Speedriven1

I'll have more pictures and details tomorrow/Monday, but I think you'll agree that these definitely look the part! Direct-replacement coilover PKG for the R230 SL55 AMG, SL63 AMG, and SL65 AMG.

SteveL1

Any plans for coming out with something for the R231 platform since ABC became a $4k option in '13 and very, very few have it. Would be an awesome option to be able to lower them without having to go with extra firm aftermarket short sport springs.

Speedriven1

As soon as we have an R231 customer who is interested in leaving their car for testing and fitment, yes. As it is, all those guys seem content with what they have.

BlownV8

What about the roll bars?

Speedriven1

For which car? We're suddenly talking about R230s and R231s! LOL!!

BlownV8

230 SL600/65

Speedriven1

*** FROM THE POST ON SPEEDRIVEN'S BLOG

Machined from high-quality, lightweight billet aluminum, this fully-adjustable coilover suspension package from Speedriven is designed to be direct replacements for the factory hydraulic suspension system on Mercedes-Benz’ V8 and V12-powered SL roadsters.

While extremely capable, Mercedes’ Active Body Control (ABC) suspension system is heavy, complicated, prone to failure on older cars, and prohibitively expensive to repair. Beyond that, the hydraulic/electronic nature of the factory ABC suspension system makes it almost impossible to “dial-in” the cars’ suspension for track days.

That’s where our coilover suspension system comes in. Developed exclusively for Speedriven by one of the top names in the industry, these coilovers ship pre-set to mimic the factory settings. Once installed, they can be adjusted for your specific application. Taking your car out on a road course? Stiffer springs and a lower ride height will help your SL stay flat in the corners. Taking it out to the drag strip? Choose a set of springs that will help transfer the car’s weight to the rear tires and get the power down.

Whatever you choose to do with your SL, this coilover suspension package means you’ll be able to do it better, and without living under the specter of a huge and unexpected ABC-related repair bill every weekend.

Speedriven’s coilover suspension package is available now for R230 Mercedes-Benz SL550, SL600, SL63 AMG, and SL65 AMG model roadsters equipped with Active Body Control, and is available in select anodized colors (shown in gold, above) for 7500 USD, shipped. Call us at 847.485.8126 or email us using info@speedriven.com for more information.

Speedriven1

This was the answer to a similar question I posted on our Facebook page. It's not the super-brainy Marcin answer, but (as a web guy) I feel like it's a passable answer:

BlownV8

Ok, so, no rollbar........

Speedriven1

Not one that we've built/tested. #dragracing

RoadHazard

Any chance there can be adaptions made for the W215 chassis?

Speedriven1

I think so, but it would take a guinea pig willing to do some trial and error type stuff.

BlownV8

Don't do it without rollbars.

Speedriven1

Right. Unless you don't.

RoadHazard

Well, I'll be sure to give you guys a call as soon as I'm settled in Chicago. A little trial and error sounds just fine to me

Speedriven1

FlyinFINN

No sway bars and that high of a price? Why would anyone pick these over VVK?

Speedriven1

100% customizability and easy setup for drag racing. That's about it.

V12TTenthusiast

I'm not a speedriven fan boy by any means, and if anything I wouldnt play 8k for kit. But I already paid vvk 4.5k a month ago and still no kit. Whats even more dissapointing there still hasnt been any testing for the V12s yet. If your going to talk about vvk maybe address the thread you started with people not getting there kits before you hype them on another thread.

Speedriven1

Thanks for the love, man. As we've said every time, this isn't meant to be a street car type of PKG. We're not looking to replace the factory ABC to cut costs or to build an SCCA track car. We're trying to run 7s here, you know??