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fndrbndr

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Re: Mercedes CLK55 AMG Coupe
« Reply #15 on: March 17, 2008, 09:39:52 PM »
eh, maybe my next project should be a Bentley GT Continental.  lol

And what's FTW mean, anyway?
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Re: Mercedes CLK55 AMG Coupe
« Reply #16 on: March 17, 2008, 09:52:28 PM »
For the win  :)
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Re: Mercedes CLK55 AMG Coupe
« Reply #17 on: March 20, 2008, 10:38:34 PM »
While that's not the explicit goal, I would like to be able to pull something German out when Bimmer, Philli, et al get into it. 
I personally like to bring out an English car when that happens. It gives it a Battle of Britain kind of feel.

Like Spitfire vs. ME109

I like the E type in the lower two. B is kind of empty (I don't like the LB cars). A class, I really like the XK Jag.
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Re: Mercedes CLK55 AMG Coupe
« Reply #18 on: March 20, 2008, 11:00:54 PM »
Thanks for the suggestions/recommendations.  Both this car and this goal (a German car to run with Philli and Bimmer) are on hold for the moment, but I'm definitely revisiting it in the future.
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Re: Mercedes CLK55 AMG Coupe
« Reply #19 on: March 21, 2008, 09:57:26 AM »
Pass on the Continental.

I ran one last night in the B-Class Professional.  Total Grip build (of course).
Barely makes it on my local hotlap/career list.
She accel's great (heck it's AWD) but you can just FEEL the weight when you start to brake and feel it as you transition back on the throttle as she pushes out.
I did add 5lbs more front aero, dropped the front tire pressure and adjusted the dampers to get rid of the mid to exit understeer but she still feels FAT.

I bet she feels nice and quiet on the inside and ain't NOBODY gonna tap/push you off your line, except yourself, but you're still gonna be a looser :(

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Re: Mercedes CLK55 AMG Coupe
« Reply #20 on: March 21, 2008, 02:12:27 PM »
I figured as much, GS.  I was (mostly) kidding about that, though it might be a nice "room regulator" if no one can race cleanly, but I feel like I'm a much better driver than the wreckers.
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