SL55/63/65/R230 AMG: SL55K Project, FINISHED!
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SL55K Project, FINISHED!
Hey guys,
been lurking around here for a while now.
Wanted to share my SL55 with you guys.
Here are the mods:
- Kleemann K4 Perfomance Upgrade
- Evosport Performance Rotars, Drilled and Slotted
- Evosport Phenolic Heat Spacer Kit
- Bosch Water to Air Intercooler Pump
- Modern Horsepower PTE Thermostat
- Interior by Fab Design
- 19" HRE P40 (Satin Black)
- Carbon Fiber Front Lip by EuroDyne
- SL63 Rear Bumper + Revozport Carbon Fiber Ground Effect Diffuser
- SL63 Carbon Fiber Spoiler
- Front Grill in Matte Black wrap
- Side and Bonnet Fins are in a Carbon Fiber style wrap
- All logos are painted in black as for the K in red
- Brake calipers are painted in red
Pictures are from two different photoshoots.
Hope you guys like it!
From the Wheels Boutique photoshoot
been lurking around here for a while now.
Wanted to share my SL55 with you guys.
Here are the mods:
- Kleemann K4 Perfomance Upgrade
- Evosport Performance Rotars, Drilled and Slotted
- Evosport Phenolic Heat Spacer Kit
- Bosch Water to Air Intercooler Pump
- Modern Horsepower PTE Thermostat
- Interior by Fab Design
- 19" HRE P40 (Satin Black)
- Carbon Fiber Front Lip by EuroDyne
- SL63 Rear Bumper + Revozport Carbon Fiber Ground Effect Diffuser
- SL63 Carbon Fiber Spoiler
- Front Grill in Matte Black wrap
- Side and Bonnet Fins are in a Carbon Fiber style wrap
- All logos are painted in black as for the K in red
- Brake calipers are painted in red
Pictures are from two different photoshoots.
Hope you guys like it!
From the Wheels Boutique photoshoot
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Man, that's an awful lot of red. I like the Revozport stuff, and the Kleemann mods are always great, but just a bit too much red inside for me. It looks like the gearshifter, door sills, airbag and lower seat plastic were painted? I think had you left the upper dash, A/C vents, speaker grills, and steering wheel black, it would've come together quite nicely. 
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Man, that's an awful lot of red. I like the Revozport stuff, and the Kleemann mods are always great, but just a bit too much red inside for me. It looks like the gearshifter, door sills, airbag and lower seat plastic were painted? I think had you left the upper dash, A/C vents, speaker grills, and steering wheel black, it would've come together quite nicely.
I like that car. a good mix of europeans and americans brands.
I'm almost sure the interior alone was 15K
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Man, that's an awful lot of red. I like the Revozport stuff, and the Kleemann mods are always great, but just a bit too much red inside for me. It looks like the gearshifter, door sills, airbag and lower seat plastic were painted? I think had you left the upper dash, A/C vents, speaker grills, and steering wheel black, it would've come together quite nicely.
Well, the photoshoot was right after I picked up the car after being detailed, maybe it was a bit too shiny. I personally am obsessed with the red interior in any car. Guess everybody has their own taste.
Well, the 63 bumper was sent from revozport (with the help of MB Shanghai), I can't really remember, it was fitted more than a year ago, but from what i remember, it was something to do with simple wiring things, but i didnt bother myself with the actual sensors
The interior of the car was a custom job by fabdesign, its a '1 of 1' interior job.
thanks for your comment!
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I just wanted to say that In middle East, and even in europe, people love to completely reupholstering their interior.
Something that is rather rare in Usa, Where people usually prefer invest in Engine modifications and nice wheels.
Something that is rather rare in Usa, Where people usually prefer invest in Engine modifications and nice wheels.
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But thank you buddy for you comment
Thank you! Yep, definitly going to lower it. So far, the exterior mods are done. Now i've started the engine and cooling mods. I'll keep you guys updated with what happens
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Love what you have done with your car,the interior looks amazing.
