SL/R230: Mercedes SL65 R230 by Automotive Connoisseur Group - Pics, Dyno Graph etc.
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Here is one of the cars we have just finalized. Since the non AMG SL looks similar I thought I would post this in this forum section also. What do you guys think?
2005 Mercedes SL65 E230 v12 Twin Turbo
- SpeedDriven ECU&TCU Tune
- Johnson Intercooler Pump
- Muffler Delete
- HRE 597R 20x9" F, 20x11" R Brushed w/Tinted Clear Center, Polished Lip
- Michelin Pilot Sport PS2 255/30 20F, 305/25 20R
- LoMo M1 Lowering Module
- K-Mac Front Camber and Caster Bushings
- Euroteck Carbon Front Lip
- Euroteck Carbon Fiber Diffuser **2003-2008 Only**
- Emblems, Grilles & Headlights are Colormatched to the Wheel Center
- DTM style Flat bottom with Piano Black Insert on Top and Bottom
- Interior Trim Pieces Painted Piano Black and Overlayed w/Clear Protective Film
- Escort Passport 9500ci Radar Detector / Laser Diffuser (integrated into the Command Can-Bus)
- Full Vehicle Clear-Bra Wrap
- 15% Tint
![](http://www.execstudio.com/gallery/projects/mercedes_sl65_jim-p/automotive_connoisseur_group_project_mercedes_sl65_black_tuned_dyno_01.jpg)
![](http://www.execstudio.com/gallery/projects/mercedes_sl65_jim-p/automotive_connoisseur_group_project_mercedes_sl65_black_tuned_01.jpg)
![](http://www.execstudio.com/gallery/projects/mercedes_sl65_jim-p/automotive_connoisseur_group_project_mercedes_sl65_black_tuned_02.jpg)
![](http://www.execstudio.com/gallery/projects/mercedes_sl65_jim-p/automotive_connoisseur_group_project_mercedes_sl65_black_tuned_03.jpg)
![](http://www.execstudio.com/gallery/projects/mercedes_sl65_jim-p/automotive_connoisseur_group_project_mercedes_sl65_black_tuned_04.jpg)
![](http://www.execstudio.com/gallery/projects/mercedes_sl65_jim-p/automotive_connoisseur_group_project_mercedes_sl65_black_tuned_05.jpg)
![](http://www.execstudio.com/gallery/projects/mercedes_sl65_jim-p/automotive_connoisseur_group_project_mercedes_sl65_black_tuned_06.jpg)
![](http://www.execstudio.com/gallery/projects/mercedes_sl65_jim-p/automotive_connoisseur_group_project_mercedes_sl65_black_tuned_07.jpg)
![](http://www.execstudio.com/gallery/projects/mercedes_sl65_jim-p/automotive_connoisseur_group_project_mercedes_sl65_black_tuned_08.jpg)
![](http://www.execstudio.com/gallery/projects/mercedes_sl65_jim-p/automotive_connoisseur_group_project_mercedes_sl65_black_tuned_09.jpg)
![](http://www.execstudio.com/gallery/projects/mercedes_sl65_jim-p/automotive_connoisseur_group_project_mercedes_sl65_black_tuned_10.jpg)
![](http://www.execstudio.com/gallery/projects/mercedes_sl65_jim-p/automotive_connoisseur_group_project_mercedes_sl65_black_tuned_11.jpg)
![](http://www.execstudio.com/gallery/projects/mercedes_sl65_jim-p/automotive_connoisseur_group_project_mercedes_sl65_black_tuned_13.jpg)
![](http://www.execstudio.com/gallery/projects/mercedes_sl65_jim-p/automotive_connoisseur_group_project_mercedes_sl65_black_tuned_15.jpg)
![](http://www.execstudio.com/gallery/projects/mercedes_sl65_jim-p/automotive_connoisseur_group_project_mercedes_sl65_black_tuned_17.jpg)
The actual vehicle before it came to us:
![](http://www.execstudio.com/gallery/projects/mercedes_sl65_jim-p/slides/automotive_connoisseur_group_project_mercedes_sl65_black_before_01.jpg)
2005 Mercedes SL65 E230 v12 Twin Turbo
- SpeedDriven ECU&TCU Tune
- Johnson Intercooler Pump
- Muffler Delete
- HRE 597R 20x9" F, 20x11" R Brushed w/Tinted Clear Center, Polished Lip
- Michelin Pilot Sport PS2 255/30 20F, 305/25 20R
- LoMo M1 Lowering Module
- K-Mac Front Camber and Caster Bushings
- Euroteck Carbon Front Lip
- Euroteck Carbon Fiber Diffuser **2003-2008 Only**
- Emblems, Grilles & Headlights are Colormatched to the Wheel Center
- DTM style Flat bottom with Piano Black Insert on Top and Bottom
- Interior Trim Pieces Painted Piano Black and Overlayed w/Clear Protective Film
