SL55/63/65/R230 AMG: 2004 SL55 Deep Dive?
06-11-2009, 04:17 PM
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2004 SL55 Deep Dive?
Ok, newbie question here. I've had her for less then a week and I'm trying to learn more about the vehicle.
Where is a good source (besides the user manual) to read about all the cool features that make this car unique? e.g. What parts of the car are aluminum... a bit more about how the ABC suspension works... etc.
I guess I'm looking for a deep dive technical review of the vehicle, not the 1 page fluffy reviews typically found in rags like Car and Driver.
Any ideas?
Where is a good source (besides the user manual) to read about all the cool features that make this car unique? e.g. What parts of the car are aluminum... a bit more about how the ABC suspension works... etc.
I guess I'm looking for a deep dive technical review of the vehicle, not the 1 page fluffy reviews typically found in rags like Car and Driver.
Any ideas?
06-12-2009, 08:43 AM
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I was curious as to what parts of the outer body were aluminum and which were steel, so I walked around the car with a magnet and tested each panel.
To my surprise, only the rear quarter panels and the pillars next to the rear window appear to be made of steel. Interesting, as I had thought only the hood and roof were aluminum, I didn't know that the trunk, doors, and front quarter panels were too.
To my surprise, only the rear quarter panels and the pillars next to the rear window appear to be made of steel. Interesting, as I had thought only the hood and roof were aluminum, I didn't know that the trunk, doors, and front quarter panels were too.
06-12-2009, 11:14 AM
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There is a factory service disc available that goes into many of the systems and specs.
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I have picked up several PDF describing the SL on:
http://www.mercedestechstore.com/
Ther is also a great book from Mercedes Benz describing the hole R230 project but I've only found it in German.
http://www.mercedestechstore.com/
Ther is also a great book from Mercedes Benz describing the hole R230 project but I've only found it in German.
07-04-2009, 03:19 PM
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Well, I ordered and received a 2 dvd set of service manual info from eBay... and frankly, I think they suck. User interface is really weird, pictures are not that clear, etc.
I think I recall seeing others recommending a different set of service CDs/DVDs... anyone have the link, can't find it via search... thanks!
I think I recall seeing others recommending a different set of service CDs/DVDs... anyone have the link, can't find it via search... thanks!
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07-04-2009, 03:34 PM
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The official MB Star Service DVD is available here: http://www.startekinfo.com/StarTek/o...stedDocId=9124
07-04-2009, 05:22 PM
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