SL/R129: Show us ur R129!
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From: Adelaide, Australia. Formerly Bristol, UK.
1998 SL 600 ///AMG. 1997 SL 320. 1999 SLK 230K. 2001 BMW R850.
ChrisB, Thanks for the compliment! Really I don't do anything special, infact I'm quite lazy when it comes to cleaning cars. I did use that Supagard on it, may be it's that that does the job!?! I know the wheels are a pig to keep clean, due to the crappy MB stock pads. I want EBC green stuff next...
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From: Adelaide, Australia. Formerly Bristol, UK.
1998 SL 600 ///AMG. 1997 SL 320. 1999 SLK 230K. 2001 BMW R850.
Originally Posted by RedMongoosE
what did you do to her??????!!!
///AMG mucked it about for the first owner (Jay Kay from Jamiroquai). I was told the difference is: Cams, Injectors, Throttle body, Exhaust, Brakes etc...
"I didn't build it, I just drive it, and drive it I do... It's great"
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Originally Posted by ChrisB
SL60 ///AMG and Pigzmickey:
Your black cars ... soooo shiny have me thinking the next SL may have to be black!
I am a bit fearfull that I don't have the detailing skills to stay on top of the regular maintenance necessary to keep that crisp look
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Your black cars ... soooo shiny have me thinking the next SL may have to be black!
I am a bit fearfull that I don't have the detailing skills to stay on top of the regular maintenance necessary to keep that crisp look
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im not sure what the red colours name is but it is very nice when it is clean, other wise its 11 year old 70k is shown! i was thinking about getting that new AMG body kit but after a good paint jod it is like 3.5K, so im just going to represent the 94, (altho i did switch out the taillights.)
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Dam ... those red and black SL pitures are stunning. Red and Black really make the R129 look aggressivly sporty.
Makes my Smoke Silver look rather sedate
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That is a nice low down angle on the front 1/4 view picture from SL60 ///AMGSL. That red R129 looks like it wants to jump off the screen.
A secretary from our office had gone to Disneyland this spring. She knows I have one but she never speaks of SL cars. When she returned from LA she said she had seen a stunning red car with cromed out wheels in a parking lot. She just had to go see what this beauty was. Then she was suprised that it was an SL. She knew that MB cars look conservative with the aluminum wheels. Having now seen 2 great examples of red / crome on the R129. I now know why she was impressed
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Makes my Smoke Silver look rather sedate
.That is a nice low down angle on the front 1/4 view picture from SL60 ///AMGSL. That red R129 looks like it wants to jump off the screen.
A secretary from our office had gone to Disneyland this spring. She knows I have one but she never speaks of SL cars. When she returned from LA she said she had seen a stunning red car with cromed out wheels in a parking lot. She just had to go see what this beauty was. Then she was suprised that it was an SL. She knew that MB cars look conservative with the aluminum wheels. Having now seen 2 great examples of red / crome on the R129. I now know why she was impressed
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MY Silver SL60 AMG
It looks immaculate in the flesh, but you don't get the gloss finish in silver that you do in black or red. My alloys are being refurbed this week, so will take some more pics after that!!
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Originally Posted by nickg
It looks immaculate in the flesh, but you don't get the gloss finish in silver that you do in black or red. My alloys are being refurbed this week, so will take some more pics after that!!
I notice that you don´t have the AMG tail pipes. However, I see that you have backseat, the AMG badge on the front spoiler, and the real AMG badge on the tail. Good. Keep the orginal touch (like mine).Have you added the extra stop-light on the boot or was it so from the production? I don´t. Early 1996 (until summer) don´t have it. Later production under 1996, have the stop-light.
/Håkan
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1996 SL60 AMG
My car is model year 1997 (registered Sep-96) so it got the rear stop light.
I have not modified the car since last June when I bought it.
The exhaust was a cost option in the UK and was not specified on my car.
When my exhaust needs replacing I will consider the AMG pipes along with maybe some other options. Personally, I like the car as discreet as possible, so I have no interest in putting a flashy exhaust on it.
I've been thinking about changing the door handles and wing mirrors to the later styles so they are colour-coded and retractable (respectively) but haven't got round to it yet...
