SL55/63/65/R230 AMG: R231 project.
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Toys for Tots, Sunday Dec. 8th
This Sunday is our annual toy drive, 9 am on Dec. 8th.
Last year there was a great amount of support from AMG owners and other exotic car owners/shops.
Breakfast at Long Island Ferrari afterwards.
Please bring new unwrapped toys down and turn them over to the US Marines who will in attendance.
https://www.facebook.com/events/184886431708836/
http://www.toysfortots.org/about_toy...s/Default.aspx
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Last year there was a great amount of support from AMG owners and other exotic car owners/shops.
Breakfast at Long Island Ferrari afterwards.
Please bring new unwrapped toys down and turn them over to the US Marines who will in attendance.
https://www.facebook.com/events/184886431708836/
http://www.toysfortots.org/about_toy...s/Default.aspx
![](https://mbworld.org/forums/attachments/sl55-amg-sl63-amg-sl65-amg-r230/273159d1386308017-r231-project-2012-12-16_12-40-06_606.jpg)
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Last edited by turbotom1; 12-06-2013 at 12:41 AM.
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I think V12TTEnthusiast just got EC down pipes on his 65. Don't think anyone has done it on the 63 yet.
Toys for tots is a great program. I donate every year.
Toys for tots is a great program. I donate every year.
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I found out that World Motorsports has just released dowpipes for the 13 SL63. http://www.world-motorsports.com/b/6064837011
The 13 Sl63 is 300 lbs lighter than the 12. @ 3990 lbs.
Down pipes.
Dyno Tune.
Minor intake mod.
Math looks pretty good for a daily driver.
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2013 SL63 with performance package
Picked up some items, Mercedes SL cover, AMG Keyfob cover, MAcarbon stop/stop button.
Almost at 5,000 miles in under 11 weeks and for two weeks I was away in Asia. No problems, repairs or complaints so far.
Motor is feeling stronger the colder its gotten.
Friday, installing Pirelli's Sottozero Performance Winter Tires. We're in an area with infrequent snow but the continentals have no bite under 45 degrees.
Added my 5th qt of mobil #1 this morning. Very typical of AMG motors, my first BiTurbo car but my 4th "63 car".
![](https://mbworld.org/forums/attachments/sl55-amg-sl63-amg-sl65-amg-r230/273608d1386698477-r231-project-key-cover.jpg)
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Almost at 5,000 miles in under 11 weeks and for two weeks I was away in Asia. No problems, repairs or complaints so far.
Motor is feeling stronger the colder its gotten.
Friday, installing Pirelli's Sottozero Performance Winter Tires. We're in an area with infrequent snow but the continentals have no bite under 45 degrees.
Added my 5th qt of mobil #1 this morning. Very typical of AMG motors, my first BiTurbo car but my 4th "63 car".
![](https://mbworld.org/forums/attachments/sl55-amg-sl63-amg-sl65-amg-r230/273608d1386698477-r231-project-key-cover.jpg)
![](https://mbworld.org/forums/attachments/sl55-amg-sl63-amg-sl65-amg-r230/273609d1386698477-r231-project-mercedes-cover.jpg)
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Tom nice stuff, Im still trying to find a diffuser as the one you showed me I think will override the led function in the rear no??
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MAcarbon will make one for you, ask for John.
I noticed Lorinser's body kit shows the led in the diffuser.
http://www.sportservice.lorinser.com...28.11.2012.pdf
http://www.sarona.com/index.php?m=1&...od=4&year=2013
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Thanks Tom, I think the lorinser one is a complete bumper replacement which I dont want to do... the market is just very dry (i get it though) for such items.
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SL 55 and a GT 3000 vr4 Here's my car: http://home.online.no/~ludvs/index.cfm
Just curious turbotom1, what do the guys over at the r231 section think of you car?
https://mbworld.org/forums/sl-class-r231-159/
https://mbworld.org/forums/sl-class-r231-159/
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OP, I think you are trying too hard to convince yourself what you did looks good by constantly referring to the # of likes your picture gets on social media. Everyone has different opinions, all that matters is that you like it, who cares what other people think?
on a side note, I think it looks absolutely atrocious, you turned a classy sporty car into some train wreck....its like SL gone hooker mode.
on a side note, I think it looks absolutely atrocious, you turned a classy sporty car into some train wreck....its like SL gone hooker mode.
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OP, I think you are trying too hard to convince yourself what you did looks good by constantly referring to the # of likes your picture gets on social media. Everyone has different opinions, all that matters is that you like it, who cares what other people think?
on a side note, I think it looks absolutely atrocious, you turned a classy sporty car into some train wreck....its like SL gone hooker mode.
on a side note, I think it looks absolutely atrocious, you turned a classy sporty car into some train wreck....its like SL gone hooker mode.
