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SL/R230: Drivers side REAR wheel well???

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Old 12-11-2005, 12:34 AM
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Drivers side REAR wheel well???

On my SL600 on the drivers side, in the front of the rear whell well there is a piece and 3" wide by 4" tall that looks like an access to something, does anyone know what it is for??? Never noticed it before today.
Old 12-11-2005, 11:33 AM
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If it's actually on the front of the car, then it might be for the towing thing.
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Originally Posted by ricky.agrawal
If it's actually on the front of the car, then it might be for the towing thing.
No, it is on the inside of the wheel well. I know it is there but don't know what it accesses.
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Can you take pictures?
My dads car is at the airport right now.
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Here is the picture

Here is the picture!

What is it for????

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My guess, its probably access for the bolts that hold the "ground effects" on.
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Wouldn't

Wouldn't it be on the other side too then?

It's not, just on the drivers side.
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I still can't see it.

It's probably where you can keep cocaine.
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Yes, thats true.. Just rip those clips out an reach in, mabybe its a hidden suprise.
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Wouldn't it be on the other side too then?

It's not, just on the drivers side.
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Hm, That is indeed odd.
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Is it just on mine?

Is it just on my car???
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Is it just on my car???
I had it on my car as well. Also, where are the 19" SL65 wheels?
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Didn't

Didn't make the change yet, thinking about doing it soon though. Maybe I will get them for myself for Christmas.
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Didn't make the change yet, thinking about doing it soon though. Maybe I will get them for myself for Christmas.
Why the AMG's though? Why not something lighter/stronger and 'custom' ?
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Originally Posted by ricky.agrawal
Why the AMG's though? Why not something lighter/stronger and 'custom' ?
Ricky, I know you are a custom guy but these stock wheels are really bad ***.

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