Bmw M5

[nello]

Re: Bmw M5

I had the opportunity to line up next to an M5 at Infineon Raceway earlier this year. He ran 12.83@113mph, which is respectable, but I guess I was expecting more. E55s run low 12s stock, so I guess I wasn't all that impressed. I made sure he saw nothing but Sy taillights all the way down the track Here's a video of the race: http://www.v-blok.com/11.95@112.wmv and there was a bone stock SL65 TT there as well running 12.4s...here's that video: http://www.v-blok.com/SL65_V12_BiTurbo.wmv. There's a Mom in an E55 wagon that runs 12.7s at that track too...pretty cool.

I remember that night J....props again on a F'n SICK race!

 

[The Devils Own Chariot]

Re: Bmw M5

I had the opportunity to line up next to an M5 at Infineon Raceway earlier this year. He ran 12.83@113mph, which is respectable, but I guess I was expecting more. E55s run low 12s stock, so I guess I wasn't all that impressed. I made sure he saw nothing but Sy taillights all the way down the track Here's a video of the race: http://www.v-blok.com/11.95@112.wmv and there was a bone stock SL65 TT there as well running 12.4s...here's that video: http://www.v-blok.com/SL65_V12_BiTurbo.wmv. There's a Mom in an E55 wagon that runs 12.7s at that track too...pretty cool.

Nice racing! :thumbsup:

 

[SeattleSy#1255]

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I remember that night J....props again on a F'n SICK race!

e55s are sick....kurts bud in WA ran a 12.1 bone stock 12.2's all day long.

 

[mrweelr]

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I agree. My buddy just plunked down $85K or whatever on a new M5 and I'm telling him she should get a nice '04 E55 and blow the doors off it. 516 lb. ft. of torque at 2650 RPM in a 4-door has got to be fun.

http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests...rcedes_benz_e55/specification_comparison.html

 

[ShuggsRR]

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WFVrZc7wSr4

hahaha Great video!

 

[typhoon fever]

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e55s are sick....kurts bud in WA ran a 12.1 bone stock 12.2's all day long.

the new E63 replaced the E55 fastest throttle response in any car i have ever driven.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wdp6SO5p9wU

go look

 

[typhoon fever]

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and here is a good 1 for the S65
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ABBoKN5kbJM

 

[mrweelr]

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From what I understand, the E63 is actually slower than the E55 and was a big disappointment to many hardcore E55 guys. Search the MB forums for more info.

 

[typhoon fever]

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From what I understand, the E63 is actually slower than the E55 and was a big disappointment to many hardcore E55 guys. Search the MB forums for more info.

true it does have less hp
but i still love it haha

 

[Trizney]

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What the US versions of the M5s do not have that the Euro specs do, is a performance launch mode. If the US cars had this, it would make a race from a stop even closer for the M5, and have him pass you that much sooner. I have driven one of these several times, and they are damn fast.

 

[The Devils Own Chariot]

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Look out poor little M5. I have my walbro, ultimate chip, 3 bar map, AFPR, and catless exhaust all most complete.

 

[live1053rulz]

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dang, that's sweet. those things are badazz.

 

[SY1616]

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M5 SLOW, hahahaha. We all think our sytys are so fast. Sure, they are relatively fast ...for the day but lots of things out there need to be taken seriously.

 

[purple_lean]

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E55 is next purchese. Light mods (pully, larger intercooler pump, throttle body, ECU, new carbon fiber air box, and possible alcohol/meth injection?) for about 650/700. It's going to be my daily driver, only problem is I will feel like a jack ass if I blow a 20K AMG engine lol.

 

[SeattleSy#1255]

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E55 is next purchese. Light mods (pully, larger intercooler pump, throttle body, ECU, new carbon fiber air box, and possible alcohol/meth injection?) for about 650/700. It's going to be my daily driver, only problem is I will feel like a jack ass if I blow a 20K AMG engine lol.

all the more reason to stick with the LS engines...they are just awesome and plenty you can do to them for a decent price.

 

[purple_lean]

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You get what you pay for.I have a benz with over half a million miles on it. Original trans original engine. Built like an M1A1 Abrams. Had a buick that fell apart and the engine fubared at 120k.

I just don't enjoy the cheap feeling inside the cabin of new GM vehicles. If I pay 70'gs for a Vette, I don't want to snag my finger on a loose piece of plastic molding left overs when I change the radio station. Plus my buddy has a really fast vette and I can't wait to eat him up in a sedan.

 

[SY1616]

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You get what you pay for.I have a benz with over half a million miles on it. Original trans original engine. Built like an M1A1 Abrams. Had a buick that fell apart and the engine fubared at 120k.

I just don't enjoy the cheap feeling inside the cabin of new GM vehicles. If I pay 70'gs for a Vette, I don't want to snag my finger on a loose piece of plastic molding left overs when I change the radio station. Plus my buddy has a really fast vette and I can't wait to eat him up in a sedan.

What year and model benz do you have?

 

[purple_lean]

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You should already know, 77' 300D. No turbo, if that was the case it would probably already be dead. Odomoter stopped at 288,XXX in 1989. Stopped daily driving it 4 years ago, but she can still do 70 with with its 3 speed auto. Shitty compression, and it probably has about 75 hp left, but it still runs and is dependable. I know a E55 won't last near that long (boost), mabye 125k, but I bet it will last longer then a SS Impala, like my boss just bought.

 

[SY1616]

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125K on an E55, I think not, those motors are strong and many have over 200k.....sorry, just a fact. C63/55 next for me!!!!

 

[typhoon fever]

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125K on an E55, I think not, those motors are strong and many have over 200k.....sorry, just a fact. C63/55 next for me!!!!

get the 55