SL55/63/65/R230 AMG: Finally Got the Bentley GT
07-14-2006, 01:17 AM
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SL65/BENTLEY GT
Finally Got the Bentley GT
I saw a GT at the Mercedes Dealership 3 days ago and decided that it was time. 2005, 4500 miles Black Exterior. What a georgeous car. The SL65 now has company. I'm on the learning curve again, and I am starting from scratch. Help. 
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07-14-2006, 06:17 AM
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Originally Posted by DBERRY7578
Who does the mods for Bentley?
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07-14-2006, 07:01 AM
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07-14-2006, 07:51 AM
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Originally Posted by Germancar1
Where are the pics???
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07-14-2006, 02:04 PM
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08 S65, 06 M3 CS(stick), 02 BMW X5 4.6iS, 07 R1 Raven, 08 F-450 4x4, 08 CooperS JCW
other cars?
congrats.
im guessing you have a bunch of cars cos having just 2 and picking sl65 and gt wouldnt make much sense. what else have you got? g-wagen or range rover would be a nice compliment. I prefer the looks/perfromance of 65 to gt but looking forward to some pics
im guessing you have a bunch of cars cos having just 2 and picking sl65 and gt wouldnt make much sense. what else have you got? g-wagen or range rover would be a nice compliment. I prefer the looks/perfromance of 65 to gt but looking forward to some pics
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Originally Posted by transferred
congrats.
im guessing you have a bunch of cars cos having just 2 and picking sl65 and gt wouldnt make much sense. what else have you got? g-wagen or range rover would be a nice compliment. I prefer the looks/perfromance of 65 to gt but looking forward to some pics
im guessing you have a bunch of cars cos having just 2 and picking sl65 and gt wouldnt make much sense. what else have you got? g-wagen or range rover would be a nice compliment. I prefer the looks/perfromance of 65 to gt but looking forward to some pics
07-15-2006, 11:07 PM
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Originally Posted by DBERRY7578
Who does the mods for Bentley?
AWE in conjunction with GIAC has by far the best tuning program for the GT. I looked into tuning for a friend of mine. If you have not been to over to "6speed" I suggest you come over and check us out, tight nit group. I have been a long time member of both forums but hang out there more...a little more serious. Im DrivenAgain on "6speed" Atatched is a pic of my buddy's C-GT on 22''s Email Mike Romano, he knows his stuff. mike@awe-tuning.com
Mike Romano
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A.W.E. Tuning
P 888.565.2257
F 215.658.1877
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07-16-2006, 12:26 AM
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Originally Posted by E55JAY
Congrats on an incredible ride DBERRY, nice stable.
AWE in conjunction with GIAC has by far the best tuning program for the GT. I looked into tuning for a friend of mine. If you have not been to over to "6speed" I suggest you come over and check us out, tight nit group. I have been a long time member of both forums but hang out there more...a little more serious. Im DrivenAgain on "6speed" Atatched is a pic of my buddy's C-GT on 22''s Email Mike Romano, he knows his stuff. mike@awe-tuning.com
Mike Romano
Sales Manager
Porsche - Bentley Specialist
A.W.E. Tuning
P 888.565.2257
F 215.658.1877
http://www.awe-tuning.com
Regards,
J.Wade
AWE in conjunction with GIAC has by far the best tuning program for the GT. I looked into tuning for a friend of mine. If you have not been to over to "6speed" I suggest you come over and check us out, tight nit group. I have been a long time member of both forums but hang out there more...a little more serious. Im DrivenAgain on "6speed" Atatched is a pic of my buddy's C-GT on 22''s Email Mike Romano, he knows his stuff. mike@awe-tuning.com
Mike Romano
Sales Manager
Porsche - Bentley Specialist
A.W.E. Tuning
P 888.565.2257
F 215.658.1877
http://www.awe-tuning.com
Regards,
J.Wade
07-16-2006, 12:51 AM
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Originally Posted by DBERRY7578
I am trying to decide on which size to go with for the Rims. 22's or 20's. Do your friends rims come from Bentley or are they customized?
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07-16-2006, 04:57 AM
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Originally Posted by E55JAY
They are aftermarket, not a factory Bentley wheel. Post some pics when you get a chance.
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I will post pics tomorrow, or should I say today.
07-17-2006, 09:58 AM
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2006 SL55 with 030 Performance Package
Congrats on the GT how does it compare to the SL65
I am thinking about a Flying Spur (works with the baby) or a SL65 (fun car but baby can not come)
What are your thoughts?
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I am thinking about a Flying Spur (works with the baby) or a SL65 (fun car but baby can not come)
What are your thoughts?
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07-18-2006, 08:17 AM
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SL65/BENTLEY GT
There is very little comparison in the category of performance. The SL has acceleration that is clearly untouchable for most stock cars. However the Bentley is clearly the winner in luxury. The interior is by far superior to any car that I have seen or driven. The attention to detail is on a completely different level. Maybe I need to take a close look inside the Phantom or Maybach to compare the interiors. The Flying Spur is your only choice for the little one. LOL
The aerofoil is cool when it pops up at 100, and the infotainment system (navigation, radio,cd) and all of the other cool stuff is very user friendly compared to the Benz. My daughter figured the entire system out in about a 1 hour drive around town.
She reset the clock and the time was changed on a arm clock via GSP. It was cool to see that. OK. Here are a couple of pics from late yesterday. They are not the best because it was getting dark, but I will take some better shots this weekend.
I am catching hell trying to uplaod these pics. If someone PM me with their email address, I will send it to them to post for me.
The aerofoil is cool when it pops up at 100, and the infotainment system (navigation, radio,cd) and all of the other cool stuff is very user friendly compared to the Benz. My daughter figured the entire system out in about a 1 hour drive around town.
She reset the clock and the time was changed on a arm clock via GSP. It was cool to see that. OK. Here are a couple of pics from late yesterday. They are not the best because it was getting dark, but I will take some better shots this weekend.
I am catching hell trying to uplaod these pics. If someone PM me with their email address, I will send it to them to post for me.
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Thanks for the info one last question if you had to pick one to keep, would you keep the Benltey or the SL65 AMG?
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