keep up the modding, it is addictive for sure...
SL55/63/65/R230 AMG: New Parts on the way...
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New Parts on the way...
In a momentary flash of weakness... I have RT headers, Vossen wheels (with new sneakers) and some clear corners to top it off all on order. I am feeling rather light, but looking forward to some new mods.
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Next up? Larger pulley, ECU tune, and bigger heat exchanger. Then, split I/C circuit, and set of drag radials.
Tis a slippery slope, be careful.
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I see you already have the RENNtech ECU/Pulley. LOL....
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Are they charging you the standard $125.00 per hr, labor rate or by the job?
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flat $650 -which is just a bit below $125 hr. Its fine. The headers are so damn expensive that it makes the labor seem reasonable... Plus - I have no lift, no time and no other way to get them done. Oh, and thankfully my dealer supports my Renntech addiction.
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Car is not done for the weekend which is a total bummer. I was having them do a couple of small warranty items as well which will push it into next week. So... I guess I will have to wait for my 1st test drive with the headers.
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OK - having withdrawal symptons - I was in the left lane doing (well a bit over the speedlimit) in my loaner GLK... SL should be done today - I hope. They were waiting on some parts for some small warranty items... Still not sure on status of wheels - another 2 weeks probably. Oh well - at least when the dealer test drives the car with the new headers they will be burning off the old rubber...
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Looking forward to hear your feed back from your first drive.
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Coming up on 2 years, right? You're a strong man....
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1st Impression: The car on start up and on idle sounds pretty much like stock. I would say that it might be a little louder, but very hard to discen. However, once you start driving the throttle response is improved and that car has a much throatier growl to it - even with only light to moderate throttle such as in traffic (and that was with the a/c on). I only got a brief highway run, but it feels strong and the sounds at WOT is improved. I am looking forward to hearing it with the top down.
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1st Impression: The car on start up and on idle sounds pretty much like stock. I would say that it might be a little louder, but very hard to discen. However, once you start driving the throttle response is improved and that car has a much throatier growl to it - even with only light to moderate throttle such as in traffic (and that was with the a/c on). I only got a brief highway run, but it feels strong and the sounds at WOT is improved. I am looking forward to hearing it with the top down.
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You need the LSD now. Mine did not hook until I did the LSD diff and now the performance is un-believable.
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Like BeltFedBob said, now it's time for an LSD diff and softer tires!
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Always worth it!!! Everytime I hit the start button I have a big f-ing smile. The car is just way too much fun and fits my needs for a daily driver just right. Looking forward to the wheels which I think will be done in another couple of weeks. I hate to have to break down and buy tires for the stock wheels, but the rears are looking bald. Hopefully this weekend I will get a chance to do the clear corners. Sounds pretty straight forward... Not sure what the next mods will be. When I had my original vision for the car - I have pretty much done all of it. Not bad since I have have not even had the car a year... Some people say LSD others have said Airbox/TB and a few have said the RT Intercooler/Pump/Pulley kit. Any thoughts?
