SL55/63/65/R230 AMG: Shift Paddles SL55
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Thread should have read, "Is there a way for me to remove this hood scoop on my SL55?" 
Just messing with you. Just check out the link above. Happy Holidays to you as well.
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Just messing with you. Just check out the link above. Happy Holidays to you as well. Aaron
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Is that the SL55 Renntech did a few years ago?
"i have a few pieces of carbon fiber laying around i found in the garage. let me whip something up tomorrow."
OZ, your very resourceful, looking forward to seeing what you come up with.
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paddel conversion
I bought a later model steering on Ebay and the conversion module from member "Latemodel21" , worked great.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Mercedes-Ben...sories&vxp=mtr
tools you will likely need:
10 mm wrench (battery negative cable)
T30 Torx driver (4" or longer .... remove airbag, access from behind wheel)
10mm Allen hex driver (socket-style, with impact gun)
T25 Torx driver (remove airbag support ... some models only)
Blue threadlock (for steering wheel screw/bolt)
anti-seize compound (also for steering wheel screw/bolt)
Before you start ... center your wheel.
1) Begin by disconnecting your battery. 10 mm wrench (battery negative cable)
NOTES (before diving in ... )
Once you have unplugged your AIRBAG, DO NOT under any circumstance reconnect the battery (or more to the point, turn on the car) until the AIRBAG is plugged back in.
Making a mistake here will most likely guarantee you a visit to the Mercedes dealer to have your SRS reactivated (and its fault code reset).
ALSO, it is a good practice to mark the steering wheel's (rotational) position (relative to the steering shaft). Note, and/or remark this relationship after removing the retaining bolt but before removing the wheel
2) Remove Airbag T30 Torx driver (4" or longer .... access from behind wheel)
3) Remove Steering Wheel 10mm Allen hex driver (socket-style, with impact gun)
(refer back to note on wheel/shaft alignment)
4) Mount Paddle Converter Module in new wheel
a) Find a suitable location for Module based on proximity to paddle and clockspring connections AND ability to stay clear of AIRBAG and other ancillary componentry.
b) Once location for Module (and placement of foam tape and cable tie mount) is determined, clean mounting location(s) with alcohol and apply mounts.
c) Clean Module with alcohol and attach to foam tape, connect paddles as shown, use supplied cable ties to finish installation.
5) transfer balance of components from old to new wheel as required T25 Torx driver (remove airbag support ... some models only)
6) Reinstall wheel (Despite Mercedes' position to the contrary, re-use of the mounting screw/bolt is fine ... if you ... apply blue threadlock to threads and anti-seize to underside of screw head) ...
7) Connect Paddle Module to connector in Clockspring as shown.
8) Enjoy !
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Mercedes-Ben...sories&vxp=mtr
tools you will likely need:
10 mm wrench (battery negative cable)
T30 Torx driver (4" or longer .... remove airbag, access from behind wheel)
10mm Allen hex driver (socket-style, with impact gun)
T25 Torx driver (remove airbag support ... some models only)
Blue threadlock (for steering wheel screw/bolt)
anti-seize compound (also for steering wheel screw/bolt)
Before you start ... center your wheel.
1) Begin by disconnecting your battery. 10 mm wrench (battery negative cable)
NOTES (before diving in ... )
Once you have unplugged your AIRBAG, DO NOT under any circumstance reconnect the battery (or more to the point, turn on the car) until the AIRBAG is plugged back in.
Making a mistake here will most likely guarantee you a visit to the Mercedes dealer to have your SRS reactivated (and its fault code reset).
ALSO, it is a good practice to mark the steering wheel's (rotational) position (relative to the steering shaft). Note, and/or remark this relationship after removing the retaining bolt but before removing the wheel
2) Remove Airbag T30 Torx driver (4" or longer .... access from behind wheel)
3) Remove Steering Wheel 10mm Allen hex driver (socket-style, with impact gun)
(refer back to note on wheel/shaft alignment)
4) Mount Paddle Converter Module in new wheel
a) Find a suitable location for Module based on proximity to paddle and clockspring connections AND ability to stay clear of AIRBAG and other ancillary componentry.
b) Once location for Module (and placement of foam tape and cable tie mount) is determined, clean mounting location(s) with alcohol and apply mounts.
c) Clean Module with alcohol and attach to foam tape, connect paddles as shown, use supplied cable ties to finish installation.
