SL/R231: SUBFRAMES
03-07-2023, 01:00 PM
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SUBFRAMES
Hello all,
Can anyone tell me if there is a difference in the subframes between the R 230 and R 231 and what are they.
I know there is a difference in lenght and width and also I have read that the R 231 has Titanium crossmembers.
Thank you for your help in
Can anyone tell me if there is a difference in the subframes between the R 230 and R 231 and what are they.
I know there is a difference in lenght and width and also I have read that the R 231 has Titanium crossmembers.
Thank you for your help in
03-07-2023, 05:50 PM
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03-07-2023, 06:02 PM
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On the material side, I'm pretty sure (but not totally positive) the body and skin are all aluminum with the exception of the windshield frame (high strength steel) and roof (magnesium alloy).
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03-07-2023, 08:38 PM
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If you haven’t seen it, this site below has a copy of the MB press release on the R231 Aluminum bodyshell design.
https://500sec.com/models/mercedes-r231-sl-class-2012/
https://500sec.com/models/mercedes-r231-sl-class-2012/
03-07-2023, 10:07 PM
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If you haven’t seen it, this site below has a copy of the MB press release on the R231 Aluminum bodyshell design.
https://500sec.com/models/mercedes-r231-sl-class-2012/
https://500sec.com/models/mercedes-r231-sl-class-2012/
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