SL55 AMG, SL63 AMG, SL65 AMG (R230) 2002 - 2011 (2003 US for SL55 and 2004 for the SL65)

SL55/63/65/R230 AMG: A NEW 'STRAY' FOUND ITS WAY HOME...

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Rate Thread
 
Old Aug 13, 2010 | 04:51 PM
  #1  
IngenereAMG's Avatar
Thread Starter
MBWorld Fanatic!
 
Joined: Feb 2004
Posts: 3,703
Likes: 5
From: Arizona
SL55AMG, Ferrari 348, Ferrari Testarossa, Ferrari F40, Ferrari Mondial t, Ducati 916, Indycar
A NEW 'STRAY' FOUND ITS WAY HOME...

After a pretty exhaustive search, I pulled the trigger on a new R&D car for Veloce Performance.... a Challenge Stradale.

We were able to really sharpen the tuning for the SL55, M5, M3 and MCS, using my cars. I believe we can really take the CS, and the entire 360 line to another level as well. Besides I really love the car!





Reply
Old Aug 13, 2010 | 07:07 PM
  #2  
RaFFi ///AMG's Avatar
Super Member
 
Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 871
Likes: 0
From: SoCal
W124 E500 (RIP), W211 E350 (Sold), R230 SL55 (Current)
Beautiful.
Reply
Old Aug 13, 2010 | 08:24 PM
  #3  
azbenzguy's Avatar
Junior Member
 
Joined: Nov 2009
Posts: 55
Likes: 0
From: Mesa AZ
2006 SLK350 2000 SLK230 Limited Edition Renntech stage 2 2003 SL55 AMG Renntech Stage 6
SWEET!!!
Reply
Old Aug 13, 2010 | 09:14 PM
  #4  
damian155's Avatar
Senior Member
 
Joined: Jul 2004
Posts: 252
Likes: 0
From: Jersey
SL55
Reply
Old Aug 14, 2010 | 12:20 AM
  #5  
AdrockTT's Avatar
Member
 
Joined: May 2010
Posts: 211
Likes: 0
SL65
Beautiful car! Congrats!

Let me know if you find the seats comfortable. I had the same ones (Sparco makes them - leather Milanos for that car) in my Supra and found them terrible to sit in for any length of time. Had them swapped for Torinos and was so much happier.
Reply
Old Aug 14, 2010 | 02:35 AM
  #6  
backdoc7's Avatar
Member
 
Joined: Apr 2009
Posts: 156
Likes: 0
From: Chino Hills, CA
C300, Viper RT/10, E55
Beautiful!
Reply
Old Aug 14, 2010 | 04:05 AM
  #7  
maxabo's Avatar
Senior Member
15 Year Member
Photogenic
Liked
 
Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 444
Likes: 8
From: Sweden
2008 MB CL600. 2020 MB E300 de. 1987 BMW M535i.
Wow, that sure is a beauty!

Even though there has been two followers after this one, the 360 still looks new to me! Allready stock!
A Challenge would suit me even more with 20 extra HP, black rear, the alcantara dash and the CF door panels (right?)! And a Stradale...
Veeery nice indeed!
Good luck with it!

Last edited by maxabo; Aug 14, 2010 at 04:12 AM. Reason: change in words
Reply
Old Aug 14, 2010 | 06:50 AM
  #8  
slownrusty's Avatar
MBWorld Fanatic!
 
Joined: Jun 2009
Posts: 1,388
Likes: 18
'06 E55 K2
Wow..the only strays that find their way to my place looks like:

Last edited by slownrusty; Aug 14, 2010 at 06:53 AM.
Reply
MB World Stories

The Best of Mercedes & AMG

story-0

6 Mercedes Models That Did NOT Age Well (But Are Somehow Still Cool)

 Verdad Gallardo
story-1

Manual Mercedes? 6 Times Sindelfingen Let Drivers Have All The Fun

 Verdad Gallardo
story-2

Mercedes SLR McLaren 722 S Is Extremely Rare Example Modified by McLaren

 Verdad Gallardo
story-3

8 Classic Boxy Mercedes Designs That Have Aged Like Fine Wine

 Verdad Gallardo
story-4

Flawlessly Restored Mercedes 190E Evo II Heads to Auction

 Verdad Gallardo
story-5

Electric Mercedes C-Class Unveiled: 11 Things You Need to Know

 Verdad Gallardo
story-6

Mercedes EQS Gets A Major Update: Everything You Need to Know

 Verdad Gallardo
story-7

5 Underrated Mercedes-Benz Models That Don't Get the Love They Deserve

 Verdad Gallardo
story-8

Mercedes 300D Has Pushed Well Past 1 Million Miles and It Ain't Stopping

 Verdad Gallardo
story-9

10 Most Reliable Mercedes-Benz Models You Can Buy Used

 Verdad Gallardo
Old Aug 14, 2010 | 09:20 AM
  #9  
jmf003's Avatar
MBWorld Fanatic!
 
Joined: Dec 2005
Posts: 1,653
Likes: 5
From: Ann Arbor
'03 SL55
Great looking car, Dino!
Reply
Old Aug 14, 2010 | 10:04 AM
  #10  
jhoffman's Avatar
Junior Member
 
Joined: Jul 2010
Posts: 25
Likes: 0
looking for e55
Nice car! one thing I love the most from 360CS is its exhaust. very different from the normal 360
Reply
Old Aug 14, 2010 | 11:34 AM
  #11  
dynomite05's Avatar
Out Of Control!!
 
Joined: Apr 2008
Posts: 10,275
Likes: 10
From: Jerzy
04 CLK 320 > CLK32K
That thing look freekin Awesome! Congrats
Reply
Old Aug 14, 2010 | 03:47 PM
  #12  
IngenereAMG's Avatar
Thread Starter
MBWorld Fanatic!
 
