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SL55/63/65/R230 AMG: Picking up my SL65 tomorrow...can't wait!

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Old Dec 16, 2011 | 02:43 PM
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Maxabo, what are these "Area 51 Diodes" on the ricker's SL that you speak of? Are there any pics that we can see? that is very interesting.....thanks in advance!
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Old Dec 16, 2011 | 03:12 PM
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Just be careful on the clear bra and new pt...usually it takes about 3 weeks for a paint to fully cure. I just had parts of my GTR repainted and the painter warned me to wait 20 days before putting protective film on the car...I'm filming the whole car.
I appreciate the 'warning'. The team I'm using to handle the installs and upgrades on the car are top-notch... and they didn't mention to me anything about having to wait long in order to apply clear bra. It certainly makes sense that I'd need to wait for the paint to cure... but they mentioned the clear bra would be applied within 24-48 hours. I'm only getting a small bit of paint applied on only one fender... so maybe that's why they're not concerned. But I'll definitely address this with them again. Thanks again for the post.

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Old Dec 16, 2011 | 03:41 PM
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Originally Posted by SL65amg
Maxabo, what are these "Area 51 Diodes" on the ricker's SL that you speak of? Are there any pics that we can see? that is very interesting.....thanks in advance!
Sure thing!
Check last page of the following thread;
"ANGER MANAGEMENT-BUILD" V12-Biturbo Mishadesigns-SLM-WIDEBODY"

And I'm currently PM-ing him back & forth..!
They are attached on the OUTSIDE of the headlights, so you don't have to break them open either...
He bought them on ebay.
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Old Dec 22, 2011 | 12:42 PM
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Finally got my baby home

I finally got the car home... 2 weeks late... but better late than never. Here's a quick pic. Love the power. Can't put the pedal down the way I was able to with the SL55, since there is just too much power with the SL65 (it just spins). I guess that's what's expected with 670 horses. ANyways, should fix most of that when I do the Renntech LSD, which I hope to do in next 90 days or so. It sounds amazing, and is a real head turner. Got some extras done already, including CF front lip cover (you can see it if you look close at pic)... and CF spoiler and diffuser. More CF to come soon. Also, did some engine mods and renntech goodies. More pics to come.
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Old Dec 22, 2011 | 12:53 PM
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Wow, that's very nice. Enjoy!
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Old Dec 22, 2011 | 03:08 PM
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since there is just too much power with the SL65 (it just spins). I guess that's what's expected with 670 horses. ANyways, should fix most of that when I do the Renntech LSD
The SL65 should already have the AMG limited slip. I'm not sure what % locking it is. Both tires spin on launch on my car. The Renntech LSD is 100% locking. Worth looking into, but I'm worried that this affects the cars drivability while driving around town and pulling into parking spaces.
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Old Dec 22, 2011 | 03:11 PM
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The SL65 should already have the AMG limited slip. I'm not sure what % locking it is. Both tires spin on launch on my car. The Renntech LSD is 100% locking. Worth looking into, but I'm worried that this affects the cars drivability while driving around town and pulling into parking spaces.
My understanding is that the factory AMG LSD is 30% (someone check me on that... but pretty sure). Thus Renntech's 100% LSD is huge difference and will really transfer the power to the ground.
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Old Dec 22, 2011 | 06:50 PM
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