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Old Jun 20, 2005 | 09:28 AM
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I have a 1999 sl500 with 72k on it.I just replaced the stock 17" wheels with 18" staggered.With my esr off I cannot get the tires to spin off the line.Is this normal? I would think that 306 hp should spin the tires a little.I just replaced the plugs, but that did not change anything.Is there something esle I should look into such as rear diff fluid change maybe, or O2 sensors,fuel filter?Any help would be appreciated.Thanks
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Old Jun 20, 2005 | 11:02 AM
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what size rear do you have? im running 275 and the only time i can make them "spin" is when i launch the car (foot on break and gas). remember its a 4.5 K lb car.lol

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Old Jun 20, 2005 | 01:07 PM
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I have the same size also.I just got the car a couple of months ago, and I just wanted to know if this was normal.From a stop, if I punch it with esr off I don't even get a chirp.I know the car's heavy but there are minivans out there that smoke the tires.I will be changing my fuel filter to see if that makes any difference.Thanks for the reply.
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...there are minivans out there that smoke the tires....
Probably not with automatic gearbox, and 275 at the back
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Probably not with automatic gearbox, and 275 at the back

Does the SL60 wheelspin from standing?
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im sure the 60 spins!

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There nothing wrong with the car........this set up you will get a quicker jump.....because there no tire spin...........
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Does the SL60 wheelspin from standing?
Yes, there is no problem to make it spinn :p
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