SL55/63/65/R230 AMG: Misha Design Widebody Kit Build Thread SEMA 2010 Completion
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Misha Design Widebody Kit Build Thread SEMA 2010 Completion
So back in 2009 I visited the idea of building a Black Series Widebody Project for the SEMA show. After trying to work for months to source actual factory Mercedes Factory SL65 Black Series parts all I was left with was dead ends and no way to complete the project short of purchasing a real SL65 Black Series. This was my first failure to build a project vehicle for SEMA since iForged started attending the SEMA show in 2003 and I was quite depressed. Luckily for me I was able to collaborate with some great builders such as Mark Abate, Brian Fox, and Neil Tjin and together we built some great creations in 2009.
Fast forward to May 2010 and I was surprised to recieve a phone call from my good buddy Misha D. of Misha Designs. I have worked with Misha D. at Misha Wings on my last two Porsche projects. He makes some of the best aftermarket body panels on the market. I had discussed my interest to him about building a SL65 Black Series clone the previous year and he remembered these conversions. He told me about his plan to come out with his own widebody kit that would rival the Mercedes Black Series and sent me a few pictures of the rendering. I was immediately blown away with his concept and told him to put me down for a kit when he goes to production.
Misha Designs Widebody Kit Rendering Images
My previous plan had called upon building a 1000HP SL65. After reviewing my options I decided on purchasing a 2004 SL55 because of the high number of great deals and low mileage version available. I drove the car a few weeks completely stock as the Range Rover project was in the body shop and I was surprised on how easy the car was to drive. After making a few calls to my industry contacts I was able to strike a deal with a few sponsors to help with the expenses of this build.
Every Misha Designs Widebody SL is hand built to order. My kit was available for pickup on Monday. I immediately drove down to LA to pick up the parts and dropped it off at DTM Autobody to start the tear down process. I then called my good buddy Brian Fox of Fox Marketing and arranged for BASF to send some special paint for this project. I won’t revel yet what color we choose until later in the build, but the color will blow you guys away. Ivan at DCT Motorsports is providing me a custom SL65 carbon fiber steering wheel and a full carbon fiber interior trim to complement the carbon fiber accents on the Misha Designs Widebody Kit. Also the new iForged wheels will be a surprise until the last minute.
So thats it for now. I will be providing more updates periodically until the revealing at SEMA 2010 in the iForged Booth 48056 in the Wheels & Tire Section located in the South Hall.
2010 Project Partners
Fox Marketing
Misha Designs
BASF Paint
iForged Wheels
DTM Autobody
DCT Motorsports
Fast forward to May 2010 and I was surprised to recieve a phone call from my good buddy Misha D. of Misha Designs. I have worked with Misha D. at Misha Wings on my last two Porsche projects. He makes some of the best aftermarket body panels on the market. I had discussed my interest to him about building a SL65 Black Series clone the previous year and he remembered these conversions. He told me about his plan to come out with his own widebody kit that would rival the Mercedes Black Series and sent me a few pictures of the rendering. I was immediately blown away with his concept and told him to put me down for a kit when he goes to production.
Misha Designs Widebody Kit Rendering Images
My previous plan had called upon building a 1000HP SL65. After reviewing my options I decided on purchasing a 2004 SL55 because of the high number of great deals and low mileage version available. I drove the car a few weeks completely stock as the Range Rover project was in the body shop and I was surprised on how easy the car was to drive. After making a few calls to my industry contacts I was able to strike a deal with a few sponsors to help with the expenses of this build.
Every Misha Designs Widebody SL is hand built to order. My kit was available for pickup on Monday. I immediately drove down to LA to pick up the parts and dropped it off at DTM Autobody to start the tear down process. I then called my good buddy Brian Fox of Fox Marketing and arranged for BASF to send some special paint for this project. I won’t revel yet what color we choose until later in the build, but the color will blow you guys away. Ivan at DCT Motorsports is providing me a custom SL65 carbon fiber steering wheel and a full carbon fiber interior trim to complement the carbon fiber accents on the Misha Designs Widebody Kit. Also the new iForged wheels will be a surprise until the last minute.
