SL55/63/65/R230 AMG: 030 Package
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030 Package
did a forum search on SL55 030 performance package; what I found was that basicly the differences for the R230 SL55 AMG vs. the R230 SL55 AMG 030 Package are:
- 19" wheels from SL65
- front facia from SL65
- brakes (the rotors are different size and material I suppose, are the calipers the same? anything else on the braking system different?)
- LSD
- some interior differences (what exactly here anyways?)
...am I missing anything? suspension differences maybe, anything else?
My questions are:
- the thing I think matters most in the 030 package is the LSD, if that's the case can we upgrade to an 030 LSD, or opt to go with a quaiffe or the like from the aftermarket?
- what years was the 030 option available for the SL55? Mine is an 2003 so I'm guessing the 030 option was available on later model years, I didn't know about the option when I was looking for SL55 cars ...
- about any sort of performance tuning advantage; if the ECU gets an aftermarket tune the that would negate any advantage of the 030 delimited ECU correct?
- 19" wheels from SL65
- front facia from SL65
- brakes (the rotors are different size and material I suppose, are the calipers the same? anything else on the braking system different?)
- LSD
- some interior differences (what exactly here anyways?)
...am I missing anything? suspension differences maybe, anything else?
My questions are:
- the thing I think matters most in the 030 package is the LSD, if that's the case can we upgrade to an 030 LSD, or opt to go with a quaiffe or the like from the aftermarket?
- what years was the 030 option available for the SL55? Mine is an 2003 so I'm guessing the 030 option was available on later model years, I didn't know about the option when I was looking for SL55 cars ...
- about any sort of performance tuning advantage; if the ECU gets an aftermarket tune the that would negate any advantage of the 030 delimited ECU correct?
Last edited by Sunir; Mar 23, 2009 at 01:55 PM.
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E 63S Wagon Renntech, E55 Renntech, SL65, SL 55 030, ML, bunch of old ones--they come, they go...
Yes.
All 55's have alcantara interior pieces, but the 030 has an alcatara steering wheel, one of my favorite pieces. Also, the 030 has the "nurburgring tuned" ABC, which is definetly more sport than the standard, and finally, the 030 does not have the 155 mph speed limiter. The option group was a $14000 upcharge from stock.
Keep in mind that yes, it was only offered later in the game, and less than 10% of SL55 cars had 030. I'm really surprised how many people on the street know the difference. It's probably the spoiler.
Keep in mind that yes, it was only offered later in the game, and less than 10% of SL55 cars had 030. I'm really surprised how many people on the street know the difference. It's probably the spoiler.
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That about sums up the differences... As for tuning, the cars come in the same stage of tune as the non 030 cars (aside from the 300kph limiter).
We can give them more power, as well as completely remove the limiter. Since the suspension is more performance tuned, and the brakes are better, it really makes a nice package.
We can give them more power, as well as completely remove the limiter. Since the suspension is more performance tuned, and the brakes are better, it really makes a nice package.
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The front rotors are bigger (15" vs. 14.2") and composite (aluminum hubs for lower unsprung weight). I think the rears are the same. The front calipers are 8-piston in both cases, but larger because of the rotors.
If you're registered at the Private Lounge you can see the spec sheet:
http://www.mercedes-amg.com/privatel...8&d=1141781256
If you're registered at the Private Lounge you can see the spec sheet:
http://www.mercedes-amg.com/privatel...8&d=1141781256
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I like what the 030 has to offer...since they don't have the 030 for a 2003...
- How would I get a "Nurburgring tune on my ABC? What's the difference AND would it be worth it?
- as for LSD, I think a quaiffe would do the trick there
- speed limiter: aftermarket performance tune the ecu and get rid of that in short order
- interior: don't really care, regular AMG is fine, less features, gadgets, and gizmos the better
- brakes: 030 would be nice but the standard AMG is should be able to perform very well with a good set of pads and factory rotors, caliper and rotor size difference will not make a difference unless your running the car on a circuit for hours at a time putting substantial heat out, rather a good fluid and pad choice would make the most impact in braking performance overall....and although reducing unsprung weight does help in terms of 2pc vs. 1 pc rotors, the car is not a race car so it's not absolutely critical...
....any thoughts on the above?
- How would I get a "Nurburgring tune on my ABC? What's the difference AND would it be worth it?
- as for LSD, I think a quaiffe would do the trick there
- speed limiter: aftermarket performance tune the ecu and get rid of that in short order
- interior: don't really care, regular AMG is fine, less features, gadgets, and gizmos the better
- brakes: 030 would be nice but the standard AMG is should be able to perform very well with a good set of pads and factory rotors, caliper and rotor size difference will not make a difference unless your running the car on a circuit for hours at a time putting substantial heat out, rather a good fluid and pad choice would make the most impact in braking performance overall....and although reducing unsprung weight does help in terms of 2pc vs. 1 pc rotors, the car is not a race car so it's not absolutely critical...
....any thoughts on the above?
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I like what the 030 has to offer...since they don't have the 030 for a 2003...
- How would I get a "Nurburgring tune on my ABC? What's the difference AND would it be worth it?
- as for LSD, I think a quaiffe would do the trick there
- speed limiter: aftermarket performance tune the ecu and get rid of that in short order
- interior: don't really care, regular AMG is fine, less features, gadgets, and gizmos the better
- brakes: 030 would be nice but the standard AMG is should be able to perform very well with a good set of pads and factory rotors, caliper and rotor size difference will not make a difference unless your running the car on a circuit for hours at a time putting substantial heat out, rather a good fluid and pad choice would make the most impact in braking performance overall....and although reducing unsprung weight does help in terms of 2pc vs. 1 pc rotors, the car is not a race car so it's not absolutely critical...
....any thoughts on the above?
- How would I get a "Nurburgring tune on my ABC? What's the difference AND would it be worth it?
- as for LSD, I think a quaiffe would do the trick there
- speed limiter: aftermarket performance tune the ecu and get rid of that in short order
- interior: don't really care, regular AMG is fine, less features, gadgets, and gizmos the better
- brakes: 030 would be nice but the standard AMG is should be able to perform very well with a good set of pads and factory rotors, caliper and rotor size difference will not make a difference unless your running the car on a circuit for hours at a time putting substantial heat out, rather a good fluid and pad choice would make the most impact in braking performance overall....and although reducing unsprung weight does help in terms of 2pc vs. 1 pc rotors, the car is not a race car so it's not absolutely critical...
....any thoughts on the above?
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E 63S Wagon Renntech, E55 Renntech, SL65, SL 55 030, ML, bunch of old ones--they come, they go...
Maybe, maybe not...
unless you can find someone that doesn't know what they have. Be careful, 19" wheels do not an 030 make....
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I probably wouldn't change the brakes, but I would add the LSD and get the tuning on the ecu, plus maybe the ABC Nurburgring programming if it's available through the dealer and is cost effective for what it provides - I already have CCW forged alloys which are much much lighter then the 030 factory wheels reducing unsprung weight a bit
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The 030 so called Nürnburgring suspension consists of 4 physical stiffer ABC struts, it's not just software. If different software is involved at all.
