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Old Mar 2, 2009 | 06:33 PM
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07-UP TAIL LIGHTS!! WITCH ONE ?

I'm trying to decide between the two!!!!
07-UP SL550 CLEAR OR THE SL55 SL63 SL65 SMOKED ?? as i already have change my 3rd brake light to the SL55 SL63 SL65 style . thanks in advance for the input guys .

SL550 STYLE


AMG STYLE

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Old Mar 2, 2009 | 09:13 PM
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Originally Posted by m4xm1l10n
I'm trying to decide between the two!!!!
07-UP SL550 CLEAR OR THE SL55 SL63 SL65 SMOKE ?? as i already have change my 3rd brake light to the SL55 SL63 SL65 style . thanks in advance for the input guys .

SL550 STYLE


AMG STYLE
i have the same dilemma, the fact that your car is black and tinted makes it obvious - AMG Style, mine is silver-hard to choose
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Old Mar 2, 2009 | 09:47 PM
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Problem is i like the clear as much as the smoked ones !!! hard choice My car is not black it's Tectite Grey . much lighter than black !!!!!!


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Old Mar 2, 2009 | 09:51 PM
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go with the smoked ones. they're much cooler
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Old Mar 2, 2009 | 10:33 PM
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Old Mar 2, 2009 | 11:11 PM
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Old Mar 3, 2009 | 12:49 AM
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OK, nobody else is biting, so I'll play the devil's advocate...

CLEAR!

Seriously, though, if you like both, flip a coin. You'll do well either way. It's a sweet ride.
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Old Mar 3, 2009 | 01:07 AM
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Go with the clear one, you can always tint the back light smokey cant you? Also your car is a dark color with dark rims, if you add smokey tail lights it would be too much, a little contrast would help the look.
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Old Mar 3, 2009 | 09:35 AM
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CLEAR!

Seriously, though, if you like both, flip a coin. You'll do well either way. It's a sweet ride.
You right , witch ever one i can get my hands on first out of the eBay . If not I'll flip a coin at the DEALER
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Old Mar 3, 2009 | 12:05 PM
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You right , witch ever one i can get my hands on first out of the eBay . If not I'll flip a coin at the DEALER
Someone else provided a link to Parts.com on another thread. Make sure you price off that before going to the stealer. I looked, and the price was pretty good. If I remember correctly, a little over $700 for left, right, and center lights, smoked.

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Center brake Light:
W/sl65 07-08 $132.25
Tail Lights:
Sl55 sl65 Right 07-08 $305.90
Sl55 sl65 Left 07-08 $305.90

~$745.00

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Old Mar 3, 2009 | 03:38 PM
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where did you get this price ? sounds cheap, Here they want $377 for the smoked ones , $340 for the clear , and $150 for the 3rd light
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Old Mar 3, 2009 | 03:39 PM
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Originally Posted by m4xm1l10n
where did you get this price ? sounds cheap they want $377 for the smoked ones , $340 for the clear , and $150 for the 3rd light
Parts.com
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Old Mar 3, 2009 | 06:32 PM
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Originally Posted by mikeinsf
Parts.com
can you post exact link from there cuz i cant find them there.
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Old Mar 3, 2009 | 06:36 PM
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can you post exact link from there cuz i cant find them there.
http://www.parts.com/
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Originally Posted by m4xm1l10n
no i meant where exactly is it there?

is it called tail lamp??? and high mount lamp?

i am thinking of ordering the smoked tail lights and brake light as well....
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Old Mar 3, 2009 | 06:40 PM
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Their site doesn't operate off urls, so I can't.

Start at parts.com
Select Year, Make, Model as 2007 MB SL500
In the parts list, select "Rear lamps"

For the tail lamps:
Tail Lamps > Tail Lamp assy > SL55 SL65

Center lamp:
High Mounted Stop Lamp > High Mount Lamp > w/ SL65

... of course you'll want to probably call them and verify the OE part numbers yourself before you click the buy button.
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Old Mar 3, 2009 | 07:01 PM
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Originally Posted by mikeinsf
Their site doesn't operate off urls, so I can't.

Start at parts.com
Select Year, Make, Model as 2007 MB SL500
In the parts list, select "Rear lamps"

For the tail lamps:
Tail Lamps > Tail Lamp assy > SL55 SL65

Center lamp:
High Mounted Stop Lamp > High Mount Lamp > w/ SL65

... of course you'll want to probably call them and verify the OE part numbers yourself before you click the buy button.
that's what i exactly did, wasnt sure though.

do you know the correct part numbers for the parts i am looking for? I have no idea and my dealer doesnt want to share
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Old Mar 3, 2009 | 07:03 PM
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I have no idea and my dealer doesnt want to share
That's downright unfriendly of them. It's not as if part numbers are protected information. I don't happen to know the part numbers. I know I've seen them in some recent thread though.
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Old Mar 3, 2009 | 07:06 PM
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Originally Posted by mikeinsf
That's downright unfriendly of them. It's not as if part numbers are protected information. I don't happen to know the part numbers. I know I've seen them in some recent thread though.
Got them right here boy!!!!!!!!!!! 07-UP

moked tail lamps:
part #:
A 230 820 15 64
A 230 820 16 64

center clear smoked 3rd brake light:
part #:A 230 820 07 56
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Smoke the top and bottom and where the 55's are smoked in the center leave it clear.
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Old Mar 3, 2009 | 07:43 PM
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Smoke the top and bottom and where the 55's are smoked in the center leave it clear.
leave the center clear. My side marker lights are going to be smoked as well as the front headlights are to be tinted ill send pics soon
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Old Mar 3, 2009 | 07:51 PM
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Smoke the top and bottom and where the 55's are smoked in the center leave it clear.
Interesting !!!!!
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I can see going with the smoked tail lights, but I don't see a compelling reason to change out the red center for either clear or smoked. I'm thinking black paint. I'd like to do this mod, but I've dumped enough dough on my car since I bought it, so I'm cutting myself off.

Windscreen: $300
Dension Gateway: $675 installed
Flex Polisher + Menserna: $400
Lorinser 19" Wheels: $2,200 + $120 mounting
Used 19" tires: $600
Akebono Ceramic Pads: $160

Gotta put the brakes on somewhere. The cosmetic stuff can wait.
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Originally Posted by mikeinsf
I can see going with the smoked tail lights, but I don't see a compelling reason to change out the red center for either clear or smoked. I'm thinking black paint. I'd like to do this mod, but I've dumped enough dough on my car since I bought it, so I'm cutting myself off.

Windscreen: $300
Dension Gateway: $675 installed
Flex Polisher + Menserna: $400
Lorinser 19" Wheels: $2,200 + $120 mounting
Used 19" tires: $600
Akebono Ceramic Pads: $160

Gotta put the brakes on somewhere. The cosmetic stuff can wait.
oh yea how you made out with the tires ? 295/30/19 like i told humm!!!! Got love these Akebono Ceramic pads no noise no dust at all .

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Old Mar 3, 2009 | 08:24 PM
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oh yea how you made out with the tires ? 295/30/19 like i told humm!!!! Got love these Akebono Ceramic pads no noise no dust at all .
I still have to install the pads, waiting for a weekend day with no rain. And yes, your recommendation on the tires was spot on. I got some Pirelli PZero Rosso's. Love them. Thanks!
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