SL55/63/65/R230 AMG: Upgrading 2005 SL55 to 030 PP
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Hi All,
I am looking for a path to getting my new SL55 upgraded to the 030PP.
Where can I get a list of parts needed to make the change...
I am thinking:
Brakes:
I drive hard....
Spoiler: It looks cool
ECU: Cause, I want to go faster than my old F355 (160MPH). On legal race courses... Of course... Would I need to change the computer, or could it be flashed... (I am an EE... I get it.).
Suspension: Stiffer Modes?
SpeedShift Enhancement:??? I have seen the funky switch... Not sure about that one.
What else is there?
DG
I am looking for a path to getting my new SL55 upgraded to the 030PP.
Where can I get a list of parts needed to make the change...
I am thinking:
Brakes:
![drive](https://mbworld.org/forums/images/smilies/driving.gif)
Spoiler: It looks cool
ECU: Cause, I want to go faster than my old F355 (160MPH). On legal race courses... Of course... Would I need to change the computer, or could it be flashed... (I am an EE... I get it.).
Suspension: Stiffer Modes?
SpeedShift Enhancement:??? I have seen the funky switch... Not sure about that one.
What else is there?
DG
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2005 E55 AMG - - 2005 SL55 AMG - - - - - - 2006 SLK55 AMG - - - - - - 2013 Ducati Diavel AMG -
SL55 AMG Performance Package (Option Code 030)
* AMG Safety Car front bumper with side air extractors
* Alcantara AMG sport steering wheel
* 186 mph (300 km/h) top speed (electronically limited)
* AMG ABC Active Suspension with "Nurburgring" calibration
* AMG "Compound" braking system
- AMG Compound front brakes: cross-drilled, internally-ventilated 15.4" two-piece discs with AMG 8-piston calipers
- AMG rear brakes: cross-drilled, internally-ventilated 13.7" two-piece discs with AMG 4-piston calipers
* AMG 19-inch twin-spoke multipiece alloy wheels with high performance tires
- Front: 8.5 x 19 inch 255 35 ZR 19
- Rear: 9.5 x 19 inch 285 30 ZR 19
* AMG Locking rear differential
* AMG Safety Car front bumper with side air extractors
* Alcantara AMG sport steering wheel
* 186 mph (300 km/h) top speed (electronically limited)
* AMG ABC Active Suspension with "Nurburgring" calibration
* AMG "Compound" braking system
- AMG Compound front brakes: cross-drilled, internally-ventilated 15.4" two-piece discs with AMG 8-piston calipers
- AMG rear brakes: cross-drilled, internally-ventilated 13.7" two-piece discs with AMG 4-piston calipers
* AMG 19-inch twin-spoke multipiece alloy wheels with high performance tires
- Front: 8.5 x 19 inch 255 35 ZR 19
- Rear: 9.5 x 19 inch 285 30 ZR 19
* AMG Locking rear differential
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Part No's
How do I find Part No's for:
* AMG Safety Car front bumper with side air extractors
* Alcantara AMG sport steering wheel
* 186 mph (300 km/h) top speed (electronically limited)
* AMG ABC Active Suspension with "Nurburgring" calibration
* AMG "Compound" braking system
- AMG Compound front brakes: cross-drilled, internally-ventilated 15.4" two-piece discs with AMG 8-piston calipers
- AMG rear brakes: cross-drilled, internally-ventilated 13.7" two-piece discs with AMG 4-piston calipers
* AMG Locking rear differential
I have noticed that AMG does the upgrades in Europe. Do they also do same in US?
DG
* AMG Safety Car front bumper with side air extractors
* Alcantara AMG sport steering wheel
* 186 mph (300 km/h) top speed (electronically limited)
* AMG ABC Active Suspension with "Nurburgring" calibration
* AMG "Compound" braking system
- AMG Compound front brakes: cross-drilled, internally-ventilated 15.4" two-piece discs with AMG 8-piston calipers
- AMG rear brakes: cross-drilled, internally-ventilated 13.7" two-piece discs with AMG 4-piston calipers
* AMG Locking rear differential
I have noticed that AMG does the upgrades in Europe. Do they also do same in US?
DG
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don't really need the 030...if you wanted two piece rotors you could buy those aftermarket...if you wanted upgraded wheels you could get much lighter 19" forged wheels in the aftermarket...if you wanted LSD quaiffe has you covered...each of these are less costly and lead to perfromance gains. The 030 was not available of early model years SL55...
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i could not of said that better myself... and i believe a quaiffe is only about $1000... labor(for those who need it) may be around the same or even a little less!!
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I have a brand new Quaife for sale at $1250 for 55 series cars. QDF9V is the one for SL55's. (other than some very early 03's)
PM if you are interested.
PM if you are interested.
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why are you selling it auraraptor? do you have an SL600? The quiffe for SL55 is seperated into pre Sept 2003 and post Sept 2003...there are two versions based on mfg dates for a given car.
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This would be for the later cars (12 bolt pattern).
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600's a nice ride man...sorry to see it go. what are you getting into next? For those of you interested, auraraptors price is very competative on the quaiffe and it will certainly help your car!
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The Wavetrac LS for the SL55 also fits a number of Chrysler/Dodge SRT-8 models. Does anyone know if other companies LS for SRT-8 models will also fit the SL55? The reason I ask is that there are complete differential assemblies for the SRT-8 models for about $1K.
http://moesperformance.com/index.php...Path=1280_1494
http://moesperformance.com/index.php...Path=1280_1494
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The Wavetrac LS for the SL55 also fits a number of Chrysler/Dodge SRT-8 models. Does anyone know if other companies LS for SRT-8 models will also fit the SL55? The reason I ask is that there are complete differential assemblies for the SRT-8 models for about $1K.
http://moesperformance.com/index.php...Path=1280_1494
http://moesperformance.com/index.php...Path=1280_1494
Quaife's are better engineered, and can tolerate higher torque without as much as a second thought.
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Quaife transitions all the power to the wheel with greater grip (up to 99.999%). Also it has no clutches to wear out and is progressive in power transfer (no abrupt transitions like OEM). The major con is it is expensive.
Wavetrac is the same basic design as a quaife, but cheaper and not as durable (debated)
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I am thinking of moving into a used Aston Martin. Their prices have fallen nicely!
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