SL55/63/65/R230 AMG: =Zebra SL65 AMG=
07-24-2016, 04:02 PM
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=Zebra SL65 AMG=
Hi everyone again. I will be posting my progress and updates here.
Here are the pictures when I first picked her up all the way in Michigan! 2007 SL65 AMG, black on black. 2 previous owners with good maintenance records.
IMG_20160614_150443979_HDR by Tuner Store, on Flickr
IMG_20160614_150433726_HDR by Tuner Store, on Flickr
First easy and cheap mods. Replaced the orange bulbs up front with the clear ones.
IMG_20160617_112652652_HDR by Tuner Store, on Flickr
IMG_20160617_112658109_HDR by Tuner Store, on Flickr
IMG_20160617_112824120_HDR by Tuner Store, on Flickr
IMG_20160620_161316900_HDR by Tuner Store, on Flickr
New LED bulbs for the license plate
IMG_20160630_114142891 by Tuner Store, on Flickr
IMG_20160630_114733771 by Tuner Store, on Flickr
Modified the housing to make them fit
IMG_20160630_122725815 by Tuner Store, on Flickr
New lenses from MB
IMG_20160724_134927392 by Tuner Store, on Flickr
IMG_20160724_135031664_HDR by Tuner Store, on Flickr
Installed Osram Diadem bulbs on the rear
IMG_20160618_155618383 by Tuner Store, on Flickr
IMG_20160624_154146796 by Tuner Store, on Flickr
IMG_20160623_142334524_HDR by Tuner Store, on Flickr
IMG_20160624_154157973 by Tuner Store, on Flickr
stock on the left, Diadem on the right, big difference
IMG_20160624_154346668_HDR by Tuner Store, on Flickr
IMG_20160624_154620606 by Tuner Store, on Flickr
IMG_20160624_154624882 by Tuner Store, on Flickr
New LED Cree backup light, super bright
IMG_20160714_161458218 by Tuner Store, on Flickr
IMG_20160714_161721766_HDR by Tuner Store, on Flickr
IMG_20160714_161728490 by Tuner Store, on Flickr
Re-wrapped the rear trim(usual Sl problem). Might buy the new replacement soon.
IMG_20160622_153659200 by Tuner Store, on Flickr
IMG_20160629_162853288 by Tuner Store, on Flickr
IMG_20160629_162858837 by Tuner Store, on Flickr
IMG_20160629_162935805_HDR by Tuner Store, on Flickr
IMG_20160629_170919590_HDR by Tuner Store, on Flickr
Polished the exhaust tips. 800/100/1500/2000 grit sandpapers and aluminum polish after
IMG_20160715_130102054_HDR by Tuner Store, on Flickr
IMG_20160715_134609559 by Tuner Store, on Flickr
IMG_20160715_140016702 by Tuner Store, on Flickr
IMG_20160715_141004368_HDR by Tuner Store, on Flickr
New arrow style mirror covers were installed
IMG_20160627_132729288_HDR by Tuner Store, on Flickr
IMG_20160724_151257939_HDR by Tuner Store, on Flickr
Also the smoked side markers were installed
IMG_20160620_161322522_HDR by Tuner Store, on Flickr
IMG_20160721_135607124 by Tuner Store, on Flickr
Replaced the Air filters with K&N, the air boxes were super dirty, so I cleaned them up as well.
IMG_20160629_154933295 by Tuner Store, on Flickr
IMG_20160629_154943097_TOP by Tuner Store, on Flickr
IMG_20160629_155356810 by Tuner Store, on Flickr
IMG_20160629_160515378_HDR by Tuner Store, on Flickr
IMG_20160629_160611090 by Tuner Store, on Flickr
IMG_20160629_160847540_HDR by Tuner Store, on Flickr
Here are the pictures when I first picked her up all the way in Michigan! 2007 SL65 AMG, black on black. 2 previous owners with good maintenance records.
IMG_20160614_150443979_HDR by Tuner Store, on FlickrIMG_20160614_150433726_HDR by Tuner Store, on FlickrFirst easy and cheap mods. Replaced the orange bulbs up front with the clear ones.
