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Old 04-25-2009, 02:47 PM
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Thanks guys...getting ready for the SL63 rear end conversion in the next couple of weeks. In addition, I am exploring some detail changes (upholstery) in my SL65 from...



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I'll let you know what prospective costs I am looking at...
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That would be incredible. I'd love to see that..not so much the bill for it.
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Thanks guys...getting ready for the SL63 rear end conversion in the next couple of weeks. In addition, I am exploring some detail changes (upholstery) in my SL65 from...



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I'll let you know what prospective costs I am looking at...
Hey AMGfan, Everything you have done is looking awesome! I ordered my 2009 AMG Rear Bumper Cover and the 2008 AMG Front Bumper Cover as well for my SL55 and am considering the new 65 exhaust tips. I'll post some pics of the progress as well as I just dropped my car off this morning to Raintree Auto Body in North Scottsdale, AZ. They are MB specialist and are known for their custom mods on MB's. I only wish that I could find the 2009 single bar MB grille mod but no luck so far!
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Let us know what you find on the interior as well! I really like the second pic! The interior will be my next project as well...
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Hey AMGfan, Everything you have done is looking awesome! I ordered my 2009 AMG Rear Bumper Cover and the 2008 AMG Front Bumper Cover as well for my SL55 and am considering the new 65 exhaust tips. I'll post some pics of the progress as well as I just dropped my car off this morning to Raintree Auto Body in North Scottsdale, AZ. They are MB specialist and are known for their custom mods on MB's. I only wish that I could find the 2009 single bar MB grille mod but no luck so far!
I can't wait to see that come out...I'm about 4 weeks out on my conversion. POST pics!!!!
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I can't wait to see that come out...I'm about 4 weeks out on my conversion. POST pics!!!!
Will do and thanks for the inspiration with your car! I will start a thread here with pics soon when they start the tear down! What are your thoughts on the new 2009 65 exhaust tips?
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I'm waiting on your COMAND change, how it will go with Kenwood.
I'm thinking about Kenwood or Pioneer, so now it depends on how it will go with your system

Keep in touch with your progress!
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When are you getting the new wheels put on? also what bulb did you replace the fog lights with, looks good!
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When are you getting the new wheels put on? also what bulb did you replace the fog lights with, looks good!
Wheels are getting test fitted on another SL65 to make sure there is no rubbing with the Michilen PS2's. The wheel company (across the state from me) has another customer with an SL65 that they called to do the test fit...

I'm chomping at the bit to get a hold of these wheels...! Hopefully, I can get them to me by Saturday, but now the car is with my audio guy. So the wheels will come into the tire shop for the tire install and balancing and will have to wait until the audio/visual is done...!

I'll take pics when I get the wheels and tires put together.
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Originally Posted by AMGfan
Wheels are getting test fitted on another SL65 to make sure there is no rubbing with the Michilen PS2's. The wheel company (across the state from me) has another customer with an SL65 that they called to do the test fit...

I'm chomping at the bit to get a hold of these wheels...! Hopefully, I can get them to me by Saturday, but now the car is with my audio guy. So the wheels will come into the tire shop for the tire install and balancing and will have to wait until the audio/visual is done...!

I'll take pics when I get the wheels and tires put together.
Who is doing your wheels...John Purner over at CCW? I'm running his 505's perfect for the SL55, great looking wheel, very srong monoblock forged and extremely lightweight!
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Who is doing your wheels...John Purner over at CCW? I'm running his 505's perfect for the SL55, great looking wheel, very srong monoblock forged and extremely lightweight!
Sunir...I just got off the phone with John. He does quality work.

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Man your car is amazing, fantastic job so far keep it up!!!!!
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Sunir...I just got off the phone with John. He does quality work.

Jon
lol that's cool...tell him Sunir says hi next time you talk to him; he's only done a few sets of wheels for the SL cars...he does do ecellent work. His 505's look great on the my SL55
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Hey AMGfan, Any luck or progress with the new interior option as displayed in your posted picture? Thanks man!!
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Hey AMGfan, Any luck or progress with the new interior option as displayed in your posted picture? Thanks man!!
The upholsterer went to visit my car at the audio shop and is supposed to email me an estimate. I'm meeting him on Monday to see the car together so we are on the same page.

I'm expecting a gut punch price quote based on the work he did for me on the E55, but he does gorgeous work.

I'll PM you once we figure out what we are doing....
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Thanks guys...getting ready for the SL63 rear end conversion in the next couple of weeks. In addition, I am exploring some detail changes (upholstery) in my SL65 from...



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I'll let you know what prospective costs I am looking at...
Originally Posted by AMGfan
The upholsterer went to visit my car at the audio shop and is supposed to email me an estimate. I'm meeting him on Monday to see the car together so we are on the same page.

I'm expecting a gut punch price quote based on the work he did for me on the E55, but he does gorgeous work.

I'll PM you once we figure out what we are doing....
Sounds good and trust me, I know exactly what you mean when ou say that Gut Punch Price!!! Been there myself...
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I am really interested in the interior switch.

I have been planning to do a two tone color conversion on mine with that quilted stitching in the seats and side panels but put it on hold until i finish the exterior mods first.

Are you planning on re-upholstering the seats or buying new seats?

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