SL55/63/65/R230 AMG: R231 project.
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R231 project.
Just an update on my project as it moves along.
Car is 2013 - SL63 with performance package.
Completed Mods: Some red paint, trim pieces wrapped blk, clear bra, Bell laser jammer, Escort radar detector installed.
Balance of work will be done over the winter months.
Car is 2013 - SL63 with performance package.
Completed Mods: Some red paint, trim pieces wrapped blk, clear bra, Bell laser jammer, Escort radar detector installed.
Balance of work will be done over the winter months.
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Too much red accenting, actually removes the classy balance of entire car. Makes it all look very Ricey INMOP though your car your mods etc.. You asked for opinions & this mine.. Though if you Ditch the RED MB emblms on grill/wheels/trunk & you can pull this look off nicely! It's all about balance..
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Too much red accenting, actually removes the classy balance of entire car. Makes it all look very Ricey INMOP though your car your mods etc.. You asked for opinions & this mine.. Though if you Ditch the RED MB emblms on grill/wheels/trunk & you can pull this look off nicely! It's all about balance..
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Murder is alive & well, bright RED calipers is ALL you really need, the rest is overkill. I like the RED accent on your front bottom bumper & rear diffuser, rest is too much
But enjoy it's your rig! Errr wait, the main problem here's the RED you're using looks like bright ORANGE, I see this now you enlarged your original post etc.
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Murder is alive & well, bright RED calipers is ALL you really need, the rest is overkill. I like the RED accent on your front bottom bumper & rear diffuser, rest is too much But enjoy it's your rig! Errr wait, the main problem here's the RED you're using looks like bright ORANGE, I see this now you enlarged your original post etc.
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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
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gtspirit did a nice write up... like I said, black is dead.
http://www.gtspirit.com/2013/11/11/b...mance-package/
http://www.gtspirit.com/2013/11/11/b...mance-package/
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gtspirit did a nice write up... like I said, black is dead.
http://www.gtspirit.com/2013/11/11/b...mance-package/
http://www.gtspirit.com/2013/11/11/b...mance-package/
Everyone has their own opinion, and to me, taking a new Mercedes and making it look like a Nike sneaker for a teenager with all sorts of red markings is simply too much. Its a luxury sports car not a 350Z let it retain some class. Less is more, in a lot of cases just a nice set of wheels can make a new car set itself apart. Hey who am I to say? If that's what you like, then enjoy it, you have a very nice car.
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Everyone has their own opinion, and to me, taking a new Mercedes and making it look like a Nike sneaker for a teenager with all sorts of red markings is simply too much. Its a luxury sports car not a 350Z let it retain some class. Less is more, in a lot of cases just a nice set of wheels can make a new car set itself apart. Hey who am I to say? If that's what you like, then enjoy it, you have a very nice car.
all it needs is RED initials in headreasts
OG poster J/K around no harm meant.
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Over 1,000 likes on Facebook in less than 3 hours.
4 pro. photographers asking for appointments to shoot for free.
First article published within 3 days of my releasing these same photos.
Black is dead.
4 pro. photographers asking for appointments to shoot for free.
First article published within 3 days of my releasing these same photos.
Black is dead.
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Would you agree that the MBW group is a bit more discriminating than the Facebook peeps?
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FaceBook is infested w/kids.. But seriously, TRUE enthusiasts will be put off by such dramatic accents on otherwise stock MB etc.. And you asked for comments/opinions by posting pix here, NOT everyone will like it, or question it, or hate it.. We all have individual tastes & exact reason making a car suit YOUR personal taste is ALL that really matters etc..
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FaceBook is infested w/kids.. But seriously, TRUE enthusiasts will be put off by such dramatic accents on otherwise stock MB etc.. And you asked for comments/opinions by posting pix here, NOT everyone will like it, or question it, or hate it.. We all have individual tastes & exact reason making a car suit YOUR personal taste is ALL that really matters etc..
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Everyone has their own opinion, and to me, taking a new Mercedes and making it look like a Nike sneaker for a teenager with all sorts of red markings is simply too much. Its a luxury sports car not a 350Z let it retain some class. Less is more, in a lot of cases just a nice set of wheels can make a new car set itself apart. Hey who am I to say? If that's what you like, then enjoy it, you have a very nice car.
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Many of the best track and club events are organized on Facebook.
Discriminating, ha, example, If I had a "65" I should know better than to put in my signature a 10.8 pass.
