World's First Auto CL-S Turbo - Finished!
03-07-2005, 05:09 PM
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Not going to live in a rathole just to make my car fast... 
I am not a professional racer... made that decision November of 1997. Hence, its a hobby... that's it! 
I am not a professional racer... made that decision November of 1997. Hence, its a hobby... that's it!
03-07-2005, 05:18 PM
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Originally Posted by allmotor_2000
Hence, its a hobby... that's it!
03-07-2005, 07:26 PM
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Holy fark...Can't believe I haven't seen this thread until now...! 
Absolutely amazing work, allmotor_2000!
Absolutely amazing work, allmotor_2000!
03-07-2005, 09:21 PM
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I missed quite a bit lately...
Excellent work Ram...
Things holding up well in the E-Manage departments?
Man, if I hadn't pulled off the recent times in the current ride I would be kicking myself as this J32A2 enthusiasm is addicting and I miss it.
Excellent work Ram...
Things holding up well in the E-Manage departments?
Man, if I hadn't pulled off the recent times in the current ride I would be kicking myself as this J32A2 enthusiasm is addicting and I miss it.
03-07-2005, 09:24 PM
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Originally Posted by typeR
cause i think i can cut a better 60' than most people do (in the 6mt),
You should not presume that driving a 5AT and 6MT are similar, they are far from that especially with FWD.
03-07-2005, 09:57 PM
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Originally Posted by scalbert
Don't you have limited manual transmission driving experience?
You should not presume that driving a 5AT and 6MT are similar, they are far from that especially with FWD.
You should not presume that driving a 5AT and 6MT are similar, they are far from that especially with FWD.
03-07-2005, 11:23 PM
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Originally Posted by typeR
no ive owned and driven several mannys...my first car a 79 mazda RX-& ...but im not saying i could step right in and pull this off...it would take alot of getting used to im sure,,,i did drive the '03 and my concern is the throw out of the pedal its kinda weird...still i think theres more there...the thing id be working on is weight transfer and how to stop it
i think some motor mounts for wheel hop would be the cure too
03-07-2005, 11:44 PM
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Originally Posted by ThinJim
jeeeeesss, i'm going to barf. 
03-08-2005, 08:04 AM
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I think you behave like an idiot, or maybe you don't have something of substance in your life. Then I guess your behavior is tolerable.
03-08-2005, 10:10 AM
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To add to this, I had the blower on my car for 1.5 years and about 15k miles and was making 370 WHP. When I pulled it and did a compression test I had numbers of an essentially new engine.
03-08-2005, 11:40 AM
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Originally Posted by Chemmech
Hey Steve, what were your times and what are you driving now?
03-08-2005, 12:32 PM
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Originally Posted by allmotor_2000
Wow! Don't you love AWD!?!
Don't you love AWD!?!Too much RPM at the launch resulted in a slipping clutch which continued until I would let off and then get back on it. Not enough revs and I bogged at the line. The 13.1 pass I got, IMO, the best launch possible with this clutch at the time. I might have been able to launch harder had I over inflated the tires to get them to slip a little but who knows and something I will try next time (hopefully soon).
However, excluding the race fuel (VP103) the car was exactly as I drive it everyday. The tires and everything was exactly as would be encountered on the street which is what I was pleased with; no prep of the car. I'll be even happier if I could pull off a 12.6@110 with the new mods but I expect high 12's will be the result.
nicely done!!!
03-08-2005, 01:34 PM
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Great job on retrofitting the kit for the auto man! I'm interested in the numbers it will put down
Again, fabulous job, congratulations to both the owner and the men/women who helped make her run.
Again, fabulous job, congratulations to both the owner and the men/women who helped make her run.
03-08-2005, 03:15 PM
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Man you Cl people get all teh fun. I know there is a 99Tl on the Tl site someone is working on but damn there is like 3-4 turbo cl on here already. That is great to see. Hey Allmotor_2000 care to venture with a TL-S. It would be an honor for you to work on my car seeing you did 3 turbo CL's already and they all turned out BEAUTIFUL!
03-08-2005, 03:17 PM
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Originally Posted by scalbert
Yes, but there are some limitations. I thought I could pull a better short time but on the 13.1 run I only mustered a 1.97. On the other mid 13 passes I pulled 2.1 - 2.2.
Too much RPM at the launch resulted in a slipping clutch which continued until I would let off and then get back on it. Not enough revs and I bogged at the line. The 13.1 pass I got, IMO, the best launch possible with this clutch at the time.
Too much RPM at the launch resulted in a slipping clutch which continued until I would let off and then get back on it. Not enough revs and I bogged at the line. The 13.1 pass I got, IMO, the best launch possible with this clutch at the time.
Ironically, the clutch and Pressure plate package in the audi is nearly identical as the cls 6 speed. great times!
03-08-2005, 04:07 PM
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Originally Posted by ThinJim
just some fun FYI stuff.
Ironically, the clutch and Pressure plate package in the audi is nearly identical as the cls 6 speed. great times!
Ironically, the clutch and Pressure plate package in the audi is nearly identical as the cls 6 speed. great times!
03-09-2005, 10:14 PM
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Originally Posted by rezurex
wow... cant wait to see some dynos. with the upgraded TQ converter are we seeing same efficiency values as with an MT?
No idea...
03-09-2005, 10:16 PM
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Originally Posted by rezurex
wow... cant wait to see some dynos. with the upgraded TQ converter are we seeing same efficiency values as with an MT?
03-10-2005, 10:21 AM
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Hello from Seattle.
Can you tell me how the tranny is re-inforced and what it cost you? I am at 65K miles and love the car. But the tranny situation scares me and am just planning ahead to see if I want to keep the car (which I want to). Thanks for any help.
Vince
Can you tell me how the tranny is re-inforced and what it cost you? I am at 65K miles and love the car. But the tranny situation scares me and am just planning ahead to see if I want to keep the car (which I want to). Thanks for any help.
Vince
03-10-2005, 10:29 AM
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Originally Posted by Eggplant-EX
Hello from Seattle.
Can you tell me how the tranny is re-inforced and what it cost you? I am at 65K miles and love the car. But the tranny situation scares me and am just planning ahead to see if I want to keep the car (which I want to). Thanks for any help.
Vince
Can you tell me how the tranny is re-inforced and what it cost you? I am at 65K miles and love the car. But the tranny situation scares me and am just planning ahead to see if I want to keep the car (which I want to). Thanks for any help.
Vince
It's been covered alot, even in this thread
03-10-2005, 04:38 PM
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Originally Posted by SG81
very impressive Ram you're an asset to the CL family 
you're an asset to the CL family 
. . . now how much would it take to package this application for sale by one of the site dealers and how much sales volume would be needed to make it worthwhile? Ruf
03-10-2005, 04:43 PM
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Originally Posted by mattg
we've already seen an auto smoke both tires, and i've experienced it at the strip. anyone care to explain that?
Ruf
03-10-2005, 08:37 PM
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Originally Posted by RUF87
I've left some nice dual track marks as well . . . fairly even in length to boot . . . so I'm clueless as well.
Ruf
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03-11-2005, 05:13 AM
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Originally Posted by scalbert
It was in my S4 with just the GIAC X Chip. I pulled off a 13.1@106.6. With DPs, Exhuast and Manifold PnP I should be able to pull off mid/high 12's. All for under $2000 into it.
. Never the less congratulations on a great run, 13.1 is excellent.