poots

https://mbparts.mbusa.com/oem-parts/...t-159050000064

Was about to buy SLS buckets, part number 159-050-00-00-64 while I was doing my cam phaser plates and noticed the buckets are now NLA / Discontinued. Luckily FCP Euro still had some in-stock and ready to ship so I picked up a set, but now these M159 / M156 / W204 parts are getting harder and harder to find.

Edit:
Here's the link for FCP Euro's store that still has the SLS buckets in-stock and ready to ship.
https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/mer...des-1590500000

1Lop2K5C

I just did this, to be clear the one you are referencing (above) is the SLS Blk Series buckets and last I checked with various dealers around the country, they are back ordered with no ETA. You can still get the normal SLS buckets.

Lemons6245

you can still get them. As of last week Anaheim in Southern California has 200+ of them and the local parts warehouse in Southern California had 700+ at least according to Mercedes parts. I have a set on order that should be arriving this week.

chassis

I would think a good machine shop could make them to better specifications than factory. Dimensions are easy to achieve. Heat treat and coating (if any) takes some time, experience and skill.

poots

yeah, my fault guys. I meant the SLS Black Series DLC coated buckets, not the regular buckets.

Accidental L8 apex

Good looking out, just got my set.

Lemons6245

Mine just arrived

roadkillrob

The black series buckets are of course better, but for normal use the SLS buckets are likely all anyone really needs. The Black Series ones are lighter but that was done due to the redline being raised to 8k rpm, so not a lot of benefit if running a normal redline. They are DLC coated on all sides vs the SLS buckets only being anti-friction coated on the top (I have never seen any side wear issues).

Hopefully these continue to be available but mostly the normal SLS buckets are fine and an upgrade for us with the coating and improved oil valves, but if you are building an engine and raising redline these would be a benefit.

Accidental L8 apex

​​​​​​I'm eventually going to overbuild this P31 for the 5.5psi SC that sits on it now. Possibly add more boost once I feel it's overbuilt to where I feel comfortable.
Looking to do some 1/2 and full mile events in a couple of years and need lots more cooling first.

Lemons6245

Honestly if I didn’t work for a dealer I would have just gone with the regular SLS again since my 507 already has them in there, but since I get them for a good price why not hahahah

roadkillrob

Ya I would do the same if you get a deal, just saying worst case the base sls buckets are still a good upgrade for most of us!