- Escort Passport 9500ci Radar Detector / Laser Diffuser (integrated into the Command Can-Bus)
- Full Vehicle Clear-Bra Wrap
- 15% Tint
![](http://www.execstudio.com/gallery/projects/mercedes_sl65_jim-p/automotive_connoisseur_group_project_mercedes_sl65_black_tuned_dyno_01.jpg)
![](http://www.execstudio.com/gallery/projects/mercedes_sl65_jim-p/automotive_connoisseur_group_project_mercedes_sl65_black_tuned_01.jpg)
![](http://www.execstudio.com/gallery/projects/mercedes_sl65_jim-p/automotive_connoisseur_group_project_mercedes_sl65_black_tuned_02.jpg)
![](http://www.execstudio.com/gallery/projects/mercedes_sl65_jim-p/automotive_connoisseur_group_project_mercedes_sl65_black_tuned_03.jpg)
![](http://www.execstudio.com/gallery/projects/mercedes_sl65_jim-p/automotive_connoisseur_group_project_mercedes_sl65_black_tuned_04.jpg)
![](http://www.execstudio.com/gallery/projects/mercedes_sl65_jim-p/automotive_connoisseur_group_project_mercedes_sl65_black_tuned_05.jpg)
![](http://www.execstudio.com/gallery/projects/mercedes_sl65_jim-p/automotive_connoisseur_group_project_mercedes_sl65_black_tuned_06.jpg)
![](http://www.execstudio.com/gallery/projects/mercedes_sl65_jim-p/automotive_connoisseur_group_project_mercedes_sl65_black_tuned_07.jpg)
![](http://www.execstudio.com/gallery/projects/mercedes_sl65_jim-p/automotive_connoisseur_group_project_mercedes_sl65_black_tuned_08.jpg)
![](http://www.execstudio.com/gallery/projects/mercedes_sl65_jim-p/automotive_connoisseur_group_project_mercedes_sl65_black_tuned_09.jpg)
![](http://www.execstudio.com/gallery/projects/mercedes_sl65_jim-p/automotive_connoisseur_group_project_mercedes_sl65_black_tuned_10.jpg)
![](http://www.execstudio.com/gallery/projects/mercedes_sl65_jim-p/automotive_connoisseur_group_project_mercedes_sl65_black_tuned_11.jpg)
![](http://www.execstudio.com/gallery/projects/mercedes_sl65_jim-p/automotive_connoisseur_group_project_mercedes_sl65_black_tuned_13.jpg)
![](http://www.execstudio.com/gallery/projects/mercedes_sl65_jim-p/automotive_connoisseur_group_project_mercedes_sl65_black_tuned_15.jpg)
![](http://www.execstudio.com/gallery/projects/mercedes_sl65_jim-p/automotive_connoisseur_group_project_mercedes_sl65_black_tuned_17.jpg)
The actual vehicle before it came to us:
![](http://www.execstudio.com/gallery/projects/mercedes_sl65_jim-p/slides/automotive_connoisseur_group_project_mercedes_sl65_black_before_01.jpg)
![](http://www.execstudio.com/gallery/projects/mercedes_sl65_jim-p/slides/automotive_connoisseur_group_project_mercedes_sl65_black_before_02.jpg)
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Wow - I love what you did with the interior. This is my interior color as well. What's involved in getting that "make-over" done? I also like the carbon diffuser. I'm getting a carbon trunk lip should be here tomorrow or Thursday.
The car looks almost exactly like mine - mine's SL600 though. From the performance situation I thought SL65AMG had a 6.0 motor with twin turbos. How does the performance differ between the two. Especially in the tune vs stock results.
Thanks!!
The car looks almost exactly like mine - mine's SL600 though. From the performance situation I thought SL65AMG had a 6.0 motor with twin turbos. How does the performance differ between the two. Especially in the tune vs stock results.
Thanks!!
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[quote=SteveL1;5272681]Can you share the offsets for the wheels?/quote]
Vendors usually guard this "secret" as if their lifes depend on it. Judging from the pictures, it looks like front is mid to high 20s and rear low to mid 30s. In order for wheels & tires to work, most likely front et25, rear et31.
Vendors usually guard this "secret" as if their lifes depend on it. Judging from the pictures, it looks like front is mid to high 20s and rear low to mid 30s. In order for wheels & tires to work, most likely front et25, rear et31.