Anyone race a BMW or Benz??
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Anyone race a BMW or Benz??
Would love to read about how the CLS or TL racks up to the Bavarian machines.
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I don't have a CL but I do have a BMW. It is a 1991 BMW 535i. I have the Bav auto chip, and the K&N intake kit. Bav auto figured out that I've got about 245hp and 270pd ft of tourque. I also have bilstien shocks, einbach springs, and the stress and sway bars to go along, it is lowered about 2 inches. As I was telling TYPE S SMOKES ALL I was able to walk away from the Type S at speed on the highway, and I was also able to take it off the line without too much of a problem. Maybe that guy couldn't drive his automatic 
, or maybe I had a good run through the gears, but those are my experiences.
, or maybe I had a good run through the gears, but those are my experiences.
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<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by rio40:
I don't have a CL but I do have a BMW. It is a 1991 BMW 535i. I have the Bav auto chip, and the K&N intake kit. Bav auto figured out that I've got about 245hp and 270pd ft of tourque. I also have bilstien shocks, einbach springs, and the stress and sway bars to go along, it is lowered about 2 inches. As I was telling TYPE S SMOKES ALL I was able to walk away from the Type S at speed on the highway, and I was also able to take it off the line without too much of a problem. Maybe that guy couldn't drive his automatic, or maybe I had a good run through the gears, but those are my experiences.</font>
I don't have a CL but I do have a BMW. It is a 1991 BMW 535i. I have the Bav auto chip, and the K&N intake kit. Bav auto figured out that I've got about 245hp and 270pd ft of tourque. I also have bilstien shocks, einbach springs, and the stress and sway bars to go along, it is lowered about 2 inches. As I was telling TYPE S SMOKES ALL I was able to walk away from the Type S at speed on the highway, and I was also able to take it off the line without too much of a problem. Maybe that guy couldn't drive his automatic
, or maybe I had a good run through the gears, but those are my experiences.</font>
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[QUOTE]Originally posted by Dacat:
[B] Don't you have an stick shift? 270 lb torque with a stick should easily beat the cl in 0-60. Not suprising at all.
Yes, I do have a manual transmission. However, with the amount of tourque my 225 45 16's have a tendency to lose some grip in second gear no matter how good of a shift i make. I was able to beat him, so I guess that is all that matters. By the way the 540 is a great car, I am looking to get a 540i 6 speed within a year or two.
[B] Don't you have an stick shift? 270 lb torque with a stick should easily beat the cl in 0-60. Not suprising at all.
Yes, I do have a manual transmission. However, with the amount of tourque my 225 45 16's have a tendency to lose some grip in second gear no matter how good of a shift i make. I was able to beat him, so I guess that is all that matters. By the way the 540 is a great car, I am looking to get a 540i 6 speed within a year or two.
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I beat an S500 brand new. We were racing up and down hills, it was close but i was definatly the winner
P.S.-first hour of onwership, HAHAHAHA
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I've got one of CLS's from the fast batch.
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P.S.-first hour of onwership, HAHAHAHA
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Nick
01' Cl-S Silver/ Black W/ Navi
V-1 Radar Hard Wired, Limo Tint all around
Comptech Headers, Sways, and AEM CAI
I've got one of CLS's from the fast batch.
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I raced my frineds C class benz, and 98 m3 auto and then same 98 m3 w/ exhaust and chip , and a bunch of 325's . NO chance agaisnt my S.
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Comptech Headers, Comptech Sways, Eurolite Xenon Crystal high beams.
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235/40/17's or 225/45/17's once I found out which one works for me.
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White/Ebony/Navi/Spoiler/Visor/Full Bra/Mud Guards/Cargo Net/Acura Car Cover/Tint 20%,35%,5% on Sun Roof, Rockford 250a2 Amp w/JL10w6 / K&N Drop in Filter. Comptech Springs. Polarg m-6.
Comptech Headers, Comptech Sways, Eurolite Xenon Crystal high beams.
AEM CAI once they decide to make the dame thing.
235/40/17's or 225/45/17's once I found out which one works for me.
gtech 0-60 6.03 w/ 438 pound load. preheader.
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<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by Type S Smokes All:
I beat an S500 brand new. We were racing up and down hills, it was close but i was definatly the winner
P.S.-first hour of onwership, HAHAHAHA
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I beat an S500 brand new. We were racing up and down hills, it was close but i was definatly the winner
P.S.-first hour of onwership, HAHAHAHA
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Yep, I originally wanted to get another 540, but couldn't get myself to spend another 20k, esp. since I just bought a house. The 295 lb torque back then was an amazing feeling, you won't be disappointed with the new ones, I'd get one if I could!
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[QUOTE]Originally posted by Dacat:
[B]Yep, I originally wanted to get another 540, but couldn't get myself to spend another 20k, esp. since I just bought a house. The 295 lb torque back then was an amazing feeling, you won't be disappointed with the new ones, I'd get one if I could!
I have started looking around, I can't afford a new one looking for 96-98. I've never driven a manual 540 only auto, it is hard to come across a 6-speed over here in Western Pennsylvania. Thanks for the feedback.
Matt
[B]Yep, I originally wanted to get another 540, but couldn't get myself to spend another 20k, esp. since I just bought a house. The 295 lb torque back then was an amazing feeling, you won't be disappointed with the new ones, I'd get one if I could!
I have started looking around, I can't afford a new one looking for 96-98. I've never driven a manual 540 only auto, it is hard to come across a 6-speed over here in Western Pennsylvania. Thanks for the feedback.
Matt
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<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by amirsafdari:
i killed a 318ti
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i killed a 318ti
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why even race one, they suck soo bad my sis got one and it sux!
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Raced my girlfriend's mom's 2000 E320. Don't know how much 'kudos' I get for that. Oh, by the way, beat it pretty bad too. Haven't had a chance with the E430 but sounds like it would be fun. Would I be able to beat these two with the TLS?
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<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by M3Sins:
Raced my girlfriend's mom's 2000 E320. Don't know how much 'kudos' I get for that. Oh, by the way, beat it pretty bad too. Haven't had a chance with the E430 but sounds like it would be fun. Would I be able to beat these two with the TLS?
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Raced my girlfriend's mom's 2000 E320. Don't know how much 'kudos' I get for that. Oh, by the way, beat it pretty bad too. Haven't had a chance with the E430 but sounds like it would be fun. Would I be able to beat these two with the TLS?
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M3Sins, my uncle has the CLK430 Cab. I run with him in my bimmer, but he'll get me by about about a carlength everytime. So you should be able to beat the e430 no problem. THey are very fast so drive it hard.
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