SL-Class (R230) 2003 -- 2012: Discussion on the SL500, SL550, SL600

SL/R230: Curious to see what happens when you take the TCS off?

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Old Apr 7, 2005 | 12:16 PM
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Curious to see what happens when you take the TCS off?

http://www.wreckedexotics.com/sl500/

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Old Apr 7, 2005 | 05:35 PM
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OK, I give up what is TCS !
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Old Apr 7, 2005 | 07:05 PM
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you mean ABC and ESP, right?
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Old Apr 8, 2005 | 03:25 AM
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Can't imagine how I would feel if a technician took my car for a spin and wrecked it. That would be a difficult call for the Service Manager.

"Good News, Bad News. The good news is that your car is ready for collection, the bad news is that you'll need to bring a tow truck..."
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Old Apr 8, 2005 | 01:12 PM
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Can't imagine how I would feel if a technician took my car for a spin and wrecked it. That would be a difficult call for the Service Manager.

"Good News, Bad News. The good news is that your car is ready for collection, the bad news is that you'll need to bring a tow truck..."
I think this actually happened in Silver Spring, MD. It's the second and third pictures on the http://www.wreckedexotics.com/sl500/ site. I heard that the SL600 was James Brown's, the football sports broadcaster known as JB, who does the pregame and half time shows with Bradshaw, Howie Long, etc. I don't think he was very happy, and I'd bet the tech was looking for employment!
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Old Apr 11, 2005 | 07:19 PM
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I feeel pain in my hart seeing those pics.
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