said what the hell V1 on and noone on the the straight road for miles (I75)..so i hitted and he hits it..he got a jump on my car as it seems he hit it first or had the gear ready as I was on driving on D.. so we went and I sat 1 car behind the whole way until his limiter hit and I passed him.. after that we exit a few miles later and he stayed in my rear until he turned..very surprised my car help its own against a bigger motor and torque (not counting 83k which is M5 territory). i guess the roles could have been reverse if I jumped on him.. here are some specs
2006 CLK55 AMG
Enlightening. Athletic 5.5 liter V-8 engine, AMG-enhanced 5-speed automatic transmission, fully automatic power soft top, 17" alloy wheels, black grille with four chrome ribs, AMG-designed sculpted front air dam, side skirts, and rear apron.
MSRP $83,275*
EngineAMG-built 5.5L 24-valve V-8 engineNet
Power362 hp @ 5,750 rpmNet
Torque376 lb-ft @ 4,000 rpm
2006 550I Step
MSRP $57,400 (configured 65,500)
Engine
Liter/type 4.8/V-8
Nominal output/rpm 360/6300 hp
Max. torque/rpm 360/3400 lb-ft
01-11-2006, 07:35 AM
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umm cant say but his kicked first as his car all of the sudden stop and i passed him pertty fast leaving him 10 or more cars behind ... i wonder if the Mtech that I'm about to install would have helped with the aerodinamics of my car ummm 
oh well not planning to do it again.
... i wonder if the Mtech that I'm about to install would have helped with the aerodinamics of my car ummm oh well not planning to do it again.
01-11-2006, 07:54 AM
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yes I know, I always wondered that of the power of the 550 engine and I tell you in a million years would have think of picking a race.. this was so uncommon for him to cruse next to me after approaching so fast.. I guess now I want more power 
ummm Dinan CAI, thrtle body and exhaust.. hahaha no way... just the Mtech will do ..I may debadge so people dont pick races with me and just install the 3color stripes of the M5 badge without the M and the 5 I have seen it in another car and looks clean
ummm Dinan CAI, thrtle body and exhaust.. hahaha no way... just the Mtech will do ..I may debadge so people dont pick races with me and just install the 3color stripes of the M5 badge without the M and the 5 I have seen it in another car and looks clean
its a stupid clk
01-11-2006, 08:23 AM
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If we have to play with amg saloons then we need M cars. 
About the badge ideea don't do it. It looks cheap if u ask me. If u want to debadge then go right ahead. That's ok...but not 3 color stripes.
Originally Posted by Don Juan' post='222753' date='Jan 11 2006, 11:54 AM
yes I know, I always wondered that of the power of the 550 engine and I tell you in a million years would have think of picking a race.. this was so uncommon for him to cruse next to me after approaching so fast.. I guess now I want more power ummm Dinan CAI, thrtle body and exhaust.. hahaha no way... just the Mtech will do ..I may debadge so people dont pick races with me and just install the 3color stripes of the M5 badge without the M and the 5 I have seen it in another car and looks clean
ummm Dinan CAI, thrtle body and exhaust.. hahaha no way... just the Mtech will do ..I may debadge so people dont pick races with me and just install the 3color stripes of the M5 badge without the M and the 5 I have seen it in another car and looks clean
01-11-2006, 08:38 AM
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Originally Posted by Don Juan' post='222727' date='Jan 11 2006, 11:16 AM
well, I know I'm going to get flamed for this BUT just could not resist. Conditions were great (clear and 60 degrees), late at night, no cars, straight road.. V1 on checking around cruising at 70 (speed liimit) i pass a ramp entrance Iand I see some bluesh lights merging..did not pay much attention and all of the sudden comes flying next to me and stops paralle next to me.. so i decrease the speed and he decreases..i increase a bit and he increases..so I said what the hell V1 on and noone on the the straight road for miles (I75)..so i hitted and he hits it..he got a jump on my car as it seems he hit it first or had the gear ready as I was on driving on D.. so we went and I sat 1 car behind the whole way until his limiter hit and I passed him.. after that we exit a few miles later and he stayed in my rear until he turned..very surprised my car help its own against a bigger motor and torque (not counting 83k which is M5 territory). i guess the roles could have been reverse if I jumped on him..
here are some specs
2006 CLK55 AMG
Enlightening. Athletic 5.5 liter V-8 engine, AMG-enhanced 5-speed automatic transmission, fully automatic power soft top, 17" alloy wheels, black grille with four chrome ribs, AMG-designed sculpted front air dam, side skirts, and rear apron.
