SL55/63/65/R230 AMG: MBH product update
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From: Valley of the Sun, Arizona
C63, SL55, E55, CLS55, ML63, C55
MBH product update
These days it seems like I'm not only all over many of the sub-forums here at MBW, but all over town too. With the thought running though my head for while of expanding the MBH product line. Its time to really bring idea's to reality. While MBH has grown at a healthy rate. We have since brought on some new additions to the MBH team. Including more inhouse fabricators, and even a carbon fiber team. So thats kind of exciting, knowing our C/F parts to come out will be made right here in Arizona rather than subbing it out to over seas.
Some things planed for next week are all SL55 related. They may even fit the other SL's out there, but thats yet to be seen. Somethings can't be mentioned yet. However one thing i can shed some lite on is the long awaited release (at least on my end
) of the SL55 custom heat exchanger. 100% designed to fit the car. We are in the final fabrication stages of that project. Its looking to be a 100% bolt-on setup. I plan on running the Meziere pump complete with custom mounting brackets for easy install. All of witch will be available from MBH. Or for the folks who want to shop the pump around for the best pricing, you can just get the pump mounting bracket with the new H/E kit.
The SL or R230 Carbon fiber hood is going to be a reality. So thats very cool. I wanted to do some custom scoops on it. However the SL has such clean lines, so I'm thinking of just making one out of C/F to save some weight. maybe I will do a non vented hood first and then a vented one. I should get my renderings back tomorrow of what the vents would look like. When I do.. It would be cool to hear your thoughts on how it looks.
As for pricing on a C/F hood We are aiming for under 2k for for a made in the USA carbon fiber hood. made with the best resins complete with PPG UV clear coat.
Now the exhaust on these SL's is tricky. I mean I can make anything sound awesome, but these cars just want to drone. We think we have found a winner on an SLK55 exhaust system/muffler setup. Now its on to see how it translates to the SL55. I'll keep you updated on that as well.
I'd like to also let you know the good guys at SpeedDriven have came on as an MBH dealer. So if some of you SL55 guys are taking your car to SpeedDriven be sure to contact Jo @ speeddriven. He's a great guy and will work out anything you need for your car even if its not MBH stuff.
lastly, You may have read in the E55 sub-forum about the new MBH ELM now available. this ELm lets you raise and lower your car all from your steering wheel! I worked on this project in conjunction with loweringmodule.com. I have to report... I've had it on my car for about a month?? or so?? And it works flawlessly. Here is a video showing yo guys how it works... if you haven't see it already.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=44mjCMuLqZI
Anyways, I thought I would touch base with you guys on what going on in the wild world of MBH.
Some things planed for next week are all SL55 related. They may even fit the other SL's out there, but thats yet to be seen. Somethings can't be mentioned yet. However one thing i can shed some lite on is the long awaited release (at least on my end
) of the SL55 custom heat exchanger. 100% designed to fit the car. We are in the final fabrication stages of that project. Its looking to be a 100% bolt-on setup. I plan on running the Meziere pump complete with custom mounting brackets for easy install. All of witch will be available from MBH. Or for the folks who want to shop the pump around for the best pricing, you can just get the pump mounting bracket with the new H/E kit. The SL or R230 Carbon fiber hood is going to be a reality. So thats very cool. I wanted to do some custom scoops on it. However the SL has such clean lines, so I'm thinking of just making one out of C/F to save some weight. maybe I will do a non vented hood first and then a vented one. I should get my renderings back tomorrow of what the vents would look like. When I do.. It would be cool to hear your thoughts on how it looks.
As for pricing on a C/F hood We are aiming for under 2k for for a made in the USA carbon fiber hood. made with the best resins complete with PPG UV clear coat.
Now the exhaust on these SL's is tricky. I mean I can make anything sound awesome, but these cars just want to drone. We think we have found a winner on an SLK55 exhaust system/muffler setup. Now its on to see how it translates to the SL55. I'll keep you updated on that as well.
I'd like to also let you know the good guys at SpeedDriven have came on as an MBH dealer. So if some of you SL55 guys are taking your car to SpeedDriven be sure to contact Jo @ speeddriven. He's a great guy and will work out anything you need for your car even if its not MBH stuff.
lastly, You may have read in the E55 sub-forum about the new MBH ELM now available. this ELm lets you raise and lower your car all from your steering wheel! I worked on this project in conjunction with loweringmodule.com. I have to report... I've had it on my car for about a month?? or so?? And it works flawlessly. Here is a video showing yo guys how it works... if you haven't see it already.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=44mjCMuLqZI
Anyways, I thought I would touch base with you guys on what going on in the wild world of MBH.
