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SL55/63/65/R230 AMG: Brabus SL55 K8, enjoy !!

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Old Aug 19, 2002 | 08:09 PM
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Talking Brabus SL55 K8, enjoy !!

A real Monster, Brabus K8 with 550 hp !!
upgrade from an SL55AMG(already a monster IMO)

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Old Aug 19, 2002 | 08:10 PM
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Old Aug 19, 2002 | 08:12 PM
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I'm sorry but i think the factory AMG body kit are better looking.

It just my opinion.
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Old Aug 19, 2002 | 08:17 PM
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Do you find the door lights ? (spots on the ground)

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Old Aug 19, 2002 | 08:20 PM
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The Queen of SL55 ? !

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Old Aug 19, 2002 | 09:47 PM
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What a beauty, i love illuminated BRABUS door sill. Shine, How much does that kit cost in Taiwan?
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Old Aug 19, 2002 | 10:19 PM
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Hi, Tezta I was told it costs around NT$1300k + for all the mods.

Learn a new word : BAD *** !

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Old Aug 19, 2002 | 10:23 PM
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360 km/hr speedo meter (225 mph)

"Master, pls don't let me down ......Hahaha ! "

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Old Aug 20, 2002 | 12:20 AM
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Truly, Truly, Awful!
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Old Aug 20, 2002 | 01:18 AM
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Well the red dash is not to my liking though. Shine what is that in US dollars? thanks
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Old Aug 20, 2002 | 09:33 AM
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WOW!! That is actually not a bad deal..

$39,000 for 550hp, body kit, and all the other extras:

BRABUS K8 performance kit for SL 55, 550 hp / 405 kW, 780 Nm at 3,000 rpm, 300 km/h (electronically limited)

BRABUS Four-Pipe Sport Exhaust System

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- Front apron with integrated front spoiler and 2 fog lights
- Front apron with integrated front spoiler, 2 high beams and 2 fog lights
- Side panels with integrated lights
- Rear apron

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-BRABUS 330 km/h tachometer
-BRABUS stainless steel door kick plates with illuminated BRABUS logo
-BRABUS floor mats, velours
-BRABUS gearshift levers, in different versions
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Old Aug 20, 2002 | 09:55 AM
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Yeah...the interior sucks....can you image trying to watch those dials at 180mph???:p Like the pipes though...MKB also does a very similar upgrade for the 55...rated at 558HP & 800nm torque! they probably make the tuning parts for Brabus.
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Old Aug 20, 2002 | 09:59 AM
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Think I'll stick with the Berry red, but would like all the other Brabus stuff!!!
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Old Aug 20, 2002 | 10:03 AM
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These pics make me SICK!!! (In a good way! ) Especially the price of only $39,000.??? What a bargain! Where's the phone no to call so i can order 3 of them?! LOL!
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Old Aug 20, 2002 | 11:11 AM
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Gentlemen, the last one
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Old Aug 20, 2002 | 11:30 AM
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Another sickening pic!
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Old Aug 20, 2002 | 04:38 PM
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the interior is terriable, No i mean DAMN AWFUL! and the exterior isnt that great at all. The Standard AMG designe is much better IMHO. Stick with the SL55 if you really want to move get a ferrari!
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Old Aug 21, 2002 | 09:02 AM
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Originally posted by ChuckLane
Stick with the SL55 if you really want to move get a ferrari!
I do not care to own Ferrari. I mean they are nice, do not get me wrong! Like I have stated previously, use the Ferrari as your daily driver, and tell me how long it will last!
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Old Aug 21, 2002 | 11:17 AM
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Originally posted by SL55AMG


I do not care to own Ferrari. I mean they are nice, do not get me wrong! Like I have stated previously, use the Ferrari as your daily driver, and tell me how long it will last!
I bet the new Lambo could be a daily driver, well mechanically that is. German Technology baby!
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Old Aug 21, 2002 | 05:14 PM
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Question for ya'll

Is the climate controls on all SL non digital like hte base E320?

People on that forum have stated disappointments.

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Old Aug 22, 2002 | 01:09 AM
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I think anyone who evaluates an SL55 on whether there's a digital climate control is completely missing the point of the car. What possible difference can it make?

To set the temperature, you turn a dial until the pointer is opposite the digits showing the temperature you want, so in that sense, it is digitial. Does it have a digital display showing the temperature you want, no, for that, you'd need to upgrade to a Cadillac or any of the other junk that comes out of Detroit.
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Originally posted by ChuckLane
the interior is terriable, No i mean DAMN AWFUL! and the exterior isnt that great at all. The Standard AMG designe is much better IMHO. Stick with the SL55 if you really want to move get a ferrari!
Hey ChuckLane,
I love ur car Am plannin on a blue one! Thats ofcourse if i get one quick or if i end up with the SL!

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Old Aug 25, 2002 | 11:05 PM
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Hey MBMWAUDI blue is really really nice color loved this car but wanted the convertable this was an 01 360 F1, the trade in. AND who are the people messing with my car in this pic ohh well guess it will find a happy home
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I like the Brabus SL, its different.
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