JMStandish

Does your CF from Lorinser have logo/brand "Lorinser" stamped on it?

SLVRSL55

No. I specifically ordered it with no logo as I thought that was a clash with the AMG theme. I didn't want it to start looking like a stock car with lots of logos.

JMStandish

Yes, the logos would clash; very nice interor. How long from order to you recieving the CF product? For comparative, Renntech told me they send out to Germany, takes 6-8 weeks. Did you install? If so, was it a simple process? Assume Lorinser has several shades to choose from. Were there additional CF pieces that you did not opt for? Any info on your experience is appreciated.

SLVRSL55

8 week delivery, but I didn't need to send them my existing interior. (You are required to send it to them after install or they keep your core charge deposit) No way is it a do-it-yourself install unless that's what you do for living. I had a local customizer do it and it took them 11 hours. I got pretty much the whole kit. The only other peices I've seen available are replacement seatbelt shrouds aht go on the outer seat shoulders, in place of the existing satin steel.

Frisco

I'm definitely not trying to challenge you because I have never ripped apart a SL and could very well be a bit off base, but the install time that you were told sounds a bit inflated at first glance. I was quoted 7 hours from a local shop to remove my trim and did it myself in 45 mins having never done it myself using a $5 interior trim removal tool from the local auto shop.

NOTKTS

I do see your point, but some of us wouldn't dare touch stuff like this on our cars for fear of messing something up. For instance I did a wood trim package on the ESV myself and thought nothing of it but I wouldn't dare touch the SLs interior. That's just me

SLVRSL55

You know, if you have the confidence, have at. I just know that every time I get involved with a do-it-myself project that's outside of my immediate sphere of knowledge, it ends up costing me time, mony and causing lots of frustration. BTW, I didn't say I was charged for 11 hours, just that's how long it took. They charged me a flat rate but were concientious enough to take the time to do it right. At this point in my life, getting done right is more important than the gratification of saying I did it myself.

PS
Gotta run. Busy taking out my own appendix. (Sorry, that wasn't a shot. I just couldn't resist)

vraa

Post pictures.

JMStandish

Off topic, but I've recently discovered a performance wheel RSV-20 from Kahn for SL230 at http://www.kahndes********/collection/rsv1/index4.htm#. Not sure what to make of it (I've never seen in US).

Another link (scroll down to Mercedes SL section): http://www.projectkahn.com/Gallery/

Then finally... 'Project Kahn Mercedes': http://www.projectkahnmercedes.com/ (intersting 'interior' section)

Here's a look at the RS-V wheels; following are Carlsson's ULs. If specs were the same, if you had to choose one on looks, which?

vraa

I find it to look really cheap. IMO without lip the car just doesn't look classy nor 'expensive'.

Plus, it doesn't have any information such as the construction of the wheel, weight or antyhing like that. I'm still sticking to companies I know about.