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These days it seems like I'm not only all over many of the sub-forums here at MBW, but all over town too. With the thought running though my head for while of expanding the MBH product line. Its time to really bring idea's to reality. While MBH has grown at a healthy rate. We have since brought on some new additions to the MBH team. Including more inhouse fabricators, and even a carbon fiber team. So thats kind of exciting, knowing our C/F parts to come out will be made right here in Arizona rather than subbing it out to over seas.
Some things planed for next week are all SL55 related. They may even fit the other SL's out there, but thats yet to be seen. Somethings can't be mentioned yet. However one thing i can shed some lite on is the long awaited release (at least on my end) of the SL55 custom heat exchanger. 100% designed to fit the car. We are in the final fabrication stages of that project. Its looking to be a 100% bolt-on setup. I plan on running the Meziere pump complete with custom mounting brackets for easy install. All of witch will be available from MBH. Or for the folks who want to shop the pump around for the best pricing, you can just get the pump mounting bracket with the new H/E kit.
The SL or R230 Carbon fiber hood is going to be a reality. So thats very cool. I wanted to do some custom scoops on it. However the SL has such clean lines, so I'm thinking of just making one out of C/F to save some weight. maybe I will do a non vented hood first and then a vented one. I should get my renderings back tomorrow of what the vents would look like. When I do.. It would be cool to hear your thoughts on how it looks.
As for pricing on a C/F hood We are aiming for under 2k for for a made in the USA carbon fiber hood. made with the best resins complete with PPG UV clear coat.
Now the exhaust on these SL's is tricky. I mean I can make anything sound awesome, but these cars just want to drone. We think we have found a winner on an SLK55 exhaust system/muffler setup. Now its on to see how it translates to the SL55. I'll keep you updated on that as well.
I'd like to also let you know the good guys at SpeedDriven have came on as an MBH dealer. So if some of you SL55 guys are taking your car to SpeedDriven be sure to contact Jo @ speeddriven. He's a great guy and will work out anything you need for your car even if its not MBH stuff.
lastly, You may have read in the E55 sub-forum about the new MBH ELM now available. this ELm lets you raise and lower your car all from your steering wheel! I worked on this project in conjunction with loweringmodule.com. I have to report... I've had it on my car for about a month?? or so?? And it works flawlessly. Here is a video showing yo guys how it works... if you haven't see it already.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=44mjCMuLqZI
Anyways, I thought I would touch base with you guys on what going on in the wild world of MBH.
Some things planed for next week are all SL55 related. They may even fit the other SL's out there, but thats yet to be seen. Somethings can't be mentioned yet. However one thing i can shed some lite on is the long awaited release (at least on my end
) of the SL55 custom heat exchanger. 100% designed to fit the car. We are in the final fabrication stages of that project. Its looking to be a 100% bolt-on setup. I plan on running the Meziere pump complete with custom mounting brackets for easy install. All of witch will be available from MBH. Or for the folks who want to shop the pump around for the best pricing, you can just get the pump mounting bracket with the new H/E kit. The SL or R230 Carbon fiber hood is going to be a reality. So thats very cool. I wanted to do some custom scoops on it. However the SL has such clean lines, so I'm thinking of just making one out of C/F to save some weight. maybe I will do a non vented hood first and then a vented one. I should get my renderings back tomorrow of what the vents would look like. When I do.. It would be cool to hear your thoughts on how it looks.
As for pricing on a C/F hood We are aiming for under 2k for for a made in the USA carbon fiber hood. made with the best resins complete with PPG UV clear coat.
Now the exhaust on these SL's is tricky. I mean I can make anything sound awesome, but these cars just want to drone. We think we have found a winner on an SLK55 exhaust system/muffler setup. Now its on to see how it translates to the SL55. I'll keep you updated on that as well.
I'd like to also let you know the good guys at SpeedDriven have came on as an MBH dealer. So if some of you SL55 guys are taking your car to SpeedDriven be sure to contact Jo @ speeddriven. He's a great guy and will work out anything you need for your car even if its not MBH stuff.
lastly, You may have read in the E55 sub-forum about the new MBH ELM now available. this ELm lets you raise and lower your car all from your steering wheel! I worked on this project in conjunction with loweringmodule.com. I have to report... I've had it on my car for about a month?? or so?? And it works flawlessly. Here is a video showing yo guys how it works... if you haven't see it already.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=44mjCMuLqZI
Anyways, I thought I would touch base with you guys on what going on in the wild world of MBH.
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Just to clarify, will your proposed hood fit an SL63 orjust the SL55. Apart from the over the top priced black series replica hood from guys like Inden there do not seem to be any hood options for SL63. Can you clarify?
Oh and don't forget RHD headers!
Oh and don't forget RHD headers!
