SL55/63/65/R230 AMG: My new to me SL65
09-25-2012, 10:51 AM
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My new to me SL65
So as much as I loved the SL55 I had for 4 months, I picked up a SL65. '06 with 4900 miles. I have had it now for 3 weeks and I really like it. It's smooth, quick and quiet. I have already added a few upgrades 
Lowering links, 20" HRE wheels, front & rear spoilers, tint, clear bra, color coded front grille, custom down pipes, Eurogharged heat exchanger and K&N filters. I originally had the Kleeman ECU/TCU tune but it threw a O2 code because of no cats. I didnlt want to take the ECU out and send it back to Kleeman, so I drove down to Eurocharged and had Jerry tune it. We dynoed it after cooling it for about a hour with the Kleeman tune. It made 549 rwh /640 rwt. After his tune it made 567 rwh 770 rwt. He also changed the shifting firmness and quickness. The car is a blast. I was actually looking at a SL65 black series yesterday but I don't think it's worth another $100k more as a daily driver...
Lowering links, 20" HRE wheels, front & rear spoilers, tint, clear bra, color coded front grille, custom down pipes, Eurogharged heat exchanger and K&N filters. I originally had the Kleeman ECU/TCU tune but it threw a O2 code because of no cats. I didnlt want to take the ECU out and send it back to Kleeman, so I drove down to Eurocharged and had Jerry tune it. We dynoed it after cooling it for about a hour with the Kleeman tune. It made 549 rwh /640 rwt. After his tune it made 567 rwh 770 rwt. He also changed the shifting firmness and quickness. The car is a blast. I was actually looking at a SL65 black series yesterday but I don't think it's worth another $100k more as a daily driver...
Congrats on the acquisition! 
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09-25-2012, 03:53 PM
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Soooooo clean.
Interesting info regarding the tune numbers. These cars can sometimes be difficult to keep at a top running performance level since they are so complex. Lots of little gremlins that can rob power.
Interesting info regarding the tune numbers. These cars can sometimes be difficult to keep at a top running performance level since they are so complex. Lots of little gremlins that can rob power.
09-25-2012, 06:20 PM
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09-25-2012, 06:44 PM
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07' SL65, 04' E55, 03' Evo8, 08' GSXR, DSM's...
Congrats on the new car. Looks great.
What lip is that? I have been looking for one for my car. And specs on those wheels please
Aaron
What lip is that? I have been looking for one for my car. And specs on those wheels please
Aaron
09-25-2012, 07:05 PM
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The wheels are 20x11 20x9 HRE P47 SC. 305 rear 255 front..
09-26-2012, 02:22 PM
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Eurocharged 2004 E500, Eurocharged ECU/TCU 2005 SL600, 2010 Caddy SwaggerWagon
V12TT: Accept no substitute.
Looks great, and you now know what I've been crowing about for years.
A tuned V12TT is like nothing you've ever driven. It may not be the fastest car in your stable, from what I can tell, but I bet it's one of your favorite to drive.
Looks great, and you now know what I've been crowing about for years.
A tuned V12TT is like nothing you've ever driven. It may not be the fastest car in your stable, from what I can tell, but I bet it's one of your favorite to drive.
09-26-2012, 03:29 PM
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20x11 et32
20x9 et26
It's fun, traction is good after 55 or so..
thanks!
It's smooth, powerfull and quiet..plus my gf & dog love it.. It's actually one of my cars that she can actually drive!
20x9 et26
It's smooth, powerfull and quiet..plus my gf & dog love it..
It's actually one of my cars that she can actually drive!
10-09-2012, 02:38 AM
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Nice!
