Performance parts

mazeka · 05-09-2008

Hi..
In preparation to my 09 slk55 order, I am looking at some modes.
I stopped by Brabus not to fr from where I live. Very nice place.
So they have clool stuff like the roll bars, lights, shift knob. etc...

They also offer b55 performance . mainly cam shafts. which give it about 30Hp more.

So my ? . If it just changing the cam shaft , I dont understand why MB did not provide that on the car from the begiining. or at lest have that as n option.

In terms of the warrantee, I am satisfied with their program. the price is ok.

Would 30 HP be noticable?

Thanks.

**DansSlk** · 05-09-2008

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Originally Posted by mazeeka

Hi..
In preparation to my 09 slk55 order, I am looking at some modes.
I stopped by Brabus not to fr from where I live. Very nice place.
So they have clool stuff like the roll bars, lights, shift knob. etc...

They also offer b55 performance . mainly cam shafts. which give it about 30Hp more.

So my ? . If it just changing the cam shaft , I dont understand why MB did not provide that on the car from the begiining. or at lest have that as n option.

In terms of the warrantee, I am satisfied with their program. the price is ok.

Would 30 HP be noticable?

Thanks.

Yeah 30 BHP is noticable just don't canel it out with heavy Brabus wheel's.

MB don't do stuff like this because it pushes emission's regulations.

mazeka · 05-10-2008

So you recomend he mod?
I also looking at the p030 from MAG..Not sure what to do about the wheels, from what I red, they are havey

Ynot · 05-10-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by mazeeka

So you recomend he mod?
I also looking at the p030 from MAG..Not sure what to do about the wheels, from what I red, they are havey

And cast, so bending them would be easier than forged wheels. Most racing wheels today are forged btw. 30hp would be noticable, all car manufacturers try to cut cost as much as possible, retain reliability and emissions, so you'll have a good product, but not as great product. Aftermarket companies pick on these flaws and try to squeeze every little hp they can out of it.

**alroumi** · 05-10-2008

30hp difference is a gain you can feel considering SLK's weight, if it was say a Naturally aspirated SUV or a Heavy S/C or Turbo SUV you wont feel it as much.

midget fidger · 05-11-2008

As for wheels, companies like 360 Forged, HRE, and Kleemann have light wheels. If you want to spend $10k on wheels, there's always Dymag. Evosport used em in this project - http://www.evosport.com/projects/mercedes/clk63black/

**alroumi** · 05-12-2008

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Originally Posted by midget fidger

As for wheels, companies like 360 Forged, HRE, and Kleemann have light wheels. If you want to spend $10k on wheels, there's always Dymag. Evosport used em in this project - http://www.evosport.com/projects/mercedes/clk63black/

Agree, I wouldnt want to use dymag ona daily basis. I honestly can find myself hitting a pothole with it.

05-09-2008	#1 (permalink)
mazeka Senior SLK World Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Studio City Vehicle: 09 SLk55 Posts: 172 Country: Thanks: 2 Thanked 15 Times in 8 Posts	Performance parts Hi.. In preparation to my 09 slk55 order, I am looking at some modes. I stopped by Brabus not to fr from where I live. Very nice place. So they have clool stuff like the roll bars, lights, shift knob. etc... They also offer b55 performance . mainly cam shafts. which give it about 30Hp more. So my ? . If it just changing the cam shaft , I dont understand why MB did not provide that on the car from the begiining. or at lest have that as n option. In terms of the warrantee, I am satisfied with their program. the price is ok. Would 30 HP be noticable? Thanks.

05-10-2008	#5 (permalink)
alroumi Moderator Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Kuwait City, Kuwait Vehicle: 2006 Kleemann Designo Mocha Black SLK55 AMG Other Toys: 2007 Ebony Jaguar XKR Coupe' and 06 Black Cayenne S Posts: 6,288 Country: Thanks: 298 Thanked 232 Times in 146 Posts	30hp difference is a gain you can feel considering SLK's weight, if it was say a Naturally aspirated SUV or a Heavy S/C or Turbo SUV you wont feel it as much. __________________ 06 Kleemann Designo Mocha Black SLK55 AMG 06 Porsche Cayenne S 07 Jaguar XKR Coupe' I use the Torque and keep the HP for my Steak Sauce!

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