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

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Old Jun 24, 2018 | 10:01 PM
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Old Jul 13, 2018 | 12:28 PM
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New to me 2009 SL65 with Black Series wide body kit.
Can anyone identify what brand body kit this is as I purchased the car from a dealer and do not have contact with the previous owner? ie. Prior Designs? Thanks.




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Old Jul 13, 2018 | 10:11 PM
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^^^^ That looks like the Aero Function (AF2) kit you can find on ebay, 1/4 the price fo the Prior
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Old Jul 14, 2018 | 09:40 PM
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^^^^ That looks like the Aero Function (AF2) kit you can find on ebay, 1/4 the price fo the Prior
Thanks. Figures I would end up with the one out of the Cracker Jack's box.
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Old Jul 14, 2018 | 09:51 PM
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Those wheels are Vertini RF1.1, i have the 1.3 version. Man how big of a spacer did they put on the hubs to get the wheels to stick out that far, check to make sure it's safe, there's a lot of torque to handle from this car.
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Old Jul 14, 2018 | 11:04 PM
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^^^^ That looks like the Aero Function (AF2) kit you can find on ebay, 1/4 the price fo the Prior
Originally Posted by FxFormat
Those wheels are Vertini RF1.1, i have the 1.3 version. Man how big of a spacer did they put on the hubs to get the wheels to stick out that far, check to make sure it's safe, there's a lot of torque to handle from this car.
OK I will have to check the spacers when I receive the car. I'm trying to arrange enclosed transport from Arizona to Florida.

The sales guy told me the wheels were Rohana RF1?


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Old Jul 20, 2018 | 05:06 PM
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Old Oct 27, 2018 | 01:09 PM
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Old Oct 28, 2018 | 09:16 AM
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Old Nov 6, 2018 | 01:01 AM
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Old Jan 5, 2019 | 09:13 AM
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Had nice weather yesterday so I got out for a couple of pics. Bone stock 2003 SL500 with factory 17" wheel.







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Originally Posted by FxFormat
^^^^ That looks like the Aero Function (AF2) kit you can find on ebay, 1/4 the price fo the Prior
That aero function kit looks good. How is quality?
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