IMG_20160617_112652652_HDR by Tuner Store, on FlickrIMG_20160617_112658109_HDR by Tuner Store, on FlickrIMG_20160617_112824120_HDR by Tuner Store, on FlickrIMG_20160620_161316900_HDR by Tuner Store, on FlickrNew LED bulbs for the license plate
IMG_20160630_114142891 by Tuner Store, on FlickrIMG_20160630_114733771 by Tuner Store, on FlickrModified the housing to make them fit
IMG_20160630_122725815 by Tuner Store, on FlickrNew lenses from MB
IMG_20160724_134927392 by Tuner Store, on FlickrIMG_20160724_135031664_HDR by Tuner Store, on FlickrInstalled Osram Diadem bulbs on the rear
IMG_20160618_155618383 by Tuner Store, on FlickrIMG_20160624_154146796 by Tuner Store, on FlickrIMG_20160623_142334524_HDR by Tuner Store, on FlickrIMG_20160624_154157973 by Tuner Store, on Flickrstock on the left, Diadem on the right, big difference
IMG_20160624_154346668_HDR by Tuner Store, on FlickrIMG_20160624_154620606 by Tuner Store, on FlickrIMG_20160624_154624882 by Tuner Store, on FlickrNew LED Cree backup light, super bright
IMG_20160714_161458218 by Tuner Store, on FlickrIMG_20160714_161721766_HDR by Tuner Store, on FlickrIMG_20160714_161728490 by Tuner Store, on FlickrRe-wrapped the rear trim(usual Sl problem). Might buy the new replacement soon.
IMG_20160622_153659200 by Tuner Store, on FlickrIMG_20160629_162853288 by Tuner Store, on FlickrIMG_20160629_162858837 by Tuner Store, on FlickrIMG_20160629_162935805_HDR by Tuner Store, on FlickrIMG_20160629_170919590_HDR by Tuner Store, on FlickrPolished the exhaust tips. 800/100/1500/2000 grit sandpapers and aluminum polish after
IMG_20160715_130102054_HDR by Tuner Store, on FlickrIMG_20160715_134609559 by Tuner Store, on FlickrIMG_20160715_140016702 by Tuner Store, on FlickrIMG_20160715_141004368_HDR by Tuner Store, on FlickrNew arrow style mirror covers were installed
IMG_20160627_132729288_HDR by Tuner Store, on FlickrIMG_20160724_151257939_HDR by Tuner Store, on FlickrAlso the smoked side markers were installed
IMG_20160620_161322522_HDR by Tuner Store, on FlickrIMG_20160721_135607124 by Tuner Store, on FlickrReplaced the Air filters with K&N, the air boxes were super dirty, so I cleaned them up as well.
IMG_20160629_154933295 by Tuner Store, on FlickrIMG_20160629_154943097_TOP by Tuner Store, on FlickrIMG_20160629_155356810 by Tuner Store, on FlickrIMG_20160629_160515378_HDR by Tuner Store, on FlickrIMG_20160629_160611090 by Tuner Store, on FlickrIMG_20160629_160847540_HDR by Tuner Store, on Flickr
Last edited by Ed954; 07-24-2016 at 04:05 PM.
07-24-2016, 04:03 PM
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MB sticker has been removed
IMG_20160623_141837416 by Tuner Store, on Flickr
IMG_20160623_142334524_HDR by Tuner Store, on Flickr
The car got a new tints as well, 5% rear and windshield strip and 20% sides.
IMG_20160721_135613413 by Tuner Store, on Flickr
The tint shop screwed up big time and they ruined my rear leather shelf. They should take care of this soon
IMG_20160716_150236954_HDR by Tuner Store, on Flickr
IMG_20160716_150241736 by Tuner Store, on Flickr
IMG_20160716_150245937 by Tuner Store, on Flickr
IMG_20160716_150249530 by Tuner Store, on Flickr
Got some new-used wheels from Renntech CLS63 and purchased the lowering links as a temporary solution. These are Strasse Forged wheels, 9.5" front and 11" rear I believe with 255/30/20 tires up front and 305/25/20 on the rear. I also ordered Neo Chrome Mevius Bolts. Will convert to coilovers soon. Envy Motoring in Ft Lauderdale did a great job!
