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Old Sep 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...







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Old Sep 25, 2012 | 11:33 AM
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Congrats on the acquisition!
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Old Sep 25, 2012 | 12:08 PM
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Yup, you win the most awesome new car post of the day award! Slick ride. Congrats!
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Old Sep 25, 2012 | 12:16 PM
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Old Sep 25, 2012 | 12:43 PM
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Old Sep 25, 2012 | 01:33 PM
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Old Sep 25, 2012 | 02:37 PM
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wow very nice. where did you manage to find a 4900 mile 2006 car lol? do you have a time machine?
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Old Sep 25, 2012 | 03:34 PM
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Awesome car! Sick stable of cars too
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Old Sep 25, 2012 | 03:53 PM
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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.
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Old Sep 25, 2012 | 05:17 PM
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Old Sep 25, 2012 | 05:59 PM
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Congrats...very nice color!
Red interior would be perfect

Did you sell the SL55?
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Old Sep 25, 2012 | 06:10 PM
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4900 miles - what a find. Looks gorgeous
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Old Sep 25, 2012 | 06:20 PM
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Congrats...very nice color!
Red interior would be perfect

Did you sell the SL55?
Yes, the SL55 is gone.

Thanks for all the comments guys, I really like this car...

SW
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Old Sep 25, 2012 | 06:44 PM
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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

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Old Sep 25, 2012 | 07:05 PM
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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
Thanks. I got the same lip I had on my SL55, it fits. You will have to put 2 additional screws where the lip turns to snug it up to the bumper, that's it.

The wheels are 20x11 20x9 HRE P47 SC. 305 rear 255 front..
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Old Sep 25, 2012 | 10:01 PM
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Thanks for the info. Any offset info on the wheels?

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S Dub, great addition to your stable. How is your traction on the street now that you've added power?
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Old Sep 26, 2012 | 03:07 AM
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Very nice. Very rare color on a SL65. Nice to see.
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Old Sep 26, 2012 | 12:07 PM
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Love your collection. i did some reading on your cts-v ..badass sir.
Enjoy the new ride!
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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.
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Old Sep 26, 2012 | 03:29 PM
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Thanks for the info. Any offset info on the wheels?

Aaron
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S Dub, great addition to your stable. How is your traction on the street now that you've added power?
It's fun, traction is good after 55 or so..

Originally Posted by jett3jett
Love your collection. i did some reading on your cts-v ..badass sir.
Enjoy the new ride!
thanks!

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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.

It's smooth, powerfull and quiet..plus my gf & dog love it.. It's actually one of my cars that she can actually drive!
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Old Sep 26, 2012 | 10:10 PM
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Looks great SW. Nice pick up.

Love the wheel choice as well, especially having them cut for merc caps.
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Old Oct 9, 2012 | 08:16 AM
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