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

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Old Jun 26, 2006 | 10:03 PM
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New Member, New SL550 50th

Just picked this baby up over the weekend. Still learning everything.







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Old Jun 26, 2006 | 10:04 PM
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It looks like my Pewter SL. Is that pewter? Congratulations.

I recommend that you raise the suspension to two red dots. If you do not, you will cry when you scrape the front end.

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Old Jun 27, 2006 | 01:47 AM
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yup it's Pewter. Raise the front end? I was thinking about lowering the car. Besdies the Cayenne it's the highest sitting car.

Here are a couple more pics...Hmmm, what to Mod First?





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Old Jun 27, 2006 | 05:45 AM
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Painted reflector? The new AMG taillight? Rims?

Its such a new car I don't even know whether Tuner like Brabus or Carlsson offer add-on kit for it. Maybe you can change the bodykit, but it looks good enough in current stock kit IMO.
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Old Jun 27, 2006 | 12:25 PM
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Unfortunately, the lowering module for the 07 SL has not been released by any manufacturer since the programming on the 07 ECU is entirely different. Additional aerodynamic kit for the car has not been released by any tuners. Thats the bad news. However, Kirby, please stop by our BBQ on July 8th. We would love to see your car.
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Old Jun 27, 2006 | 12:34 PM
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Thanks for the Invite Adam, I'll try and stop by...oh I'm looking for an exhaust...any suggestions?
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Old Jun 27, 2006 | 12:54 PM
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What is your preference? Loudness? Smooth yet crispy?
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Old Jun 27, 2006 | 12:57 PM
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deep, throaty, not super loud.
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Old Jun 27, 2006 | 01:02 PM
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No eisenmann exhaust then i assume? How about supersprint or tuner brands such as Carlsson/Brabus?
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Old Jun 27, 2006 | 01:11 PM
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I heard the eisemann on my friends M5 and I loved it, sounded like a Ferrari. Had Supersprint on my M3, didn't really care for it. It resonated too much inside the car. Hard to explain...I want something not too obnoxious, but not as wimpy as it is now. Doesn't sound anything like a V8 now.
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Old Jun 27, 2006 | 02:29 PM
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Was it race or sport? Maybe you go for Eisenmann sport.
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Old Jun 27, 2006 | 09:10 PM
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Old Jun 28, 2006 | 02:59 PM
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Old Jun 28, 2006 | 03:06 PM
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Could we see some of the cognac interior please? :-)

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I'll see if I can take a few later today.
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Old Jun 28, 2006 | 10:03 PM
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Originally Posted by Itzkirb
yup it's Pewter. Raise the front end? I was thinking about lowering the car. Besdies the Cayenne it's the highest sitting car.
We have steep driveways here. I have to pull in slowly off the main road into any business driveway or parking lot.
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Old Jun 28, 2006 | 10:45 PM
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No eisenmann exhaust then i assume? How about supersprint or tuner brands such as Carlsson/Brabus?
Will install the Carlsson exhaust on mine next week, will try to get a sound clip for you. I heard it sounds good, but thats the full exhaust system (which cost like 18k ). What I have is just the muffler, well we'll see how it turns out
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Kirby,

Please come to Kronen on 15th July. Thats the big summer party BBQ!
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Old Jun 30, 2006 | 12:14 PM
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Old Jun 30, 2006 | 01:49 PM
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Hey, are you also a professional photographer?

Those are great pics, and they're stamped with some copyrighted logo on each...

Great car!
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Hey Guys

Thanks for all the kind words. So far I'm loving this car.

Adam, is the BBQ on the 8th or the 15th?
k3vkoh, looking for to hearing your sound clip.
shahedC, I'm a freelance Photog for hire...
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BITRUBOBENZ, i love your sig, my bro cried when argentina lost, and i partied ..lol, all i gotta say is..... BRASIL
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Its on the 15th.
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BITRUBOBENZ, i love your sig, my bro cried when argentina lost, and i partied ..lol, all i gotta say is..... BRASIL
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