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Old Aug 17, 2020 | 04:22 AM
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Few Photo's from a new member

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Every UK extras box ticked except the magic roof but including ABC Suspension.
So far so good, no real issues except the buzzing sound





from the top of the A Pillar
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Old Aug 17, 2020 | 07:33 AM
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Originally Posted by Ex cop oap
Had the car since Oct 2019
Purchased with 7K miles
SL400 (450 USA)
Every UK extras box ticked except the magic roof but including ABC Suspension.
So far so good, no real issues except the buzzing sound





from the top of the A Pillar
Very nice......enjoy!😊
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Old Aug 17, 2020 | 07:49 AM
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Nice pic, they put the steering wheel on the wrong side!
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Old Aug 17, 2020 | 08:23 AM
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Originally Posted by places
Nice pic, they put the steering wheel on the wrong side!
No no no, they actually put the steering wheel in the RIGHT side if you look closely.

It’s in the title, Right side, right hand drive, right not wrong.

Who actually came up with the concept of the motor car, he got it Right too.

The Germans changed it just to be different and the Americans just followed suit.l

There is a rumour going around the UK that Ireland are going to run a 6 month trial at getting all the cars to drive on the Right side of the road. If it works out okay they will let the truck do the same.

Happy SL motoring which ever side your steering wheel is on
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Old Aug 17, 2020 | 11:55 AM
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Old Aug 17, 2020 | 08:14 PM
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Old Aug 17, 2020 | 08:50 PM
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Originally Posted by Ex cop oap
No no no, they actually put the steering wheel in the RIGHT side if you look closely...Who actually came up with the concept of the motor car, he got it Right too...
Didn't the first car have a tiller rather than a wheel?

BTW, beautiful SL! If those are 18" wheels, you're really lucky.
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Old Aug 23, 2020 | 10:08 AM
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Didn't the first car have a tiller rather than a wheel?

BTW, beautiful SL! If those are 18" wheels, you're really lucky.
They are 18” rims yes, Why is that lucky ?
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Old Aug 23, 2020 | 10:33 AM
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They are 18” rims yes, Why is that lucky ?
The smaller diameter wheels allow for a deeper tire sidewall, which gives more cushioning, resulting in better ride quality. The choice of tires can really make a difference as well. In addition, I happen to think the wheels you have are great looking. I had them on my 2013.
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Old Sep 1, 2020 | 10:05 AM
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Yep, those 18-inch Twin Spoke Wheels look particularly nice with the Blue SL Exterior....

And...as Stream has said, 18" Wheels with Ultra High Performance Michelin Pilot Sport AS/3+ Tires provide a softer ride...



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