SL-Class (R231) 2013 on: Discussion on the SL550

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Old May 22, 2021 | 05:56 PM
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Rear side window

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they go all the way down.
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Old May 22, 2021 | 06:14 PM
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On my ‘08, ‘17 and ‘19 they go down all the way and you cannot see them.
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Ours didn't either. This is normal. Here is a pic of our old one. If there is a small variance it could be tested by resetting the window (google Mercedes SL window reset...



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Thank you very much for the reply's
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On my ‘08, ‘17 and ‘19 they go down all the way and you cannot see them.
I just checked and none of our SL's completely hid the rear windows. Here is a pic of our then brand-spanking new SL55 in 2002


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I will take the windows off my worry list. Ordered a set of pilot sport a/s 3 plus after reading on this sit how people were happy with them and a airman Inflator that I hope I never need. Thanks for the help.
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I will take the windows off my worry list. Ordered a set of pilot sport a/s 3 plus after reading on this sit how people were happy with them and a airman Inflator that I hope I never need. Thanks for the help.
Give the Michelin tires about 500 miles before you judge the ride. They will be great from the beginning but after the side walls flex from driving they get even better.
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