SL55/63/65/R230 AMG: My new Renntech SL55- pictures
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SL Shank:
For my part, anyway, if the car and wheels are real (nobody denied either respect), as you say, then I do not desire to challenge this nor detract from the truly stunning car you have. This machine is certainly first-class.
Where this got a little muddled is, in that the photos do look rather chopped and peiced into the hubs and would have otherwise looked far better untouched. It was noticed that these wheels indeed do have some rather peculiar and unsightly cues to them which, upon a car of this magnitude begs the question: why? Why then, edit the originals, which would have presented an even better photo than what you posted?
The website you offer does reveal the wheels we see, and the party you mention may confirm this, too. However, speaking for myself, I'm not calling your integrity necessarily in question; but merely, your choice and reasoning for the unsightly photo alignment and cohesion.
Pocholin never detracted from the beauty of the car, only that it appeared to have some peculiar photoshop work. You stated that this was not the case (at least in some instances) and said that it had to do with "background effect."
Shank, was the background so bad that you needed to bring the cuts and angled edges to the foreground? This is only causing people to question your thinking now, if not more.
Anyhow, whatever your reasons were (as long as you're genuine, and you probably are), your car looks great, even if mired by the aforemention aspects. I just wish you would have posted the photos as they were, with the original wheel visuals intact. Pocholin asked you about this as well. This would help.
Question: You didn't like RENNtech's wheels? They have a set very similar to yours. I've been to their shop and will likely get back up there again soon.
Good luck.
Chris
For my part, anyway, if the car and wheels are real (nobody denied either respect), as you say, then I do not desire to challenge this nor detract from the truly stunning car you have. This machine is certainly first-class.
Where this got a little muddled is, in that the photos do look rather chopped and peiced into the hubs and would have otherwise looked far better untouched. It was noticed that these wheels indeed do have some rather peculiar and unsightly cues to them which, upon a car of this magnitude begs the question: why? Why then, edit the originals, which would have presented an even better photo than what you posted?
The website you offer does reveal the wheels we see, and the party you mention may confirm this, too. However, speaking for myself, I'm not calling your integrity necessarily in question; but merely, your choice and reasoning for the unsightly photo alignment and cohesion.
Pocholin never detracted from the beauty of the car, only that it appeared to have some peculiar photoshop work. You stated that this was not the case (at least in some instances) and said that it had to do with "background effect."
Shank, was the background so bad that you needed to bring the cuts and angled edges to the foreground? This is only causing people to question your thinking now, if not more.
Anyhow, whatever your reasons were (as long as you're genuine, and you probably are), your car looks great, even if mired by the aforemention aspects. I just wish you would have posted the photos as they were, with the original wheel visuals intact. Pocholin asked you about this as well. This would help.
Question: You didn't like RENNtech's wheels? They have a set very similar to yours. I've been to their shop and will likely get back up there again soon.
Good luck.
Chris
Last edited by c2jones; Jul 21, 2003 at 06:12 AM.
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Good pick, is it my imagination, but are there inconsistancies in every pic around the wheels? It looks that way to me.
SL Shank
Were you trying to lower the car, resize the wheels, or what in these pics?
I don't get it????
Good pick, is it my imagination, but are there inconsistancies in every pic around the wheels? It looks that way to me.
SL Shank
Were you trying to lower the car, resize the wheels, or what in these pics?
I don't get it????
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Originally posted by stephens
Poch
Good pick, is it my imagination, but are there inconsistancies in every pic around the wheels? It looks that way to me.
SL Shank
Were you trying to lower the car, resize the wheels, or what in these pics?
I don't get it????
Poch
Good pick, is it my imagination, but are there inconsistancies in every pic around the wheels? It looks that way to me.
SL Shank
Were you trying to lower the car, resize the wheels, or what in these pics?
I don't get it????
Once again, what I usually do is screw around with the background effects just for kicks. There is no resizing of the wheel. I was oringinally going to Cut the car out, Blur the background, or some other effect, and paste the "Clear" image of the car on the blurred background.....until I got lazy and looked at the amount of pics I had.....Just posted as is, unfinished. At this point, I really dont give a **** what you guys think
of the photos, but I wanted to share what the BBS LM's looked like on the SL. If this was a photography message board, I would be appauled at the pics. IT IS NOT, so WHO CARES.Peace
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What a disappointment...
...as I came to admire and a share fellow MB owner's pride and joy and find myself questioning his credibility. Not even having as keen an eye as Pocholin, I noticed front apron too close to ground and rear shot of sl55 right side is lower to ground. If you can't take unretouched pic of car, why bother?
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97 sl500 triple black
AMG sport pkg1
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Re: What a disappointment...
Originally posted by den500sl
...as I came to admire and a share fellow MB owner's pride and joy and find myself questioning his credibility. Not even having as keen an eye as Pocholin, I noticed front apron too close to ground and rear shot of sl55 right side is lower to ground. If you can't take unretouched pic of car, why bother?
97 sl500 triple black
AMG sport pkg1
27k miles
...as I came to admire and a share fellow MB owner's pride and joy and find myself questioning his credibility. Not even having as keen an eye as Pocholin, I noticed front apron too close to ground and rear shot of sl55 right side is lower to ground. If you can't take unretouched pic of car, why bother?
