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Old 12-16-2008, 02:00 AM
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Brake upgrade on SL600...

Hey yall, was wondering if any 600 owners have upgraded there brakes? I also would like to know which would you perfer? I'm sitting on 18s and paln to stay that way. What are your thoughts on the Brembo Gran Turismo Big Brake Kit?

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I suppose it depends on one's usage. I, for myself, do "normal" driving, thus feel the stock is adequate for my driving style. Also, bigger brakes mean more dead weight overall. Cost is a factor too. Good luck w/ your new brakes, if you take that route. w/ smiles Jimmy
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Our cars already come w/outstanding (Brembo) Basically the huge AMG Calipers/rotors etc stock but just have Mercedes logo only. I loves mines unless you're into super auto cross, there's NO need ..

BEST oem brakes/calipers I've ever had, & stops these heavy *** cars on a dime...
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Thanks for the input. Have another question, how would I be able to make the exhaust sound louder? I want the car to sound crazy like
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Originally Posted by SL600 V12TT
Thanks for the input. Have another question, how would I be able to make the exhaust sound louder? I want the car to sound crazy like
That's easy!
Just remove the last silencors/mufflers (1 on each side).
And just put straight pipes there instead.

But at the same time, you should put AMG-like tips there instead of the stock tips!

And then,you will get the sound and looks like my old one had.
I was VERY pleased by that look and sound!

Here it is;
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ApBD5YvaHNI

Good luck!
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Originally Posted by maxabo
That's easy!
Just remove the last silencors/mufflers (1 on each side).
And just put straight pipes there instead.

But at the same time, you should put AMG-like tips there instead of the stock tips!

And then,you will get the sound and looks like my old one had.
I was VERY pleased by that look and sound!

Here it is;
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ApBD5YvaHNI

Good luck!
+1,000 I did it thanks to you! Couldn't be happier w/outcome (there not slencers or reso's, he means the actual MUFFLERS)

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