Joined: Feb 2004
Posts: 3,703
Likes: 5
From: Arizona
SL55AMG, Ferrari 348, Ferrari Testarossa, Ferrari F40, Ferrari Mondial t, Ducati 916, Indycar
Originally Posted by AdrockTT
Beautiful car! Congrats!

Let me know if you find the seats comfortable. I had the same ones (Sparco makes them - leather Milanos for that car) in my Supra and found them terrible to sit in for any length of time. Had them swapped for Torinos and was so much happier.
The seats are brilliant for me. Best support of any Ferrari seat I have had. I did a 6 hour drive yesterday and not one ache!

Originally Posted by maxabo
Wow, that sure is a beauty!

Even though there has been two followers after this one, the 360 still looks new to me! Allready stock!
A Challenge would suit me even more with 20 extra HP, black rear, the alcantara dash and the CF door panels (right?)! And a Stradale...
Veeery nice indeed!
Good luck with it!
The CS is definitely one of the purest cars they have ever done. It reminds me of my old F40.

My Ferrari software writer is pretty sure that we can get another 40hp/35lb ft tq out of it!!

Originally Posted by slownrusty
Wow..the only strays that find their way to my place looks like:
That is one hell of a stray!

Originally Posted by jmf003
Great looking car, Dino!
Thanks.....

Originally Posted by jhoffman
Nice car! one thing I love the most from 360CS is its exhaust. very different from the normal 360
The car sounds very much like an F1 car.

Originally Posted by dynomite05
That thing look freekin Awesome! Congrats
Thanks everybody!! I'm going for a drive!
Reply
Old Aug 14, 2010 | 03:53 PM
  #13  
AllGoNShow's Avatar
Junior Member
 
Joined: Jul 2008
Posts: 27
Likes: 0
Various....
Wow amazing! Lovin' the color combo, plus it's a CS!

Have you done anything to the V8 Vantage? Any gains there?
Reply
Old Aug 14, 2010 | 04:47 PM
  #14  
IngenereAMG's Avatar
Thread Starter
MBWorld Fanatic!
 
Joined: Feb 2004
Posts: 3,703
Likes: 5
From: Arizona
SL55AMG, Ferrari 348, Ferrari Testarossa, Ferrari F40, Ferrari Mondial t, Ducati 916, Indycar
Originally Posted by AllGoNShow
Wow amazing! Lovin' the color combo, plus it's a CS!

Have you done anything to the V8 Vantage? Any gains there?
We worked on the Vantage, and there was an easy 30hp. It is actually a nice tune.... extra hp/tq, and much better overall response. The ECU was a little tough to break through some of the protections, but it all worked out.

The CS is definitely the 360 to have.
Reply
Old Aug 15, 2010 | 12:17 PM
  #15  
OUTCAST's Avatar
Senior Member
 
Joined: May 2008
Posts: 413
Likes: 2
From: Oklahoma
SLK55AMG, SL600
Man that is a beauty!!! Congrads!
Reply

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
 


You have already rated this thread Rating: Thread Rating: 0 votes,  average.


All times are GMT -4. The time now is 07:07 AM.

story-0
6 Mercedes Models That Did NOT Age Well (But Are Somehow Still Cool)

Slideshow: Not every Mercedes design becomes timeless, some feel stuck in the era they came from.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-12 18:09:07


VIEW MORE
story-1
Manual Mercedes? 6 Times Sindelfingen Let Drivers Have All The Fun

Slideshow: Yes, Mercedes built manual cars, and some of them are far more interesting than you'd expect.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-02 12:36:58


VIEW MORE
story-2
Mercedes SLR McLaren 722 S Is Extremely Rare Example Modified by McLaren

Slideshow: A one-of-one U.S.-spec Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Roadster became even rarer after a factory-backed transformation at McLaren's headquarters.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-29 11:19:28


VIEW MORE
story-3
8 Classic Boxy Mercedes Designs That Have Aged Like Fine Wine

Slideshow: Before curves took over, Mercedes mastered the art of the straight line, and some of those shapes still look right today.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-25 12:05:49


VIEW MORE
story-4
Flawlessly Restored Mercedes 190E Evo II Heads to Auction

Slideshow: The 190E Evolution II shows how a homologation necessity became a six-figure collector icon.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-22 17:53:47


VIEW MORE
story-5
Electric Mercedes C-Class Unveiled: 11 Things You Need to Know

Slideshow: Mercedes is turning one of its core nameplates electric, and the details show just how serious this shift is.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-21 13:58:06


VIEW MORE
story-6
Mercedes EQS Gets A Major Update: Everything You Need to Know

Slideshow: Faster charging, longer range, and a controversial steer-by-wire system define the latest evolution of Mercedes-Benz EQS.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-15 10:35:34


VIEW MORE
story-7
5 Underrated Mercedes-Benz Models That Don't Get the Love They Deserve

Slideshow: These overlooked Mercedes-Benz models never got the spotlight, but they quietly delivered more than most remember.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-13 19:35:45


VIEW MORE
story-8
Mercedes 300D Has Pushed Well Past 1 Million Miles and It Ain't Stopping

Slideshow: A well-used 1991 Mercedes-Benz 300D with more than one million miles is now looking for a new owner, and it still appears ready for more.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-10 10:05:15


VIEW MORE
story-9
10 Most Reliable Mercedes-Benz Models You Can Buy Used

Slideshow: From bulletproof sedans to surprisingly tough SUVs, these Mercedes models proved that the three-pointed star can go the distance.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-08 09:55:49


VIEW MORE