5) transfer balance of components from old to new wheel as required T25 Torx driver (remove airbag support ... some models only)
6) Reinstall wheel (Despite Mercedes' position to the contrary, re-use of the mounting screw/bolt is fine ... if you ... apply blue threadlock to threads and anti-seize to underside of screw head) ...
7) Connect Paddle Module to connector in Clockspring as shown.
8) Enjoy !
Last edited by seattlekleeman; Dec 22, 2012 at 08:51 AM.
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Hey!
I'm having Chris do the paddles for my R Class this week as well.
Did you bring your car to Cars @ RTC two summers ago? I remember seeing an SL55 with the Kleemann wheels and CF lip. Looks great!
Hey!
I'm having Chris do the paddles for my R Class this week as well.
Did you bring your car to Cars @ RTC two summers ago? I remember seeing an SL55 with the Kleemann wheels and CF lip. Looks great!
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ETC ???RTC
I occasionally go to Redmond Town Center (RTC) and Griots in Fife, is that what you meant?
You might want to learn about Eurosport Motorplex in Renton for any mods that you don't want to do yourself, they are a blue chip Mercedes Shop and are enthusiasts.
My SL55 is there getting 2 piece rotors installed and some basic service right now.
Brian
You might want to learn about Eurosport Motorplex in Renton for any mods that you don't want to do yourself, they are a blue chip Mercedes Shop and are enthusiasts.
My SL55 is there getting 2 piece rotors installed and some basic service right now.
Brian
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Hey Brian,
Yes that's what I meant. It was a dumb typo and I fixed it now.
I'll have to check out that shop some time.
I really like the Kleemann wheels on your car.
Best,
Nathan
Yes that's what I meant. It was a dumb typo and I fixed it now.
I'll have to check out that shop some time.
I really like the Kleemann wheels on your car.
Best,
Nathan
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2004 SL55 RENNtech Stage 6
Hi Y'all,
I picked up the car a year a year ago in FL, drove it up to NY, a blast.
I named it The Red Baron.
Last month I had the pleasure meeting Hartmut Feyhl (President of RENNtech) at a Private Lounge Event, driving the SLS GT3, C63 Black Series and other AMG models on the Ascari track in Southern Spain.
He told me, my car is one of two Stage Six SL55's he produced (the other one landed in South Africa). It puts out Dyno 671HP and 660 lb/ft of torque.
I already posted a couple of pictures on other MBWorld threads, their system does not allow a repeat. Here are six different ones, including the SLS GT3.
A few more will be in my second thread.
I very much enjoy communicating with knowledgeable enthusiasts, rather than getting silly comments about the hood scoop, which shows that these people do not have a clue about the features of a Stage 6 installation.
Happy New Year to you and your families.
I picked up the car a year a year ago in FL, drove it up to NY, a blast.
I named it The Red Baron.
Last month I had the pleasure meeting Hartmut Feyhl (President of RENNtech) at a Private Lounge Event, driving the SLS GT3, C63 Black Series and other AMG models on the Ascari track in Southern Spain.
He told me, my car is one of two Stage Six SL55's he produced (the other one landed in South Africa). It puts out Dyno 671HP and 660 lb/ft of torque.
I already posted a couple of pictures on other MBWorld threads, their system does not allow a repeat. Here are six different ones, including the SLS GT3.
A few more will be in my second thread.
I very much enjoy communicating with knowledgeable enthusiasts, rather than getting silly comments about the hood scoop, which shows that these people do not have a clue about the features of a Stage 6 installation.
Happy New Year to you and your families.
