SL55/63/65/R230 AMG: Simon's 2004 SL55 AMG build
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Simon's 2004 SL55 AMG build
so i just got my car back from the dealer this week after beginning my tuning program and was finally able to give her a proper shakedown today. drove about 150 miles combined highway and mountain roads and she handled it like a dream. 
for this first part, they installed a Renntech airbox, SS headers, Crank Pulley and ECU tune. they also put in a color matched (black opal) SL63 decklid spoiler as well as smoke side markers and new grill.
on order i have a carbon fiber intake and engine cover from Eurocharged performance which should be here soon and will be installed asap. also on order is a full CF interior set from DCT Motorsports including trim pieces, shifter, steering wheel with paddle shifter conversion and CF paddles!
i have a set of 20" HRE 595Rs which i actually listed here but i think i'm just gonna keep em so they're going on this week.
also this week i'm going to remove the resonators and secondary cats. and place an order for the Evosport lightweight brake rotors and the Renntech rearview mirror with Valentine V1 built in and then i'm done... for now
sorry about the crappy pics but they were shot with my powershot after the test run. also why she's a bit dirty. i'll post better pics (using an slr and photoshop) and updates as they're installed
it's the baddest SL in PR according to all the guys at the dealership and they oughta know as they're the only one on the island!
ok, enough talk. what do you guys think... please be kind
for this first part, they installed a Renntech airbox, SS headers, Crank Pulley and ECU tune. they also put in a color matched (black opal) SL63 decklid spoiler as well as smoke side markers and new grill.
on order i have a carbon fiber intake and engine cover from Eurocharged performance which should be here soon and will be installed asap. also on order is a full CF interior set from DCT Motorsports including trim pieces, shifter, steering wheel with paddle shifter conversion and CF paddles!
i have a set of 20" HRE 595Rs which i actually listed here but i think i'm just gonna keep em so they're going on this week.
also this week i'm going to remove the resonators and secondary cats. and place an order for the Evosport lightweight brake rotors and the Renntech rearview mirror with Valentine V1 built in and then i'm done... for now
sorry about the crappy pics but they were shot with my powershot after the test run. also why she's a bit dirty. i'll post better pics (using an slr and photoshop) and updates as they're installed
it's the baddest SL in PR according to all the guys at the dealership and they oughta know as they're the only one on the island!
ok, enough talk. what do you guys think... please be kind
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Very nice
I think you have done the perfect mod on your car,although i would keep the 65 wheels and lower the car a touch with adjustable air.
The colour looks awsome,very nice car
Bc Brit
The colour looks awsome,very nice car
Bc Brit
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I'm loving the black opal...great color choice! Can't wait to see more of your build...oh..and welcome to the famiglia.
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finally got the mirror installed with the Valentine V1 as well as the M47 laser jammer which is the green LED above the Valentine V1. whole package is pricey, but as Ferris said, "It is so choice. If you have the means, I highly recommend picking one up."
brake rotors should be here in a week or so, engine cover and intakes are here awaiting installation, exhaust work and wheels delayed till next week and interior carbon parts should arrive in 2 weeks
more to come soon!
brake rotors should be here in a week or so, engine cover and intakes are here awaiting installation, exhaust work and wheels delayed till next week and interior carbon parts should arrive in 2 weeks
more to come soon!
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been thinking about it lately. need some help though. what options should i look at? how much harder will the ride be? this is critical as the roads here aren't so great. i don't want to bend a rim so easily. will i have full clearance for the size of my 20" HREs?
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Renntech! my local MB dealer is Renntech certified. they send Renntech your mirror and they'll convert it in 2-3 days and send back to dealer for install. install took 1 day
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finally got the mirror installed with the Valentine V1 as well as the M47 laser jammer which is the green LED above the Valentine V1. whole package is pricey, but as Ferris said, "It is so choice. If you have the means, I highly recommend picking one up."
brake rotors should be here in a week or so, engine cover and intakes are here awaiting installation, exhaust work and wheels delayed till next week and interior carbon parts should arrive in 2 weeks
more to come soon!
brake rotors should be here in a week or so, engine cover and intakes are here awaiting installation, exhaust work and wheels delayed till next week and interior carbon parts should arrive in 2 weeks
more to come soon!
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i'm actually e-mailing them now because the blinder system lights and controls are mounted and working and they gave me the manual but i just can't find the blinder heads!!!
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Simon...looks good! Please let me know if those cf intake tubes work for your sl55....last I researched these tubes (from the ones VRP/Carbonio made which looks like the exact pic you posted up) only fit the E55 and not our SL55 cars...unless they re-did the mold for SL55 since that time???
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Simon...looks good! Please let me know if those cf intake tubes work for your sl55....last I researched these tubes (from the ones VRP/Carbonio made which looks like the exact pic you posted up) only fit the E55 and not our SL55 cars...unless they re-did the mold for SL55 since that time???
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sorry about the delay guys (and gals)! been way too busy and had a bunch of delays but the build is back on track. got the OEM smoke 3rd brake light installed, changed the front grill to the mesh star i had originally ordered but received the disktronic star by mistake. never liked the disktronic look and it was driving me nuts! and finally got the CF engine cover installed. just wish someone made the intake tubes for the SL... PLEEEEAAAAASSSSEEEEE.
also, i got the rotors from evosport today. i will try hard to install them this weekend, if not then next week for sure along with the long overdue resonator delete
there's a slight change of plans for the wheels. i will be selling the HREs and buying a set of 20" Adv1 7.1 in matte silver. i want to give the car a slightly more sporty/track look.
lastly, i'm still waiting for the interior carbon sets, wheel, shifter from DCT. they're way overdue but i can hardly wait. should look crazy when installed. after that i think i'll be done for a bit.
my idea for the project was just to touch up the few details on the car i thought needed a little finishing touch but not to have it look like an over-tuned freak. kinda like a sleeper but with just 1 or 2 exterior hints this ain't a regular SL so watch out... under the hood is another story!
keep the feedback coming, i love it
also, i got the rotors from evosport today. i will try hard to install them this weekend, if not then next week for sure along with the long overdue resonator delete
there's a slight change of plans for the wheels. i will be selling the HREs and buying a set of 20" Adv1 7.1 in matte silver. i want to give the car a slightly more sporty/track look.
lastly, i'm still waiting for the interior carbon sets, wheel, shifter from DCT. they're way overdue but i can hardly wait. should look crazy when installed. after that i think i'll be done for a bit.
my idea for the project was just to touch up the few details on the car i thought needed a little finishing touch but not to have it look like an over-tuned freak. kinda like a sleeper but with just 1 or 2 exterior hints this ain't a regular SL so watch out... under the hood is another story!
keep the feedback coming, i love it
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Very curious to see those rims on your car ! Looks will change completely. Good work.
Do the lowering module, you will b very happy with it !
Do the lowering module, you will b very happy with it !
Last edited by mf1; May 23, 2010 at 12:03 AM.
who needs the dealer?
