SL55/63/65/R230 AMG: Pics! 2005 SL55 AMG
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2005 SL55 AMG
Pics! 2005 SL55 AMG
Hey guys,
About 2 yrs ago, I sold my 2003 E55 and I went through a few cars, but I always missed the feeling I had with the 55k motor. I had the Evosport power package 2, and it was a beast.
For the past two years, due to my work, I was mostly in China and Taiwan. Recently, I decided to make the move back to the USA for 2 new business ventures. Therefore I will be permanently back in the USA! I'm super happy because now I dont have to drink til I die at every business dinner! That's what happens in Taipei and China, pretty much every night. But I will miss all the partying....Haha...if anyone wants to know....lots of fun stories there
So about 2 months ago I ordered a white CLS63 AMG with 030 performance package. I posted a thread a few weeks ago on the CLS and E forums asking opinions about the 55 verse 63. I went to test drive the E63, and then I stumbled across some second hand SL55 AMGs and SL65s. I fell in love....
In the end, I canceled my CLS63 AMG, and I found a great deal on a 2005 SL55 AMG. The SL65 was a little more than a brand new CLS63 and I wanted to save some money for mods too. It has 20k miles. It's obsidian black with berry red interior. Fully loaded, including panorama roof.
Not to knock on the 63 motor, but I know the potential of the 55k, as well as the v12 twin turbos, and I knew I would have so much fun modding the SL. Even though the facelifted SL will be out in a year, I will hold onto this car for at least 2 years and see if AMG will twin turbo the 63 motor!
I'm in Tpe right now wrapping some things up. Meanwhile, I'm waiting for some Kleemann parts to arrive at my friends shop. I ordered Kleemann ECU/Pulley, Headers, larger IC pump and water pump, and LSD. I also ordered Iforged Daytonas, 20x9 fr 20x11 rr, as well as the SL65 bumper, rear trunk lip spoiler and lowering links.
Anyway, sorry for the long write up, I'm just super excited!
Enjoy the stock pics....
About 2 yrs ago, I sold my 2003 E55 and I went through a few cars, but I always missed the feeling I had with the 55k motor. I had the Evosport power package 2, and it was a beast.
For the past two years, due to my work, I was mostly in China and Taiwan. Recently, I decided to make the move back to the USA for 2 new business ventures. Therefore I will be permanently back in the USA! I'm super happy because now I dont have to drink til I die at every business dinner! That's what happens in Taipei and China, pretty much every night. But I will miss all the partying....Haha...if anyone wants to know....lots of fun stories there
So about 2 months ago I ordered a white CLS63 AMG with 030 performance package. I posted a thread a few weeks ago on the CLS and E forums asking opinions about the 55 verse 63. I went to test drive the E63, and then I stumbled across some second hand SL55 AMGs and SL65s. I fell in love....
In the end, I canceled my CLS63 AMG, and I found a great deal on a 2005 SL55 AMG. The SL65 was a little more than a brand new CLS63 and I wanted to save some money for mods too. It has 20k miles. It's obsidian black with berry red interior. Fully loaded, including panorama roof.
Not to knock on the 63 motor, but I know the potential of the 55k, as well as the v12 twin turbos, and I knew I would have so much fun modding the SL. Even though the facelifted SL will be out in a year, I will hold onto this car for at least 2 years and see if AMG will twin turbo the 63 motor!
I'm in Tpe right now wrapping some things up. Meanwhile, I'm waiting for some Kleemann parts to arrive at my friends shop. I ordered Kleemann ECU/Pulley, Headers, larger IC pump and water pump, and LSD. I also ordered Iforged Daytonas, 20x9 fr 20x11 rr, as well as the SL65 bumper, rear trunk lip spoiler and lowering links.
Anyway, sorry for the long write up, I'm just super excited!
Enjoy the stock pics....
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2005 SL55 AMG
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Haha...Sorry guys, I was too happy about writing and sharing, I forgot to post the pics....here you go
I really can't wait until it's all modded! I'm trying to figure out which tires to get now....Any suggestions???
It seems that 255/30-20 front and 305/25-20 rear is what most ppl use for 20x9 and 20x11. I was wondering if it's possible or if there are any available tires in 305/30-20? Any help would be great.
Thanks in advance.
I really can't wait until it's all modded! I'm trying to figure out which tires to get now....Any suggestions???
It seems that 255/30-20 front and 305/25-20 rear is what most ppl use for 20x9 and 20x11. I was wondering if it's possible or if there are any available tires in 305/30-20? Any help would be great.
Thanks in advance.
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congrats to your new car~
Hi Sunny~ Congrats to your new car. I just moved back from NYC this year, and I am in Taipei too. New York is real a good place to live, but not a good place to drive, so you have to careful to your 20" wheels. Right now I used 20" wheels on my car as well. They are HRE 540R 9J with 255/30/20 at front, and 11J with 295/25/20 at rear with Michellin PS2 tires. As I know, there are not many choices for 305/25/20 tires---Continental Sport contact3, Yokohama advan sport, and Pirelli P-zero nero......I used CSC2 with 305/25/20 on my rear before. To be honest, the Michellin PS2's 295/25/20 tires perform much better than the CSC2s, but it's just what I feel.....I also upgraded my car to Kleemann K2 stage. I know your are on your way to this, so if you have any questions, feel free to ask me.....enjoy your new car~~~~
Last edited by cappuccino; Aug 15, 2007 at 11:25 AM.
