SL55/63/65/R230 AMG: Carbon Fiber Interior (R230)
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Originally Posted by JMStandish
Does your CF from Lorinser have logo/brand "Lorinser" stamped on it?
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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.
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Originally Posted by 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.
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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.
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Originally Posted by 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.
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Originally Posted by Frisco
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.
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Originally Posted by 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.
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Off topic...
Off topic, but I've recently discovered a performance wheel RSV-20 from Kahn for SL230 at http://www.kahndesign.com/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?
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?
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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.
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.
