SL55/63/65/R230 AMG: Simon's 2004 SL55 AMG build
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moved the scangauge to the co-pilot side today. ran the cable under the dash which was not easy due to mercedes' generous use of screws and very tight tolerances. did a test run with my rally partner and gotta say it makes it much more fun as the passenger is not just dead weight anymore and i can focus on driving and not look down. boost readings topped out at around 27psi but not sure if i have to subtract 14.5psi for ambient. anyone know?
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finally got my wheel after 5 months and alot of stress!! looks good though. i have an apointment at the dealer saturday at 11am for install. will post pics after as well. note the button to carbon paddle conversion... niiiiice 
now if i could just get my shifter knob.
now if i could just get my shifter knob.
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wow that thing is gorgeous! Why the long wait?? Is that normal or did you have extra custom stuff done on the wheel??
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anyway, i like the final product but the wait was excrutiating. i'm still waiting for the CF shift knob and the whole order was made on 3/17/2010
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wheel installed!!
finally. took it for a shakedown today and it's SO much better than the button shifter! the shift knob is on it's way as well.
this week the HRE's will be freighted to Wheels Boutique in Miami (they're sponsors here). they're gonna sell em for me and then sell me the ADV7.1s.
if anyone's interested you can contact them:
Carlos Ortiz
Wheel Specialist
Wheels Boutique Inc.
1-866-519-4335 X 2102
WWW.WHEELSBOUTIQUE.COM
this week the HRE's will be freighted to Wheels Boutique in Miami (they're sponsors here). they're gonna sell em for me and then sell me the ADV7.1s.
if anyone's interested you can contact them:
Carlos Ortiz
Wheel Specialist
Wheels Boutique Inc.
1-866-519-4335 X 2102
WWW.WHEELSBOUTIQUE.COM
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nope, i ordered from DCT Motorsports who came highly recommended from this forum. they said it'd take 5 weeks! they said they had trouble with the people who do the CF work and then the guy who does the paddle conversion went to vegas to gamble on the world cup. no joke. who knows?
anyway, i like the final product but the wait was excrutiating. i'm still waiting for the CF shift knob and the whole order was made on 3/17/2010
anyway, i like the final product but the wait was excrutiating. i'm still waiting for the CF shift knob and the whole order was made on 3/17/2010
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i ordered something similar to yours but without the cf, it'll be black leather and alcantara..
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shifter installed and a couple "glamour" shots
almost done with the build!!! just wheels and exhaust left. went to delete the resonator and cat this week but they were out of 3" stainless tubing. will order the pieces monday. can't wait to hear it and order the wheels 
note: my interior is grey but looks almost white in the pics
note: my interior is grey but looks almost white in the pics
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HRE's are finally at Wheels Boutique in Miami (they're sponsors here). they're gonna sell em and ship em for me. Asking $3250 and looking to unload em quickly.
eBay listing: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...#ht_770wt_1167
photo was taken by them after install
if anyone's interested you can contact me or them:
Carlos Ortiz
Wheel Specialist
Wheels Boutique Inc.
1-866-519-4335 X 2102
carlos@wheelsboutique.com
WWW.WHEELSBOUTIQUE.COM
eBay listing: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...#ht_770wt_1167
photo was taken by them after install
if anyone's interested you can contact me or them:
Carlos Ortiz
Wheel Specialist
Wheels Boutique Inc.
1-866-519-4335 X 2102
carlos@wheelsboutique.com
WWW.WHEELSBOUTIQUE.COM
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finally sold the HREs today so i just placed an order for the Adv 7.1 in a matte silver finish. those take 3-4 weeks. i also ordered the stainless tubing needed to delete the cats and resonators which should arrive next week.
finally, on saturday i got a guy coming in to do the 3M clear film on the car.
all in all it looks like i'm finally gonna be wrapping up the build (for now) pretty soon
i'll post pix of the above mentioned jobs asap
finally, on saturday i got a guy coming in to do the 3M clear film on the car.
all in all it looks like i'm finally gonna be wrapping up the build (for now) pretty soon
i'll post pix of the above mentioned jobs asap
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Did you detail or repaint the hood and bumper before clear bra? I'm thinking about doing this as well but I have some rock chips that I need to get rid of before that. 
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