Not lowered on old wheels
IMG_20160721_135607124 by Tuner Store, on Flickr
IMG_20160721_135600135 by Tuner Store, on Flickr
IMG_20160721_135556090 by Tuner Store, on Flickr
IMG_20160721_144630430_HDR by Tuner Store, on Flickr
IMG_20160721_151645115_HDR by Tuner Store, on Flickr
after
IMG_20160724_151356281_HDR by Tuner Store, on Flickr
IMG_20160724_151348227_HDR by Tuner Store, on Flickr
IMG_20160724_151334622_HDR by Tuner Store, on Flickr
IMG_20160724_151328966_HDR by Tuner Store, on Flickr
IMG_20160724_151324461_HDR by Tuner Store, on Flickr
IMG_20160724_151728484_HDR by Tuner Store, on Flickr
IMG_20160724_151723506_HDR by Tuner Store, on Flickr
IMG_20160724_151435304_HDR by Tuner Store, on Flickr
IMG_20160724_151421542_HDR by Tuner Store, on Flickr
IMG_20160724_151407825_HDR by Tuner Store, on Flickr
That's it for now! Thank for looking!
IMG_20160623_141837416 by Tuner Store, on FlickrIMG_20160623_142334524_HDR by Tuner Store, on FlickrThe car got a new tints as well, 5% rear and windshield strip and 20% sides.
IMG_20160721_135613413 by Tuner Store, on FlickrThe tint shop screwed up big time and they ruined my rear leather shelf. They should take care of this soon
IMG_20160716_150236954_HDR by Tuner Store, on FlickrIMG_20160716_150241736 by Tuner Store, on FlickrIMG_20160716_150245937 by Tuner Store, on FlickrIMG_20160716_150249530 by Tuner Store, on FlickrGot some new-used wheels from Renntech CLS63 and purchased the lowering links as a temporary solution. These are Strasse Forged wheels, 9.5" front and 11" rear I believe with 255/30/20 tires up front and 305/25/20 on the rear. I also ordered Neo Chrome Mevius Bolts. Will convert to coilovers soon. Envy Motoring in Ft Lauderdale did a great job!
Not lowered on old wheels
IMG_20160721_135607124 by Tuner Store, on FlickrIMG_20160721_135600135 by Tuner Store, on FlickrIMG_20160721_135556090 by Tuner Store, on FlickrIMG_20160721_144630430_HDR by Tuner Store, on FlickrIMG_20160721_151645115_HDR by Tuner Store, on Flickrafter
IMG_20160724_151356281_HDR by Tuner Store, on FlickrIMG_20160724_151348227_HDR by Tuner Store, on FlickrIMG_20160724_151334622_HDR by Tuner Store, on FlickrIMG_20160724_151328966_HDR by Tuner Store, on FlickrIMG_20160724_151324461_HDR by Tuner Store, on FlickrIMG_20160724_151728484_HDR by Tuner Store, on FlickrIMG_20160724_151723506_HDR by Tuner Store, on FlickrIMG_20160724_151435304_HDR by Tuner Store, on FlickrIMG_20160724_151421542_HDR by Tuner Store, on FlickrIMG_20160724_151407825_HDR by Tuner Store, on FlickrThat's it for now! Thank for looking!
07-24-2016, 04:14 PM
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07-24-2016, 04:18 PM
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Good looking car, but you need to learn how to park. Don't pull all the way forward onto the stop block. you need to stop before it before you tear the bumper.
07-24-2016, 04:19 PM
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07-24-2016, 06:09 PM
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07-27-2016, 01:38 AM
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07-28-2016, 12:35 AM
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07-28-2016, 01:20 PM
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Parking obstacles and ABC
Remember that these ABC systems regularly go 'saggy' and you come back to your SL65 and see it resting the front bumper on that kerb... Been there - Done that..... Two weeks ago....
Great car.... Thanks for the pics...
Great car.... Thanks for the pics...
07-28-2016, 01:53 PM
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The new wheels look great! 
Those black plastic triangle pieces to the left/right of the back glass are only about $150 for the pair and are easy to replace.
Those black plastic triangle pieces to the left/right of the back glass are only about $150 for the pair and are easy to replace.
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07-29-2016, 12:23 AM
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Thanks. After that incident now I park one feet away from the block.
07-29-2016, 12:25 AM
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'05 SL65, '13 FX4 Eco
I would suggest the grille upgrade as well while you're at it.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Mercedes-R23...mtr&rmvSB=true
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Mercedes-R23...mtr&rmvSB=true
07-30-2016, 11:45 AM
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I would suggest the grille upgrade as well while you're at it.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Mercedes-R23...mtr&rmvSB=true
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Mercedes-R23...mtr&rmvSB=true
07-30-2016, 02:19 PM
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'05 SL65, '13 FX4 Eco
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.