MSRP $83,275*
EngineAMG-built 5.5L 24-valve V-8 engineNet
Power362 hp @ 5,750 rpmNet
Torque376 lb-ft @ 4,000 rpm
2006 550I Step
MSRP $57,400 (configured 65,500)
Engine
Liter/type 4.8/V-8
Nominal output/rpm 360/6300 hp
Max. torque/rpm 360/3400 lb-ft
cruising at 70 (speed liimit) i pass a ramp entrance Iand I see some bluesh lights merging..did not pay much attention and all of the sudden comes flying next to me and stops paralle next to me.. so i decrease the speed and he decreases..i increase a bit and he increases..so I said what the hell V1 on and noone on the the straight road for miles (I75)..so i hitted and he hits it..he got a jump on my car as it seems he hit it first or had the gear ready as I was on driving on D.. so we went and I sat 1 car behind the whole way until his limiter hit and I passed him.. after that we exit a few miles later and he stayed in my rear until he turned..very surprised my car help its own against a bigger motor and torque (not counting 83k which is M5 territory). i guess the roles could have been reverse if I jumped on him.. here are some specs
2006 CLK55 AMG
Enlightening. Athletic 5.5 liter V-8 engine, AMG-enhanced 5-speed automatic transmission, fully automatic power soft top, 17" alloy wheels, black grille with four chrome ribs, AMG-designed sculpted front air dam, side skirts, and rear apron.
MSRP $83,275*
EngineAMG-built 5.5L 24-valve V-8 engineNet
Power362 hp @ 5,750 rpmNet
Torque376 lb-ft @ 4,000 rpm
2006 550I Step
MSRP $57,400 (configured 65,500)
Engine
Liter/type 4.8/V-8
Nominal output/rpm 360/6300 hp
Max. torque/rpm 360/3400 lb-ft
01-11-2006, 08:43 AM
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Originally Posted by Don Juan' post='222727' date='Jan 11 2006, 11:16 AM
well, I know I'm going to get flamed for this BUT just could not resist. Conditions were great (clear and 60 degrees), late at night, no cars, straight road.. V1 on checking around cruising at 70 (speed liimit) i pass a ramp entrance Iand I see some bluesh lights merging..did not pay much attention and all of the sudden comes flying next to me and stops paralle next to me.. so i decrease the speed and he decreases..i increase a bit and he increases..so I said what the hell V1 on and noone on the the straight road for miles (I75)..so i hitted and he hits it..he got a jump on my car as it seems he hit it first or had the gear ready as I was on driving on D.. so we went and I sat 1 car behind the whole way until his limiter hit and I passed him.. after that we exit a few miles later and he stayed in my rear until he turned..very surprised my car help its own against a bigger motor and torque (not counting 83k which is M5 territory). i guess the roles could have been reverse if I jumped on him..
here are some specs
2006 CLK55 AMG
Enlightening. Athletic 5.5 liter V-8 engine, AMG-enhanced 5-speed automatic transmission, fully automatic power soft top, 17" alloy wheels, black grille with four chrome ribs, AMG-designed sculpted front air dam, side skirts, and rear apron.
MSRP $83,275*
EngineAMG-built 5.5L 24-valve V-8 engineNet
Power362 hp @ 5,750 rpmNet
Torque376 lb-ft @ 4,000 rpm
2006 550I Step
MSRP $57,400 (configured 65,500)
Engine
Liter/type 4.8/V-8
Nominal output/rpm 360/6300 hp
Max. torque/rpm 360/3400 lb-ft
cruising at 70 (speed liimit) i pass a ramp entrance Iand I see some bluesh lights merging..did not pay much attention and all of the sudden comes flying next to me and stops paralle next to me.. so i decrease the speed and he decreases..i increase a bit and he increases..so I said what the hell V1 on and noone on the the straight road for miles (I75)..so i hitted and he hits it..he got a jump on my car as it seems he hit it first or had the gear ready as I was on driving on D.. so we went and I sat 1 car behind the whole way until his limiter hit and I passed him.. after that we exit a few miles later and he stayed in my rear until he turned..very surprised my car help its own against a bigger motor and torque (not counting 83k which is M5 territory). i guess the roles could have been reverse if I jumped on him.. here are some specs
2006 CLK55 AMG
Enlightening. Athletic 5.5 liter V-8 engine, AMG-enhanced 5-speed automatic transmission, fully automatic power soft top, 17" alloy wheels, black grille with four chrome ribs, AMG-designed sculpted front air dam, side skirts, and rear apron.
MSRP $83,275*
EngineAMG-built 5.5L 24-valve V-8 engineNet
Power362 hp @ 5,750 rpmNet
Torque376 lb-ft @ 4,000 rpm
2006 550I Step
MSRP $57,400 (configured 65,500)
Engine
Liter/type 4.8/V-8
Nominal output/rpm 360/6300 hp
Max. torque/rpm 360/3400 lb-ft