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I recall having to add a lot of oil when driving in Germany at top speed for extended periods, but never in the US...
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2013 - SL63 with performance package & Snow Tires
Pirelli Winter Scottozero Series II tires, P295/30R20. About 1" wider than original and slightly taller at 27.2" versus 26.7"
Stock was P285/30ZR20.
http://www.pirelli.com/tyre/ww/en/ca...sheet/overview
![](https://mbworld.org/forums/attachments/sl55-amg-sl63-amg-sl65-amg-r230/274181d1387339559-r231-project-winter-tire-1.jpg)
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http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....=yes&tab=Specs
Stock was P285/30ZR20.
http://www.pirelli.com/tyre/ww/en/ca...sheet/overview
![](https://mbworld.org/forums/attachments/sl55-amg-sl63-amg-sl65-amg-r230/274181d1387339559-r231-project-winter-tire-1.jpg)
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http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....=yes&tab=Specs
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63 motors and oil consumption
So many posts about this over the years, I'm actually surprised by your feedback.
https://mbworld.org/forums/mercedes-...ion-cls63.html
https://mbworld.org/forums/c63-amg-w...-question.html
https://mbworld.org/forums/w211-amg/...-2007-e63.html
https://mbworld.org/forums/w211-amg/...nsumption.html
https://mbworld.org/forums/c63-amg-w...-oil-help.html
http://wot.motortrend.com/mercedes-b...ne-120297.html
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Look soundbite it's really simple, it is a thread about my project and the work, changes, progress and plans for my car.
Guess you keep coming back because that's what your interested in reading about right ?
Otherwise just click here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Self-control
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"Most of posts are from him"
Look soundbite it's really simple, it is a thread about my project and the work, changes, progress and plans for my car.
Guess you keep coming back because that's what your interested in reading about right ?
Otherwise just click here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Self-control
Look soundbite it's really simple, it is a thread about my project and the work, changes, progress and plans for my car.
Guess you keep coming back because that's what your interested in reading about right ?
Otherwise just click here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Self-control
I am surprised you haven't told us what colour your under garments are
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Pirelli Winter Scottozero Series II tires, P295/30R20. About 1" wider than original and slightly taller at 27.2" versus 26.7"
Stock was P285/30ZR20.
http://www.pirelli.com/tyre/ww/en/ca...sheet/overview
![](https://mbworld.org/forums/attachments/sl55-amg-sl63-amg-sl65-amg-r230/274181d1387339559-r231-project-winter-tire-1.jpg)
![](https://mbworld.org/forums/attachments/sl55-amg-sl63-amg-sl65-amg-r230/274182d1387339566-r231-project-snow-tire-car.jpg)
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....=yes&tab=Specs
Stock was P285/30ZR20.
http://www.pirelli.com/tyre/ww/en/ca...sheet/overview
![](https://mbworld.org/forums/attachments/sl55-amg-sl63-amg-sl65-amg-r230/274181d1387339559-r231-project-winter-tire-1.jpg)
![](https://mbworld.org/forums/attachments/sl55-amg-sl63-amg-sl65-amg-r230/274182d1387339566-r231-project-snow-tire-car.jpg)
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....=yes&tab=Specs
the garage, that's where mine will be, and I can use my old Range Rover
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to have some fun.
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Cars in NY lead as hard a life as in Germany.
So many posts about this over the years, I'm actually surprised by your feedback.
https://mbworld.org/forums/mercedes-...ion-cls63.html
https://mbworld.org/forums/c63-amg-w...-question.html
https://mbworld.org/forums/w211-amg/...-2007-e63.html
https://mbworld.org/forums/w211-amg/...nsumption.html
https://mbworld.org/forums/c63-amg-w...-oil-help.html
http://wot.motortrend.com/mercedes-b...ne-120297.html
So many posts about this over the years, I'm actually surprised by your feedback.
https://mbworld.org/forums/mercedes-...ion-cls63.html
https://mbworld.org/forums/c63-amg-w...-question.html
https://mbworld.org/forums/w211-amg/...-2007-e63.html
https://mbworld.org/forums/w211-amg/...nsumption.html
https://mbworld.org/forums/c63-amg-w...-oil-help.html
http://wot.motortrend.com/mercedes-b...ne-120297.html
Btw, am getting a similar tire setup as yours even though everyone is concerned about a staggered setup for snows. But I am tired of getting the rear rims beaten up with skinny 255 tires on it. Not car wash friendly...