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Old 08-01-2016, 11:23 PM
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Originally Posted by desired_speeds
fitment is the same, but the grill that came on 07-08s are different from 03-06 models.
Originally Posted by euphoriaDSM
07 is different and will not fit 03-06. The grille in the link will not fit your 07, the description is wrong.
Originally Posted by Jimshorts
It says up to 2007. Just from looking at the picture your nose is a bit different but the grille looks the exact same as my old one. The one I linked isn't completely flawless as far as fit but I think I would still look great on your car. Several other guys have put it on their cars as well.
OK folks, I'm confused now. Will it fit the 2007 or not?
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Very sharp car. What are you doing with the stock wheels?
Thanks. Wheels are for sale. They need some cosmetic work. PM me if interested.
Old 08-01-2016, 11:26 PM
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The grill on the 2007-2008 is definitely different. A grill from an 03-06 will not fit in a 07-08 and vice versa. The mounting points and tabs at the bottom of the grill are different.
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Originally Posted by B Feelgood
The grill on the 2007-2008 is definitely different. A grill from an 03-06 will not fit in a 07-08 and vice versa. The mounting points and tabs at the bottom of the grill are different.
Thanks, it's what I've thought before.
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The grill on the 2007-2008 is definitely different. A grill from an 03-06 will not fit in a 07-08 and vice versa. The mounting points and tabs at the bottom of the grill are different.
so it needs modifications to fit? see this post: https://mbworld.org/forums/sl55-amg-...ml#post1843075
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Originally Posted by desired_speeds
so it needs modifications to fit? see this post: https://mbworld.org/forums/sl55-amg-...ml#post1843075
That 07 grill looks kind of weird, don't you think?
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Couple more updates.

Installed the SmartTop unit, so I can open/close the hardtop while moving or from the remote
IMG_20160804_163431728 by Tuner Store, on Flickr
IMG_20160804_163914228 by Tuner Store, on Flickr


Installed the windshield banner
IMG_20160806_103209632 by Tuner Store, on Flickr
IMG_20160806_103424462 by Tuner Store, on Flickr


Also purchased the trunk lip spoiler on eBay, it came already painted, perfect match
IMG_20160806_103454005_HDR by Tuner Store, on Flickr


My muffler shop also perform a "muffler delete", the car sounds amazing now, no drone or anything. Thanks to this forum!
IMG_20160813_122810080_HDR by Tuner Store, on Flickr
IMG_20160813_122631470_HDR by Tuner Store, on Flickr


Finally my personalized license plate showed up last week
IMG_20160812_141306664_HDR by Tuner Store, on Flickr
IMG_20160812_141315730_HDR by Tuner Store, on Flickr


Also went to the Palm Beach Cars and Coffee, there were some unique cars
IMG_20160807_102257462 by Tuner Store, on Flickr
IMG_20160807_101748192_HDR by Tuner Store, on Flickr
IMG_20160807_103252088_HDR by Tuner Store, on Flickr
IMG_20160807_100301969_HDR by Tuner Store, on Flickr
IMG_20160807_095827707 by Tuner Store, on Flickr
IMG_20160807_103504419 by Tuner Store, on Flickr
IMG_20160807_103520674 by Tuner Store, on Flickr

That's for now. More to come...
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What a difference just a wheel change makes in appearance. Design looks similar to my ADV.1 05 Deep Concave. I like the spoke design and color on your black car.
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Originally Posted by Jan T
What a difference just a wheel change makes in appearance. Design looks similar to my ADV.1 05 Deep Concave. I like the spoke design and color on your black car.
Thank you!
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Muffler delete video would be nice to hear if you get a chance.
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Hey Zebra!

