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SL55/63/65/R230 AMG: New SL63 Pictures
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Too bad the gov't forced the redesign and MB had to mess up the design of the 230R with that ugly add on frontend even AMG can't fix this ugly redesign and now they are adding crappy lookin spoiler on the rear. I know there will be buyers because people buy Saab's and they look like puke 
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In my expce, have found SL55 to be most stable (aerodynamics/chassis/steering stability) car (vs any Porsche/Ferrari) on any high-speed fwy, esp w/imperfect pavement, hills, and cross-winds....closest rival on this front IMO is CL63...
Were tire P's/treads in good shape? Have noticed remarkable diffces in high-speed stability w/subtle diffces in tire P....
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I already have the CL 65 amg wheels on my 55 long long time ago .... matter of fact i wanted the porsche wheels to fit on my 55 long long time ago and now they came up with my ideas .
too funny ! i should be their wheel designer
too funny ! i should be their wheel designer
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CL really resembles the CLS. Wonder if MB is trying to make all the models look alike. C class looks like the S class. These are all good looking cars but I'm concerned about the future SL based on the 2009 restyle.
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Were you describing SL55 as weak on downforce?
In my expce, have found SL55 to be most stable (aerodynamics/chassis/steering stability) car (vs any Porsche/Ferrari) on any high-speed fwy, esp w/imperfect pavement, hills, and cross-winds....closest rival on this front IMO is CL63...
Were tire P's/treads in good shape? Have noticed remarkable diffces in high-speed stability w/subtle diffces in tire P....
In my expce, have found SL55 to be most stable (aerodynamics/chassis/steering stability) car (vs any Porsche/Ferrari) on any high-speed fwy, esp w/imperfect pavement, hills, and cross-winds....closest rival on this front IMO is CL63...
Were tire P's/treads in good shape? Have noticed remarkable diffces in high-speed stability w/subtle diffces in tire P....
However, I can't see how the new rear diffuser can't help the SL63 with its handling and looks. It just seems more practical than previous versions. Though, it would help if it had more underbody work done, such as the SLR.
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It could have been the tires now that you mention it. I can't believe that I didn't think of that before. I agree that my CL63 is the most stable car I have ever owned, especially with 030 package.
However, I can't see how the new rear diffuser can't help the SL63 with its handling and looks. It just seems more practical than previous versions. Though, it would help if it had more underbody work done, such as the SLR.
However, I can't see how the new rear diffuser can't help the SL63 with its handling and looks. It just seems more practical than previous versions. Though, it would help if it had more underbody work done, such as the SLR.
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Here are a few more photos:
I'm definitely trading my SL55 in for the SL63 030, despite my initial plans for a CL63 030 because this SL63 just looks so much better.
I'm definitely trading my SL55 in for the SL63 030, despite my initial plans for a CL63 030 because this SL63 just looks so much better.
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The 2009 SL63 is extremely gorgeous a beauty that I didn't reckon would happen, good Job Mercedes-Benz you've definatley kept me happy and I was in the market for a new sports car the SL63 030 would be it, especially since I am a big fan of naturally aspirated engines this car can be tuned well with some light N/A mods such as headers, ecu, filters and exhaust work for 25-45hp.
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I really love what AMG has done to this car. When they released the pictures of the non-AMG updated 2009 SL, I was REALLY disappointed--I thought they KILLED the SL. But, the SL63 and SL65 both look amazing!
One thing though, that I find really funny, is that the wheels are blatant knock-offs of the 997TT wheels.
One thing though, that I find really funny, is that the wheels are blatant knock-offs of the 997TT wheels.
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off-topic: this red R8 belongs to a german forum-buddy, it has a valve-exhaust which is not from this world!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AGgJu8C4efA
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-qNjMQyS7II
greetings,
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but keep in mind, you can order the Audi R8 wheels
off-topic: this red R8 belongs to a german forum-buddy, it has a valve-exhaust which is not from this world!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AGgJu8C4efA
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-qNjMQyS7II
greetings,
Felix
off-topic: this red R8 belongs to a german forum-buddy, it has a valve-exhaust which is not from this world!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AGgJu8C4efA
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-qNjMQyS7II
greetings,
Felix
I totally missed that! nice! I guess BBS and Ronal are doing double time for all these manufacturers!
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Rear diffuser looks like it will finally make an SL stable at high speeds. I've driven a CL65 a the thing was very floaty up top compared to my M5.
Since the introduction of the 63-series across the board, it's been noticeable that AMG have awoken to this deficiency.
It seems that AMG finally grasped that under car aerodynamics, while not cheap, are essential if their going to maintain their good name.
Since the introduction of the 63-series across the board, it's been noticeable that AMG have awoken to this deficiency.
It seems that AMG finally grasped that under car aerodynamics, while not cheap, are essential if their going to maintain their good name.
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G55, SLS, smart eq
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The other day I've driven my S55 @ 170 MPH (thanks to MBENZNL deristriction, which we were testing) and that didn't feel bad either.
My SL55 starts to feel 'light' up front around 170 MPH. Around 185 it feels like it could use a little bit more downforce. HOWEVER, with more downforce that speed would likely not be possible.
I do 155+ MPH more than incidental, and I'm pretty satisfied. Perhaps a rear diffusor would make things better, but "floaty" isn't the SL55s biggest problem @ 155 MPH.
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Ok. 130MPH is aprox. 210 Km/h. At that speed my SL55 feels like the sofa in my livingroom. At that speed my S55 also feels like an even more comfortable sofa in my living room. Hell, even my girlfriends C43 feels OK at that speed.
The other day I've driven my S55 @ 170 MPH (thanks to MBENZNL deristriction, which we were testing) and that didn't feel bad either.
My SL55 starts to feel 'light' up front around 170 MPH. Around 185 it feels like it could use a little bit more downforce. HOWEVER, with more downforce that speed would likely not be possible.
I do 155+ MPH more than incidental, and I'm pretty satisfied. Perhaps a rear diffusor would make things better, but "floaty" isn't the SL55s biggest problem @ 155 MPH.
The other day I've driven my S55 @ 170 MPH (thanks to MBENZNL deristriction, which we were testing) and that didn't feel bad either.
My SL55 starts to feel 'light' up front around 170 MPH. Around 185 it feels like it could use a little bit more downforce. HOWEVER, with more downforce that speed would likely not be possible.
I do 155+ MPH more than incidental, and I'm pretty satisfied. Perhaps a rear diffusor would make things better, but "floaty" isn't the SL55s biggest problem @ 155 MPH.
I was being politically correct with my 130mph number due to some member being quite sensitive.
The CL was the old body style and not as sorted as the SL but even so I so think AMG needed to work on this and it won't affect the top speed if done properly, just make it safer to hit it.
Glad you've been working yours out too, these cars were made to be driven.
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The interior shots of the 65 are sweet!! I'm definitely getting one of these.. any more pics?????
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I can't wait for this car. 
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