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SL55/63/65/R230 AMG: BIG birthday gift!!!

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Old Mar 11, 2009 | 11:02 PM
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BIG birthday gift!!!

Well today I received the 360 Forged wheels-Spec 5ive. Flat black center & Gloss black on lips. Front 20"x9" & Rear 20"x11" with Nitto Neo Gen tires all around.

They really look STUNNING in person.

I took longer than expected for delivery, but the waiting is worth.
Quality is EXCELLENT, they really took GOOD care packing all the wheels/tires to avoid cratches.

Those who still waiting for the wheels will be surprise with their own set when arrives. Have some patience!!!

Hopefully wheels/tires will be installed tomorrow. Wil post pic's once installed.

Pic. wheels & tires inside the boxes o my Jeep SRT8:



Boxes near my SL55:



Rear wheel:



Front & rear wheels:



my SL55 couple of days after I bought it:


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Old Mar 11, 2009 | 11:04 PM
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That's going to look sick post pics man
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Old Mar 12, 2009 | 12:52 AM
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mount them on already!
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Old Mar 12, 2009 | 01:14 AM
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Current wheels?

Rick, what wheels are on your SL55 now (in the last pic)?
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Old Mar 12, 2009 | 01:26 AM
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Nice!
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Old Mar 12, 2009 | 01:29 AM
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That's very nice...Real look good...
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Old Mar 12, 2009 | 01:34 AM
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Thats going to look siiicckkkk!
What color is the interior of the wheel?
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Old Mar 12, 2009 | 03:02 AM
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Those are awesome wheels! Can't wait to see them on the car.
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Old Mar 12, 2009 | 09:07 AM
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I've been thinking about 360 forged wheels but have been concerned about the wait and quality, your happy with the quality, how long of a wait did you have and did they want 100% payment up front.
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Old Mar 12, 2009 | 10:06 AM
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very nice !!! they will look great on your car !!!
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Old Mar 12, 2009 | 10:37 AM
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Originally Posted by bob44
Rick, what wheels are on your SL55 now (in the last pic)?

I have NO idea about brand or model-they are 20", once removed will check for marking and let you know. The original owner told me wheels were installed at the MB dealer when bought the car.
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Old Mar 12, 2009 | 10:38 AM
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Thats going to look siiicckkkk!
What color is the interior of the wheel?

Lip interior is gloss black.
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Old Mar 12, 2009 | 11:01 AM
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I've been thinking about 360 forged wheels but have been concerned about the wait and quality, your happy with the quality, how long of a wait did you have and did they want 100% payment up front.

Quality?, the BEST
I only paid 50% for deposit.
Yes it took longer than expected, more weeks. Reason?, the aluminum supplier was sending aluminum which didn't meet their testing criteria and had to change for another supplier and do initial testing to make sure aluminum was within their spec's. That's why so many people who order wheels at the end of the year didn't received the wheels on time.

Also I did email at least every 2 weeks to find out the status of my order which were reply. I spoke with Jordan-President of 360 Forged and told me they had improve customer service to improve customer satisfaction.

I know there many other wheels company around with great wheels, but I'm very satisfied customer with 360 Forged wheels.

More pic's will be posted today.
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Old Mar 12, 2009 | 11:34 AM
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Awesome choice of wheels. Your car will look sick.
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Old Mar 12, 2009 | 04:06 PM
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Got them pics yet??? I am on the edge of my seat waiting on the pics. lol I keep checking this post like every ten minutes. lol

How about now?? lol
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Old Mar 12, 2009 | 05:16 PM
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I did mount the 360 Forged wheels-Spec 5ive in the afternoon. I was unable to take pic's outside of my garage because started a light rain. Will wash the SL on saturday or sunday, wax and then take pic's. All the pic's are inside my garage, wheels does really look very, but very, did I said very nice on my SL55. Center caps haven't been installed, I will paint the MB center cap in flat black or just install the 360 caps.

front wheels




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old rear tire vs NEW tire



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Old Mar 12, 2009 | 05:19 PM
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old wheel vs 360 wheel, the 360 wheel looks much nicer than the other.




360 inside wheel details





PD: I haven't used my SL55 since placed the 360 wheels order, just wanted a NEW LOOK.
The SL55 just went couple of times to the shop for VRP headers, PTE thermostat installation, resonator delete, meanwhile don't really know how car drives with all those upgrades-including Powerchip Group upgrade. YES, I want to start driving the SL55, had been driving my Jeep SRT8 for a while which is a great and FAST SUV. Still pending the AMS pulley.

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Old Mar 12, 2009 | 05:20 PM
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Got them pics yet??? I am on the edge of my seat waiting on the pics. lol I keep checking this post like every ten minutes. lol

How about now?? lol
just posted a few!!!
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Old Mar 12, 2009 | 05:25 PM
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They look very light.
Is there a noticed weight difference when you were handling them?
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Old Mar 12, 2009 | 05:32 PM
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They look very light.
Is there a noticed weight difference when you were handling them?
They are lighter than the other, how much?, if you posted this before installation I will check the weight of the wheels.
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Old Mar 13, 2009 | 04:10 PM
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Any unsprung weight saving will be beneficial!
The 11's out back should let you step deeper into the gas with out breaking them lose now!
looking forward to the pics after u wax her.

Congrats
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Old Mar 13, 2009 | 07:54 PM
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have to say they look gorgeous!
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Old Mar 14, 2009 | 03:45 AM
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lower ur ride and they will look even phater
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Old Mar 14, 2009 | 11:11 AM
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Old Mar 14, 2009 | 07:17 PM
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where are the new pics?
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