SL/R230: SL65 or SL600 need to have straight pipes!
07-12-2008, 03:06 AM
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SL65 or SL600 need to have straight pipes!
Had it done about 6wks ago & still can't get over how badazz this car is w/3" straight pipes, NO mufflers & quad AMG tips feels a bit stronger on the top-end too
Pix from 6wks back, sorry just got around to loading them to Photobucket.
PS.. There is ABSOLUTELY NO DROAN!!!! @ at any speed, just Excellent aggressive growl when stabbing the throttle that should of accompanied this BEAST from the factory...
Pix from 6wks back, sorry just got around to loading them to Photobucket.PS.. There is ABSOLUTELY NO DROAN!!!! @ at any speed, just Excellent aggressive growl when stabbing the throttle that should of accompanied this BEAST from the factory...
07-13-2008, 11:37 PM
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Nice work, 'ricker. Car is going to be unreal when you've slapped the 19" 65 wheels on. Did you decide finally on what to do with the grille ie. black it our or not?
07-14-2008, 12:52 AM
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Sorry I don't have a clue how to post sound clips? the only medium I have is my cell phn which has 30 sec video/sound capability, any instructions on how to load and i'll give it a go? Juust don't think it will sound that good off my cellio
07-14-2008, 02:38 AM
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Found this 2004 SL600 on youtube, also the guys a member here on mbworld he had the exact same straight pipe mod added to his SL, sounds nearly identical, but off the gas it gets very quiet....
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ApBD5YvaHNI
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ApBD5YvaHNI
07-14-2008, 05:49 AM
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Found this 2004 SL600 on youtube, also the guys a member here on mbworld he had the exact same straight pipe mod added to his SL, sounds nearly identical, but off the gas it gets very quiet....
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ApBD5YvaHNI
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ApBD5YvaHNI
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07-14-2008, 04:50 PM
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SL 600 640bhp/1000Nm
Yes, changed wheels to IForged Daytona:
http://iforged.com/us/wheels_detail.php?WhID=14
Ricker, please change Your sig. That dog scares the living crap of me every time I see it..
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07-14-2008, 11:01 PM
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Thanks!
Yes, changed wheels to IForged Daytona:
http://iforged.com/us/wheels_detail.php?WhID=14
Ricker, please change Your sig. That dog scares the living crap of me every time I see it..
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Yes, changed wheels to IForged Daytona:
http://iforged.com/us/wheels_detail.php?WhID=14
Ricker, please change Your sig. That dog scares the living crap of me every time I see it..
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07-15-2008, 02:28 AM
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What a great sound! Now you guys need our 600 tuning to really make things rock!
Have fun and be safe!
Have fun and be safe!
07-15-2008, 03:13 AM
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Thanx..
07-15-2008, 04:58 AM
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SL 600 640bhp/1000Nm
Yes, I got some protective film that are lightly tinted here:
http://www.lamin-x.com/
Still not sure if I will leave it on or remove it.
The best way would be to paint the housing but I have not find a good painter yet, will look more closely into this in the winter.
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http://www.lamin-x.com/
Still not sure if I will leave it on or remove it.
The best way would be to paint the housing but I have not find a good painter yet, will look more closely into this in the winter.
Nicke
07-15-2008, 01:03 PM
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I just find the chrome in our headlights is too strong and stands out too much on black.
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07-17-2008, 07:11 PM
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2006 SL600, 2001 S500, 1996 SL320
My Opinion
I like the fact that the SL600 is quiet, it is like a sleeper. One time when I was at Gainesville Raceway, a guy who was video taping the races, afterwards said something like, WOW that car really ROARS once it gets going.......
I see a lot of people do things to their exhausts to act like they have power, I would rather appear that I don't and have it....
But I also know everyone has there own opinion.
I see a lot of people do things to their exhausts to act like they have power, I would rather appear that I don't and have it....
But I also know everyone has there own opinion.
07-17-2008, 07:18 PM
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2005 SL55, 2000 CL500
I am also into being stealth with my SL55. Its loud enough when I get on it hard. No need to attract extra attention.
Also
Better to avoid those "Imperial Entanglements" with the local PD.
Thericker. Look forward to hearing your V12 when we see you at CC.
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Better to avoid those "Imperial Entanglements" with the local PD.
Thericker. Look forward to hearing your V12 when we see you at CC.
07-17-2008, 10:14 PM
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The 55 has a great stock exhaust note but it is somewhat too quiet for me. I like it loud not just for noise sake... it makes me feel more connected to the engine and car as a whole.
09-25-2008, 09:28 AM
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bhp should be at the engine, I believe. A simple (but not cheap) ECU/TCU tune will get a 600 to that figure. I got my ECU/TCU tuned and my after dyno has me getting ~630bhp and ~850tq. And I wasn't all that happy with the way the dyno was run. I think the car might actually have a little more in there...
