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SL55/63/65/R230 AMG: R230 SL65 Carlsson Facelift Conversion

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Old 08-12-2009, 02:07 AM
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R230 SL65 Carlsson Facelift Conversion

Wow! came across this last nite. I have seen a lot of people do the new AMG rear for their SL. But hadven't seen anyone really go all out and do a full carlsson conversion. Seems like a lot of parts to change and a lot of money too. Has anyone heard of them?

Wonder how much it cost? anyone have an idea.

Check it out looks pretty crazy.

http://mymbonline.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=20982
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Seems like an awful lot of work and money to have something look like what it isn't. But if that is where they want to spend the money - have a ball.
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There's nothing Carlsson about that facelift. It's just updating to the new AMG Sl63 body style which will cost you an arm and maybe half a leg. I kinda want to donate too....
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this may sound like a dumb question, but do the facelift cars have the same front fenders as the 03-08's?

they look too similar to be different. i tried matching the part numbers on EPC.net, but the '09 aren't listed on there yet... any ideas?

and ditto about it not being a carlsson, looks like all oem and amg parts
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Originally Posted by E500 Benzo
this may sound like a dumb question, but do the facelift cars have the same front fenders as the 03-08's?

they look too similar to be different. i tried matching the part numbers on EPC.net, but the '09 aren't listed on there yet... any ideas?

and ditto about it not being a carlsson, looks like all oem and amg parts
no, from my understanding they are different but by looking at it, it just looks like they changed the vents in the fenders
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The fenders are different due to the new headlight design, the post headlights sit further back into fenders, the facelifted WIDER grill sets the headlights further out...
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somebody needs to invent a grill for our cars that looks like that one
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somebody needs to invent a grill for our cars that looks like that one
they might, i saw one already made for a w209 clk
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somebody needs to invent a grill for our cars that looks like that one
I believe this is the closest kit from what I have seen that resembles the R230 facelift



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I believe this is the closest kit from what I have seen that resembles the R230 facelift



Dear Lord! I'd rather roll stockThat rear-end looks like Rubbermaid Garbage can is stuck to undercarriage...

I can't wait to see your SL
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I LIKE THAT GRILL THOUGH, CAN WE JUST BUY THE GRILL?

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