SL55/63/65/R230 AMG: underbelly of the SL55 (pics)
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09-19-2002, 06:52 PM
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1M, F550M, F550B, F40, S600, 365GTC, DBSx2, etc.
If it's still up, see if you can find a foot long ruler or something to put up for comparison. Those things are MASSIVE, from what I understand.
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PS: Thanks for the picts. Interesting to see
--Dan
PS: Thanks for the picts. Interesting to see
09-20-2002, 10:28 AM
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Thanks for the help the other day, it was a pleasure talking to you. I was told sales manager will be giving me call today to help me status my order, we shall see! Great pictures only wish it was my car. Thanks again
09-20-2002, 10:32 AM
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Hi guys,
I thought it looked cool from underneath so I grabbed the camera.
Yes the brakes are huge, 14.2" in front, 13" in rear. 8 piston calipers up front. They look like the Brembo's that we used on the stock car I used to crew on for my friend. This is actually the same Pewter car I posted pics of earlier. It was our first to be delivered. They are rebalancing the wheels (had to get special weights and then the wheels wouldn't fit on the machine, had to call Snap-on for an adapter). I would not undercoat the car. It has factory rustproofing. I would be concerned about getting it all over the suspension. Note the huge shocks and plumbing to the shocks for the active suspension. There are also little links from the A arms to potentiometers at each wheel to tell the computer about the wheel travel. On the bottom of the shocks (green tag on one) they are marked "L AMG" and "R AMG".
I thought it looked cool from underneath so I grabbed the camera.
Yes the brakes are huge, 14.2" in front, 13" in rear. 8 piston calipers up front. They look like the Brembo's that we used on the stock car I used to crew on for my friend. This is actually the same Pewter car I posted pics of earlier. It was our first to be delivered. They are rebalancing the wheels (had to get special weights and then the wheels wouldn't fit on the machine, had to call Snap-on for an adapter). I would not undercoat the car. It has factory rustproofing. I would be concerned about getting it all over the suspension. Note the huge shocks and plumbing to the shocks for the active suspension. There are also little links from the A arms to potentiometers at each wheel to tell the computer about the wheel travel. On the bottom of the shocks (green tag on one) they are marked "L AMG" and "R AMG".
09-20-2002, 10:48 AM
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P.S. I know you guys don't care but My New Bike Is Here!!!!!!!!!
Yamaha FJR1300 / 125HP / 635LBS. / $11,499 / 0-60 = 3 sec.!
Lets see: SL55 / 490HP / 4235LBS. / $113,500 / 0-60 = 4.5 sec.
Let me know when your SL55 finally shows up, I'll be the one waiving as I go "bye" on my silver bullet
Yamaha FJR1300 / 125HP / 635LBS. / $11,499 / 0-60 = 3 sec.!
Lets see: SL55 / 490HP / 4235LBS. / $113,500 / 0-60 = 4.5 sec.
Let me know when your SL55 finally shows up, I'll be the one waiving as I go "bye" on my silver bullet
09-20-2002, 12:14 PM
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Originally posted by CME4BENZ
P.S. I know you guys don't care but My New Bike Is Here!!!!!!!!!
Yamaha FJR1300 / 125HP / 635LBS. / $11,499 / 0-60 = 3 sec.!
Lets see: SL55 / 490HP / 4235LBS. / $113,500 / 0-60 = 4.5 sec.
Let me know when your SL55 finally shows up, I'll be the one waiving as I go "bye" on my silver bullet
P.S. I know you guys don't care but My New Bike Is Here!!!!!!!!!
Yamaha FJR1300 / 125HP / 635LBS. / $11,499 / 0-60 = 3 sec.!
Lets see: SL55 / 490HP / 4235LBS. / $113,500 / 0-60 = 4.5 sec.
Let me know when your SL55 finally shows up, I'll be the one waiving as I go "bye" on my silver bullet
MB SL55 = 8.64 hp per Lb.
the difference is clear if the by weighted the same as the SL55 in proportion it would loose.
09-20-2002, 03:34 PM
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Sorry,
I just had to throw the 2 wheeler in the mix.
I have not seen a Lear jet engine bike but Jay Leno has one with a turbine out of a helicopter (?!)
I just had to throw the 2 wheeler in the mix.
I have not seen a Lear jet engine bike but Jay Leno has one with a turbine out of a helicopter (?!)
09-20-2002, 03:47 PM
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The FJR is still in the crate, it just came in yesterday. Probably be a week or so before I get it.
Maybe I'll ride the Duc in tomorrow and post a pic.
Maybe I'll ride the Duc in tomorrow and post a pic.
09-20-2002, 11:02 PM
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Originally posted by Driller
Your power to weight numbers are correct but the units should be lbs/hp not hp/lbs.
Your power to weight numbers are correct but the units should be lbs/hp not hp/lbs.
ohh well, you get the point, right? 
09-21-2002, 10:06 AM
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Good call. In the one pic of the left rear the fender liner is removed. I think they were checking some the ABC connections.
Sorry bobafett, I did not bring in the Duc this morning because I took an '03 E500 demo home last night and put about 100 miles on it. What a great car!! It is easily my favorite Mercedes sedan. Almost as fast as the '02 E55 (my previous favorite) with better suspension (adjustable) and the brake by wire.
I would buy a loaded E500 over an S500 (and save $20,000 + for another Ducati).
Good call. In the one pic of the left rear the fender liner is removed. I think they were checking some the ABC connections.
Sorry bobafett, I did not bring in the Duc this morning because I took an '03 E500 demo home last night and put about 100 miles on it. What a great car!! It is easily my favorite Mercedes sedan. Almost as fast as the '02 E55 (my previous favorite) with better suspension (adjustable) and the brake by wire.
I would buy a loaded E500 over an S500 (and save $20,000 + for another Ducati).
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