So thats it for now. I will be providing more updates periodically until the revealing at SEMA 2010 in the iForged Booth 48056 in the Wheels & Tire Section located in the South Hall.
2010 Project Partners
Fox Marketing
Misha Designs
BASF Paint
iForged Wheels
DTM Autobody
DCT Motorsports
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interesting...thericker(another board member) is also doing this project
he, however, is using a tuned sl600 which should create numbers closer to that of the black
you guys are starting at approximately the same time
...it should be fun to see the final projects and compare the two
good luck with your build...im sure itll look amazing
he, however, is using a tuned sl600 which should create numbers closer to that of the black
you guys are starting at approximately the same time
...it should be fun to see the final projects and compare the two
good luck with your build...im sure itll look amazing
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interesting...thericker(another board member) is also doing this project
he, however, is using a tuned sl600 which should create numbers closer to that of the black
you guys are starting at approximately the same time
...it should be fun to see the final projects and compare the two
good luck with your build...im sure itll look amazing
he, however, is using a tuned sl600 which should create numbers closer to that of the black
you guys are starting at approximately the same time
...it should be fun to see the final projects and compare the two
good luck with your build...im sure itll look amazing
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Just got off the phone with Serge at Hyevonmotors.com and just ordered the Stage 1 Kit plus cooling.
makes 90hp to the rear wheels and about 100 hp of torque.
180mm crank pulley
Drop in K&N Air Filters
Dyno Software Tuned
Upgraded Water Pump
Upgraded Heat Exchanger
New Mid Section with X Pipe
makes 90hp to the rear wheels and about 100 hp of torque.
180mm crank pulley
Drop in K&N Air Filters
Dyno Software Tuned
Upgraded Water Pump
Upgraded Heat Exchanger
New Mid Section with X Pipe
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I was thinking the M on the hood stood for Marvel (comics). I then saw the picks of the project car and thought Wow perfection.
Sorry for the frank comments. I am just an R230 purest and generally not a big fan of body kits.
Sorry for the frank comments. I am just an R230 purest and generally not a big fan of body kits.
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No offense taking. I was rather surprised that there are so many R230 purest owners but I have experienced this before with my Audi S4 build, and my Porsche builds. Mercedes and AMG make a great car, I just want something a little bit more custom and hope to improve on their designs not take away from them.
can't wait to see the reveal... hopefully I get to go to SEMA as well...
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Just got off the phone with Serge at Hyevonmotors.com and just ordered the Stage 1 Kit plus cooling.
makes 90hp to the rear wheels and about 100 hp of torque.
180mm crank pulley
Drop in K&N Air Filters
Dyno Software Tuned
Upgraded Water Pump
Upgraded Heat Exchanger
New Mid Section with X Pipe
makes 90hp to the rear wheels and about 100 hp of torque.
180mm crank pulley
Drop in K&N Air Filters
Dyno Software Tuned
Upgraded Water Pump
Upgraded Heat Exchanger
New Mid Section with X Pipe
My Mishadesdigns kit isn't due till Oct 1st then I'll be on your SAME path
Body/Paint work is too close too Make Sema. I'm, CERTAIN yours will NOT disappoint You have me questioning my final RE-Paint color scheme
I love bit of surprise too, hat's off to you again w/impressive build, look fwd to your progress/finished shots should be EPIC w/IForged widebody wheels...
PLM is finishing Matte Black SL500 as we speak, will def help me on my color Quest..
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Car is currently at DTM Autobody in El Monte California getting the Misha Designs Widebody Kit installed. I will be heading over there tomorrow to take the final measurements so I can start building the custom iForged wheels.
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the body kit is coming along nicely
iForged rims will definitely mesh well with the overall look of the car
any idea on what wheel and size combo you are gonna go for?
I am very excited to see how your project progresses
What color do you plan on painting it? keeping it black i hope
iForged rims will definitely mesh well with the overall look of the car
any idea on what wheel and size combo you are gonna go for?
I am very excited to see how your project progresses
What color do you plan on painting it? keeping it black i hope
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The pieces are starting to gel nicely! How's the fit of the pieces close up in person? These pieces are resin or fiberglass or something else? Can't wait to see the finished product!
