SL55/63/65/R230 AMG: New side vents for my SL65
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New side vents for my SL65
Just recieved new side vents custom made with carbon fiber by Ivan at DCT Motorsports. Going to install them later today. Looks like they are held on with double side tape. Any advice on removing the old ones? I'm going to try some heat and dental floss to brake the adhesive.
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Looks outstanding, but not surprised. DCT does some amazing work every time! 
I guess some heat and dental floss would work to brake the adhesive.
I guess some heat and dental floss would work to brake the adhesive.
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Here's a photo of the new side vent on the car.
It wasn't too diffcult getting the old ones off. I used some narrow fishing line.
It wasn't too diffcult getting the old ones off. I used some narrow fishing line.
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I'm having a carbon fiber rear diffusor installed today (also DCT Motorsports). Over the winter I'm going to CF the hood vents, door handles and maybe the side mirrors and rear spoiler. Come spring I'll be putting on new wheels.
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Installed a pair of carbon fiber side mirrors today. Also from Ivan at DCT Motorsports. Here are some pictures. I have a few more pieces from DCT on their way. I highly recommend Ivan at DCT. Very pleasant to deal with, very knowledgeable and always top notch products.
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I did the install myself. I'd rate this as medium difficulty because of the care needed to not break the mirror glass or damage the paint. I didn't take photos of the installation, but I'll summarize the steps.
1. carefully pry off mirror glass. The glass is held on by eight little tabs. I tried releasing the tabs with a hook but ultimately the glass came off by gradually increasing the pressure with a pair of no-scratch (nylon) wedges.
2. disconnect wires to glass and remove glass
3. remove three screws holding the motor to the bracket. Disconnect wires and remove motor.
4. remove four screws holding back of mirror housing to bracket. Disconnect wires to signal light.
5. using no-scratch wedges, pry neck of housing off of bracket. Look at the new housing to see the tabs that need to be released. It takes about an 1/8-1/4 inch of prying before the tabs release and the housing slides away from the car and off the bracket.
Installing new housing in reverse steps.
Here's an example of what I mean by no-scratch pry bars.
http://www.amazon.com/Bojo-4-Piece-G...9&sr=8-3-fkmr2
1. carefully pry off mirror glass. The glass is held on by eight little tabs. I tried releasing the tabs with a hook but ultimately the glass came off by gradually increasing the pressure with a pair of no-scratch (nylon) wedges.
2. disconnect wires to glass and remove glass
3. remove three screws holding the motor to the bracket. Disconnect wires and remove motor.
4. remove four screws holding back of mirror housing to bracket. Disconnect wires to signal light.
5. using no-scratch wedges, pry neck of housing off of bracket. Look at the new housing to see the tabs that need to be released. It takes about an 1/8-1/4 inch of prying before the tabs release and the housing slides away from the car and off the bracket.
Installing new housing in reverse steps.
Here's an example of what I mean by no-scratch pry bars.
http://www.amazon.com/Bojo-4-Piece-G...9&sr=8-3-fkmr2
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Great look....
Fantastic upgrade!!!
Side vents look like they really fit the car versus OEM that look out of place........as mentioned great color for your car color......
Downplays the "bling" toy effect of OEM silver colored vents that seem to interrupt the flow with the car's lines/door, etc. IMHO.....
Every 2009 plus SL should have these! Should have come from the factory this way......very cool....
Side vents look like they really fit the car versus OEM that look out of place........as mentioned great color for your car color......
Downplays the "bling" toy effect of OEM silver colored vents that seem to interrupt the flow with the car's lines/door, etc. IMHO.....
Every 2009 plus SL should have these! Should have come from the factory this way......very cool....
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Excellent job and thanks for the description on the mirror upgrades. I have been watching your thread about the CF upgrades very closely since our cars are the same color; mine is one year older. I added the rear diffuser but was reluctant to attempt the mirrors myself; maybe soon. Would really like to see that front CF lip. Ivan is currently working on a steering wheel and shift knob for me.
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