Mercedes GL Black Crystal by Larte Design

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Jun 19, 2014 | 01:30 PM
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That is one complicated front bumper.









from press release:
The custom SUV also comes equipped with a unique four-pipe stainless steel exhaust system designed by renowned exhaust manufacturer, Remus. The exhaust's complex shape – steel on the inside and carbon on the outside – echoes the high-quality craftsmanship that goes into each component of Larte's body kits. To make "Black Crystal" go fast, Wetterauer tuning company upgraded the V6 diesel engine, thanks to a chip, to 290 hp and 508 lb-ft of torque (for the European spec GL), compared to the stock GL coming in at 258 hp and 457 lb-ft of torque.

13 pictures and press release

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Jun 19, 2014 | 03:12 PM
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With this look it needs to have a sub 11 quarter mile time! Please don't do it unless you have a tuned 63!!!
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Jun 19, 2014 | 05:22 PM
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how much could this look cost?
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Jun 20, 2014 | 12:02 AM
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Quote: With this look it needs to have a sub 11 quarter mile time! Please don't do it unless you have a tuned 63!!!
Yeah, that would justify a lot of kits LOL
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Jun 20, 2014 | 07:34 AM
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Who wants to contact our Russian friends and have them build us a custom backup LED light cluster?
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Jun 20, 2014 | 10:26 AM
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Wetterauer chip for GL350
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Wetterauer tuning company upgraded the V6 diesel engine, thanks to a chip, to 290 hp and 508 lb-ft of torque (for the European spec GL), compared to the stock GL coming in at 258 hp and 457 lb-ft of torque.
Does anyone have experience with this chip?? Is it available for purchase in the United States? I tried to pick through the German website, but had little luck.

This would be a superb upgrade as I get toward the end of my warranty.
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Jun 20, 2014 | 01:26 PM
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Quote: Does anyone have experience with this chip?? Is it available for purchase in the United States? I tried to pick through the German website, but had little luck.

This would be a superb upgrade as I get toward the end of my warranty.
End of warranty? At worst you have warranty until 2018' unless you have racked up just about 60k miles.
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Jun 20, 2014 | 11:12 PM
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Quote: End of warranty? At worst you have warranty until 2018' unless you have racked up just about 60k miles.
Yup, its nice to have warranty on these newer cars.
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Quote: Does anyone have experience with this chip?? Is it available for purchase in the United States? I tried to pick through the German website, but had little luck.

This would be a superb upgrade as I get toward the end of my warranty.
I don't have a GL350 BT, nor do I have experience with the chip, but I believe what you might be looking for is this OE Tune (OE is in SoCal).
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Jun 21, 2014 | 08:13 PM
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Bookmarked.

Thank you.
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Jul 9, 2014 | 01:35 PM
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I purchased one of these: http://www.racechip-usa.com/chiptuni...S-Spec)-179kw/
I have not installed it yet. I'll have time in about 3 weeks and I'll be sure to post a review here then.
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