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Old Jan 26, 2020 | 02:31 AM
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Ahmed's FCOTM March Submission

Name: Ahmed
Location: BAHRAIN
Car Info: 1999, Mercedes Benz, R129 SL500, Roadster
Stock Options: Smoke Silver on Nappa Saffron Leather
Modifications: Model transformation to AMG model SL55 AMG ( only 65 manufactured )
AMG Optical Package Upgrade including 2 Piece 18 inch Monoblock wheels and Xenon Headlights
AMG Suspenion
AMG Brakes with Silver Arrow Upgraded Rotors
AMG Exhaust System
US Specification to Euro Specification Lighting Configuration completed
Interior upgraded to Saffron/Mushroom Nappa Leather and Birds Eye Mushroom Wood Trims
Engine Swap M113 5.0 to AMG M113 5.5 Litre along with upgraded Bosch ME2.0 Module.
Future plans: Eurocharged ME2.0 module remap.

Other info: Pure hard work, sweat and money went into this project.


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Old Jan 27, 2020 | 09:33 PM
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Amazing job. Good work

The SL is stunning.
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Old May 30, 2020 | 02:46 PM
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Japan import or GCC specs? :-)

Are there any loopholes to import cars to Bahrain? I thought it's up to 5 years old and then game over... Or for Dubai import (as per pictures ;-) ) the rules don't apply?
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Very unique!!!
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