I think i would look at getting the mirrors wrapped in carbon fibre also
( personal taste )
Great job, happy motoring bc brit
I think i would look at getting the mirrors wrapped in carbon fibre also
( personal taste )
Great job, happy motoring bc brit
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Well, i did that a while ago, have to admit it looked amazing, but not a huge fan of "wraps"
im currently in the process of getting my self CF mirrors and a front 3 slat grill in CF and all the "shark fins" under the v8 kompressor logos and on the bonnet in CF
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To the OP. Obviously a ton of expensive quality and exclusive work has been done to that ride of yours. Awesome go fast mods. I like the wheels and carbon fiber stuff. The red interior is just a bit over the top for me.
Enjoy that machine.
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Funny you say that. My non go fast mods consist of window tint. My go fast mods are many. you hit the nail on the head with your observation.
To the OP. Obviously a ton of expensive quality and exclusive work has been done to that ride of yours. Awesome go fast mods. I like the wheels and carbon fiber stuff. The red interior is just a bit over the top for me.
Enjoy that machine.
To the OP. Obviously a ton of expensive quality and exclusive work has been done to that ride of yours. Awesome go fast mods. I like the wheels and carbon fiber stuff. The red interior is just a bit over the top for me.
Enjoy that machine.
well, thank you buddy!
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I'm American with middle eastern heritage and love the interior though I do agree a little black contrast pieces might improve it further, just so it doesn't look like someone sprayed everything red .
In the USA many people think this is pimped out or ghetto but I know our culture lives the bright colors, gold plating etc
In the USA many people think this is pimped out or ghetto but I know our culture lives the bright colors, gold plating etc
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Just wondering, was the metal center console and door trim original to the car? The only reason I ask is I have only seen it one other time... On my SL. I actually like it better than the wood trim. it seems more sporty. The wood trim looks great on Es and Ss and MLs.
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Very nice, I have the red interior as well and loving it!
The front lip is starting to grow on me, might get one soon as well.. the red in your pictures really stand out, I'm sure it looks absolutely gorgeous in person
The front lip is starting to grow on me, might get one soon as well.. the red in your pictures really stand out, I'm sure it looks absolutely gorgeous in person
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I'm American with middle eastern heritage and love the interior though I do agree a little black contrast pieces might improve it further, just so it doesn't look like someone sprayed everything red .
In the USA many people think this is pimped out or ghetto but I know our culture lives the bright colors, gold plating etc
In the USA many people think this is pimped out or ghetto but I know our culture lives the bright colors, gold plating etc
and yes, i agree, the metal trim gives it a very sporty feel to the interior
I'd like to see an interior shot of your SL if thats possible
And btw, noticed your signature, your car is gorgeous. Gold rims, really nice and unique taste you've got there buddy!
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As requested, here are some photos of my interior trim. I will take some more shots in the morning. It is dark and cold in Indiana right now and unfortunately, my SL is having its long winter slumber. Man do I miss driving her. I do sit in it from time to time. Just got to be careful to not get caught by my wife.
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As requested, here are some photos of my interior trim. I will take some more shots in the morning. It is dark and cold in Indiana right now and unfortunately, my SL is having its long winter slumber. Man do I miss driving her. I do sit in it from time to time. Just got to be careful to not get caught by my wife.
Yeah, i know what you mean. Im the exact opposite as you, drive the SL way more in the winter than in the summer! Miss the hell out of my car in the summer!
Once again, love your interior trim!
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While not my taste I respect and admire your dedication to developing the car YOU wanted. Great job!
Let's here about the performance. You can't put $14k intercoolers on a car and not pony up some numbers...lol.
Let's here about the performance. You can't put $14k intercoolers on a car and not pony up some numbers...lol.
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The car is producing 640hp right now. Concentrating on cooling the car, 55 S/C's produce lots of heat, and it gets pretty hot over here in the summer.
So far, have a project planned aiming for +700hp, complete new suspension (sick of the stupid hydrolic system MB has) Lots of weight loss (CF everything), TCU tuning and etc...
Its going to be a slow project, but ive got high hopes for this one.
After taking the SL to the F1 track here, NEVER again will i take it on a track unless i get my suspension changed. Im really happy with my evosport brakes, MUCH better than AMG rotors.
Anyone else here went through a bad experience on the track in their SL?