97 sl500 triple black
AMG sport pkg1
27k miles
What credibility are you questioning? What part of "Screwing around with photoshop for kicks" do you not get? You are thinking that I am trying to sell something and defraud you or something. Get a life dude.
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Hey Shank,
What part of click then upload don't you get? That's why these BS about photoshop is intolerable for me - it's because I do have a life and my time is precious. Get an SL55 fer real!
97 SL500 triple black
AMG sport pkg1
27k miles
97 SL500 triple black
AMG sport pkg1
27k miles
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Re: Hey Shank,
Originally posted by den500sl
What part of click then upload don't you get? That's why these BS about photoshop is intolerable for me - it's because I do have a life and my time is precious. Get an SL55 fer real!
97 SL500 triple black
AMG sport pkg1
27k miles
What part of click then upload don't you get? That's why these BS about photoshop is intolerable for me - it's because I do have a life and my time is precious. Get an SL55 fer real!
97 SL500 triple black
AMG sport pkg1
27k miles
"BS about photoshop is intolerable for me"
Not sure what is more funnier. That or "Get an SL55 fer real"
No wait, its "my time is precious" - I guess thats why you post here with idiotic comments. LOL
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You guys are a bunch of idiots
I saw Ryan's car this weekend in Chicago and those wheels are on his car - talk about a bunch of enthusiasts here? How about nice car man - good luck with it? No - every one has to say look at the fake picture?
Never encountered such immaturity on a message board - Well let me say nice car Ryan and the Lm's are impressive - good luck with your new ride
Never encountered such immaturity on a message board - Well let me say nice car Ryan and the Lm's are impressive - good luck with your new ride
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Originally posted by jl88
I'm still curious as to the reason why he choose a 19x10 wheel in the front.
I'm still curious as to the reason why he choose a 19x10 wheel in the front.
http://www.indendesign.de/index.php?...=mercedes&sp=e
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I'm not following you. How/why is pocholin a "post *****"?
Never encountered such immaturity on a message board - Well let me say nice car Ryan and the Lm's are impressive - good luck with your new ride
Oh yeah, and nice car SL Shank (Is Ryan your first name?)
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Originally posted by vraa
Do you experiance any rubbing? :p
Do you experiance any rubbing? :p
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Originally posted by SL Shank
No, I had the fenders rolled. Though AMG rolls the fenders from the factory, They had to be rolled a bit more to accomodate the 315/25's in rear and 265's in front.
No, I had the fenders rolled. Though AMG rolls the fenders from the factory, They had to be rolled a bit more to accomodate the 315/25's in rear and 265's in front.
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Re: Re: Hey Shank,
Originally posted by SL Shank
"BS about photoshop is intolerable for me"
Not sure what is more funnier. That or "Get an SL55 fer real"
No wait, its "my time is precious" - I guess thats why you post here with idiotic comments. LOL
"BS about photoshop is intolerable for me"
Not sure what is more funnier. That or "Get an SL55 fer real"
No wait, its "my time is precious" - I guess thats why you post here with idiotic comments. LOL
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SL Shank,
It is really amazing how you cant appear to take a normal picture in a regular setting of your car.....yet you have so much time on your hands to photoshop everything....interesting.
It is really amazing how you cant appear to take a normal picture in a regular setting of your car.....yet you have so much time on your hands to photoshop everything....interesting.
or should I 
???? ............
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What is the deal here? I see this car almost everyday and was there when the wheels were mounted. Ryan has nothing to prove to any of you.
On a lighter note, here's my photoshop attempt - this car is actually a Chevy Cavalier.
Pretty good job, wouldn't you say?
-m
On a lighter note, here's my photoshop attempt - this car is actually a Chevy Cavalier.
Pretty good job, wouldn't you say?
-m
Last edited by Marcus Frost; Jul 22, 2003 at 02:15 PM.
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Yes, this is very interesting indeed. In fact, this is at the heart of the matter, isn't it?
The late Carl Sagan once said:
"Extraordinary claims require extraordinary evidence."
Precisely!
In this case, however, we'd settle for just one untouched photo!
It is really amazing how you can't appear to take a normal picture in a regular setting of your car.... yet you have so much time on your hands to photoshop everything... interesting.
The late Carl Sagan once said:
"Extraordinary claims require extraordinary evidence."
Precisely!
In this case, however, we'd settle for just one untouched photo!
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SL Shank,
Why no mention og the SL55 on your (very profesional) home page?
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Why no mention og the SL55 on your (very profesional) home page?
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Current Cars
2002 Porsche 600 HP 911 Turbo
2003 Mercedes E55 (ordered)
2003 Mercedes SL500 (Renntech soon)
2002 Audi A4
2002 Corvette Z06
2001 Porsche 911 Cabriolet
2001 Mercedes Benz E55 AMG
1997 750HP Supra Turbo
Past Cars
2000 MTM 320HP Audi S4
1993 Mazda RX7 Twin Turbo
1999 Corvette Convertible
1994 Mazda RX7 Twin Turbo
2000 Volkswagon Jetta GLS
1993 Ford Ranger
1979 Pontiac Catalina Wagon
1991 Mazda Protoge
1988 Mitsubishi Conquest TSI
1987 Mustang GT Convertible
1985 Mustang GT
1983 Mitsubishi Starion
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