That is one of the nicest wheel and stance (wheel fitment and ride height) combo on any SL I have seen. Car looks amazing! Well done

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So I managed to find a clip of my exhaust I think cutouts were open and this has catless down pipes

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Heres a picture of my exhaust setup
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But anyways point is if you do get tired of the drone of catless downpipes and muffler delete, doing cutouts is a great option to have.
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Originally Posted by PoCoAMG
That is one of the nicest wheel and stance (wheel fitment and ride height) combo on any SL I have seen. Car looks amazing! Well done

Shaun
Thank you! Just a temporary setup for now. Maybe a year or two.
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Originally Posted by V12TTenthusiast
But anyways point is if you do get tired of the drone of catless downpipes and muffler delete, doing cutouts is a great option to have.
What brand and model of cutouts do you have?
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Originally Posted by Jan T
Muffler delete video would be nice to hear if you get a chance.
I will try to make a video in couple weeks or so.
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Originally Posted by zebra555
What brand and model of cutouts do you have?



I paid 400 total for mine but you need this combo for each side. If you buy it with the price quoted above its more like 500 but you can get it as low as 400. Mine is hardwire but they offer it with a remote to open and close the cutouts
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Hi everyone! Couple small updates.

The front grill was partially wrapped in black vinyl:
IMG_20160914_144401294-2 by Tuner Store, on Flickr
IMG_20160914_171718033_HDR-2 by Tuner Store, on Flickr


Fade Upper trim was wrapped as well

before
IMG_20160914_164616432_HDR-2 by Tuner Store, on Flickr
IMG_20160914_164621130-2 by Tuner Store, on Flickr

after
IMG_20160914_171724181_HDR-2 by Tuner Store, on Flickr
IMG_20160914_171736419-2 by Tuner Store, on Flickr


Also did a quick interior detail
IMG_20160902_121523917_HDR-2 by Tuner Store, on Flickr
IMG_20160902_121602483_HDR-2 by Tuner Store, on Flickr
IMG_20160902_121632808-2 by Tuner Store, on Flickr

...and wrapped the trim in 3D Vivvid Gloss Black Carbon vinyl after

before
IMG_20160920_162328342-2 by Tuner Store, on Flickr
IMG_20160921_152035183-2 by Tuner Store, on Flickr
IMG_20160902_121550303_HDR-2 by Tuner Store, on Flickr

After
IMG_20160920_165249104-2 by Tuner Store, on Flickr
IMG_20160921_171303262-2 by Tuner Store, on Flickr
IMG_20160924_110623091_HDR-2 by Tuner Store, on Flickr
IMG_20160924_110628563_HDR-2 by Tuner Store, on Flickr
IMG_20160924_110631455_HDR-2 by Tuner Store, on Flickr
IMG_20160924_110634831_HDR-2 by Tuner Store, on Flickr
IMG_20160924_111339404_HDR-2 by Tuner Store, on Flickr
IMG_20160924_111344122_HDR-2 by Tuner Store, on Flickr


Wrapped the floor mats logo with 2 different brushed aluminum vinyls

before, scratched up pretty bad
IMG_20160922_164014065-2 by Tuner Store, on Flickr

...in process
IMG_20160922_164419438-2 by Tuner Store, on Flickr
IMG_20160922_165031415-2 by Tuner Store, on Flickr
IMG_20160922_165715376-2 by Tuner Store, on Flickr

and after
IMG_20160922_163543461-2 by Tuner Store, on Flickr


IMG_20160924_110655038_HDR-2 by Tuner Store, on Flickr
IMG_20160924_110831647_HDR-2 by Tuner Store, on Flickr
IMG_20160924_110846487_HDR-2 by Tuner Store, on Flickr
IMG_20160924_110850287_HDR-2 by Tuner Store, on Flickr


That's it for now, thanks for looking!
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Actually you were right. I went outside and raised the suspension and backed up a little. Thanks!
Not only that, but you never know when the front ABC block start leaking internally, and the car sinks down an inch or two while parked...

Ahhh, bringing up bad memories
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Wrap update can be found here:

https://mbworld.org/forums/sl55-amg-...inyl-s261.html

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^ Thanks
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Here is a working link, if anyone is interested(mbworld thread takes forever to load):

http://www.infinitiscene.com/threads...wheels.162695/
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Originally Posted by zebra555
Here is a working link, if anyone is interested(mbworld thread takes forever to load):

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WOW!


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