SLK/R170: German rice?
06-28-2003, 02:22 AM
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'02 SLK32 AMG
That's the first SLK I've seen with the complete Lorinser exterior package (front apron, rear apron, side skirts, spoiler, speedster scoop, exhaust, and wheels). I wonder if it's got Lorinser interior and engine mods too.
Yeah, it's a little ricey (or would that be krauty). Lorinser is a big-name Mercedes tuner in Germany, but I've always thought their styling enhancements were a little overboard.
The biggest problem I have with cars like that is that for the money put into it, you could have almost bought an SLK32. Yes, I realize it's a pre-facelift SLK230, but there's at least $8000 in "upgrades" to that car, maybe alot more.
Yeah, it's a little ricey (or would that be krauty). Lorinser is a big-name Mercedes tuner in Germany, but I've always thought their styling enhancements were a little overboard.
The biggest problem I have with cars like that is that for the money put into it, you could have almost bought an SLK32. Yes, I realize it's a pre-facelift SLK230, but there's at least $8000 in "upgrades" to that car, maybe alot more.
06-28-2003, 06:43 AM
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Originally posted by Brian_R170
That's the first SLK I've seen with the complete Lorinser exterior package (front apron, rear apron, side skirts, spoiler, speedster scoop, exhaust, and wheels). I wonder if it's got Lorinser interior and engine mods too.
Yeah, it's a little ricey (or would that be krauty). Lorinser is a big-name Mercedes tuner in Germany, but I've always thought their styling enhancements were a little overboard.
The biggest problem I have with cars like that is that for the money put into it, you could have almost bought an SLK32. Yes, I realize it's a pre-facelift SLK230, but there's at least $8000 in "upgrades" to that car, maybe alot more.
That's the first SLK I've seen with the complete Lorinser exterior package (front apron, rear apron, side skirts, spoiler, speedster scoop, exhaust, and wheels). I wonder if it's got Lorinser interior and engine mods too.
Yeah, it's a little ricey (or would that be krauty). Lorinser is a big-name Mercedes tuner in Germany, but I've always thought their styling enhancements were a little overboard.
The biggest problem I have with cars like that is that for the money put into it, you could have almost bought an SLK32. Yes, I realize it's a pre-facelift SLK230, but there's at least $8000 in "upgrades" to that car, maybe alot more.
Funny thing is I see this kid all the time...people thought it was my car because I had a yellow '98 as well...eww
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06-29-2003, 06:13 PM
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Do you want some sauce with that rice?
Man... i concur with the previous comment. Brabus i like... except for the excessive number of fog lights. Lorinser, they are the Rice... i mean Kraut of german automobiles.
Man... i concur with the previous comment. Brabus i like... except for the excessive number of fog lights. Lorinser, they are the Rice... i mean Kraut of german automobiles.
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07-06-2003, 12:04 AM
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'02 SLK32 AMG
countrybumkin, have you seen this picture before? It's the original SLK prototype from the Turin auto show in 1994.
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07-06-2003, 10:19 AM
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Originally posted by Brian_R170
countrybumkin, have you seen this picture before? It's the original SLK prototype from the Turin auto show in 1994.
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countrybumkin, have you seen this picture before? It's the original SLK prototype from the Turin auto show in 1994.
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http://www.mbslk.de/modules/4nAlbum/...70/slk0411.jpg
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07-06-2003, 12:20 PM
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'02 SLK32 AMG
Originally posted by tifosiv122
Those aren't bad...they are small and understated....the ones above are too big an akward looking.
Erik
Those aren't bad...they are small and understated....the ones above are too big an akward looking.
Erik
BTW, those bulbous Lorinser speedster scoops are more than just awkward looking. You actually have to remove them to put the top up.
07-06-2003, 12:26 PM
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Originally posted by Brian_R170
BTW, those bulbous Lorinser speedster scoops are more than just awkward looking. You actually have to remove them to put the top up.
BTW, those bulbous Lorinser speedster scoops are more than just awkward looking. You actually have to remove them to put the top up.
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07-15-2003, 04:29 PM
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Originally posted by ruperto
Yeah, I have to wonder if the roof could clear those obstacles trying to close.
Yeah, I have to wonder if the roof could clear those obstacles trying to close.
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07-15-2003, 05:19 PM
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Originally posted by ruperto
Yeah, I have to wonder if the roof could clear those obstacles trying to close.
Yeah, I have to wonder if the roof could clear those obstacles trying to close.
BTW, It's not actually the roof that's the problem. The roof panel clears the scoops easily, but when you operate the roof, the rear shelf flips up toward the roll bars and the scoops are in the way.
07-15-2003, 09:10 PM
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Originally posted by Brian_R170
BTW, It's not actually the roof that's the problem. The roof panel clears the scoops easily, but when you operate the roof, the rear shelf flips up toward the roll bars and the scoops are in the way.
BTW, It's not actually the roof that's the problem. The roof panel clears the scoops easily, but when you operate the roof, the rear shelf flips up toward the roll bars and the scoops are in the way.
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07-18-2003, 02:04 AM
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Originally posted by Brian_R170
That's the first SLK I've seen with the complete Lorinser exterior package (front apron, rear apron, side skirts, spoiler, speedster scoop, exhaust, and wheels). I wonder if it's got Lorinser interior and engine mods too.
Yeah, it's a little ricey (or would that be krauty). Lorinser is a big-name Mercedes tuner in Germany, but I've always thought their styling enhancements were a little overboard.
The biggest problem I have with cars like that is that for the money put into it, you could have almost bought an SLK32. Yes, I realize it's a pre-facelift SLK230, but there's at least $8000 in "upgrades" to that car, maybe alot more.
That's the first SLK I've seen with the complete Lorinser exterior package (front apron, rear apron, side skirts, spoiler, speedster scoop, exhaust, and wheels). I wonder if it's got Lorinser interior and engine mods too.
Yeah, it's a little ricey (or would that be krauty). Lorinser is a big-name Mercedes tuner in Germany, but I've always thought their styling enhancements were a little overboard.
The biggest problem I have with cars like that is that for the money put into it, you could have almost bought an SLK32. Yes, I realize it's a pre-facelift SLK230, but there's at least $8000 in "upgrades" to that car, maybe alot more.
And yeah, I've always thought that Lorinser's body kits have never been too attractive... their rims are that great either... i'd hvae to vote for Carlsson over Lorinser...
There is 1 thing I like from Lorinser, and that is their FRONT (only the front) CLK DTM bumper... now that thing is sweet...
and this would be it:
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07-18-2003, 06:42 PM
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'02 SLK32 AMG
Originally posted by mmgrad
correct me if i'm wrong, but those look like Carlsson 2/5 rims...
correct me if i'm wrong, but those look like Carlsson 2/5 rims...
