SL55/63/65/R230 AMG: Sl65 for a few months, ready for upgrade....
12-06-2005, 08:08 PM
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Originally Posted by ClayJ
F430 isn't a bad choice; but if you're looking for something really special, and a "closer" replacement to the SL65? My vote's for a Superamerica: Ferrari performance, GT configuration, and a flipdown hardtop....
12-07-2005, 12:14 AM
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Originally Posted by 04E55 AMG
But the 996 model shares alot of the same front end as the Boxster, Boxster S and 911. When you spend over $120K you want to look somewhat different then a $40K Boxster.
Hence, the 997 model looks different then the Boxster model and I assume the 997TT will look AWESOME! Need to get one next summer
Hence, the 997 model looks different then the Boxster model and I assume the 997TT will look AWESOME! Need to get one next summer
but y not spend another 15k and get a tech art or gembala body kit and a set of hre's? if u really want people 2 notice that ur car is special
the tech art front bumper is *****in
12-07-2005, 06:08 PM
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dude, you need a GT2 (or GT3). that will keep you on your edges.
$15k will not afford you a full techart or gemballa bodykit and hre's :p retail, the full kits alone will ring close to $20k. on a turbo then maybe hre's ok, but i think a car like a gt2 demands something more performance oriented. on a turbo you need suspension, monoball bushings and links, some good set of dampers, and a good alignemnt. then focus on the power, which can go crazy high.
if power's no longer exciting, how about a lightweight response machine like a modded GT3. there's a learning curve too, so it's not just jump in and mash around in it, so learning how to properly negotiate it smoothly and swiftly around corners will be a rewarding experience.
Originally Posted by AMG_55
k. i agree.
but y not spend another 15k and get a tech art or gembala body kit and a set of hre's? if u really want people 2 notice that ur car is special
the tech art front bumper is *****in
but y not spend another 15k and get a tech art or gembala body kit and a set of hre's? if u really want people 2 notice that ur car is special
the tech art front bumper is *****in
if power's no longer exciting, how about a lightweight response machine like a modded GT3. there's a learning curve too, so it's not just jump in and mash around in it, so learning how to properly negotiate it smoothly and swiftly around corners will be a rewarding experience.
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12-07-2005, 07:35 PM
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Originally Posted by can drive 55
Bradshaw, hold off on my suggestion, above. It is now freezing rain in DFW and I wouldn't want the car to get injured. Friday should be fine. 
I test drove a Lambo Murcialago earlier this week, made me appreciate my SL65 even more. Looks like I will be holding on to it for a while.
12-07-2005, 09:38 PM
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Originally Posted by KompressorKev
dude, you need a GT2 (or GT3). that will keep you on your edges.
$15k will not afford you a full techart or gemballa bodykit and hre's :p retail, the full kits alone will ring close to $20k. on a turbo then maybe hre's ok, but i think a car like a gt2 demands something more performance oriented. on a turbo you need suspension, monoball bushings and links, some good set of dampers, and a good alignemnt. then focus on the power, which can go crazy high.
if power's no longer exciting, how about a lightweight response machine like a modded GT3. there's a learning curve too, so it's not just jump in and mash around in it, so learning how to properly negotiate it smoothly and swiftly around corners will be a rewarding experience.
$15k will not afford you a full techart or gemballa bodykit and hre's :p retail, the full kits alone will ring close to $20k. on a turbo then maybe hre's ok, but i think a car like a gt2 demands something more performance oriented. on a turbo you need suspension, monoball bushings and links, some good set of dampers, and a good alignemnt. then focus on the power, which can go crazy high.
if power's no longer exciting, how about a lightweight response machine like a modded GT3. there's a learning curve too, so it's not just jump in and mash around in it, so learning how to properly negotiate it smoothly and swiftly around corners will be a rewarding experience.
but they were saying that the problem w/ a 911tt is that it doesnt have the supercar look and looks like a regular carrera.
who pays retail??
u r right though, it would be closer to 20k w/ wheels
