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Old Jul 11, 2009 | 12:22 AM
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Playing with an SL 65

First off, let me start by saying I love your car and your attitude and the fact that you are willing to run your car, which is sadly more than most people with AMG's can say.

On the way home tonight, I see a silver SL 65 AMG (top down) driving in Mexico. Living where I do, that would usually mean an older female whose rich husband purchased the car for her, or some other lamer that doesn't even know what he has.

I pass him semi-aggressively hoping he would bite, or at least unleash some of his car's potential. To my surprise, he flies past me and I quickly follow, hitting the 155 limiter in what seemed like seconds, he slows down and I do the same, and we just play around driving fast and passing each other. I was actually surprised that after I hit it, my car kept up a lot closer than I thought it would. We do this a few more times, and after a messed up 40ish 3 honk roll (due to a lane closure) we go through a construction zone and line up to do another 40ish (was so excited couldn't tell the exact mph). I honk three times and we hit it, he pulls slowly until I hit the limiter and he was 2.5-3ish cars ahead. The sounds of the engines were out of this world, to say the least.

What a rush, I am so proud of my car for keeping up and performing like it did (I was a little nervous since my tires are less than adequate right now, but it did not let me down).

We exchange smiles and thumbs up, and he takes his exit, and shortly after I take mine.

Great night, power to AMG.
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Old Jul 11, 2009 | 02:44 AM
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Whats up with all you guys racing in Mexico? Sweet story!
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Old Jul 11, 2009 | 07:36 AM
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Originally Posted by BennyzGirl
Whats up with all you guys racing in Mexico? Sweet story!
Wow, I just got to Anchorage on Monday. Oh, it's legal to street race in Mexico.
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Old Jul 11, 2009 | 10:41 AM
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are you serious.. i didnt know it was legal.
It is here in florida, As long as you dont get caught lol
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Old Jul 11, 2009 | 12:32 PM
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You noted his 65 was driven w/Top-Down

Originally Posted by russian_lawlz
First off, let me start by saying I love your car and your attitude and the fact that you are willing to run your car, which is sadly more than most people with AMG's can say.

On the way home tonight, I see a silver SL 65 AMG (top down) driving in Mexico. Living where I do, that would usually mean an older female whose rich husband purchased the car for her, or some other lamer that doesn't even know what he has.

I pass him semi-aggressively hoping he would bite, or at least unleash some of his car's potential. To my surprise, he flies past me and I quickly follow, hitting the 155 limiter in what seemed like seconds, he slows down and I do the same, and we just play around driving fast and passing each other. I was actually surprised that after I hit it, my car kept up a lot closer than I thought it would. We do this a few more times, and after a messed up 40ish 3 honk roll (due to a lane closure) we go through a construction zone and line up to do another 40ish (was so excited couldn't tell the exact mph). I honk three times and we hit it, he pulls slowly until I hit the limiter and he was 2.5-3ish cars ahead. The sounds of the engines were out of this world, to say the least.

What a rush, I am so proud of my car for keeping up and performing like it did (I was a little nervous since my tires are less than adequate right now, but it did not let me down).

We exchange smiles and thumbs up, and he takes his exit, and shortly after I take mine.

Great night, power to AMG.
The wind drag created w/Top-Down seriously slows an SL down like a huge air brake...Normally running w/Top-Up an SL65 will pull bus lengths on a STOCK C63... Stock SL65 Traps anywhere from 118-122mph big difference...
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Old Jul 11, 2009 | 02:27 PM
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Originally Posted by Thericker
The wind drag created w/Top-Down seriously slows an SL down like a huge air brake...Normally running w/Top-Up an SL65 will pull bus lengths on a STOCK C63... Stock SL65 Traps anywhere from 118-122mph big difference...
I understand that completely, and he probably did not even push the throttle to the max, but regardless, I felt it was a fun story to share, as it was only my 2nd time unleashing the beast on the road.
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Old Jul 11, 2009 | 02:31 PM
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great story and thanks for sharing! ugh.....i want a C63.....though i suppose it would be nice to own an SL65 too, minus the hit the wallet would take haha.
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Old Jul 11, 2009 | 03:36 PM
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Originally Posted by russian_lawlz
I understand that completely, and he probably did not even push the throttle to the max, but regardless, I felt it was a fun story to share, as it was only my 2nd time unleashing the beast on the road.
It's all good.... nice story.... I agree that it's always nice to get in a few good runs with a fellow enthusiast
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