Thanks buddy, well sad to say still nothing, have a few videos but non are clear. I cant drive the car for a while until my TCU comes back from Weistec. I had done a complete full custom package for the SL55 from Weistec, when they asked my about the TCU, i told them the Kleemann TCU was fine. But not really, i feel a slight slip in gear change and the car literally does not shift from 3rd to fourth at full throttle. the ECU has been shipped off along with the TCU, some minor custom jobs ive asked them to do. new spark plugs from Weistec have been installed.
Plus I added the 3000rpm stall converter, and i have to say, its must for anyone with a modified AMG.
and plus, a little tease, i having a custom carbon fiber roof job being done inn the summer
Car was on 91 octane, with the "un" updated ECU tune, without the Weistec TCU, without the new stall converter i now have.
The car is currently on 109 octane 24/7.
The car took more than 5 months to build. Based on my custom specifications i needed to run her.
I have a few more goodies on the way from Weistec, some performance goodies and a cooling goodie. Trying to pursue my dream of owning the fastest SL55 in the world and a 10-second AMG.
Thanks guys for your kind words, considering sending my gearbox to Weistec HQ for some enhancements in the gearbox now. Car seems to be faster everytime i use her, only problem i am facing now is the amount of torque it is producing "feels" like it is twice the amount of torque from my previous setup, and i believe my LSD isnt working properly or has gone bust now. I get a hell of wheelspin at highspeeds, at 100km the car is usually at 5000rpm 2nd gear, if i floor it the ESP light will be flashing up to 150-160km. Tires seem to be in good condition "Pilot Super Sports" but they are almost 18 months old though, maybe thats why I cant seem to put all the power to the ground.
Been using the car for some time now, clocked almost 4000km in a year with the new Weistec conversion. Have a video coming soon, and hopefully if all goes well, in the next few weeks my car will be fitted with a complete new suspension, sick of this stupid hydrolic bull**** AMG made for the R230! Just waiting for the parts to reach Bahrain.
Did a small change in the car recently, not everyone would like this i found it different, miss the agressive look the car had, but felt like doing a small change. Painted my HRE wheels to match my interior (reddish-maroon) finish, and had the new headlight change cleaned from the inside, makes the car look a bit more aggressive from the front.
From AMG Club Lebanon, all the love to this car. Nice taste and build.
My dream is to make my car as fast as yours one day.
Keep the good work and drive safe
AMAZZZZZZZZZZZING!!!
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Originally Posted by JadAwada
What parts did you order for the suspension? Bilestein B16?
Please document everything related to the suspension conversion, I want to convert mine as well!!
Thanks Jad for your kind words, the build of this car wasn't easy and didnt happen over night, I decided to start modifying the car in 2008 and after 6 to 7 years this is the outcome, many lessons learned what to buy and what not to buy
As for the suspension I may have found a solution to it, but we are still trying to figure out the disadvanges of this solution. I will be documenting this build and posting it up here if all does go well!
Color is a Lamborghini color, called Girgio Telesto. The pictures arent enough i will have a proper photoshoot showing the color of the car. From my understanding this is the only SL55 in the world in this color, have seen a C63, a CLK63 BS by Weistec and an SLS BS in this color.
The pictures arent enough i will have a proper photoshoot showing the color of the car.
Seriously, the photo is gorgeous. The car in the foreground sporting its new color and the sky reflecting off of the mirror like surface. The drive behind the car creates depth and draws the viewer in. The sky is dramatic and the diagonal horizon creates motion. I am only an amateur photographer at best, but I give you an A+ on photo composition and also an A+ of the color choice. It really looks great.
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