I have not modified the car since last June when I bought it.
The exhaust was a cost option in the UK and was not specified on my car.
When my exhaust needs replacing I will consider the AMG pipes along with maybe some other options. Personally, I like the car as discreet as possible, so I have no interest in putting a flashy exhaust on it.
I've been thinking about changing the door handles and wing mirrors to the later styles so they are colour-coded and retractable (respectively) but haven't got round to it yet...
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SL60 ///AMG
Originally Posted by nickg
....I've been thinking about changing the door handles and wing mirrors to the later styles so they are colour-coded and retractable (respectively) but haven't got round to it yet...
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From: Adelaide, Australia. Formerly Bristol, UK.
1998 SL 600 ///AMG. 1997 SL 320. 1999 SLK 230K. 2001 BMW R850.
Originally Posted by nickg
My car is model year 1997 (registered Sep-96) so it got the rear stop light.
I have not modified the car since last June when I bought it.
The exhaust was a cost option in the UK and was not specified on my car.
When my exhaust needs replacing I will consider the AMG pipes along with maybe some other options. Personally, I like the car as discreet as possible, so I have no interest in putting a flashy exhaust on it.
I've been thinking about changing the door handles and wing mirrors to the later styles so they are colour-coded and retractable (respectively) but haven't got round to it yet...
I have not modified the car since last June when I bought it.
The exhaust was a cost option in the UK and was not specified on my car.
When my exhaust needs replacing I will consider the AMG pipes along with maybe some other options. Personally, I like the car as discreet as possible, so I have no interest in putting a flashy exhaust on it.
I've been thinking about changing the door handles and wing mirrors to the later styles so they are colour-coded and retractable (respectively) but haven't got round to it yet...
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Originally Posted by Pigzmickey
Personally I think the money is better spent on the Xenon light upgrade... Just my opinion.
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I don't see the cost benefit of spending £1000+ on xenons. My lights look fine, and work fine.
Note your comments re the other mods. TBH I probably won't ever get round to doing them.
I don't spend alot on that sort of thing. I'm saving up for when the engine/gearbox/exhaust/electrics etc etc etc need attention!
Note your comments re the other mods. TBH I probably won't ever get round to doing them.
I don't spend alot on that sort of thing. I'm saving up for when the engine/gearbox/exhaust/electrics etc etc etc need attention!
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Originally Posted by nickg
....I've been thinking about changing the door handles and wing mirrors to the later styles so they are colour-coded and retractable (respectively) .....
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Originally Posted by SL60 ///AMG
No, I don´t have them. What is the use for them and do you know the option number?
They do add a subtle kind of aggressive look (IMHO) and they make the car just slightly different to the SL500/600.
Just a styling thing really.
There is an option code, but I'll have to check my manual to remember what it is.
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Originally Posted by nickg
.....There is an option code, but I'll have to check my manual to remember what it is.
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Last edited by SL60 ///AMG; Apr 6, 2005 at 06:06 PM. Reason: Grammar
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Originally Posted by es202
Wow,where can i get those panoramic kinda roof?
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Dam.
We were driving top down today ...so we were probably attracting a lot of attention our selves
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However ... I did notice today a black R129 SL 600 with (of course) black soft top (up) drive by. Just like the receint picture posts. Very sharp!
The black or dark blue colors must be the most practical soft top colors.
Our top being tan has been subject to staining (the prvious owners must have left it stored away when damp) and rub marks ... all those fittings packed away against the canvas leafds to abrasion .
We were driving top down today ...so we were probably attracting a lot of attention our selves
.However ... I did notice today a black R129 SL 600 with (of course) black soft top (up) drive by. Just like the receint picture posts. Very sharp!
The black or dark blue colors must be the most practical soft top colors.
Our top being tan has been subject to staining (the prvious owners must have left it stored away when damp) and rub marks ... all those fittings packed away against the canvas leafds to abrasion
.
Last edited by ChrisB; Apr 10, 2005 at 03:54 AM.
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Originally Posted by Pigzmickey
SL60///AMG
Do you have the wing mirror upgrade units, I'd love to get them fitted to my 98 SL600.
Do you have the wing mirror upgrade units, I'd love to get them fitted to my 98 SL600.
