SL55/63/65/R230 AMG: R231 project.

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Nov 12, 2013 | 05:53 AM

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I like what you did with the front and back bumper, Idk about the red MB star in the front though not really feeling that but the rest looks great

I told the shop lets not do the star but they wore me down claiming it's really needed if I wanted a unique one of a kind car for shows.

Nov 12, 2013 | 06:12 AM

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Thanks for all your comments !
so now that we all had a good natured chuckled, who can help me sort through mods ?

I'm searching for parts and for the R231 I can't find down pipes, anyone ?

Anyone with a tuned R231, Eurocharged, OE or Renntech why did you pick your brand ?
Did you get the same results as they advertised ?

Nov 12, 2013 | 06:41 AM

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I like your individuality and I like the red accents. if had to do it I would leave the front grill star in black and red out the inside of the star if you know what I mean. That subtle change would make a bit of a difference. I particularly like the red strip on the front lip.

Nov 12, 2013 | 06:52 AM

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Best lowering module, Renntech or Carlsson ?

Nov 12, 2013 | 10:48 AM

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I think the Red on the inside would look good also......

Nov 12, 2013 | 11:14 AM

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Nov 12, 2013 | 12:05 PM

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Tom I applaud your desire to be different... I just got an SL63 in white and love it. My dyno on a dynodynamics was similar 520hp and 619tq stock with 166 miles. I did a shelf tune from OE and got 579hp and 661tq at the wheels. My car has the PP kit with 557 crank stock hp and 664 crank stock tq.

I wish there were more true aesthetic bolt on mods like a front lip and rear diffuser.

I dropped my car with ABC mods and also pulled the two small resonator cans... the sound is even better.

Nov 12, 2013 | 01:40 PM

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Nov 12, 2013 | 02:18 PM

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1400 likes and 54 shares in under 19 hours.

A very public page with almost 500,000 viewers and no sarcastic comments.

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I wasn't thinking you got any sarcastic answers, I thought you got honest answers from a group that all have different tastes. You have a F-ing SL63 (R231) nuff said on this board, it is an awesome machine.

By the way, I have the Renntech ELM2. It is actually made by the company that RT uses but doesn't have the RT name on so is way cheaper. A guy on the boards used to set up group buys. I am trying to get info on it and will pass it on to you if i do.

The ELM is sweet IMO. It is easily adjustable using the remote. Also, there are two setting where you can adjust the drop based on speed (MPH). I have my R230 dropped about 1.5 inch (if I remember right), but when the car is going 25 mph, it raises back up .75 inch. At 45, it goes back to normal ride height. This means I get all of the performance of the proper right height while at road speeds which means almost no crazy wear patterns on the tires. As soon as I stop or slow down, the drop goes back down. If you want to stay dropped at any speed, you can. To me, it is a perfect compromise between looks and performance.

Here is a pick so you can see the drop. A drop and tint are my only appearance mods. I like my mods to be under the hood. Go on ahead and rip on its looks if you wish.

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Nov 12, 2013 | 02:29 PM

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Thanks Vic. I have been searching for down pipes but cant find any.

Have a company ready to custom make them but really wanted a set already tested and marketed. I think pulling the two resonators would sound better but may not help me achieve my performance targets.

OE was my first choice and they dyno tuned my last car with great results !
Is your lowering unit, the Renntech module ?

The only exterior pieces I found are at GMP Performance. They supply pieces sold by a company I'm not familiar with (Revozport) and since carbon fiber varies in quality I decided to take another avenue.
http://www.gmpperformance.com/index....=5943&VID=3658

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Nov 12, 2013 | 05:33 PM

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I can recommend revosport, i have many of their products on my cars, inclduing my SL63.

Nov 12, 2013 | 07:06 PM

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For sure tom, I agree about the resonators and expected zero gains but for 100 dollars the sound enhancement is worth it all day everyday.

Lowering- I dont adjust my car and the internal button allows for raise and lower so I had my tech just adjust the links at each corner to the level I like. A lowering module is good if you like to go up and down alot with driving preferences but I like mine set at the current height. It took them all of 20 minutes to set the height and the pricing was .... freeeeee

I have heard of the retailer GMP and Revozport but have never bought their stuff, ill check in out!!

Thanks Tom.

Nov 12, 2013 | 07:12 PM

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so I checked that link for the diffuser and it says it will work on an R230 and 231 but we have that lower LED set up in the back---- wonder what happens there?

Nov 13, 2013 | 07:14 AM

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Tom's car is beautiful, you need to see it in person.

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Nov 13, 2013 | 09:59 AM

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Mercedes spent a great deal of time and money designing a classy looking
supercar, I am afraid you have turned it into a cheap kit looking track
day car, all it needs are the cigarette adds.

Nov 13, 2013 | 05:38 PM

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I think there is something very interesting with the red front lip, can work very well with red wheels or time attack red ring wheels.

To be honest, and that is just my opinion, the red star is absolutely ugly.

Nov 13, 2013 | 06:13 PM

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Did you say track day.....

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Nov 14, 2013 | 09:14 AM

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Very confusing ! looks fine on the track, along with other things

Do you put the lipstick on for road use.

Nov 14, 2013 | 12:03 PM

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So as I said in posts #34, I would get back to you on the ELM unit I have. It is made by a company called ProGrama. I am pretty sure they make the unit Renntech puts their name on and sells for much more. Here is a link
http://www.programainc.com/product_d...aspx?sf=LCMR01

You might want to ask about the R231 platform.

My remote was installed in the phone cubby.

By the way, that is not a crack pipe next to the remote. It is a CPS.

Nov 14, 2013 | 02:32 PM

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OP sorry bro not feeling the red accents. Sick car though!

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i would dye my hair red to match it .

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I dont like it but, I can respect the fact that you have the ***** to try and pull it off, trunk spoiler red?

omg kustom where have you been hiding????

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By the way, that is not a crack pipe next to the remote. It is a CPS.

cal.. so where is your crackpipe hiding??

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Nov 14, 2013 | 03:07 PM

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cal.. so where is your crackpipe hiding??

Not telling

Nov 19, 2013 | 05:59 PM

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R231 Tuning News

Update's:

Renntech ELM is being installed Tuesday.

Searching for a black AMG hood badge.
Tuner ordered me one from Japan but its too small. Ideas ?

Working on a custom license plate frame idea.

OE Tuning knows a company making downpipes soon (already in development) for the R231.
I wont have to have them custom designed, built and tested, thank god !

Made news on Mercedes Benz World (Nov 17 posted) 105 likes and 15 shares in a day.
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Merce...89409524512116

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